


Discover the bewitching beauty of the Northern Lights and Arctic Circle and the majesty of Scandinavian’s heritage cities on this magical North European cruise and tour.
Discover the adventurer within you during stays in a trio of Northern Europe’s finest cities and a Hurtigruten voyage as you seek out the spell-binding Northern Lights. Oslo, the capital and most populous city of Norway is where your holiday begins. Enjoy two nights in this fabulous city that’s renowned for its cutting-edge architecture, before flying to Bergen, a charming city on Norway’s southwestern coast, for an overnight stay. From here, you’ll embark your Hurtigruten ship and set sail along the stunning scenery of snow-capped mountains and cascading waterfalls. Passing numerous picturesque spots along the way, you’ll be able to discover delightful treasures and witness the phenomenal Northern Lights dancing across the midnight blue skies on your journey through spectacular Scandinavia and its breathtaking Fjords. Highlights enroute include Ålesund, rebuilt in a striking Art Deco style and Trondheim, a vibrant city packed with attractions.
The terrain gets ever more impressive as you pass into the icy realm of the Arctic Circle. Watch for sheer granite cliffs and soaring sea eagles as you savour the delights of villages like Brønnøysund, Batsfjord and tiny Mehamn, set amongst a landscape once roamed by Vikings. At Tromsø, you’ll discover the largest city in Northern Norway, where wooden houses date back to the 18th century. Your cruise ends back in Bergen where you’ll disembark and fly to Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, for a two-night hotel stay. Seek out the city’s iconic bronze Little Mermaid statue, based on the 1837 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, soak up the vibrant atmosphere in Tivoli Gardens, or indulge in a fine-dining experience at Michelin-starred Noma, one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants.


The Hurtigruten Experience
Founded in 1893, the Hurtigruten passenger ships are the perfect choice to uncover gems along the stunning Norwegian coast. Referred to as one of the world’s most beautiful voyages, for many, a Hurtigruten cruise is a dream trip of a lifetime.
Hurtigruten ships are first-class yet homely, with beautiful art throughout the ships’ interior adding contemporary elegance to the maritime ambience. Relax in the panorama lounges and take in the unforgettable views of the wild and rugged coastal scenery, much of it the same as when the first Hurtigruten ships sailed here more than a century ago. Each ship has its own expedition team on board, providing interesting lectures and talks, so you can learn more about the nature, wildlife, geology and culture you’ll encounter on your wondrous adventure – making this cruise both an exciting and fascinating educational journey.
Kysten
Top Deck
Expedition Team Experiences
Your 16 Night Holiday Includes
Day 1
Enjoy your first day exploring the Nordic charms of Oslo
Winner of the European Green Capital Award 2019, Oslo, Norway’s capital, offers a unique combination of bustling city life with striking modern architecture. Around every corner, you’ll witness the fusion of both contemporary and medieval styles, from the imposing Akershus’s waterside Fortress to the Oslo Opera House. Wander the lush sprawling landscapes of Frogner Park, the city’s largest park awash with 212 eye-catching sculptures from Gustav Vigeland, embark on a sightseeing trip around the beautiful Oslofjord, or marvel at the masterpieces of the Norwegian National Gallery.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Scandic Victoria Oslo
Day 2
A day of delights, from peninsula countryside to Oslo’s fascinating arts
A metropolis of art, museums, green open spaces and delectable fare; there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this glorious city. On the west side of Oslo, you’ll find the Bygdøy Peninsula, which boasts bewitching countryside and numerous walking trails, as well as five national museums including The Viking Ship Museum, the Norwegian Folk Museum and Kon-Tiki Museum. The stylish Inner Harbour Aker Brygge waterfront offers a wealth of shopping and dining opportunities and the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art houses a striking collection of contemporary masterpieces from Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Scandic Victoria Oslo
Day 3
Get a taste of some of Bergen’s tantalising flavours
Also known as the ‘City of Seven Mountains,’ Bergen is a pretty medieval city that is the gateway to the majestic Norwegian Fjords. Explore Bryggen and admire the multi-coloured wooden houses, seek out the ornate wooden Fantoft Stave Church, which dates back to the mid-12th century, or savour a traditional Bergen speciality of fiskesuppe, a delicious soup that is made with fresh mussels and prawns and fish dumplings.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Zander K Hotel
Day 4
In Bergen, start your epic cruise along the magnificent Norwegian coastline
Embark the Hurtigruten ship in Bergen, the start of your fantastic 11-night cruise. You’ll sail north from Bergen along the Hjeltefjord, following the same route as the legendary Vikings. After enjoying a delicious buffet dinner, spend the rest of the evening relaxing as you admire the spectacular landscapes, either from the deck or the panorama lounges. The Expedition Team on board will help enhance your experience, helping you understand more about the nature, culture and phenomena you’ll encounter during your amazing cruise adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 5
Marvel at striking art nouveau and encounter some delightful native penguins
As you continue sailing northwards, your next port of call is Ålesund, renowned for its beautiful art nouveau architecture. After a devastating fire in 1904, most of the town was rebuilt in the fashionable style of the time, with numerous spires, towers and elaborately ornate buildings. Here you’ll be able to take an excursion to a salt-water aquarium to meet the resident penguins and ascend Mount Aksla for amazing views. Come evening, you’ll arrive in Molde, known as the ‘City of Roses’ due to its sprawling gorgeous gardens. Enjoy the panoramic views of 222 mountain peaks across the Fjord.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 6
