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NORTHERN LIGHTS VOYAGE 2008
ON THE NORWEGIAN COASTAL
STEAMER
"The Most beautiful Sea Voyage in the World"
9 days / 8 nights, Bergen to Tromsø
Ports of call:
Bergen - Florø - Maløy - Ålesund - Kristiansund -
Trondheim - Bodø - Svolvaer - Sortland - Harstad
- Tromsø
Departures: Feb 5, 9,12, 13, 15, 20, 26 /
Mar 4, 5, 19
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Welcome
to the magical coast of Winter Norway, land of the
enchanted Polar Night and mystical Northern Lights.
You begin your voyage in Bergen, birthplace of
Edvard Grieg, and as you set sail, you leave
everyday life behind. After making several brief
calls along the unspoiled coastline, the ship heads
across the open sea to the delightful Art Nouveau
town of Alesund. Your next major stop is Trondheim,
Norway's former capital city, with its wooden
buildings, brightly painted wharves and warehouses
and the 14th-century Nidaros Cathedral—a complete
architectural contrast to Alesund. There is a buzz
of anticipation as you cross the Arctic Circle and,
later in the day, the grandeur of the legendary
Lofoten Islands is revealed. At Svolvaer, there is
time for an after-dinner stroll, perhaps to visit
the world's first Ice Gallery "Magic Ice," which
illustrates tantalizing tales about the islands and
their people with dramatically lit ice sculptures
and music. The voyage ends in Tromsø, where you
transfer for your return flight, or you may choose
to extend your stay in Tromsø.
Longer
Stays
To increase the chances of seeing the Northern
Lights and to soak up Tromsø's captivating
atmosphere, we recommend an extra night at the end
of your voyage. This would also, weather permitting,
allow the possibility of joining the optional dog
sledding excursion, a truly exhilarating experience.
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DAY 1 DEPART THE U.S.
Depart the U.S. on your
transatlantic flight bound for
Bergen.
DAY 2 BERGEN
Arrive in Bergen. Transfer to your
hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy some
sightseeing in this colorful fjord
capital. visit the famous Fish and
Flower Market, stroll along the
Bryggen trade houses at the
waterfront , visit the Hanseatic
Museum or take a ride on the
Funicular to Mt. Fløyen for
panoramic views over the city and
fjord. Overnight in Bergen.
DAY 3 EMBARKATION (B, D)
Breakfast at your hotel. Day at
leisure in Bergen. This evening
transfer on your own to the
Hurtigruten pier. Embark in Bergen
for the departure at 22:30.
4 - 6 COASTAL VOYAGE (B,
L, D)
Transfer to the ship where you will
meet your guide. Enjoy the voyage
and some of its 20 ports of call,
from the smaller fishing communities
to larger towns. Highlights are the
Art Nouveau town of Ålesund,
the Jazz Festival town of Molde and
Kristiansund. Arrive in Trondheim
early morning, time to visit the
Nidaros Cathedral. Further north you
pass the Arctic Circle, follow the
mighty Borvass Mountains en route to
Bodø. Then you'll sail out to sea,
crossing Vestfjord in the direction
of the dramatic Lofoten Islands,
reaching Stamsund and Svolvær in the
evening. Continue north through the
beautiful, narrow Raftsund Strait,
passing the majestic Trollfjord
before calling on Harstad at
breakfast time. Through Vagsfjord
and Malangen the ship starts its
approach to Tromsø.
DAY 7 - 8 TROMSØ (B, L)
Arrive in Tromsø mid afternoon.
Transfer to the airport for your
flight to Oslo. Transfer to
downtown. Overnight in Oslo.
DAY 9 DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to
the airport for your return flight* to the U.S.
Extended Itinerary
Day 7 TROMSØ (B, L)
Arrive Tromsø, transfer to your
hotel for overnight stay. Free time
to explore Tromsø, enjoy an Arctic
gourmet dinner or join the optional
dog sledding excursion (see
opposite). Overnight Tromsø
Day 8 TROMSØ - OSLO (B)
Depending on your flight to Oslo,
there may be time to visit more of
Tromsø's main attractions. Fly to
Oslo. Overnight Oslo
Day 9 DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast check-out. Transfer
to airport for return flight to
U.S.*
*Not included in vacation price. For
airfare information, please contact
us.
Rates
for Extended Itinerary
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Departure Dates |
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2008: Feb
5, Feb 9, Feb12, Feb 13,
Feb 15, Feb 20, Feb 26 |
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Mar 4, Mar
5, Mar 19
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Prices in
US Dollar |
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Fares per person based on double occupancy: |
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Feb 5 |
MS Finnmarken |
1,999 |
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Feb 9 |
MS Richard With |
1,999 |
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Feb 12 |
MS Nordlys |
1,999 |
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Feb 13 |
MS Midnatsol |
1,999 |
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Feb 15 |
MS Nordkapp |
1,999 |
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Feb 20 |
MS Richard With |
1,999 |
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Feb 26 |
MS Nordkapp |
1,999 |
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Mar 4 |
MS Kong Harald |
1,999 |
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Mar 5 |
MS Nordlys |
1,999 |
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Mar 19 |
MS Nordkapp |
1,999 |
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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
The New Year departure also
includes:
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New Year Concert
in the Arctic Cathedral
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Three-course a la carte evening meal
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A midnight buffet and drink
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List of Hotels |
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Night 2
Hotel
Bergen / Norway |
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Night 3-6
On board the Coastal Steamer
Best Cabin category available |
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Night 7 & 8
Hotel
Tromsø / Norway |
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