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Voyage Across the Arctic Circle
6 nights - specialist cruising
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A wonderful journey along the Norwegian coastline from
Bergen, gateway to the fjords, to Tromsø, capital of
Arctic Norway.
The voyage begins in Bergen and after making several brief calls along the unspoilt coastline, heads across the open sea to the delightful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund.
Trondheim, Norway's former ancient capital city is the next major stop and is a complete contrast with its wooden buildings, including the impressive 18th century Stiftsgården Palace, brightly painted wharves and warehouses and the 14th century Nidaros Cathedral.
Crossing the Arctic Circle is an event to celebrate before approaching the mystical Lofoten Islands and their 'capital' town, Svolvær. The Lofoten Islands have long captivated writers and artists alike with their grandeur and beauty. The voyage continues to Tromsø with its magnificent Arctic Cathedral.
DAY 1
Fly to Bergen and take the airport bus to Bergen City Centre. Short walk to your hotel. Please note: a private transfer service is available on request.
1 night BERGEN - Augustin Hotel (BB)
DAY 2
Enjoy a full day exploring the lovely Hanseatic city of Bergen. Those who wish may take the famous 'Norway in a Nutshell' excursion (see details under Excursions) including the Flåm Mountain Railway and the Aurlands and Nærøy fjords. Those who choose to stay with the city have the opportunity to visit the old harbour 'Bryggen' and take the funicular railway to the summit of Mount Fløien for spectacular views of the city. Evening transfer from your hotel to the Hurtigruten Quay for embarkation and departure at 2230.
4 nights ONBOARD - Hurtigruten vessel (HB)
DAYS 2 - 6
Enjoy the voyage and some of its 20 ports of call, from the smaller fishing communities to larger towns including Ålesund and Trondheim.
DAY 6
Arrive Tromsø mid afternoon. Short walk to your hotel with the remainder of the day free to explore the city and/or take an evening excursion.
1 night TROMSØ - Clarion Collection Hotel With (BB)
DAY 7
Transfer by airport bus to Tromsø Langsnes Airport for return flight to the UK via Oslo.
By Air: Daily
Departure Dates: October - 21 December 2010 & January - March 2011
Duration: 6 nights in total: 1 night in Bergen, 4 nights onboard ship & 1 night in Tromsø
NB. Departures are also possible from the following airports subject to flight schedules:
Aberdeen (via Oslo) - supp. -£15 per person
Birmingham (via Oslo/Copenhagen) - supp. £41 per person
Edinburgh (via Oslo) - supp. £41 per person
Manchester (via Copenhagen) - supp. £51 per person
London Gatwick (direct) - supp. on request
Augustin Hotel ***
Bergen's oldest family-run hotel now managed by the fourth generation. Centrally located in the shopping and harbour area, the oldest part of the hotel was built in Art Nouveau style in 1909, however, since then the hotel has expanded, incorporating old neighbouring houses and building new wings. The hotel has a popular intimate dinner restaurant (closed Sundays) and a lovely 400-year-old cellar bar. All bedrooms are equipped with TV, phone, hairdryer, mini-bar and trouser press Lift to all floors.
Hurtigruten (Coastal Voyage Ship)
The ships are regular service vessels carrying freight, mail and passengers along the 2,500 nautical miles of coastline from Bergen to Kirkenes. Accommodation is very comfortable and meals are of a high standard. There are four types of ship 'mid-generation', 'new', 'millenium' and one 'traditional ship'.
Clarion Collection Hotel With ***
A lovely, traditional hotel situated right on the pier in Tromsø harbour and within all of Tromsø's main sights. The harbour lights up beautifully in the evening and provides a beautiful plateau for chance sightings of the northen lights! The hotel has a restaurant, cocktail lounge and offers afternoon tea. There is a sauna for guests' use and rooms are non-smoking and accessible through via a lift.
NB. All Clarion Collection Hotels include a FREE evening supper for their hotel guests along with FREE waffles and tea/coffee in the afternoon.
