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NORWAY

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From 2325 per person twin share
12 DAYS | BERGEN TO BERGEN
TRAVEL TYPE: Coastal cruise
DEPARTS: Daily (1 Jan 20 – 31 Mar 21)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover Norway’s entire coastal route with
34 ports of call
• Cruise past more than 100 fjords and
1,000 mountains
• Cross the Arctic Circle and search for the
northern lights (Oct – Mar)
• Experience 24 hours of daylight and the
‘Midnight Sun’ in peak summer time (Jun – Aug)
• Join exciting sea and land-based excursions
• Learn about cultural and natural treasures
INCLUDES
Oscar Farrera / Hurtigruten • Meals as specified
• 11 nights onboard accommodation
• English-speaking Tour Escort onboard
MS Finnmarken, Norway • Tours, transfers and transportation as per itinerary
OPTIONS
• Upgrade your cabin type
• Choose your preferred ship/departure date
• Book your optional excursions in advance
• Add on a ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ rail journey
• Choose 6, 7 or 11 day cruises
6 Day Southbound, 7 Day Northbound, 11 Day Discovery
cruise prices also available. Ask your travel agent for details.

North Cape

Day 8: Mehamn to Tromsø (BLD) Day 10: Bodø to Rørvik (BLD)
During the night, dock at Mehamn. In winter, join an Cruise along the Helgeland coast, past hundreds of
optional snowmobile trip through one of Europe’s islets, fertile farmland and steep granite walls rich
most extreme and exciting natural areas. Experience in local lore. On deck, see the strange mountain
snow-clad valleys, fresh winter air and perhaps the Torghatten (rising 258 metres above sea level), famous
mesmerising northern lights. At Honningsvåg, enjoy for its distinctive hole right through the middle. Another
breakfast at the North Cape between the months of May highlight is sailing past the Seven Sisters mountain Courtesy o f Ørjan Bertelsen / Hurtigruten
and October. Continue south to Øksfjord. After crossing range. Cruise further to Brønnøysund, a vibrant and
open water, stop at the old trading post of Skjervøy. pretty town. As you stroll around the town, see small
In spring, sail through the beautiful Lyngenfjord, boats and the bustling life of the archipelago. Perhaps
surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Lyngen Alps. join the excursion to the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre
Dock at Tromsø and enjoy an optional magical midnight or one of the other excursions on offer. King Crab
concert at the Arctic Cathedral. In summer, experience Day 11: Trondheim to Ålesund (BLD)
a midnight excursion, under the midnight sun, to explore Today explore the city of Trondheim. Back on board, the North Cape Mehamn Berlevåg
Kjollefjord
Tromsø by sea in a RIB boat. Alternatively, enjoy some ship heads out into the majestic Trondheimsfjord, which Honningsvag Batsfjord
free time around town. is 170 kilometres long and up to 25 kilometres wide. Havoysund Vardo
Day 9: Tromsø to Stamsund (BLD) Stop off at Kristiansund, known as Norway’s ‘Dried Cod Hammerfest Vadso
Oksfjord
Arrive at Harstad this morning and participate in one of Capital’. Join an excursion to the renowned Atlantic Tromsø Skjervoy
the classic Hurtigruten excursion activities. The island Road, one of Norway’s most visited tourist destinations. Risoyhamn Kirkenes
Sortland
groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen offer some of the most Day 12: Ålesund to Bergen (BL) Stokmarknes Finnsnes
stunning scenery you will see during the entire coastal During the night, the ship calls at Ålesund, Torvik, Måløy, Stamsund Harstad
voyage. The Lofoten region is renowned for its natural as one of the world’s most beautiful voyages draws to Svolvaer
beauty with steep mountains, wild nature and small, a close. Marvel at the picturesque Nordfjord, below the Arctic Circle Ornes Bodo
picturesque fishing villages. Later, reach the spectacular enormous Jostedal Glacier. Stop at Florø, a modern
Trollfjord, only two kilometres long and 100 metres wide, coastal seaport that is also the Sogn og Fjordane Sandnessjoen Nesna
surrounded by majestic mountains. If the weather and region’s oldest town and Norway’s westernmost Rorvik Bronnoysund
time permit, the captain will make a detour into the fjord. community. Cruise to the mouth of the mighty
Upon reaching Svolvaer, choose from several optional Sognefjord and enjoy superb views of this magnificent Kristiansund Trondheim Finland
excursions. Join a Lofoten Islands tour to learn more island-studded coastline, before disembarking in Bergen Torvik
about the fishing communities, beautiful scenery and and concluding your journey. Molde Sweden
Ålesund
art from this area. Continue to Stamsund, to see the Maloy
majestic peaks of the huge Lofoten Wall. (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Floro START/FINISH
NORWAY OVERNIGHT
Bergen CRUISE
* 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.
For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 39