Oslo - Honningsvåg - Oslo
The North Cape Line – Roundtrip
All-inclusive winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights
- September 2026 - December 2027
- 15 days
- 13 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
Tour the extraordinary Igloo Hotel, a vast structure of snow and ice built from scratch by local artists each winter on the banks of the Alta River.
Highlights
Tour the huge Igloo Hotel. All 21,530 sq ft (2,000 sqm) of it are crafted from snow and ice
Admire the exquisite ice and snow sculptures that decorate the hotel
Sip your free drink served in an ice glass at the unforgettable ice bar
Before you visit the Igloo Hotel, find out all about Alta, known as The Northern Lights City
How it works
Every winter, a team of local artists builds the Igloo Hotel on the banks of the Alta River, 12.5 miles (20 km) from Alta town center. After your local guide introduces daily life in Alta—often described as one of the northernmost cities in the world—you’ll take a bus up the Alta Valley to Sorrisniva, home to this remarkable feat of Arctic ice architecture.
The Igloo Hotel spans approximately 21,500 square feet (2,000 m²) and features 30 bedrooms, suites, a bar, and several lounges. Everything is made entirely from snow and ice—even the beds. The hotel’s theme changes each year, and the intricate ice sculptures throughout are as impressive as the structure itself.
Before you leave, browse the small souvenir shop and enjoy a complimentary drink at the ice bar—served, of course, in a glass made of ice.
Before you book
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 120 guests
Availability
Winter
Transport
Walking
Food & drink
Drinks
Good to know
Included: Drink
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter
Tromsø – Oslo
The North Cape Line - South
Premium cruise south from Arctic Norway in winter, under the glow of the aurora
- October 2026 - December 2027
- 9 days
- 8 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
Oslo - Honningsvåg - Copenhagen
The North Cape Line Special Christmas Voyage
Premium winter cruise to Norway’s North Cape, chasing the Northern Lights
- December 2027
- 15 days
- 12 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
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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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.
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Dog-Sledding in Alta
Go dog-sledding through snowy scenery near The Northern Lights City and meet the enthusiastic dogs that pull you.
Winter
Guest favorite
UNESCO Rock Art and Northern Lights Cathedral
Peruse prehistoric rock art at Alta Museum and admire the stunning architecture of the city’s iconic cathedral.
Winter, Spring, fall