Explore Trondheim on foot or by kayak, before sailing past rugged coastal beauty
Your fascinating port of call is the colourful and vibrant Trondheim, an interesting city brimming with culture and offering visitors a wealth of things to see and do. Among numerous options is a visit to the impressive Nidaros Cathedral, a guided walking tour, or for the more adventurous, exploring Trondheim at sea level while kayaking on the River Nid. As you set sail again in the afternoon, you’ll pass the beautiful Kjeungskjær lighthouse and numerous islets and rocky outcrops before calling in at the charming town of Rørvik.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 7
Sail into the Arctic Circle for a glimpse of the Northern Lights and live like a Viking!
Today, you’ll cross over into the Arctic Circle, where you’ll have the best chance of seeing the spectacular Northern Lights. The Hurtigruten ship will then sail along the beautiful coast of Helgeland, where you can admire mesmerising views of whirlpools as well as experience Saltstraumen, the world’s most powerful maelstrom. Later on, the beautiful Lofoten Islands come into view, impressive with their sheer granite cliffs, white sand beaches and picturesque fishing villages. It is here that you’ll be able to get a genuine taste of Viking life, enjoying some traditional food and entertainment.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 8
Explore the Arctic Capital and indulge in dog sledding and more Northern Lights
Among your onshore stops today will be the capital of the Arctic, Tromsø. You’ll have ample time to discover the largest city in Northern Norway, which comes packed with culture, history and a distinct vitality that surprises many visitors. This is the perfect place to enjoy an Arctic adventure and partake in typical local activities that include skiing, fishing, kayaking, dog sledding and whale safaris. It is here you’ll also get a fantastic opportunity of glimpsing more of those ethereal Northern Lights.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 9
Close encounters with the North Pole and enjoy an exhilarating snowmobile ride
Honningsvåg is the gateway to the spectacular North Cape and you can take an excursion to the North Cape plateau where only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole. With clean, crisp air and views that extend to where the sea meets the horizon, the North Cape feels like the end of the world. You could also take a snowmobile trip through mesmerising scenery and learn how the local Sámi people use nature to survive.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 10
Enjoy some typical winter wonderland activities and sights in Kirkenes
The wintry landscape in Kirkenes is perfect for snowmobile and dog sledding adventures and you’ll even be able to visit the incredible fantastic snow hotel nearby or embark on a fishing expedition to catch and eat giant king crab straight from the Barents Sea. This location is just a few kilometres from the Russian border, so not surprisingly, there’s a strong Russian influence and you’ll notice signs in both Russian and Norwegian. This is the turning point in your Hurtigruten cruise, as you now commence your return voyage back to Bergen.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 11
Experience historic sights and local communities on several ports of call
As you continue south, you’ll stop at a number of ports to enjoy spectacular scenery, local specialities and historic landmarks. In Mehamn, the fresh winter air and clear, starry skies are perfect for seeing the Northern Lights. Here you’ll discover an intimate community on the small Vedvik peninsula which offers a vibrant nightlife and live music performances. From here, you’ll return to Honningsvåg before continuing on to Hammerfest, where you could see the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column that commemorates the first precise geographic measurement of the globe.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 12
Marvel at the spectacular Fjord terrain and experience a sea eagle safari
The island groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen offer some of the most stunning scenery that you’ll encounter during your adventure. Sail through channels of clear green waters, passing breathtaking sights of mountains soaring out of the sea and nature at its wildest interspersed with small, picturesque fishing villages. Arriving in Trollfjord, you could join a sea eagle safari to see these rare birds of prey as they circle and dive for fish. Enjoy a stop at Svolvær, where you’ll be able to experience a thrilling horseback ride at sunset, before proceeding to Stamsund along the towering Lofoten wall.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 13
Immerse yourself in magnificent lands of Nordic legends and myths
Today you’ll sail past mountain ranges with unique formations that have inspired many ancient myths and legends. The Seven Sisters are allegedly the daughters of a Troll king who escaped his strict control but were pursued by trolls until daylight turned them into stone. If you believe the local folk lore, the mountain of Torghatten, with its distinctive hole in the middle, is said to be the King’s hat that was pierced by an arrow when he threw it to protect the maidens.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 14
Sail through breathtaking Trondheimsfjord and on to charming Kristiansund
You’ll get another opportunity to explore the city of Trondheim before sailing through the majestic Trondheimsfjord, Norway’s third longest fjord. In Kristiansund, you’ll get a sense of the importance of the fishing industry to Norway’s coastal communities. The colourful city of Kristiansund is made up of four main islands and is known as Norway’s ‘dried cod capital’ because of its long-time export of salted dry fish.
