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NORTHERN
LIGHTS VOYAGE 2008
ON THE NORWEGIAN HURTIGRUTEN
"The Most beautiful Sea Voyage in the World"
9 days / 7 nights, Tromsø - Kirkenes - Tromsø
Departures 2008: Feb 9,
19, 26
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Your journey begins at the same latitude as Siberia
and Alaska, where the influence of the Gulf Stream
creates the longest ice-free polar coast. Joining
your ship in Norway's Arctic capital, Tromsø, you
begin your leisurely voyage north. Together with
your fellow passengers, you'll keep your eyes to the
skies as you pass through the waters toward
Honningsvag. From Honningsvag you may join an
excursion to mainland Europe's most northerly point,
North Cape. This is a wild and windswept headland
where the cliffs rise dramatically nearly 1,000 feet
from the sea; as you gaze out, nothing but water
stands between you and the frozen wastes surrounding
the North Pole.
Sailing on, you'll bear east, and eventually reach
the sheltered harbor of Kirkenes, about six miles
from the Russian border. Kirkenes is the turning
point for the Hurtigruten voyage, and this
fascinating little town offers a tantalizing glimpse
into life in this remote region of Norway. In
Kirkenes, it is possible to visit the border with
Russia, try your hand at snowmobiling or enjoy a
taste of Sami life.
The return journey from Kirkenes hugs the coastline,
revisiting the remote settlements that rely on the
Hurtigruten ships to maintain contact with the rest
of Norway. You'll stay overnight in Tromsø after
leaving the ship.
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Day 1 DEPART THE U.S.
Depart the U.S. on your
transatlantic flight bound for
Oslo*.
Day 2 OSLO
Arrive in Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Transfer to downtown Oslo. Day at
leisure. Overnight.
Day 3 OSLO - TROMSØ (B,
D)
Transfer to the airport for your
flight to Tromsø. Transfer to the
ship for embarkation.
Day 4-6 OSLO - TROMSØ - COASTAL
VOYAGE
(B,
L, D)
Enjoy the voyage
taking you past the North Cape and
on to Kirkenes.
The ship will head for Havoysund and
Honningsvag before turning east
across Austhavet toward the famous
fishing villages of Kjollefjord,
Mehamn, and Berlevag. Morning
arrival at Kirkenes, the journey’s
northern turning point. A
range of excursions is available
before the vessel sails south again
to Tromsø.
DAY 7 TROMSØ (B, L, D)
Arrive Tromsø late evening, transfer
to your centrally located hotel for
an overnight stay.
Day 8 DEPARTURE TROMSØ (B)
Optional dog sledding excursion
before transferring to the airport
for your flight to Oslo. Transfer to
downtown. Overnight in Oslo.
Day 9
DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer to
airport. Return flight to U.S.*
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Optional
Excursions |
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Departure Dates |
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2008: Feb 9, 19,
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Prices in
US Dollar |
Feb 9  |
MS Finnmarken  |
2,499 |
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Feb 19 |
MS Nordkapp |
2,499 |
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Feb 26 |
MS Kong Harald |
2,499 |
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* This
departure includes an extra night in Tromsø before
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Outside cabin supplement $59
per day, per person.
All prices quoted are in USD per person and based
on
two people traveling together sharing a twin cabin.
Rates for single occupancy available upon request.
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Included |
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Intra-Norway flights as per itinerary
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Voyage
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Hotel or rorbu cabin (fisherman’s
cabin) as per itinerary description
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Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on
board
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Port charges
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Transfers as applicable
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Tour manager
*Transatlantic airfare
not included in vacation price.
For
airfare information, please contact
us.
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Tour Manager included
Special Occasion Voyages Includes
Christmas,
New
Year, Valentine’s Day, and Easter
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Add-ons: Tour Options |
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Optional
excursions
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List of Hotels |
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Night 2
Hotel
Oslo / Norway |
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Night 3-6
On board the Coastal Steamer
Best Cabin category available |
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Night 7
Hotel
Tromsø / Norway |
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Night 8
Hotel
Oslo / Norway |
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