Emma's Drømmekjøkken
Description: Emma's Dream Kitchen restaurant is a beautiful, red painted building offering first class intimate dining. Why not let us pre-book you a table for their 5 course Arctic Global Menu featuring the catch of the day plus other local specialities such as reindeer and Arctic King Crab. A wonderful treat for a special occasion - just ask Suzel or Jo! The meal starts with a local apertif as a welcome drink.
Price: £94 per person.
Chasing the Northern Lights with Kjetil Skogli
Description: Relentless chase by car to track down the Northern Lights with Kjetil Skogli, who recently chased and found the lights for Joanna Lumley! Departs 1830, pick up from Radisson SAS Hotel.
Duration: 6 - 8 hours or as long as it takes!
Operates: Mon, Thu, Sat and Sun (alternative days may be available on request).
Price: £170 per person (15 Sep - 31 Oct), £199 per person (1 Nov - 1 Apr).
Price includes: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, thermal clothing provided.
Dog Sledding and Landscape Discovery with Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Description: 200 friendly huskies loudly cheer you upon arrival in excellent dog sledding terrain at Kvaløya. A one hour husky ride with impressive views over the local mountains and sea is followed by a hot meal in a Sami Lavvu. Warm clothes provided.
Duration: 3 ½ hours (approx. 1 hr on the sled).
Price: £175 per adult, children -50%. Price includes: transfers, hot meal, thermal clothing and guide.
Art Nouveau Tour, Ålesund
Description: Leisurely paced walking tour through the streets of Ålesund. Along the way explore the town’s scenic fishing port of Brosundet, the special Apoptekertorget Square and the exciting and finely decorated main street - all while savouring the entire town’s rich history and lively streets. A visit to the Art Nouveau Centre is included.
Duration: 2 hours. 1230 - 1430
Operates: 15 Sep - 15 Apr
Price: £24 per person
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Description: This tour of Trondheim and its outskirts visits the famous medieval Nidaros Cathedral and passes by the Stiftsgården Palace, one of Scandinavia’s most impressive wooden buildings.
Duration: 2 hours.
Operates: 3 Oct - Mar
Price: £38 per person
Lofotr Viking Feast, Stamsund
Description: At the Lofotr Viking Museum, the largest Viking building ever found has been recreated. The Chieftain and the Lady of the house invite you to join in a real Viking feast. Experience the magic and excitement as they make sacrifices to the Gods, hoping that the sun will turn to avoid Armageddon.
Duration: 3 hours, 1900 - 2150.
Operates: 15 Oct - end Mar.
Price: £82 per person.
Norway in a Nutshell from Bergen
Description: Perhaps Norway’s most famous roundtrip including the rail journey to Myrdal, the Flåm Mountain Railway, boat trip along the Aurlands and Nærøy fjords and Stalheim Gorge.
Operates: Daily, all year.
Duration: approx. 9 hours, departs 08:40 or 10:28.
Price: £109 per adult, £56 children 4-14.
Dog Sledding with Lyngsfjord Adventure
Description: Mini-bus transfer to Camp Tomok (Sami tents and timber cabin in the wilderness). Your dog sledding winter adventure starts with learning how to train and groom dogs. You will get detailed instructions on how to drive a dog sledding team then you drive the dogsled into the white, winter landscapes, through the beautiful valley of Vass, a total distance of 16 kms. The area is totally uninhabited. You will drive in pairs, one driver and one passenger on each sled, with the opportunity to switch places half-way. You will receive a hot meal during the excursion.
Duration: 7 hrs (4.5 hrs plus transfer). Departs: 0845 or 1645.
Price: £199 per person. Price includes: transfers (75 minutes each way), a hot meal, thermal clothing, head lamp (evening trip), guide.
Snowmobile Safari with Lyngsfjord Adventure
Description: Mini-bus transfer to Camp Tamok for thorough safety introduction and driving techniques. Your snowmobile safari adventure travels through the valley of Finn to the lake of Tamok, a distance of 30 kms one-way. At the lake you can try out ice fishing. You will drive in pairs, one driver and one passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch places half-way. Due to the dramatic topography reduced speed is held during parts of the tour however on flat land and frozen lakes you can speed up! A hot meal is served during the trip.
