Explore some of Norway’s best-loved coastal towns, navigate through world-famous fjords and stay at one of the world's best ice hotels, based in the northernmost reaches of continental Europe on this spectacular 8-day tour.
Arctic Adventure Cruise
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At a glance…
Combine a week-long Arctic highlights cruise with a night at the Kirkenes Snowhotel
» 8 day tailor-made holiday
» Accommodation: Superior A higher standard of accommodation with a better range and quality of facilities, often in a good location (typically 4 stars)
Call for details of price
Day by day itinerary
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Day 1 » Bergen
Fly to Bergen and board your Hurtigruten cruise ship at the city’s UNESCO-listed harbour.
Stay: Hurtigruten Cruise
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2 » Ålesund
Call at Ålesund, home to a rare concentration of Art Nouveaux buildings – the town was completely rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1904. You’ll have the day to explore the town’s pretty streets on foot and climb Mount Aksla for stunning views. Cruise to Trondheim overnight.
Stay: Hurtigruten Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 » Trondheim
Arrive in Trondheim early on your third day and spend the day exploring Norway’s former capital, visiting its colourful wharves and warehouses, delightful wooden buildings and impressive 14th-century cathedral.
Stay: Hurtigruten Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Days 4-5 » Lofoten Islands
Cross the Arctic Circle to reach the Lofoten Islands, where you’ll enjoy a Lofotr Viking feast (optional extra) and get to explore Svolvær, the islands’ busiest port. The town is home to the world’s first ice gallery, Magic Ice.
Stay: Hurtigruten Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 » Honningsvåg
Following an early morning call at the town of Hammerfest you’ll arrive in Honningsvåg, Norway’s northernmost city and the gateway to the North Cape, mainland Europe’s most northerly point. That evening you’ll call at Kjøllefjord for a snowmobile tour (optional extra).
Stay: Hurtigruten Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 » Kirkenes
Arrive in Kirkenes, located a short distance from the Russian border. Transfer to the Kirkenes Snowhotel, created each year from snow and ice. Dinner is served around the open fire of the hotel’s Gabba Restaurant.
Stay: Kirkenes Snowhotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 » Kirkenes
Enjoy a warming sauna at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
To book call us on:
At a glance…
Combine a week-long Arctic highlights cruise with a night at the Kirkenes Snowhotel
» 8 day tailor-made holiday
» Accommodation: Superior A higher standard of accommodation with a better range and quality of facilities, often in a good location (typically 4 stars)
Call for details of price
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