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We Love —
- Embark on an exhilarating 9 day and 8 night winter tour, including 6 nights above a fabulous cruise ship.
- Witness countless Scandinavian highlights, from beautiful Bergen to the Arctic Polar Circle and stunning Tromso.
- Stay in comfortable and welcoming accommodation along the way and choose from a variety of optional excursions throughout.
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Your Itinerary (9th December - 17th December) —
Arrival in Bergen airport – make your own way to the hotel. A Pass Card of Bergen will be provided to you upon arrival, this is valid for 24 hours and allows you to visit the city at your own pace (a large selection of museums are included in this pass). At 7pm, you will meet your tour leader (English speaking) at the reception of the hotel. Lunch and dinner that day are not included
Accommodation at the Grand Hotel Terminus 4* in Bergen city centre.
Day 2: Bergen - Embark Ship.
Scandinavian breakfast followed by a day free to discover the city with your Bergen Pass Card. At the end of the afternoon, transfer in a private bus with your tour leader to the Hurtigruten terminal. Embark the MS Trollfjord Boat where you will stay in an outside cabin with restricted view. Full board is included from the dinner on Sunday to the breakfast of the last day in Kirkenes.
The Hurtigruten stops in 34 harbours spread over 2700km between Bergen and Kirkenes, situated at the border with Russia. Since 1893, the Hurtigruten ships have been an integral part of Norwegian coastal life, carrying local passengers, visitors and freight between cities and islands. Departure from Bergen at 10pm, dinner and overnight on board.
Scandinavian breakfast. During the night, you will pass Florø, Måløy and Torvik harbours. You will then arrive in Ålesund around noon. Ålesund is the best conserved Art Nouveau city of Scandinavia. After a devastating fire, the city was rebuilt with the Art Nouveau style, except the prison and a church which were saved.
The architecture is distinguished by its numerous spires, towers and highly-ornate buildings. The boat makes a stopover from 12-3pm, giving you free time to wander along the canals and paved streets, or to attend a guided tour around the city with an English-speaking guide (not included). At 3pm, the boat will depart again and pass Kristiansund harbour in the late evening. Dinner and overnight on board.
Scandinavian breakfast followed by stopover in Trondheim from 6am-12pm. Norway’s capital from 1030 until 1217, this town has a major role in the history of Norway. The Nidaros Cathedral was a very important place of pilgrimage for almost 1000 years. Nowadays, it is the northern Gothic Cathedral but also the second biggest one in Scandinavia. The boat offers an excursion to visit this Cathedral, at noon the boat will leave Trondheim to continue to Rørvik. During the night, you will sail by Brønøysund, Sandnessjøen and Nesna harbours.Dinner and overnight on board.
Scandinavian breakfast before the invisible border of the Artic Polar Circle will be hurdled and the northern lights hunting can start! An Arctic Circle ceremony on deck will be set up to celebrate this crossing. Closest to Ørnes, it will be possible to see the Svartissen glacier, which is the second largest one in Norway. You will sail by the beautiful coast of the Helgeland before reaching the majestic mountains on the Lofoten Islands. Enjoy a stopover from 12.30-3pm in Bodø, the gateway to the Lofoten and Vesterålen islands. You will be offered to join a hike along the coast or go on a bus excursion to the Salstraumen which the most powerful tidal stream in the world.
At 3pm, the boat will continue its trip to the Lofoten islands. Around 7pm you will stopover in Stamsund for 30 minutes. You will be able to join an excursion to discover the Vikings lifestyle in the Lofotr Viking museum where are exposed different collections of objects of this period. The end of this excursion is in Svolvær where the boat makes another stopover from 9-10pm. Dinner and overnight on board.
