Northern Lights Voyages - Across the Arctic Circle

Across the Arctic Circle
Bergen . Tromsø

5 days / 4 nights
Prices from £673 per person
No single supplements

Departures 31 October 08 – 13 March 09
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Join this voyage along the Norwegian coast from Bergen, gateway to the fjords across the Arctic Circle to Tromsø, capital of Arctic Norway.

We begin our voyage in Bergen, birthplace of Edvard Grieg, and as we set sail we leave everyday life behind. After making several brief calls along the unspoilt coastline, the ship heads across the open sea to the delightful Art Nouveau town of Ålesund.
Trondheim, Norway’s former capital city and our next major stop, is a complete contrast with its wooden buildings, including the impressive 18th century Stiftsgården Palace, brightly painted wharves and warehouses and the 14th century Nidaros Cathedral.
There is a buzz of anticipation as we cross the Arctic Circle and later in the day the grandeur of the legendary Lofoten Islands is revealed. At Svolvær, there is time for an after dinner stroll, perhaps to visit the world’s first Ice Gallery ‘Magic Ice’, which illustrates tantalising tales about the islands and their people, with dramatically lit ice sculptures and music. The voyage ends in Tromsø, where we transfer for our flights back home.

Voyage Itinerary

Day 1
Fly to Bergen and transfer to the ship for embarkation (D).

Day 2 - 4
Enjoy the voyage and some of its 20 ports of call, from the smaller fishing communities to larger towns (B, D).

Day 5
Arrive in Tromsø mid afternoon, transfer to the airport for your international flights (B).

Key: B = Breakfast; D = Dinner

Extended Itinerary

Day 5
Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. Free time to explore Tromsø, enjoy an Arctic Gourmet Dinner, or join the optional dog sledging excursion (B).

Day 6
There may be time to visit some of Tromsø's main attractions before you transfer to the airport for your international flight (B).

Key: B = Breakfast; D = Dinner

Available excursions

Art Nouveau Tour - Ålesund
£15pp (2008); £20pp (2009)
pre-bookable

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
£26pp (2008); £31pp (2009)
bookable on board

Lofoten Viking Feast
£67pp (2008); £79pp (2009)
bookable on board

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Extended Itinerary Only

Polar Evening and Huskies - Tromsø
£70pp, pre-bookable

Dog Sledging - Tromsø
£125pp, pre-bookable

Arctic Gourmet Dinner - Tromsø
£95pp, pre-bookable

Please note that you are unable to combine excursions in Tromsø.

Departures

The itinerary shown here applies to selected departures from London Stansted and London Heathrow.

Please see PDF for a full list of available departure dates and prices. Several regional departures are also available; please contact our reservations team for details and supplements.

Special Occasions

Christmas
If you travel on 22 or 23 December celebrate a traditional Norwegian Christmas with Christmas dinner and carol singing on board.

New Year
If you travel on 29 or 30 December, take part in New Year celebrations on board. The ships usually stay in port for New Year celebrations and fireworks and local entertainment may be arranged.

Valentine's Day
Depart 12 February and spend Valentine's Day in Norway. If you choose the extended itinerary you can also enjoy a dog sledging excursion in Tromsø or an Arctic Gourmet Dinner (both optional).

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