Northern Lights Voyages - Northern Highlights

Northern Highlights
Tromsø . Kirkenes . Tromsø

5 days / 4 nights
Prices from £646 per person
No single supplements

Departures 1 November 08 – 21 March 09
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Join an Arctic adventure which travels to remote regions along the dramatic coastline and to the most northerly part of Norway. Although our journey will be at the same latitude as Siberia and Alaska, the influence of the Gulf Stream creates the longest ice–free polar coast. The entire duration of this tour is spent above the Arctic Circle, increasing your chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis.

Joining our ship in Norway’s Arctic capital, Tromsø, we begin our leisurely voyage north. From Honningsvåg we may join an excursion to mainland Europe’s most northerly point, North Cape. This is a wild and windswept headland where the cliffs rise dramatically 300 metres from the sea, and we gaze out with nothing but water between us and the frozen wastes surrounding the North Pole.

Sailing on, we now bear east, and eventually reach the sheltered harbour of Kirkenes, a mere 10km from the Russian border. Kirkenes is the turning point for the Hurtigruten voyage, and this fascinating little town allows a tantalising glimpse into life in this remote region of Norway.
As the return journey from Kirkenes hugs the coastline we revisit remote settlements which rely on the Hurtigruten ships to maintain contact with the rest of Norway. We stay overnight in Tromsø after leaving the ship.

During your stay it is possible to choose several fantastic activities. Visit the Russian border, try your hand at snowmobiling, enjoy a taste of Sami life or join the enormously popular King Crab Safari.

Voyage Itinerary

Day 1
Fly to Tromsø and transfer to the ship (D).

Day 2 - 3
Enjoy the voyage passing North Cape and on to Kirkenes. A range of optional excursions are available before sailing south (B,D).

Day 4
Arrive into Tromsø late evening and transfer to your centrally located hotel for an overnight stay (B,D).

Day 5
Optional dog sledging adventure available before your return flight home (B).

Key: B = Breakfast; D = Dinner

Available Excursions

North Cape - Europe's Northernmost Point
£58pp (2008) £68pp (2009)
pre-bookable

Snowmobile Safari in Lapland - Kjøllefjord
£198pp
pre-bookable

The Russian Border - Kirkenes
£25pp (2008); £30pp (2009)
bookable on board

Kirkenes Snow Hotel - Kirkenes
£38pp (2008); £39pp (2009)
bookable on board

Barents Safari Snowmobile - Kirkenes
£95pp (2008); £110pp (2009)
pre-bookable

Please note you are unable to combine excursions in Kirkenes.

Dog Sledging - Tromsø
£125pp
pre-bookable - not available for departures from London Stansted.

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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
Join our 6-day voyage on MS Kong Harald on 21 Dec and celebrate Christmas with a special meal and Christmas carols on board.

New Year
On our 6-day New Year's departures on 28 and 29 December we have added a night in Tromsø before you board the ship allowing time to see the town before you set sail. There will be New Year celebrations on board and a special New Years Eve meal will be served.

Valentine's Day
For a very special Valentine's Day why not join our departure on 12 or 13 February and spend Valentine's Day on board. You will arrive in Tromsø late in the evening and have the option to take part in a romantic dog sledging excursion the following morning before you depart.

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