Hurtigruten cruises - optional Land excursions

Alesund. Photo: Terje Rakke, Nordic Life/Innovation Norway

Geirangerfjord. Photo: Terje Rakke, Nordic Life/Innov. Norway

Trollstigen hairpin road. Photo: Terje Rakke, NL/Inn. Norway

Nidaros Cathedral Trondheim. Photo: Rita de Lange

The old bridge "Gamle Bybro" in Trondheim. Photo Johan Berge/Innovation Norway

Rib-safari. Photo: Johan Wildhagen/Innovation Norway

Lofoten Islands. Photo: Frithjof Fure/Innov. Norway

Tromso. Photo: Bard Loken/Destinasjon Tromso

Dog sledge Tromso. Photo: Terje Rakke, NL/Inn. Norway

The Arctic Cathedral Tromso. Photo Baard Loken/Visit Tromso

Birdsafari. Photo: Terje Rakke, Nordic Life/Innov. Norway

North Cape. Photo: Frithjof Fure/Innovation Norway

Quad safari. Photo: Johan Wildhagen/Innov. Norway

Riverboat safari. Photo: Johan Wildhagen/Innov. Norway

Kirkenes Snow hotel

Snow mobile safari. Photo: Terje Rakke, NL/Inn. Norway

BERGEN - KIRKENES (northbound cruise)

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Prices 2013

Geiranger Panorama 1, 16.04-31.05
Geiranger-Eagles Road-Alesund

Dates: 16 April - 31 May
Duration: 4 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 730
Practical info: Day 2 Northbound. Please note that only excursion participants can go ashore in Geiranger. Landing is by tender boat. Transport: bus. (Booking code 2A)

Geiranger Panorama 2, 01.06-15.09
Geiranger-Trollstigen-Molde

Dates: 1 June - 15 September
Duration: 7 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 1350
Practical info: Day 2 Northbound. Incl. Trollstigen hairpin road. Please note that only excursion participants can go ashore in Geiranger. Landing is by tender boat. Transport: bus. Meals: coffee and filled roll; dinner. (Booking code 2B)

Art Nouveau tour Alesund 

Dates: 2 November - 15 April
Duration: 2 hours
Price: NOK 250
Practical info: Day 2 Northbound. Guided walk in Alesund and the Art Nouveau Centre. Tour is not available on 24 – 26, 31 Dec and 1 Jan. Art Nouveau Centre is closed during Easter holidays. (Booking code 2C)

Atlanterhavsparken aquarium and Mount Aksla

Dates: 2 November - 15 April
Duration: 2 hours
Price: NOK 380 
Practical info: Day 2 Northbound. Visit to the aquarium of Norwegian sealife and Mount Aksla with a magnificent view of Alesund and surroundings. Times: 12:30-14:30 Transport: Bus. Not available 24, 25, 31 Dec, 1 Jan, 17 May (Booking code 2D)

Torvik: RIB-expedition to Runde Bird Island

Dates: 01 May - 31 August 
Duration: 1 hour 45 min 
Price: NOK 1290
Practical info: Day 2 Northbound. Trip by RIB boat to Runde Bird Island, to see the bird cliff with the largest seabird colony in Scandinavia, depending on the weather you may enter some of the caves in the mountain. Then to the light house on the north side and finally to a seal colony. Return to Alesund to meet the ship, passing the Sunnmore alps.(Booking code 2E)

Hjorundfjord: A taste of Norway

Dates: 2 September – 1 November
Duration: 2 hours 15 min
Price: NOK 590 
Practical info: Day 2 Northbound. Bus through Norangsdal valley, stop at Lyngstøl Lake, visit and food at the historic Hotel Union Oye and finally to the village of Urke. Transport: Bus and boat. Meals: Taste of local specialities. Landing by tender boat. Clothing: comfortable shoes and warm clothing (Booking code 2F)

Trondheim: Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve

Dates: 3 April – 2 September 
Duration: 3 hours
Price: NOK 450
Practical info: Day 3 Northbound. The excursion is suitable for everyone. Transport: Bus. Photography is not allowed in Nidaros Cathedral or inside Ringve Museum of music history. There will be a lot of walking, particularly at Ringve Museum where there are stairs, so we recommend good shoes. (Booking code 3A)

Trondheim & Nidaros Cathedral

Dates: 3 September - 2 April
Duration: 2 hours
Price: NOK 390
Practical info: Day 3 Northbound. Transport: Bus. The excursion is suitable for everyone.
(Booking code 3B)

