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)
Meet an Indigenous Sámi family in their traditional gamme and learn more about their way of life and remarkable culture.
Highlights
Explore the Nordkyn Peninsula at the top of Europe.
Meet a warm and welcoming Sámi family of reindeer herders.
Listen to their everyday life experiences and hear their local folk music.
Taste traditional reindeer and see their beautiful handicrafts.
How it works
Departing Kjøllefjord by bus, you'll cross the Nordkyn Peninsula to meet a Sámi reindeer-herding family at their summer pasture—an intimate encounter with one of Europe’s oldest and most distinctive cultures.
The Sámi people have inhabited Sápmi, a vast region stretching across northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and northwestern Russia, for thousands of years. Their traditional way of life follows the seasonal movements of their reindeer herds between inland plateaus and coastal pastures.
While the reindeer graze on the open peninsula, you’ll gather inside a lavvu, the traditional Sámi tent, and settle around the fire. As you enjoy dried reindeer meat and listen to joik—the Sámi people’s ancient and deeply personal form of song—your hosts will share stories, traditions, and insights into their remarkable culture.
The tour then continues to Mehamn, where you’ll rejoin the ship.
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 47 guests
Availability
Spring, Summer, fall
Transport
Bus
Food & drink
Small snacks
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: Spring, Summer, fall
Bergen – Kirkenes
The Coastal Express – North
The northbound leg of our classic coastal route, from Bergen to Arctic Norway
- Regular departures
- 7 days
- 34 Stops
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim
The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital
The original Norwegian coastal voyage, returning via Trondheim – home of Viking kings
- Regular departures
- 11 days
- 34 Stops
- 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.
