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ESCORTED SMALL GROUPS

$ *
From 7499 per person twin share
25
14 DAYS | HELSINKI TO BERGEN
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted small group
DEPARTS:
2020: Sep 27 • Oct 3, 20 • Nov 3, 27 • Dec 9
2021: Jan 28 • Feb 11, 22 • Mar 5

HIGHLIGHTS
• 6 day Classic Hurtigruten southbound voyage
• Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Norwegian coast
• Stay 1 night in a Aurora Cabin Igloo
• Stay 2 nights in a Gamme Cabin
• City tours in Helsinki and Bergen
• Husky experience
• Reindeer experience
• Visit to Santa Claus Village
• Opportunity for spotting the northern lights
INCLUDES
• 5 nights in 4 star hotels in central locations
• 1 night in an Aurora Cabin Igloo at the Northern
Lights Village
• 2 nights in a Gamme Cabin at Kirkenes Snowhotel
Hurtigruten Coastal Cruise • 5 nights cruise accommodation in an outside cabin
• Meals as specified
• Porterage service in and out of all hotels
• The long-distance bus from day 3-5 offers Wi-Fi
• English speaking Tour Manager, who is an expert
in the destination
• English speaking local guide for city tours in
Helsinki and Bergen
• All tours and transportation as per itinerary
• Visits, excursions and entrances as per itinerary
• Economy class flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
• Outdoor clothing for the winter activities/safaris
mentioned in the itinerary
OPTIONS
• 3 days/2 nights pre-tour Estonia: Tallinn package
Ice Room, Snowhotel Kirkenes Bergen, Norway
• 4 days/3 nights post-tour Norway: Bergen, Flåm,
Oslo package (Norway in a Nutshell)
Ask your travel agent for prices and further information.
The daylight sailing route through the Lofoten Islands Day 12: Ålesund to Bergen (BL)
is a highlight of the cruise. Continuing southwards, (Day 6 Of Hurtigruten Southbound Voyage)
it looks like you are sailing straight into the mountain During the night, the ship calls at Ålesund, Torvik and
wall, but the ship inevitably slips through an opening Måløy. In the morning arrive at Florø, a modern coastal
leading to the narrow Raftsund. This 20 kilometre seaport that is also the Sogn og Fjordane region’s oldest
passage between Lofoten and Vesterålen takes you town and Norway’s westernmost community. Navigate
through mountains soaring 1,000 metres directly out further south to the mouth of the mighty Sognefjord
of the sea. Pass through the spectacular Trollfjord, only and enjoy superb views of this magnificent island-
two kilometers long and 100 metres wide, surrounded studded coastline. The cruise ends in Bergen, where
by majestic mountains, finally reaching Svolvaer. From you disembark in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
Svolvaer, continue to Stamsund and see the majestic The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Stay the next
peaks of the huge Lofoten wall. Leave Lofoten during two nights at Hotel Bergen Bors (or similar).
the evening and set course for the mainland. Day 13: Bergen (BD)
Day 10: Bodo to Rorvik (BLD) After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Bergen,
(Day 4 Of Hurtigruten Southbound Voyage) visit St. Mary’s church, the colourful and picturesque
Crossing the Arctic Circle at 66°33’N is an important fish market and the old Bryggen area. The Fløibanen
‘rite of passage’. Celebrate the event out on deck with a funicular, in the heart of Bergen, is one of Norway’s
`taste´ of Arctic tradition – a spoonful of cod liver oil. Sail best-known attractions. The journey is an experience, Gamme Cabin, Snowhotel Kirkenes
cutting through the steep mountain side and forests
along the Helgeland coast and pass hundreds of islets, revealing more of the city below. At the top you can
fertile farmland and steep granite walls rich in local lore. enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and the Norwegian START/FINISH North Cape
OVERNIGHT
On deck you can see the strange mountain Torghatten coastline. In the evening walk from the hotel to the pier 6 DAY HURTIGRUTEN Hammerfest 1
(rising 258 metres above sea level), famous for its and take the boat to reach the well-known Cornelius SOUTHBOUND VOYAGE Mehamn
distinctive hole right through the middle. Continue past restaurant for a farewell dinner and be delighted with FLIGHT Harstad 1 Kirkenes 2
the Seven Sister Mountain Range, along the Helgeland local specialties. Inspired by the weather of the day, Tromsø
coastline. Next, make a short stop at Nesna, an idyllic Cornelius serves its famous Meteorological Menu Arctic Circle Stamsund 1 Svolvaer
old trading post before moving on to Sandnessjøen. of exquisite seafood and trimmings prepared using Bodo Saariselkä 1
Day 11: Trondheim to Ålesund (BLD) innovative culinary techniques and with a genuine Sandnessjoen Rovaniemi
(Day 5 Of Hurtigruten Southbound Voyage) passion for seafood. Cornelius is open all year except Bronnoysund 2
Today provides an opportunity to explore the city of Sundays where an alternative restaurant in Bryggen area Rorvik 1
Trondheim. Once you are back on board, the ship will be offered instead. Kristiansund
heads out into the majestic Trondheimsfjord, which Day 14: Bergen (B) Trondheim
is 170 kilometres long and up to 25 kilometres wide. Sadly all good things must end and its time to say 1 Molde Sweden FINLAND
Like all other Norwegian fjords, it is deep, plunging farewell after breakfast. Ålesund
to 577 metres. Continue sailing along to the coast to 2 Bergen
Kristiansund and Ålesund. (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) NORWAY 1 Helsinki

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
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