In Search of the Northern Lights Southbound
The landscape is covered in white puresnow, and we provide you with the best chance of experiencing the Northern Lights. Join various miniature polar expeditions like a husky sled adventure or a snow mobile trip into the Polar Night through a frozen landscape with beautiful views of the Arctic wilderness. By participating in our on-board program you can see and learn more about the king crab sfrom the Barents Sea, taste freshroasted fish cakes near Trollfjord and learn how to fillet fish on deck.
Tour Itinerary
Upon arrival in Tromsø, we will store your luggage at a local hotel and you will have time to explore this lively town. Take part in one of our optional winter excursions, or visit the northernmost brewery in the world for an Arctic beer. After embarkation in the late evening, the ship will travel toward the Lofoten Islands.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Midnight Concert at the Arctic Cathedral
Dog Sledding
In the Footsteps of Amundsen
The ship will travel toward the Lofoten Islands
Passing through the Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates a stunning network of inlets and isles. We will also pass through the narrow channel between Vesterålen and the Lofoten Islands, known as the Raftsund.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
A Taste of Vesteralen
- Ship will pass through the narrow channel between Vesterålen and the Lofoten Islands
Today we cross the Arctic Circle and can enjoy the impressive view of the Seven Sisters mountains that loom over the majestic Helgeland coast.
We arrive in Trondheim in the morning where you have the chance to visit the famous Nidaros Cathedral or take a stroll through the old town with its picturesque wooden buildings.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim City Walk
Today your journey with Hurtigruten has come to an end, but there are still a few nautical miles of fascinating winter scenery ahead of us. We reach Bergen in the afternoon where you disembark. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Bergen City Sightseeing
Transfer to airport for your next destination.
| OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS | DURATION | ACTIVITY LEVEL | PER PERSON USD |
| Midnight Concert at the Arctic Cathedral | 1.15 hours | easy | $80 |
| Dog Sledding | 3.5 hours | good physical condition | $225 |
| In the Footsteps of Amundsen | TBD | ||
| A Taste of Vesteralen | 4.15 hours | easy | $115 |
| Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral | 2 hours | easy | $65 |
| Trondheim City Walk | 2.15 hours | some physical effort | $43 |
| Bergen City Sightseeing | 2 hours | some physical effort | $57 |
