Cruise Lapland, Lofoten & Sognefjord

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  Day 1 - Oslo Individual arrival to Oslo. Check in at the centrally located Bristol hotel. 1 night in Oslo. Optional: Add a city sightseeing or a fjord sightseeing. From mid June to end of August: add an evening cruise on a traditional sailing yacht, with a traditional prawn buffet

  Day 2 - Oslo & Kirkenes Time to explore Oslo on your own or add one of our optional city tours. Early evening flight from Oslo to Kirkenes (appr 2 hours). 1 night in Kirkenes Photo: Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo

  Day 3 - Kirkenes cruise departure Embark one of the Norwegian Coastal Steamer ships at noon. Cruise via Vardo, Norway's easternmost town, with the enchanting Vardohus Fortress before the ship continues along the Varanger peninsula with a late evening arrival at Batsfjord.

  Day 4 - Breakfast at the North Cape Early departure for a 6 hour amazing excursion combining wildlife, culture and spectacular scenery with a visit to the "top of the world". Enjoy an exotic morning & breakfast at the North Cape cliff - 1,000 feet above the Arctic Ocean and the Northernmost point of the European continent. The trip continues southwards along the Arctic Porsangerfjord and through the exotic western parts of Finnmark Lapland. There will be a short stop to visit a Sami family for an opportunity to meet reindeer. Then towards the coast and Hammerfest – the world’s northernmost town – where you will meet the ship. **   Then cruise along the Arctic coast to Tromso, where you can experience a Midnight concert in the Arctic Cathedral (optional, booking & payment onboard).

  Day 5 - Lofoten Islands round trip Lofoten is a group of islands off the west coast, north of the Arctic Circle – at the 67th and 68th parallells. Throughout history, Lofoten has been the home and workplace of generations of fishermen.   The Lofoten fishing season in spring is still vital and central to the economy and population here. Many people associate Lofoten with its precipitous, dramatic and often fabled mountains and picturesque fishing villages. However, Lofoten is so much more – quiet bays, white sandy beaches and sheltered fjords.   The light in Lofoten is known to be quite unique and highly valued among artists, and there will be a stop at an art gallery showing you various artists paintings of the exotic Lofoten scenery. **

  Day 6 - Helgeland coast-Rorvik The ship continues along the beautiful and fabled Helgeland Coast, often considered the most beautiful and spectacular part of the Arctic coast, with the Seven Sisters mountain range and the well-known Torghatten mountain peak. Crossing the Arctic Circle

  Day 7 - Trondheim-Alesund The Trondheim fjord and the historic island of Munkholmen leads the way to the historic town of Trondheim, known for its well preserved and idyllic areas of tiny wooden houses, like Bakklandet. Time to visit the town on your own or join the optional city sightseeing. After leaving Trondheim the ship passes the beautiful island of Hitra and then to the open sea of Hustadvika, known for its innumerable, tiny islets.     Photo 1: Bakklandet Trondheim Photo 2: Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim

  Day 8 - Alesund-Bergen The ship passes magnificent West Norway scenery with mouths of fjords and a lush, beautiful archipelago, including the island kingdom of Oygarden, before it approaches Bergen, the final destination. Transfer bus to your hotel. Spend 2 nights in Bergen.     Photo: Typical, tiny wooden houses & narrow street at the Nordnes peninsula, Bergen

  Day 9 - Bergen Full day at leisure to explore the sights of Bergen - take the exciting Funicular rail to the top of mount Floyen offering a magnificent view of the city centre and surrounding fjords & islands, the famous Fish Market or take a scheduled sightseeing tour of the city.

  Day 10 - Bergen-Oslo Sognefjord cruise Express steamer cruise from Bergen to the majestic Sognefjord - the world's longest fjord - and the scenic Aurlandsfjord branch before you disembark in the tiny fjord village of Flam.   Flam Railway & Bergen line The trip continues with an unforgettable ride on the famous Flam Railway, taking you through the spectacular Flam valley with rivers and cascading waterfalls to the mountain station of Myrdal, where you change to the main Bergen line - crossing the beautiful Hardangervidda mountain plateau to Oslo. 1 night in Oslo

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  Prices per person 2011 Daily departures May 5 - Sept 4, excl. Fridays. Start date in Oslo   Booking & Payment procedures Tour modifications & prices
  May 5 - May 29 & July 30 - Sept. 4	NOK
  Double or twin room/cabin for 2	25 995
  Child in parents room	19 496
  Per person in triple room/cabin	24 695
  May 30 - July 29	NOK
  Double or twin room/cabin for 2	27 395
  Child in parents room	20 546
  Per person in triple room/cabin	26 025
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  4* hotels w. breakfast buffet Oslo Bristol hotel or similar Kirkenes Thon Hotel Kirkenes or similar Bergen Neptun hotel or similar
  Transport Flight Oslo-Kirkenes Ship-hotel transfer bus in Bergen Express steamer Bergen-Flam Flam Railway Train Myrdal-Oslo
  Cruise & Cabin Standard outisde cabin type N; window, 2 separate beds, shower & toilet All meals during the cruise buffet breakfast, buffet lunch w. hot & cold dishes, 3 course dinner. Land excursions Breakfast at the North Cape Lofoten Islands
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  Shore excursions: During the cruise you can add more exciting excursions: Read more **Please note that the included shore excursions depend on sufficient number of participants on the day of the excursion departure. In the unlikely event that the excursion will not take place due to weather conditions or failing number of participants you will receive a full reimbursement
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