Munkholmen, Trondheim

Dates: 3 September - 2 November
Duration: 2 hours
Price: NOK 460
Practical info: Day 3 Northbound. Boat trip to Munkholmen island, one of the first monasteries in Scandinavia. Later made into a fortress and prison. See the city from the sea and visit the fortress.Transportation: Boat Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. (Booking code 3E)

Ornes: Glacier adventure Svartisen

Dates: 1 May – 30 September
Duration: 6 hours
Price: NOK 1350
Practical info: Day 4 Northbound. Svartisen is the second largest glacier in Norway, sightseeing by boat.Times: 08:30 – 14:15. Transport: Speed boat. Meals: Coffee and cake. Not suitable for physically disabled persons. (Booking code 4A)

Bodo: RIB-safari Saltstraumen maelstrom

Dates: 15 March - 3 November 
Duration: 2 hours
Price: NOK 930 
Practical info: Day 4 Northbound. Suitable for guests in good physical condition. Times: 12:30 – 14:30. Transport: RIB (inflatable boats). (Booking code 4D)

Lofotr Viking feast, Stamsund-Svolvaer

Dates: 1 October - 31 March
Duration: 3 hours
Price: NOK 840
Practical info: Day 4 Northbound. Dinner at Lofotr Viking museum with "real" Viking hosts. Transport: Bus. Meals: Dinner and mead. Times: 19:00 – 21:50. (Booking code 4E)

Lofotr Viking feast, Stamsund-Svolvaer

Dates: 1 April - 30 September
Duration: 3 hours
Price: NOK 840
Practical info: Day 4 Northbound. Transport: Bus. Meals: Dinner and mead. (Booking code 4F)

Whale watching, Risoyhamn-Finnsnes

Dates: 1 June - 30 August
Duration: 7 hours (04:30AM-11:30AM)
Price: NOK 1990
Practical info: Day 5 Northbound. Transport: Bus, boat and ferry. Meals: Breakfast. Clothing: Comfortable shoes, warm clothing. (Booking code 4G)

Finnsnes-Tromso: Wilderness Adventure Camp

Dates: 1 November - 15 April 
Duration: 6 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 2450
Practical info: Day 5 Northbound. Two options: dog sledding and reindeer driving (5E) or snow mobile safari and reindeer driving (5F). Suitable for guests in good physical condition. Times: 11:45 - 18:15. Meals: Malash (reindeer stew), coffee/tea and cake. Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. Special clothing is provided. Driver's license is necessary to drive the snow mobile. (Booking code 5E/F)

Tromso: The Arctic Capital

Dates: All year (Tour not available on 24 – 25 December)
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 490 
Practical info: Day 5 Northbound. City sightseeing including the Ishavs Cathedral and Polaria aquarium. Times: 14:45 – 17:15. Transport: Bus. (Booking code 5A)

Tromso: Dog sledding

Dates: 1 November - 30 April
Duration: 3 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 1250
Practical info: Day 5 Northbound. Dog sledding at Tromso Wilderness Centre. Suitable for guests in good physical condition. Times: 14:30 – 18:00. Meals: Coffee/tea and cake. Headlights and thermal suits are provided. Period varies with snow/weather conditions. (Booking code 5B)

Tromso: Scenery & Huskies

Dates: 1 June - 31 August
Duration: 3 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 460
Practical info: Day 5 Northbound. Visit the Tromso Wilderness Centre with 250 huskies, surrounded by the sea and mountains. Suitable for most guests, requires some physical effort. Times: 14:30 – 18:00. Transport: Bus. Meals: Coffee/tea and cake. (Booking code 5C)

Tromso: Polar history City walk

Dates: 15 October - 15 April
Duration: 3 hours
Price: NOK 380 
Practical info: Day 5 Northbound. Suitable for most guests, requires some physical effort. Times: 14:30 – 17:30. Meals: Glass of beer or mineral water. Tour not available on 1 January, 5-9 April, 24–26, 31 December. (Booking code 5D)

Tromso: Kayaking

Dates: 1 May - 31 August 
Duration: 3 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 1250
Practical info: Day 5 Northbound. Suitable for guests in good physical condition. Times: 14:30 – 18:00. Experience the coastal scenery and wildlife from a kayak. No experience is necessary. Special clothing is provided. (Booking code 5G)