Duration: 7 hrs (4.5 hrs plus transfer). Departs: 0845 or 1645.
Price: £199 per person. Price includes: transfers (75 minutes each way), a hot meal, thermal clothing, head lamp (evening trip), guide. NB! Driving licence required.
Reindeer Sledding with Lyngsfjord Adventure
Description: Mini-bus transfeer to Camp Tamok. Reindeer sledding is the oldest form of transport in the north and an ancient part of Sami culture. This winter adventure will have you driving in pairs with one sledge for each reindeer. The trip is approx. 3 kms long and the adventure includes lasso-throwing, visiting a Sami family Lavvo and learning more about Sami culture, history and handicrafts. You will receive a hot meal during the trip.
Duration: 7 hrs (4.5 hrs plus transfer). Departs: 0845 or 1645.
Price: £188 per person. Price includes: transfers (75 minutes each way), a hot meal, thermal clothing, head lamp (evening trip), guide.
Cross Country Skiing Crash Course with Natur i Nord
A humourous ski instructor reveals all the tricks to mastering this most Norwegian of sports. A perfect beginner session (2 hours of skiing). Good skiing locations as well as picturesque surroundings.
Duration: 3 - 5 hrs. Departs: 0900.
Price: £90 per person, children - 50%.
Price includes: transfers (20 - 60 mins), skis, poles, boots and guidance.
Winter Fjord Fishing with Lyngsfjord Adventure
This winter fjord fishing adventure gives you the opportunity to join a genuine fjord fisherman in his fishing boat on an arctic fjord. You will see different kinds of fish species and learn how they are caught and preserved for delivery. The fjord is surrounded by thousand metre high mountains, the Lyngen Alps, which fall vertically into the sea. You may also spot sea eagles and other arctic ocean birds. The boat is a modern speed fishing boat equipped with toilet, inside dining space and a large life raft. You will also be comfortable outside on deck wearing thermal suits. Hot meal onboard included.
Duration: 7 hrs (4 hrs plus transfers).
Departs: 0900, Jan & Feb only.
Price: £199 per person.
Price includes: transfers, a hot meal, thermal suit, guide.
Aurora Theatre of Food with Guide Gunnar
Description: A guided journey by mini-bus to search for the Northern Lights followed by a taste of Gunnar’s ’Theatre of Food’ served in the great outdoors (2 courses).
Duration: 6 hours.
Departs: 1830 from Tromsø Domkirke.
Price: £162 per person, £115 children under 12.
Price includes: guided bus tour, warm clothes and shoes, ’Theatre of Food’ (fresh, local produce), local sweet snacks, coffee/tea and mineral water.
Aurora Chase & Snowshoe Night Walk with Guide Gunnar
Description: A guided journey by mini-bus and a snowshoe walk in the mountains to search for the Northern Lights.
Duration: Up to 4 hours depending on far you have to drive for the best weather!
Departs: 1830 from Tromsø Domkirke.
Price: £138 per person.
Price includes: transport, equipment, local snacks and hot drink. Thermal suit and boots rental £25 per person.
Aurora Sightseeing with Guide Gunnar
Description: A guided journey by mini-bus to search for the Northern Lights. Flexibility of time is required as occasionally the journey may stretch to the Finnish border!
Duration: 6-8 hours.
Departs: 1830 from Tromsø Domkirke.
Price: £111 per adult, £88 per child under 12.
Price includes: transport, local snacks and hot drink. Thermal suit and boots rental £25 per person.
Snowcave Night with Guide Gunnar
Description: Feel the Arctic nature on your body! Try a night outdoors in the snow after building your own snowcave. Full instruction given!
Duration: 20 hrs.
Departs: On arrangement.
Operates: Feb - Apr only.
Price: £328 per person.
Price includes: pick-up from airport/hotel and return to your hotel the following day, instructions on how to build your shelter, equipment (shovel, snowshoes and sleeping bag), all meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast, plus coffee/tea on your snowshoe walk and in your sleeping bag, a nocturnal Arctic experience and guided snowshoe walk under the Northern lights, guide.
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To book call 01274 875 199 or