Follow the Northern Lights – Finland to Norway

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Discover Norway by Ship and Finland
Travel on a Hurtigruten ship and discover Finland with Helsinki
Flight included
Voyage Package incl. flight
With native-speaking guide
Accompanied by a German-speaking tour guide during the trip
Full board (breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner made from the region's finest local ingredients
Chase the Northern Lights, the elusive solar phenomenon
Witness the vibrant, dancing colors while on board

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Helsinki

A group of people sitting on a bench in front of a building

Day 2

Finland’s Capital

Helsinki

Day 3

To Finnish Lapland

Rovaniemi

Day 4

Canine Companions

Rovaniemi

Day 5

Santa and Reindeers

Saariselkä

Day 6

Sámi History and Huskies

Kirkenes

Day 7

Your Hurtigruten Coastal Express Voyage Starts

Kirkenes

Beautiful Northern Lights dancing on the sky above the city of Tromsø and the Arctic Cathedral, Norway.

Day 8

Unmatched Arctic Scenery

Hammerfest

Northern Lights over the Lofoten Islands, Norway

Day 9

Lofoten, Where Nature Amazes

Svolvær

Day 10

Cross the Arctic Circle

Brønnøysund

The river Nid in front of the Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway on a nice winter day.

Day 11

Rich History and Living Culture

Trondheim

Bergen's UNESCO-listed Bryggen quarter is a joy to explore in winter

Day 12

A Fjord Farewell

Bergen

Day 13

Norway in a Nutshell

Oslo

Day 14

Sightseeing in Oslo

Oslo

Day 15

Your adventure ends

Oslo

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Optional excursions and extensions(13)

Choose these and many more when booking your voyage online, or take your time to decide and add them later in MyBooking.

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The Midnight Sun over the North Cape, northern Norway

Day 8

Breakfast at the North Cape

Honningsvåg 6h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

A group of hikers walking in Hammerfest at sunset

Day 8

The Northernmost Town in the World

Hammerfest 1h 45min

Available

all seasons

Hammerfest Norway HGR 148515 Rune Kongsro

Day 8

Mountain Hike in Hammerfest

Hammerfest 1h 30min

Available

all seasons

Day 8

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Tromsø 1h 15min

Available

all seasons

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Day 9

Lofoten by Horseback

Svolvær 3h 30min

Available

all seasons

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Day 9

A Taste of Vesterålen

Harstad 4h 15min

Available

all seasons

Day 9

Sea Eagle Safari

Stokmarknes 2h

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Day 9

Lofotpils Brewery

Svolvær 40min

Available

all seasons

A pair of hikers taking photos at Torghatten mountain

Day 10

Hike to Torghatten Mountain

Brønnøysund 2h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

A couple explore the Vega Heritage Centre on the UNESCO-listed Vega Islands in Norway

Day 10

UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago

Sandnessjøen 5h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

A man holding a salmon just caught on a fishing trip

Day 10

Visit the Salmon

Brønnøysund 2h 30min

Available

all seasons

Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine, was built over the burial place of the country’s patron saint, St. Olav

Day 11

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Trondheim 2h

Available

Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar

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Day 11

Bergtatt – Magnificent Marble Mine

Kristiansund 4h 30min

Available

Apr - May + Sep - Oct + Nov - Mar

What's included

On board, you'll enjoy outstanding food, facilities and hospitality, so you can concentrate on simply enjoying the beauty of Norway.

Flight Included

Rail & Fly

Train to the Airport

Hurtigruten Cruise

Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Enjoy breakfast, lunch & dinner every day at the ship’s main restaurant, Torget

Selection of aromatic teas and black drip coffee

Choose from our selection of teas & on-tap filter coffee, available all day

Free Wi-Fi

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Knowledgeable Expedition Team

Enrich your journey with insights, assistance and entertaining activities

German Speaking Guide

Enjoy 9 total nights of hotel stays on land

Includes a stay in private Aurora Cabin with chance to see Northern Lights

Lunch and Dinner

Guided walking tours of Bergen, Oslo & Helsinki

Includes UNESCO-listed Bryggen, Vigeland Sculpture Park, and Church of the Rock

Transfers

All Transfers according to intinerary

Train between Helsinki to Rovaniemi

First-class coach between Rovaniemi to Kirkenes

Flåm Railway and cruise featuring Nærøyfjord

Reindeer Safari from Dec-Mar, weather permitting

Reindeer sleigh ride with chance of Northern Lights Dec-Mar, weather permitting

Husky Safari, weather permitting

Enjoy a husky safari with kennel visit and thrilling trail ride by cart or sled

Visits to Santa Claus Village and Siida Museum

Entrance to Santa Claus Village & SIIDA Museum dedicated to Finnish Sámi culture

Hurtigruten Photo Program and photo sharing app

Share your photos with fellow passengers onboard as they share theirs with you

Daily themed lectures on varied Norwegian topics

Enjoy insights into the culture, nature and history of the Norwegian coast

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Follow the Northern Lights – Finland to Norway

Itinerary

Helsinki

Finland’s Capital

To Finnish Lapland

Canine Companions

Santa and Reindeers

Sámi History and Huskies

Your Hurtigruten Coastal Express Voyage Starts

Unmatched Arctic Scenery

Lofoten, Where Nature Amazes

Cross the Arctic Circle

Rich History and Living Culture

A Fjord Farewell

Norway in a Nutshell

Sightseeing in Oslo

Your adventure ends

Optional excursions and extensions(13)

Breakfast at the North Cape

The Northernmost Town in the World

Mountain Hike in Hammerfest

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Lofoten by Horseback

A Taste of Vesterålen

Sea Eagle Safari

Lofotpils Brewery

Hike to Torghatten Mountain

UNESCO-listed Vega Archipelago

Visit the Salmon

Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral

Bergtatt – Magnificent Marble Mine

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MS Kong Harald

MS Nordnorge