Honningsvag: The North Cape

Dates: All year
Duration: 3 hours
Price: NOK 950
Practical info: Day 6 Northbound. Wear warm, windproof clothing, and comfortable shoes. Suitable for everyone. Times: 12:00 – 15:00. Transport: Bus. (Booking code 6A)

Honningsvag: Birdwatching Safari

Dates: 1 May - 31 August
Duration: 3 hours
Price: NOK 1050 
Practical info: Day 6 Northbound. Bird life varies with time of year. Times: 12:00 – 15:10. Transport: Bus/boat. Fantastic filming and photography opportunities. Bring a camera and binoculars. Tour is not suitable for persons with impaired mobility. Insulated overalls will be provided. No one is permitted ashore at the nature reserve. (Booking code 6B)

A taste of Lapland

Dates: 10 May - 10 September
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 680
Practical info: Day 6 Northbound. Experience the exciting story of the Arctic Ocean coast on this educational excursion that takes you through some diverse, truly fascinating natural wonders. (Booking code 6C)

Snow mobile trip in Lapland,
Kjollefjord-Mehamn

Dates: 15 December - 10 May
Duration: 2 hours 15 mins
Price: NOK 2200 
Practical info: Day 6 Northbound. Join us on an unforgettable snowmobile trip to one of Europe’s most extreme and exciting natural areas. (Booking code 6D)

Sami autumn

Dates: 6 September - 5 November 
Duration: 2 hours 15 mins
Price: NOK 545
Practical info: Day 6 Northbound. Learn about the arctic natures "pantry and pharmacy", arctic nature is abundant in herbs and berries used for both food and medicine. Transportation: Bus. Meals: taste of local specialities. Clothing: comfortable shoes and warm clothing. (Booking code 6E)

Kirkenes: The Russian Border

Dates: All year
Duration: 2 hours
Price: NOK 380 
Practical info: Day 7 Northbound. Sightseeing in Kirkenes and the surroundings by bus. Times: 10:15 – 12:15. Transport: Bus. (Booking code 7A)

Kirkenes: Riverboat Safari

Dates: 1 June - 30 September
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 950
Practical info: Day 7 Northbound. Safari on Pasvik River, the border between Norway and Russia. Suitable for most guests, requires some physical effort.Times: 10:10 – 12:40. Transport: Bus/riverboat. Meals: Coffee, cloudberry cream. Life vests are provided. (Booking code 7B)

Kirkenes: Snowmobile Safari

Dates: 15 December - 5 May 
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 1300 
Practical info: Day 7 Northbound. Suitable for guests in good physical condition. Period varies with snow/weather conditions.Times : 10:15 – 12:40. Transport: Bus/snowmobile. Meals: Coffee and dried reindeer snack. Bring your driver’s licence. Thermal suits and crash helmets are provided. Children under the age of 15 are not permitted to drive. (Booking code 7C)

Kirkenes Snow Hotel

Dates: 15 December - 1 May
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 510 
Practical info: Day 7 Northbound. Visit the snow hotel and see the bar and suites made of ice, meet the reindeers and huskies. Period varies with snow/weather conditions.Times: 10:00 – 12:30. Meals: shot of crowberry juice, grilled sausages. (Booking code 7D)

Kirkenes: ATV/QUAD Safari to the Russian border

Dates: 1 May - 30 September
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 1050
Practical info: Day 7 Northbound.Suitable for guests in good physical condition. Special clothing is provided. Times: 10:15 – 12:35. Meals: Coffee/tea and muffins. All participants must bring their drivers licence. Note: you will need to extend your insurance cover for this excursion. (Booking code 7E)

Kirkenes: Husky adventure

Dates: 1 December - 1 May 
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 1150 
Practical info: Day 7 Northbound. Dog sledding in a beautiful arctic landscape. After the trip there is time to relax by the fire, visit the snow hotel and meet the reindeers. Suitable for guests in good physical condition. Special clothing is provided. (Booking code 7F) 

Arctic bushcraft

Dates: 7 September - 6 November 
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins
Price: NOK 690
Practical info: Day 7 Northbound. Experience the autumn season in the Arctic: harvest, storage, hunting and fishing. You will get a task at the camp, and learn how to make a fire, fish, make your own tea or throw a lasso. Transportation: Bus. Meals: taste of local specialities. Clothing: comfortable shoes and warm clothing. (Booking code 7G)