HURTIGRUTEN
HURTIGRUTEN CLASSIC ROUND VOYAGE
PAY FOR 1 AND GET 50% OFF 2nd PASSENGER
Valid for departures between: 14 June – 14 September 2010
Valid for departures: 01 August – 19 September 2010
First Passenger pays: ZAR 22 763.-
Second passenger pays: ZAR 11 381.-
Valid on selected departures for bookings and deposits received by 31st August 2010.
Package includes:
- 11 night cruise from Bergen to Bergen sharing a twin inside cabin on full board basis
Excludes:
- Airfare and airport taxes
- Meals and sightseeing not mentioned
- Travel insurance, visa cost and tips
- Immediate check-in on arrival, late check-out on departure (if this is required, please ask us for a re-quote).
Highlights:
- Geiranger Panorama (summer) – visit this UNESCO world heritage site on one of our overland tours
- Sverresborg folk museum (summer) – allows you a fascinating insight into life in this part of Norway over the centuries
- Tromsø dog sledging (winter) – enjoy a ride through snow covered landscape
- North Cape (all year) – Europe’s northernmost point, a must for many of our passengers
- Kirkenes Snowhotel (winter) – freshly built every year and beautifully decorated with ice sculptures
- Svolvær Sea Eagle Safari (summer) – experience these magnificent birds
- Kristiansund, The Atlantic Road (summer) – one of the most scenic routes in Norway
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| Day 1 | BERGEN | ||
| Evening departure from Bergen. (D) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 2 | ÅLESUND – GEIRANGER FJORD | ||
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An early arrival at the enchanting Art Nouveau town or Ålesund, which is situated across several islands at the entrance to Geirangerfjord. On departures between 15 April and 14 September, the ship will sail into the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geirangerfjord, where tumbling waterfalls, rugged cliffs and majestic mountains are mirrored in the deep, still water. Optional excursions available. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 3 | TRONDHEIM | ||
| Continuing north, the medieval city of Trondheim is today’s highlight, whose colourful history is reflected in its handsome civic architecture. Optional excursions include the medieval Nidaros Cathedral or the enthralling Ringve Music Museum. Evening departure towards the land of the Midnight Sun. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 4 | ARCTIC CIRCLE – LOFOTEN ISLANDS | ||
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In the early hours we experience the thrill of crossing the Arctic Circle as the voyage continues to the town of Bodø, from where you can join an optional Saltstraumen Safari to visit the river with the world’s strongest maelstrom. The glorious Lofoten Islands are where the day ends, with a stop at the capital, Svolvær. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 5 | TROMSO | ||
| A relaxing morning at sea before arriving in Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic. Modern shops and cafés provide a vibrant contrast to the stunning stained glass of the Arctic Cathedral, whilst the Polar Museum and Polaria centre explore Arctic life over the centuries. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 6 | HAMMERFEST – NORTH CAPE | ||
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After an early morning call at Hammerfest we arrive in Honningsvåg, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 7 | KIRKENES | ||
| The vistas become more dramatic as the ship approaches the finale of the northbound voyages. Benefiting from the warm currents of the Gulf Stream, the region is rich in sea life and the coast is largely ice-free in winter. Soon we reach Kirkenes; the border with Russia is only a few kilometres away. Here the ship bids farewell to passengers travelling northbound only, and welcomes those joining for the southbound voyage. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 8 | HAMMERFEST - TROMSØ | ||
| Hammerfest, the world’s most northerly town is our first major stop, before continuing to Tromsø and a chance to enjoy the midnight concert in the Arctic Cathedral. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 9 | LOFOTEN ISLANDS | ||
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Passing through the legendary Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates an intricate network of inlets and isles. This is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Norwegian coast and for many it is the most stunning part of your journey south. You can opt for an optional excursion from Harstad, rejoining the ship in Sortland, before moving on to what is the highlight of the voyage for many, a possible detour into the spectacular and dramatic Trollfjord. This remarkable day is completed with an evening return to Svolvær and a farewell to the islands at Stamsund. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 10 | ARCTIC CIRCLE | ||
| There is further excitement today as the ship crosses the Arctic Circle. Sailing past the famed peaks of the dancing Seven Sisters, folklore merges with the facts of nature – look out of Torghatten, which still bears the hole made by Hestmannen’s arrow in one of Norway’s popular legends. The new museum at Rørvik celebrates the important part the sea has played in defining today’s Norway. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 11 | TRONDHEIM – KRISTIANSUND - MOLDE | ||
| An early arrival in the medieval city of Trondheim gives you an opportunity to explore and maybe visit the Nidaros Cathedral. The voyage then continues out of the Trondheimsfjord and past Hitra Island, making brief calls at Kristiansund and Molde before a midnight call at Ålesund. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 12 | BERGEN | ||
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The landscape becomes increasingly lush as the journey weaves through the islets and beautiful Bergen comes into view. Before long it’s time to say good-bye to the ship and “på gjensyn” (‘until we meet again’) to friends, fellow passengers and our crew, as we disembark from our magnificent journey on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Own transfer to the airport. (B) | Hurtigruten |
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