Cruising South Through Norway's North: Summer in 15 Days
Experience northern Norway's Arctic oases, fairytale islands, and mountain extremes by both water and land on this 15-day summer odyssey.
Norway
15 days / 14 nights
$7,386 /person
$7,386 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Lazing in the lush, lucid landscapes of Norway's dreamy Lofoten Islands
Cruising with help from the Midnight Sun through an array of mesmerizing Arctic environments
Embracing Norwegian culture, heart, and art with city stints in Oslo and Bergen
Encountering ethereal landscapes from the window of one of the world's most scenic railway routes
Whitewater river rafting during an adrenaline-pumping Voss adventure
Welcome to Norway!
Onward to Kirkenes and Your Arctic Introduction
Embark Hurtigruten Cruise From Kirkenes
Hammerfest and the World's Northernmost Town
High Peaks and Fairytale Islands in Lofoten
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Brønnøysund's Tales of Trolls
Trondheim: Coastal Communities and Klippfisk
Bergen and the Scenic Road to Ullensvang
Hardanger at Your Own Pace
Voss: Norway's Extreme Sports Haven
White River Rafting and Voss at Its Most Extreme
Into the Mountains of Finse
Biking Beautiful Scenery
Return Route to Oslo, Where Culture Awaits
Until the Next Time!
Embark Hurtigruten Cruise From Kirkenes
Overview
It's your last morning on land — for now — so after breakfast, you'll have free time to experience Kirkenes in any way that appeals to you. Your ship will depart at 12:30 p.m., so rather than wait idly, you can tap into the area's war history. Kirkenes double as a war buff's dream; the Borderland Museum features World War II relics, such as the Soviet Ilyushin fighter plane, while the Varanger Museum and the Andersgrotta World War II Bomb Shelter likewise reflect this storied history. Regardless of whether you visit a war exhibit, go for a walk, or venture toward the Russian border — it's less than 30 minutes away — head to the port before midday. As your ship sets sail, wave goodbye to this historic town and get ready to experience even more of Norway as you drift south. On today's docket, you'll cruise along the coastline to three destinations. First up, in the port of Vardø, you’ll find the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress, built in 1737. As the northernmost fortification of any kind, it remains in use by the military to this day. From Vardø you'll glide to the small port town of Båtsfjord and, later, Berlevåg. Along the way, you may be able to make out Mount Tanahorn to the west, or see the blinking Kjølnes Lighthouse — a cliffside beacon overlooking the Barents Sea.
Highlights
Hurtigruten Cruise
As your Hurtigruten cruise begins today, you'll venture further into Norway, reaching remote places and port towns best accessed by way of the water. When your six-day journey begins this afternoon, you'll have time to settle in at your leisure, making the most of the midnight sun's endless daylight and tucking in to your ship's high-end dining options, which source ingredients from local producers to bring the flavors of your environment directly to your plate.
Norway's Coastal Kitchen
Cruise ship food tends to pale in comparison to the ship's surroundings and views, but Hurtigruten is pulling from those very landscapes, utilizing the best of Norway. In total, Hurtigruten's food program — dubbed "Norway's Coastal Kitchen" — relies on some 70 local businesses, which include farms, bakeries, and producers from all over the country. With this dedication to high-quality and traditionally Norwegian cuisine, you'll have the chance to try local beer, fresh cod, and Norwegian cheeses, like the famous brown cheese, brunost, among a multitude of other delectable bites.
Accommodations
Hurtigruten
Climb aboard for the adventure of a lifetime. Over the next few days, you'll sleep in a comfortable cruise ship cabin, where you'll awaken to views of the magnificent Norwegian waters and ever-changing, always amazing surroundings. Known as the Norwegian Coastal Express, Hurtigruten will lead you along the Norwegian coast in a journey that's often been described as the "World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage."
Location:
Hurtigruten HQ
Phone:
+18889693127
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Personalised itinerary with insider recommendations
- Up Norway services and digital travel guide, climate investment at 70 NOK per person
- Accommodations for nine nights in upgraded double rooms, with daily breakfast included
- Hurtigruten Cruise five nights, Original Coastal Voyage South, double outside cabin with full board
- Four dinners as part of the land program
- Airport train on arrival and departure in Oslo at the beginning (x2) and end (x1) of the trip
- Domestic flight from Oslo to Kirkenes
- Taxi transfer in Kirkenes (x2)
- Two-day rental car from Bergen to Voss
- Whitewater rafting in Voss, with transfer and sauna
- Bergen Railway from Voss to Finse, and Finse to Oslo
- Bike rental with drop-off in Flåm, including Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway from Myrdal to Finse
- All other experiences, meals, and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything else not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary
- Drinks with meals