Scandinavian breakfast. During the night, the boat will sail by Stokmarknes, Sortland and Risøyhamn harbours to arrive around 7am in the Harstad capital of the Vesterålen islands. Short stopover of 1 hour and continuation to Finnsnes. At 2.30pm the boat will make a stopover in Tromsø, known as the “Paris of the North” which is the Norway’s northernmost student city. Tromsø and its region is renowned as the best place to observe northern lights. During this stopover, you will have the choice between different excursions such as the visit of Tromsø including the artic cathedral, a dog sledding excursion on the Kvaløya island or a walking tour retracing the polar expeditions.
The boat will leave Tromsø around 6.30pm to continue its trip to the North Cape. Enjoy a quiet night to hunt the northern lights. Dinner and overnight on board.
Scandinavian breakfast. After few small stopovers in Hammerfest and Havøysund, the cruise will continue to Honningsvåg, gateway of the North Cape. We recommend the optional excursion! At 2.30pm, the ship will continue north towards Kirkenes. Dinner and overnight on board.
Scandinavian breakfast. Arrive in Kirkenes around 9am. Situated a few kilometres away from the Russian border, this city is also considered as the capital of the Barents region. Disembark in Kirkenes where a private bus will drive you to the hotel. Once again, different activities are on offer, such as a visit at the Russian border or a dog sledding excursion - we recommend the king carb safari followed by a visit of the Snow Hotel! Dinner and overnight at the Thon Hotel Kirkenes 4*.
Optional Excursions —
Monday, December 11th
Guided 2 hour city tour in Alesund (12.30-2.30pm)
Or Visit to Alesund Aquarium and Mount Aksla (12.30-2.30pm)
Tuesday, December 12th
Visit Trondheim City and Nidaros Cathedral (8.45-10.45am)
Wednesday, December 13th
Hiking along shore of Bodo (12.30-2.45pm)
Or Visit to Bodo and discovery of Salstraumen (12.40-14.50pm)
Thursday, December 14th
Visit to Arctic Capital, Tromso (2.45-5.15pm)
Or Walking Tour retracing polar expeditions (2.45-5.30pm)
Friday, December 15th
The North Cape (11.30am-2.30pm)
Saturday, December 16th
Excursion to Russian Border (9.30-11.30am)
Or Snowmobile Safari (9.30am-12pm)
Or King Crab fishing (9.30am-1pm or 1pm-5pm)
Your Hotels —
2 Adults
Please note: the bed for the 3rd/4th guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Grand Hotel Terminus 4*
Situated in Bergen, a 10-minute walk from Torgalmenningen Square, Grand Terminus offers a 24-hour reception and a lovely garden terrace. Guests at Grand Hotel Terminus can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet every morning, whilst the Terminus Whiskey Bar offers an extensive menu of snacks and drinks. Leisure options include a wellness centre with a gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycle rental.
Comfortable bedrooms are ideal for 2 guests, with plenty of space and a range of modern amenities to make you feel right at home!
MS Trollfjord Cruise
The ship is named after the spectacular Trollfjord in Lofoten. Inside she provides spectacular comfort, modern facilities and interior design that makes extensive use of Norwegian wood and stone. Take advantage of an array of eateries, bars and leisure services on board, including a library, sauna, fitness room, panorama lounge and shops.
Cosy cabins provide the perfect retreat for your cruise, with every necessary comfort included to enhance your holiday experience.
Thon Hotel Kirkenes 4*
This hotel won the Certificate of Excellence from the world's leading review website, which honours hotels & accommodations that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.
This central Kirkenes hotel is on the shore of Bøkfjorden, just 1000 yards from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal. It offers free Wi-Fi and an à la carte restaurant with a seasonal menu. Hotel Kirkenes offers organised activities such as snowmobile safaris, dog sledding trips and bear tracking. Enjoy excellent facilities, delicious cuisine and high-quality services.
Each inviting room at Thon Hotel Kirkenes has a TV, minibar and private bathroom with shower.
Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Transfers are not included.
Distance from Bergen Airport to Hotel: 20 min / 20km.
Distance from Hotel to Kirkenes Airport: 16 min / 15km.
