8 Nights Winter cruise & Northern Lights adventure

From: د.ك1,330.000

Winter Cruise in Norway by Trond Gansmoe Johnsen, Hurtigruten. This is an extensive winter cruise trip starting in Oslo and finishing in Bergen, with spectacular Arctic & Coastal highlights! You will experience a night in an exotic Gamme cabin next to the Snow hotel in Kirkenes, as well as an exciting Dog sledding trip to the Arctic wilderness. Join an amazing 5-night cruise on board a Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages ship along the stunning Norwegian coast. Enjoy excursions en route. Stay in Oslo, Kirkenes & Bergen.

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Winter Cruise in Norway by Trond Gansmoe Johnsen, Hurtigruten. This is an extensive winter cruise trip starting in Oslo and finishing in Bergen, with spectacular Arctic & Coastal highlights! You will experience a night in an exotic Gamme cabin next to the Snow hotel in Kirkenes, as well as an exciting Dog sledding trip to the Arctic wilderness. Join an amazing 5-night cruise on board a Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages ship along the stunning Norwegian coast. Enjoy excursions en route. Stay in Oslo, Kirkenes & Bergen.

TRIP SUMMARY

Day Place Accommodation Room Type
Day 01
Oslo
Thon Hotel Oslo or similar
Standard
Day 02
Kirkenes
Snowhotel
Gamme cabin
Day 03
Cruise departure
Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages (CRUISE)
Standard outside cabin
Day 04
Cruise Arctic coast
Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages (CRUISE)
Standard outside cabin
Day 05
Cruise & A taste of Vesterålen
Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages (CRUISE)
Standard outside cabin
Day 06
Cruise Helgeland coast
Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages (CRUISE)
Standard outside cabin
Day 07
Cruise & Trondheim w. Nidaros Cathedral
Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages (CRUISE)
Standard outside cabin
Day 08
Bergen cruise arrival
Thon Hotel Bergen or similar
Standard
Day 09
Departure

ITINERARY

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival in Oslo. Overnight in the centre of Oslo. Oslo city centre is located only 20 mins from the airport by the airport express train (Flytoget).

Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)

Travel to Kirkenes

Morning flight to the Arctic town of Kirkenes, situated by the Barents Sea close to the Russian border. Kirkenes is ideally located in the middle of the Northern Lights zone.

Transfer to Snowhotel Kirkenes and check in at an elegantly-designed wooden Gamme cabin. The package includes dinner and breakfast at Låven Restaurant.

Stay 1 night in Kirkenes

Wilderness dog sledding

Join an adventurous 2-hour dog sledding trip in the afternoon. The tour goes in scenic surroundings over the fjord and on the mountain plateau.

What to bring: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing (special clothing will be provided).

Age restrictions: Min. 7 years old and accompanied by an adult.

Difficulty level: Average physical condition – involves physical activity on uneven surface and/or steep terrain. Not suitable if you have limited mobility.

Cruise departure

Embark the ship after breakfast for a cruise to Vardø, Norway’s easternmost town, with the enchanting Vardøhus Fortress. Continue along the Varanger peninsula before a late evening arrival at Båtsfjord.

All meals are included while on board (excluding drinks).

Spend 5 nights on board

Arctic coast to Tromsø

Cruise via the Arctic town of Hammerfest, across Sørøysund to Øksfjord. The course is set via Lopphavet open sea and the ship finds quiet waters towards Skjervøy Island and the Arctic town of Tromsø.

Arrival in Tromsø in the late evening. Set right in the middle of the “aurora zone,” this city and its surrounding wilderness areas are ranked among the best places on earth to observe the incredible Northern Lights.

Vesterålen excursion & Lofoten Islands

You will join an extensive excursion across the spectacular Arctic archipelago of Vesterålen. Visit a medieval church and admire the breathtaking scenery of beautiful fjords and steep mountains.

You will rejoin the ship in Sortland. The southbound sailing route continues towards the Lofoten Islands, and the ship calls at Svolvær – the capital of the Lofoten Islands – in the evening.

The magical Helgeland coast

Early morning call at the village of Ørnes, before the ship continues with short stops at Sandnessjøen and Brønnøysund.

The Helgeland coast is known for its remarkable beauty with unique mountain formations, islands & the Arctic Circle.

Sightseeing in historic Trondheim

Early arrival in Trondheim. After breakfast, enjoy a 2-hour city sightseeing tour of this historic city. You will get to know Trondheim’s streets and highlights, including a short stop at Utsikten Viewpoint.

You will also have a guided tour of the Nidaros Cathedral, the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world.

Cruise arrival in Bergen

Arrival in Bergen at 14:45, check in at a centrally located hotel. Spend 1 night in this picturesque, colourful city with the UNESCO Bryggen wharf, the hillsides and Nordnes peninsula with authentic, tiny, wooden houses and narrow streets, the Funicular to Mount Fløyen, the Aquarium.

Spend 1 night in Bergen and next day departure .

Departure back to home country.

Terms & Conditions

This trip is non refundable once it is confirmed. 

The cost may vary from what is mentioned here, we will tell you if there is any changes to the price when you book.