Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen
The Coastal Express – Roundtrip
The original Norwegian coastal voyage – connecting fjords, towns & people since 1893
- Regular departures
- 12 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Venture deep inside an active marble mountain near Kristiansund on this guided journey through illuminated cave chambers and across underground lakes by raft.
Highlights
Enjoy a scenic bus tour that includes a trip around Molde, the so-called ‘City of Roses’.
Explore the Bergtatt marble and limestone mine alongside experienced guides.
Sail in rafts on a crystal-clear lake and sample the pure spring water.
See the underground restaurant and try a local dish in this unique setting.
How it works
From Kristiansund, you’ll travel to Bergtatt, where your guides will provide safety equipment and a briefing before leading you into the atmospheric marble caves. Mining has taken place here since 1938 and continues in other parts of the mountain today.
You’ll journey deep into the mountain and board rafts on an illuminated crystal-clear underground lake. As you glide across the calm water, you’ll pause to taste pure drinking water sourced directly from the rock face.
The experience continues in the Grand Hall, where a candlelit underground dining setting awaits. You’ll enjoy a warming meat and vegetable stew made with local ingredients while learning more about the marble mine through an engaging short film.
After emerging back into daylight, you’ll board your bus for a short scenic tour of Molde before returning to your ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 45 guests
Availability
Winter, Spring, fall
Transport
Bus with guide
Food & drink
Dinner
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter, Spring, fall
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- Regular departures
- 6 days
- 33 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
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- May - September 2027
- 19 days
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- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
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.
