Arctic Summer: Cruising South on Hurtigruten's Svalbard Line
Travel in extremes on this 15-day summer tour through Arctic Norway, where you'll cruise through Svalbard, Lofoten, and Bergen, with land travels in Oslo and Lake Hafslo.
Norway
15 days / 14 nights
$14,157 /person
$14,157 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Venturing to the earth's edge with a stint in Svalbard's Longyearbyen
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
Clattering to Oslo by scenic rail journey, with views of fjords, mountains, and wildlife wonders
Petting friendly cows and tasting fresh Norwegian cheeses at a local farm
Welcome to Norway!
Onward to Svalbard and the Edge of the Earth
Hurtigruten and the Start of Your Norwegian Cruise
Ny-Ålesund and Science on the Arctic Frontier
Sailing South and Toward the Mainland
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Senja's "Little Norway" and the Fishing Village of Torsken
Lovely Landscapes of Lofoten
Bessaker Fishing, Biking, and Hiking at Your Own Pace
Secrets of the Sunnmøre Alps
Bites of Beautiful Bergen: A Triumphant Return to Land
Veitastrond, Where Culture, Nature, and Community Converge
Fun on Fjords: Biking, Vikings, and More
Dazzling Railway Journeys and Return to Oslo
Norwegian Art and Farm Life
Until the Next Time!
Hurtigruten and the Start of Your Norwegian Cruise
Overview
Good morning from Svalbard! Today is your last morning on solid land, as you'll board your cruise ship later this afternoon. Before the start of this sea journey, however, you have a free day to explore Svalbard at your leisure. Need a place to start? Consider the optional hike to Blomsterdalen, during which you'll pass the exterior of the Global Seed Vault on your way back down the trail. In the summer, the sun doesn't set this far north, so, despite the cold, this valley promises plants and flowers. Whatever you do, take a moment to just be here, now, in Svalbard. You’re at a latitude over 78°N and under 1,500 kilometers from the North Pole itself. The air of this Arctic desert is fresh and pure, and summer temperatures range between zero and eight degrees Celsius thanks to a warm northern branch of the Gulf Stream. Your voyage begins from Longyearbyen around 7 p.m., so head to the port in time for your departure. Adjust to your cabin as the afternoon turns to evening — with the sun still high in the sky — and watch Longyearbyen fall into the horizon as you sail into Isfjorden.
Highlights
Hike to Blomsterdalshøgda and the Global Seed Vault (optional)
The day is entirely yours, but to make the most out of your morning in Svalbard, why not head out on a hike? Alongside your expert local guide — who will, as is customary in Svalbard, carry a rifle in case of polar bear sightings — you'll hike to Blomsterdalshøgda overlooking the Adventfjord. At 321 meters above sea level, the mountain boasts native plants and flowers every summer, while in winter, it yields a world of rock, snow, and ice. On your way back from the mountain's stunning vistas, you'll pass by the outside of the world-famous Global Seed Vault, which preserves an incredible array of species.
Hurtigruten Cruise and Cuisine
As your ship's journey begins this evening, 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. Hurtigruten sources ingredients from local producers to bring the flavors of your environment directly to your plate.
Accommodations
Hurtigruten
Climb aboard for the Arctic adventure of a lifetime. Over the next eight days and seven nights, you'll settle in to a comfortable cruise ship cabin, where you'll awaken to views of the magnificent Norwegian waters and ever-changing, always amazing surroundings. As your ship follows the Svalbard Line South, Hurtigruten will lead you along the Norwegian coast in a journey that's often described as the "World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage."
Location:
Hurtigruten HQ
Phone:
+18889693127
Transportation
Head to the port to begin your cruise expedition.
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen Port
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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 100 NOK per person
- Accommodations for seven nights in upgraded double rooms, with daily breakfast included
- Hurtigruten Signature Cruise seven nights, The Svalbard Line - South, double outside cabin with full board
- Four dinners and three lunch experiences as part of the land program
- Airport express train on arrival (x2) and departure (x1)
- Oslo photowalk with a local cityplanner (Private)
- Domestic flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen
- Transfer to the hotel and port in Longyearbyen
- Guided introduction to the North Pole Expedition Museum
- Culinary walk in Bergen, with curated food tastings
- Passenger ferry from Bergen to Sogndal, including driver pick-up in Sogndal
- Private excursion to the hidden valley of Veitastrond, including lunch
- Private transfer to Flåm, including sightseeing
- Train transfers on the Flåm and Bergen railways
- Kistefos Museum private guided tour and entry, with transfer
- Happy cows at Grøndalen Gård experience, with supper and transfer
- 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
- Optional excursions onboard cruise and on land