Arctic Capital to the Viking Capital

• Enjoy views of the beautiful UNESCO-listed Vega archipelago by boat

• Visit the Vega World Heritage Centre which charts the islands’ history

• Learn about the traditional industry of eider duck down harvesting

• Have a complimentary hot drink and local snack in the café

• Disembarking port: Sandnessjøen

• Embarking port: Brønnøysund

• Available:  10 June - 9 Sep 

• Transportation: Boat

• Meals: Local fruit drink, coffee, tea and local snack

• Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Discover a hidden gem as you tour the UNESCO-listed islands of Vega that sit south of the Arctic Circle. We’ll venture from Sandnessjøen, through the cluster of islands, islets, and reefs by boat while our guide speaks of the fascinating culture of this coastal landscape and its people. 

Coming ashore at Gardsøy, we’ll visit the Vega World Heritage Centre which highlights the outstanding 1500-year-old tradition that is unique to the area. The islanders act as bird guardians for the migrating eider ducks that nest here. They build tiny ‘houses’ for the animals and after the hatchlings have moved out, the highly-prized eider down is collected.  

Through the exhibitions and short film, you’ll be taken on a journey from Stone Age settlements to fish farming of the modern day. Admire the beautiful views from the café while enjoying a hot drink and local snack.  

We’ll sail back along the idyllic Helgeland coast and end our journey in Brønnøysund.

Excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.

• Enjoy the exhilarating speed of an RIB

• Admire the coastal scenery of Helgeland

• See Torghatten mountain from all sides

• Photograph the legendary hole in Torghatten mountain

• Disembarking/embarking port: Brønnøysund

• Available: 1 May – 30 September

• Clothes: Please wear warm clothing. Overalls and life vests are provided in sizes XS to XXL. If your size is outside this range, please talk to the onboard Expedition Team before booking your excursion.

• Not suitable for people who are pregnant or have back problems

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the heart of Helgeland’s scenic coast. You’re in safe hands today; experienced drivers from Sea Adventure Helgeland will be your guides, enriching your trip with local stories and knowledge. After a safety briefing, you’ll head to the RIBs to begin the adventure.

Your excursion starts from Kongebrygga in Havnegata. We’ll follow the strait north from Brønnøysund, passing the historic Prestøya lighthouse before driving south through beautiful Torgnessundet. We then continue around Torghatten, the legendary mountain known for a large distinctive hole running straight through its centre.

We’ll pass beautiful islets and straits along the way, each with a rich variety of birdlife. You’ve got a high chance of spotting the majestic Sea Eagle up close, so keep an eye out.

Your guides will pick a remote spot for us to heading ashore where we’ll enjoy a cup of coffee and a local snack while listening as the guides share local stories and myths.

Excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.

• Take a short bus tour around the pretty town of Brønnøysund

• Hike up to the hole in the Helgeland coast’s iconic Torghatten Mountain

• Admire impressive views of the Helgeland archipelago from the hole

• Learn about the region’s folklore, inspired by the surrounding mountains

• Embarking/disembarking port: Brønnøysund

• Available: 1 Jun - 31 Oct

• Transportation: Bus

• Meals: Coffee or tea and cake

• Clothes: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing

• We recommend bringing along a backpack with water bottle, extra clothing, camera, sunglasses.

• Your guide will bring any necessary safety equipment

Travelling by bus through the attractive town of Brønnøysund, we’ll head to the foot of Torghatten Mountain. With the distinctive hole that pierces its centre, it is one of the Norwegian coast’s most recognisable and iconic spots. According to local legend, the mountain was once the hat of the Troll King who used it to block an arrow aimed at a young maiden. 

We’ll spend about half an hour gently ambling up the mountain’s rugged natural path to where the hole starts. The hole is 35 metres high, and runs for 160 metres, ranging between 15 and 20 metres wide, big enough for one of Coastal Express ships to pass through it.   

On reaching the hole, we're rewarded with a fantastic panorama of the Helgeland coast below. Taking the same route back down the mountain, we'll end our hike with a warming drink and tasty snack.

Excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.

• Take a short journey around the beautiful town of Brønnøysund

• Enjoy an informative tour at the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre at Toft

• Feed the salmon and hear about their marine life from experienced guides

• Have a taste of the fresh local Norwegian salmon, famous around the world

• Embarking/disembarking port: Brønnøysund

• Available: 1 Jan - 31 Dec

• Transportation: Bus

• Meals: A taste of salmon 

• Clothes: Comfortable shoes and warm clothing

After a bus tour around the pretty town of Brønnøysund, we’ll admire the impressive views as we cross the magnificent bridge to the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre in Toft.  

There, our guides will tell the story of Norway’s vibrant salmon fishing culture. Meet the salmon that grow here and see how they live, then take part in feeding these beautiful creatures. You’ll also hear about the different bits of technology that helps the salmon from egg to fish. There’s even an opportunity to try an underwater camera to see the fish up close.  

The Norwegian coast’s cool and clear waters offer the prime conditions for sustainable and responsible aquaculture. As a result, Norway is one of the world’s major exporters of fish and seafood with around 37 million people around the globe enjoying the country’s produce. Sample it yourself as we end the tour with a taste of the salmon that’s so internationally loved.

Excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.