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)
Travel through northern Norway’s glacial landscape on a bus and boat excursion to Svartisen, the region’s second-largest glacier, from Ørnes.
Highlights
Enjoy a guided bus ride in picturesque surroundings.
Take a short boat trip across a fjord.
Visit the Svartisen Tourist Center.
Pass by the world’s most powerful tidal current,
How it works
From Ørnes, we’ll board a bus for a guided tour to the small village of Holandsvik, passing through spectacular scenery along the way. From there, we’ll take a 10-minute boat ride across the fjord to the Svartisen Tourist Center, which offers outstanding views of Norway’s second-largest glacier.
Covering approximately 143 square miles (370 sq km), Svartisen is a remarkable sight. Despite sitting at the lowest elevation of any glacier on the European continent, it sends around 60 glacier tongues into a dramatic mountain landscape with peaks rising more than 4,921 feet (1,500 m) above sea level.
Afterward, warm up with a hot drink and a selection of homemade cakes at the center before rejoining the coastal road back to Bodø. On the return journey, we’ll also pass Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current.
Before you book
Activity level
Moderate: Some mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 40 guests
Availability
Summer
Transport
Boat
Food & drink
Coffee / Tea, Pastry / Cake / Chocolate
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Good to know
Not suitable for guests with limited mobility. We will not go all the way up to the glacier.
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Summer
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.
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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.