Follow the Northern Lights – Norway to Finland

Oslo - Honningsvåg - Rovaniemi - Helsinki

On The Coastal Express - North | Flåm Rail

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Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner made from the region's finest local ingredients
Travel the Flåm Railway through a winter wonderland
Scenic railway trips via Flåm and Voss
Chase the Northern Lights, the elusive solar phenomenon
Witness the vibrant, dancing colours while on board
Enjoy bucket-list excursions and unique stays
Reindeer and husky safaris, Santa Claus Village visit, overnight in Glass Igloo
Mindful travel
Protect Norway’s natural beauty responsibly

Price from

8,297 AUD

Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)

Lowest rate - Sailing October 2025

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If the aurora doesn't occur within sight of the ship on your 11+ day voyage, enjoy a free 6- or 7-day trip. Offer valid for departures from 20 Sep to 31 Mar.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive in Oslo

Oslo

Day 2

Discover Norway's capital

Oslo

A group of people sitting at a train station

Day 3

Norway In a Nutshell

Flåm

Day 4

Trainride to Bergen

Bergen

A large building with a mountain in the background

Day 5

Gateway to the Fjords

Bergen

Day 6

Iconic Architecture

Ålesund

Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim is built over the burial site of King Olav II, who became the patron saint of the nation.

Day 7

City of Kings and Palaces

Trondheim

Northern lights seen from on board MS Maud, Norway.

Day 8

Into the Arctic

Bodø

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Day 9

Capital of the Arctic

Tromsø

Day 10

Norway’s Northern Frontier

Honningsvåg

Day 11

The Sámi Capital

Kirkenes

Day 12

Reindeer Safari

Saariselkä

Day 13

Santa Claus Village

Sinettä

Several Husky dogs that are part of a larger dog team

Day 14

Canine Companions

Rovaniemi

Day 15

Capital of Lapland

Rovaniemi

A group of people sitting on a bench in front of a building

Day 16

Finland’s Capital

Helsinki

Day 17

The Adventure Ends

Helsinki

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Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Choose these and many more when booking your voyage online, or take your time to decide and add them later in MyBooking.

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A couple on an Art Nouveau walking tour in Alesund

Day 6

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter)

Ålesund 2h

Available

Nov - Mar

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Day 6

Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Ålesund

Ålesund 2h

Available

Nov - Mar

A group of kayakers exploring the canals in Alesund

Day 6

Kayaking in Ålesund

Ålesund 2h 15min

Available

Nov - Mar

Day 6

Alnes Lighthouse

Ålesund 3h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine, was built over the burial place of the country’s patron saint, St. Olav

Day 7

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Trondheim 2h

Available

Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar

You can explore the sights of Trondheim on an optional guided tour

Day 7

Trondheim City Walk

Trondheim 3h

Available

all seasons

Two kayakers on the River Nid in Trondheim

Day 7

Kayaking on the River Nid

Trondheim 2h 30min

Available

all seasons

A pair of cyclists on a tour of Trondheim

Day 7

Cycling In Trondheim

Trondheim 2h 45min

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

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Day 8

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Bodø 2h 10min

Available

all seasons

Day 8

Arctic Coastal Walk

Bodø 2h 10min

Available

all seasons

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Day 8

Meet the Vikings (Winter)

Stamsund 2h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

Day 8

Lofotpils Brewery

Svolvær 40min

Available

all seasons

Day 9

Dog Sledding (Tromsø)

Tromsø 3h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

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Day 9

The Arctic Capital: Tromsø

Tromsø 3h 30min

Available

all seasons

Day 9

Polar History Walk

Tromsø 2h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

Skiing trip Coastal Expedition Norway HGR 136607 Agurtxane Concellon

Day 9

Cross-Country Skiing

Tromsø 3h

Available

Apr - May + Nov - Mar

Day 10

The North Cape

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

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Day 10

Fishing Village Visit

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 10

Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic

Kjøllefjord 2h 30min

Available

Apr - May + Nov - Mar

A group of Sami people in traditional dress

Day 10

Sámi Culture

Kjøllefjord 2h 30min

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

What's included

On board, you'll enjoy outstanding food, facilities and hospitality, so you can concentrate on simply enjoying the beauty of Norway.

Choice of cabin/suite type and location

Cabin location selection for Select/Cabin/Suite & 11+ day Signature voyages only

Suite only

Rest easy with priority check-in

Enjoy fast-track check-in for a seamless and quick start to your journey

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on ship

Enjoy daily breakfast, lunch & dinner on board at ship’s main restaurant Torget

Selection of aromatic teas and black drip coffee

Choose from our selection of teas & on-tap filter coffee, available all day

Free Wi-Fi

Stay connected with Suite/Select fare, or upgrade from Unspecified/Basic

Knowledgeable Expedition Team

Enrich your journey with insights, assistance and entertaining activities

4-star hotel accommodations

Experience the comfort, convenience, and perks of a 4-star hotel stay

Flåm Railway and cruise featuring Nærøyfjord

Travel rail, coach, and ferry through fjords and peaks via Norway in a Nutshell

Suite only

Welcome basket with sparkling wine

Kick off your journey in style with sparkling wine and a basket of treats

Suite only

Choice of dining time

Suite/Select fare offers flexible dining with a choice of available dining slots

Special access to Hurtigruten photo sharing app

Share your photos with fellow passengers onboard as they share theirs with you

Suite only

Traditional Norwegian wool sweater

A warm, authentic Norwegian welcome gift that you can take home

First-class coach between Kirkenes and Rovaniemi

Admire views of snowy forest landscapes as you ride through a winter wonderland

Reindeer Safari from Dec-Mar, weather permitting

Reindeer sleigh ride with chance of Northern Lights Dec-Mar, weather permitting

Husky Safari, weather permitting

Enjoy a husky safari with kennel visit and thrilling trail ride by cart or sled

Visits to Santa Claus Village and Siida Museum

Entrance to Santa Claus Village & SIIDA Museum dedicated to Finnish Sámi culture

Private guided walking city tours - Bergen, Oslo

Includes UNESCO-listed Bryggen and St Mary’s Church, and Vigeland Sculpture Park

Enjoy 10 total nights of hotel stays on land

Includes a stay in private Glass Igloo with chance to see Northern Lights

Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 2 dinners on land

Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 2 dinners incl. 1 farewell dinner in Helsinki on lan...

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Follow the Northern Lights – Norway to Finland

Itinerary

Arrive in Oslo

Discover Norway's capital

Norway In a Nutshell

Trainride to Bergen

Gateway to the Fjords

Iconic Architecture

City of Kings and Palaces

Into the Arctic

Capital of the Arctic

Norway’s Northern Frontier

The Sámi Capital

Reindeer Safari

Santa Claus Village

Canine Companions

Capital of Lapland

Finland’s Capital

The Adventure Ends

Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Winter)

Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Ålesund

Kayaking in Ålesund

Alnes Lighthouse

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Trondheim City Walk

Kayaking on the River Nid

Cycling In Trondheim

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Arctic Coastal Walk

Meet the Vikings (Winter)

Lofotpils Brewery

Dog Sledding (Tromsø)

The Arctic Capital: Tromsø

Polar History Walk

Cross-Country Skiing

The North Cape

Fishing Village Visit

Snowmobile Trip In The Arctic

Sámi Culture

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