Assemble at the airport and depart for Bergen, a city surrounded by seven mountains, also known as the gateway to the fjords.

Upon arrival, your 7-day voyage with the Hurtigruten Cruise will starts in Bergen. Take a stroll around this charming and compact city, spend some time in one of the outdoor cafés and restaurants, visit the famous fish market, enjoy a trip on the Fløibanen Funicular. After embarkation, we invite you to enjoy our tasty dinner buffet, based on the best ingredients from the coast. We sail north from Bergen along the Hjeltefjorden, the same route the Vikings once plied to the Shetland Islands and beyond. Today we will head to the high north and afterwards, we will spend the rest of the evening relaxing and admiring the spectacular landscapes, either from deck or in our panorama lounges

Wake up to a breath-taking beauty of the Nordfjord, followed by a delicious breakfast. We will set course for the spectacular UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, witness the 800-metre cliffs and impressive waterfalls en-route. As we sail past the West Cape, we will be out on the open sea. The ship then navigates through skerries and islands before reaching Ålesund. Distinguished by its numerous spires, towers and highly-ornate buildings, Ålesund is a town renowned for its beautiful art nouveau architecture. The entire town was subsequently rebuilt in the fashionable style of the time, art nouveau.

Few large cities have managed to preserve their authenticity as effectively as Norway’s third largest city, Trondheim. Viking king, Olav Tryggvason, founded this ancient city as early as 997. We will spend some time in this city before the ship sets northwest in the afternoon, passing the beautiful Kjeungskjær lighthouse and numerous charming islets and rocky outcrops. After passing through the narrow Stokksund, the ship will head towards the charming Rørvik.

Today we cross the Arctic Circle! This invisible line is situated at 66 degrees 33 minutes north and marks the border to the Arctic Region. In the summer, this means 24-hour daylight - often referred to as the ‘midnight sun’. We will be near Ørnes, where you will find Svartisen, Norway’s second largest glacier. Afterwards, the journey will continues along the beautiful coast of Helgeland to Bodø, where you will rejoin with your group on the ship. Later in the afternoon, the sight of the 1,000 m high Lofoten Wall will appear on the horizon. Tucked between majestic granite cliffs and white sandy beaches, Lofoten is an experience that is simply out of this world. The charms of the Lofoten Islands are revealed in the small, picturesque fishing villages with their bohemian ambience. Take a stroll between stockfish racks and ‘rorbuer’, the traditional fisherman’s huts.

In the morning, we will briefly dock at Risøyhamn, Harstad and Finnsnes. The ship then continues to Tromsø, `Capital of the Arctic´, for a prolonged stay. Many epic Arctic expeditions used Tromsø as a starting point. After a day in Tromsø, we continue our northbound journey. The ship is now sailing into waters towards the top of the world – North Cape.

Enjoy a magnificent sub-Arctic landscape as we cross the 71st parallel on our journey towards North Cape, one of the northern most points on the European continent. You may see herds of grazing reindeer and small camps belonging to the indigenous Sámi people. After a brief and early stop in Hammerfest we will reach Havøysund. The ship arrives in Honningsvåg, the gateway to the spectacular North Cape. The ship then continues north, sailing into the heartland of the indigenous Sámi people. We pass their ancient sacred site, the rock formation Finnkirka, as we approach our next stop, the fishing village Kjøllefjord.

Today, we will prepare to disembark the cruise. We will be reaching the nearby Vadsø early in the morning and after a hearty breakfast, we will arrive in Kirkenes, at 30° East, further east than Istanbul and St. Petersburg. Kirkenes is also known as the capital of the Barents region and gateway to the east. Embark on a phenomenal King Crab Safari experience, where you will head out to the fjord by boat and try to catch the Arctic King Crab with your own hands (metaphorically, not literally) and learn how to cook and eat these huge creatures that can grow up to 15 kilograms in weight. Indulge in a seafood meal and savour the sweet freshness of the king crab.

After arriving in Oslo, the capital of Norway, you will begin your exploration of the city by visiting City Hall, which is covered with a rainbow of motifs depicting the Norwegian history, culture and lifestyles, as well as the neoclassical structure of the Royal Palace. Last but not least, the Vigeland Sculpture Park is one attraction that is worth seeing. It is the life’s work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland, which features more than 200 life-sized sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron.

Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.

We hope you enjoyed your vacation with our company and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.

These additional activities enrich your experiences; however it is entirely optional and will be at your own discretion. Minimum group size may apply and subject to schedule by Hurtigruten. • (Florø - Molde) Geiranger with Trollstigen Pass frm €236 • (Stokmarknes - Skjervøy) Tromsø Scenery & Huskies frm €111 • (Øksfjord - Berlevåg) The North Cape at Honningsvåg frm €181

€88 per person

• A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • All activities are subject to weather conditions. • During major events and festivals, accommodation may be re-located to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.