Meals Included: All-Inclusive Board Basis
Overnight: Hurtigruten
Day 15
Bid farewell to the Hurtigruten in Bergen and fly to the historic Danish capital
Today you’ll get your final glimpses of the Norwegian Fjords and the wildly beautiful coastlines, before disembarking the Hurtigruten upon arrival back in Bergen. One of the Norway’s most picturesque places, Bergen is best appreciated from the heights of Mount Fløyen, which is reached by a funicular. You’ll then fly on to Copenhagen, for a fascinating two-night stay. One of Europe’s oldest capital cities, there’s plenty of history to explore here, from Viking treasures to royal palaces, yet Copenhagen today is also buzzing modern metropolis. Numerous attractions include the gardens and amusement park in Tivoli Gardens.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Tivoli Hotel
Day 16
Stroll the streets of Copenhagen and admire the capital’s striking heritage
The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, an iconic symbol of the city, and stroll along the old harbour of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Walking past historic buildings, you can meander down Strøget, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe or, if you yearn to discover the astronomer within you, you can explore Rundetaarn, the 17th-Century tower that contains a planetarium and an observatory.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Tivoli Hotel
Day 17
It’s time to leave Copenhagen for your flight back home
Today your unforgettable 16-night Scandinavian adventure comes to an end and you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Holiday Summary
Cruise
- 11 night cruise of Norway and the Arctic on board Hurtigruten with all meals
- English-speaking tour leader on board
- Northern Lights Promise - Receive a free Hurtigruten voyage if the Northern Lights do not make an appearance (T’s & C’s apply)
Hotel Stays
- 2 night four-star hotel stay at the Scandic Victoria Oslo or similar with breakfast
- 1 night four-star stay in Bergen at the Zander K Hotel or similar with breakfast
- 2 night four-star stay in Copenhagen at the Tivoli Hotel or similar with breakfast
All flights, taxes and transfers
Prices From
Departing
29 January 2023
Polar Inside
$6,899pp
Polar Outside
$7,399pp
Arctic Superior
Sold Out
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
1 October 2023
Polar Inside
$7,499pp
Polar Outside
$8,499pp
Arctic Superior
$9,499pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
12 October 2023
Polar Inside
$7,499pp
Polar Outside
$8,499pp
Arctic Superior
$9,499pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
29 October 2023
Polar Inside
$7,299pp
Polar Outside
$8,299pp
Arctic Superior
$9,299pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
18 November 2023
Polar Inside
$6,999pp
Polar Outside
$7,999pp
Arctic Superior
$8,999pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
29 November 2023
Polar Inside
$7,099pp
Polar Outside
$8,099pp
Arctic Superior
$9,099pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
15 December 2023
Polar Inside
$7,199pp
Polar Outside
$8,199pp
Arctic Superior
$9,199pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
06 January 2024
Polar Inside
$7,499pp
Polar Outside
$8,499pp
Arctic Superior
$9,499pp
Duration: 16 Nights
Itinerary: Oslo, Bergen, Floro, Molde, Kristiansund, Rorvik, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Stokmarknes, Skjervoy, Oksfjord, Berlevag, Batsfjord, Kirkenes, Berlevag, Mehamn, Tromso, Stamsund, Bodo, Rorvik, Trondheim, Alesund, Bergen, Copenhagen
Departing
14 January 2024
Polar Inside
$7,499pp
Polar Outside
$8,499pp
Arctic Superior