Oslo - Helsinki
Savour the Northern Lights - North (Spring 2027)
Guided land & sea tour with igloo stay, husky safari & premium cruise
- March 2027
- 14 days
- 7 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings in Stavanger, experiencing their world through a ground-breaking Virtual Reality film, a bronze monument and an ancient stone circle.
Highlights
Walk in the footsteps of warriors at the interactive Viking House centre
Stand on the site of one of Norway’s most significant battlegrounds
Pay a visit to a mystical stone circle
How it works
Our first stop is the ground-breaking Viking House, a Virtual Reality experience that recreates the exciting world of the Vikings and explores their connection with Stavanger. Through a short VR film, you’ll learn more about King Harold and the seminal Battle of Hafrsfjord – one of the most dramatic and significant events in Norway’s history, and one that resulted in the country’s unification.
From here, we’ll make our way back to reality and visit the Swords in Rock monument, which commemorates the epic battle. Unveiled in 1983, the three 10-metre-high bronze swords symbolise peace, unity, and freedom.
Our final stop will be the mysterious Domsteinene, an ancient stone circle that has baffled archaeologists, historians, and locals for more than 250 years. Theories abound as to its origin – was it a sacrificial site used by the Vikings? Or does it tell a story of directions in the sky? Perhaps you will make a breakthrough discovery during your visit.
Before you book
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 90 guests
Availability
Year-round
Transport
Bus with guide
Food & drink
No food or drink included
Good to know
Languages: English and German Wheelchair accessible? No
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Year-round
Helsinki - Oslo
Savour the Northern Lights - South (Spring 2027)
Guided land & sea tour with all-inclusive cruise, igloo stay & husky safari
- February - April 2027
- 15 days
- 7 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo
The North Cape Line – Roundtrip
All-inclusive winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights
- September 2026 - December 2027
- 15 days
- 13 Stops
- All meals & unlimited selected drinks included
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.
However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.
You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.
If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.
Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.
Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
