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NORWAY

$ *
From 3139 per person twin share
12 DAYS | BERGEN TO BERGEN
TRAVEL TYPE: Coastal cruise
DEPARTS: 2020: Jan 19 • Feb 21 • Mar 3, 14
Sep 17 • Oct 12 • Nov 11, 14 • Dec 6

HIGHLIGHTS
• A specialist tour, which focuses on the peak
northern lights season
• Learn about astronomy, with esteemed
onboard lecturers
• Fascinating Hurtigruten coastal cruise
• Enhance your experience with plentiful
optional excursions
• Explore the UNESCO Heritage Listed city
of Bergen
• Visit the Northern Lights Planetarium in Tromsø
INCLUDES
• 11 nights onboard accommodation
• Meals as specified
• English-speaking Tour Escort onboard
• Lectures from a renowned Astronomer
Northern lights

Trondheim Ålesund North Cape

NORTHERN LIGHTS ASTRONOMY VOYAGE
12 DAYS
Engage in a fascinating voyage through the Day 6: Øksfjord to Berlevåg (BLD)
Norwegian fjords with an expert astronomer. Make an early stop at Hammerfest then continue to
Discover quaint towns and breathtaking scenery Honningsvåg, the gateway to the magnificent North
while learning about the Arctic night sky and Cape. Keep your eyes peeled for the shimmering
the captivating aurora borealis. Hear a series of northern lights!
lectures, presentations and on-deck observations Day 7: Batsfjord (BLD)
and visit the Northern Lights Planetarium on this Admire the dramatic vistas as you approach Kirkenes,
unique journey. located just a few kilometres from the Russian
Day 1: Bergen (D) border and Northern Finland’s Sami communities.
Begin your voyage in Bergen this evening and meet The ship turns around in Kirkenes and commences its
your fellow passengers over dinner. Enjoy the laid-back return voyage. Svolvaer, Lofoten Island
ambiance of life on board, as the ship heads north Day 8: Mehamn to Tromsø (BLD)
along the coast. Stop at Hammerfest, the world’s northernmost town, North Cape Mehamn Berlevåg
Kjollefjord
Day 2: Florø to Molde (BLD) before continuing to Tromsø. Honningsvag Batsfjord
Vardo
Havoysund
Arrive at Ålesund early morning and go ashore to Day 9: Tromsø to Stamsund (BLD) Hammerfest
explore this pretty town, known for its Art Nouveau Today the ship will negotiate an intricate network of Øksfjord Vadso
architecture, stunning fjords and high peaks of the isles and inlets. Pass through the Lofoten Islands, one Tromsø Skjervoy
Sunnmore Alps. of Norway’s most beautiful stretches of coastline. Risoyhamn Kirkenes
Sortland
Finnsnes
Day 3: Kristiansund to Rørvik (BLD) Day 10: Bodø to Rørvik (BLD) Stokmarknes Harstad
Head north to Trondheim, a medieval city with a Enter a world of legends and folklore as you cross the Stamsund Svolvaer
colourful history and fine civic architecture. Arctic Circle and cruise past the famed peaks of the Arctic Circle Bodø
Day 4: Brønnøysund to Svolvaer (BLD) Seven Sisters. Ornes
Cross the Arctic Circle and continue north to the Day 11: Trondheim to Ålesund (BLD) Sandnessjoen Nesna
modern town of Bodø. As evening approaches, the ship Arrive early at Trondheim, where you can explore the Rørvik Bronnoysund
heads through the glorious Lofoten Islands to Svolvaer. medieval city or visit the Nidaros Cathedral.
Day 5: Stokmarknes to Skjervøy (BLD) Day 12: Ålesund to Bergen (BL) Kristiansund Trondheim Finland
Spend a relaxing morning at sea before arriving Your astronomical adventure comes to an end in Bergen. Torvik
in Tromsø, the capital of Arctic Norway. Here you Molde Sweden
Ålesund
will experience a very special visit to the Northern (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Maloy
Lights Planetarium. Floro
NORWAY START/FINISH
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.
42 For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.