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Arctic Fjords & Coastal Highlights - 5 days

An amazing Arctic Cruise package, with 3 nights cruise on one of the authentic Hurtigruten ships, Arctic highlights such as the spectacular Trollfjord, the narrow Raftsund strait, the beautiful Lofoten Islands and the unforgettable Helgeland coast.

Individual, unescorted trip, starting & finishing in Oslo. Duration 5 nights. Read more:

Oslo waterfront & City hall. Photo Frithjof Fure/Innovation Norway

Day 1 - Overnight in Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo. Overnight at an airport hotel or in the centre of Oslo at your choice. The centre of Oslo is located only 20 minutes from the airport if you take the Airport express train (Flytoget).

 

View optional sightseeing & fjord cruises in Oslo

 

Tromso view. Photo Frithjof Fure/Innovation NorwayHurtigruten ship in Tromso. Photo ard Loken/Dest *Tromso

Day 2 - Flight Oslo-Tromso

2 hour flight to Tromso: The Arctic town of Tromso is beautifully located surrounded by islands, fjords & mountain peaks. It is the world's northernmost University town.

 

Arctic gourmet dinner in the evening: Enjoy an exceptional 5 course Arctic Gourmet dinner at Emma's tiny restaurant.

 

Cruise departure: board the authentic Hurtigruten ship just before midnight for a really unforgettable 3 nights cruise to Trondheim. All meals included during the cruise (Buffet breakfast, buffet lunch & 3 course dinner).

Trollfjord. Photo Terje Rakke, Nordic Life/Innovation Norway
Lofoten Islands. Photo andrea Giubelli/Innovation orway

Day 3 - Arctic highlights

You will experience some of the most spectacular parts of the Arctic coast - the narrow Risoyrenna & Raftsund, and then the truly breathtaking narrow Trollfjord  (depends on weather conditions). The Trollfjord is only 3 kms long, and only 70 ms wide at the entrance

 

The ship reaches the beautiful Lofoten Islands in the early evening, with spectacular mountain peaks & tiny fishing settlements. Calls at Svolvaer & Stamsund.

 

Optional land excursions: Vesterallen Islands & Coach trip across the spectacular Lofoten Islands

 

 

 

 

Helgeland coast. Photo Rita de Lange/Fjord Travel Norway

Day 4 - The Helgeland coast

Make sure to get up early for this mornings early call at the village of Ornes, surrounded by dramatic Arctic scenery with views of the spectacular Svartisen glacier. The Helgeland coast is known for its remarkable beauty with unique mountain formations, islands & the Arctic Circle.

Bakklandet Trondheim. Photo Rita de Lange/Fjord Travel Norway
Oslo harbour. Photo Rita de Lange/Fjord Travel Norway

Day 5 - Flight Trondheim-Oslo

Early arrival to the picturesque historic city of Trondheim. After breakfast you disembark and leave your luggage at the train station & departure point of the airport bus. Time to explore the highlights of the city and stroll around in the areas with well preserved, tiny wooden houses, like Bakklandet and the Dronningsgate street.

 

Afternoon flight to Oslo. Spend 1 night in Oslo or at an airport hotel at your choice.

 

The trip finishes after breakfast on day 6

 

 

Sognefjord. Photo RM Sorensen/Flam Utvikling
Bergen, narrow street. Photo Oddleiv Apneseth Bergen Tourist Board

Possible add-ons:

The Fjords, Flam Railway & Bergen, 2 nights:

The spectacular Bergen train line & the famous Flam Railway, scenic Sognefjord cruise from Flam to Bergen. The tour includes 1 night in Bergen with afternoon train or flight to Oslo and 1 night in Oslo.
View prices & details

 

You can also add the following fjord tours:

Norway in a Nutshell, 3 nights

(5 nights option)

The Sognefjord & Glacier Excursion, 4 nights

(6 nights option)

The Sognefjord & Hardangerfjord, 8 nights

Fjords & Mountain Highlights, 7 nights

 

 

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