This is the ultimate voyage with Hurtigruten. You will enjoy the opportunity to see and experience the fantastic natural environment that Norway has to offer in autumn, as you visit 34 ports and cover over 2,500 nautical miles.
Day 1 Embarkation in Bergen
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Ports visited today: Bergen
Our starting point, Bergen, is a harbor town established by the Viking King Olav Haraldsson lll more than nine hundred years ago. Today it is a central point for Norwegian travel, yet has retained a great deal of local character and history. As you walk along the Bryggen quay side you will discover build- ings with seaward-facing gables dating back to the fourteenth century.
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Day 2 Ålesund and Geirangerfjord
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Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde
Wake up to the breathtaking beauty of Norway in its autumn colors as we cross the open west cape and head for Torvik. After a call at the beautiful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund, we continue to Molde with its magnificent views of the Romsdal Alps - probably covered by the year’s first snow.
Art Nouveau tour, Ålesund
Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla
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Day 3 The Royal City of Trondheim
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Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik.
Trondheim, Norway’s first capital, is a jewel of a city that you’ll have time to explore. Discover its secrets by strolling through its charming streets, sitting by the peaceful harbor, or crossing the old city bridge to see the restored wooden buildings of Bakklandet.
Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folk Museum
Trondheim City Walk
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Day 4 Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands
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Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, Stamsund, Svolvær.
This morning we cross the Arctic Circle. Passengers sailing in Arctic waters for the first time are given an Arctic Circle baptism. In the evening we reach Svolvær, the main settlement on the Lofoten Islands. Step back into history at an authentic Lofotr Viking Feast (optional excursion) which takes place in an impressive reconstruction of the largest Viking house ever found.
Glacier Adventure, Svartisen
RIB Safari, Saltstraumen
Lofotr Viking Feast Summer
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Day 5 Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic
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Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø, Skjervøy.
Today you can enjoy the view of a diverse countryside of farmland, pine trees and magnificent peaks. In the early afternoon we arrive for a longer stay in Tromsø, known as the Gateway to the Arctic.
The Arctic Capital Tromsø
Scenery & Huskies
Polar History Walk
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Day 6 Honningsvåg and the North Cape
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Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg.
Breathe in the crisp, clean air while watching a landscape that is austere in its beauty. After an early stop in Hammerfest, we arrive in Honningsvåg. This is the gateway to the spectacular North Cape which rises 300 m from the ocean, and at 71° 10’ 21” N puts you a mere 1,240 miles from the Geographical North Pole. In the evening we will pass a rock formation that is sacred to the indigenous Sámi people, Finnkirka.
The North Cape
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Day 7 Kirkenes, the voyage turning point
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Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes.
The last port on the northbound voyage is Kirkenes, and at 30° E you are actually further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. Due to its location close to the border with Russia and Finland this little town is quite lively.
The Russian Border
Riverboat Safari
ATV/Quad-Safari to the Russian Border
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Day 7 Kirkenes, the voyage south begins
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Ports visited today: Kirkenes, Vardø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg.
This is when your ship starts its southbound voyage, revealing ports during the daytime that we passed at night on our northern journey. After crossing Varangerfjord we arrive in Vardø, the easternmost point of the country. In the evening, we call at Båtsfjord, as well as Berlevåg.
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Day 8 Hammerfest and Tromsø
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Ports visited today: Mehamn, Kjøllefjord, Honningsvåg, Havøysund, Hammerfest, Øksfjord, Skjervøy, Tromsø.
Start the day with breakfast at the North Cape (optional excursion). After calling at Honningsvåg and Havøysund, we stop in Hammerfest, the world’s northernmost town. We continue south to Øksfjord, where a glacier calves directly into the sea, and after crossing open water, we will stop at the old trading post of Skjervøy. We dock in Tromsø just in time to savour its nightlife.
Breakfast at the North Cape
Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral
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Day 9 Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands
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Ports visited today: Tromsø, Finnsnes, Harstad, Risøyhamn, Sortland, Stokmarknes, Svolvær, Stamsund.
The island groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen offer some of the most stunning scenery you will see during your coastal voyage. Enjoy the shallow waters of the Risøyrenna Channel where sand banks are visible through the clear, green water. The ship will then negotiate the narrow Raftsund. If time and weather permit it, we’ll take a detour into the spectacular Trollfjord where sheer cliffs hug the ship’s sides, before heading on to Svolvær.
A Taste of Vesterålen
Sea Eagle Safari
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Day 10 Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters
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Ports visited today: Bodø, Ørnes, Nesna, Sandnessjøen, Brønnøysund, Rørvik.
From Ørnes we sail through crystalline waters framed by a landscape that is preparing for winter. Crossing the Arctic Circle once more, we pass the charming port of Sandnessjøen, and on the approach to Brønnøysund you can see the mythical Seven Sisters Mountains.
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Day 11 Trondheim and Kristiansund
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Ports visited today: Trondheim, Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund.
Today gives you another opportunity to see the sights of Trondheim including the Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia’s largest medieval building. As we cross the open sea to Molde, known as the ‘city of roses,’ you will notice the steep, grey, pointed peaks of the Romsdal Alps glinting in the sun.
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Sverresborg, Trøndelag folk museum
Trondheim City Walk
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Day 12 Bergen, disembarkation
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Ports visited today: Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Florø, Bergen.
During the night, the ship will call at Torvik, Maløy, and Florø as the ‘world’s most beautiful voyage’ starts to draw to a close. Yet, ahead we still have plenty of west Norway’s spectacular scenery to enjoy. You will disembark from your Norwegian Coastal Voyage in Bergen, taking with you memories of a unique autumn journey.
Bergen City Sightseeing
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Price Includes: Voyage in cabin grade of your choice full board basis, English speaking tour leader on board, entrance fee to Hurtigruten museum, and current fuel supplement of $8 per person per night. Not Included: Flights & Transfers, Travel insurance, Optional excursions, and luggage handling.
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