The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital - Incl. Flight and Culinary Experience Package

Bergen – Kirkenes – Trondheim

Nordfjord | Lofoten Wall | Trøndelag

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Flight included
Voyage Package incl. flight
Full board and All-inclusive Drinks
Enjoy locally sourced ingredients inspired by the region and included drinks
Outside Cabins or Suites
Choose your preferred outside cabin or suite
Norway's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Discover the charm of Bryggen in Bergen and beautiful Geirangerfjorden (seasonal)
Bask in endless daylight under the Midnight Sun
Experience the enchanting magic of 24-hour sunlight, where the sun never sets

11 days
34 Stops
Multiple
Year-round departures

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Itinerary

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Day 1

All Aboard!

Bergen

Kayaks on the canal in front of a row of coloured houses in Ålesund

Day 2

Iconic Architecture and Fantastic Fjords

Ålesund

Nidaros Cathedral is one of Trondheim's most famous sights

Day 3

City of Kings and Palaces

Trondheim

Day 4

Into the Arctic

Bodø

Day 5

Capital of the Arctic

Tromsø

Day 6

Norway’s Northern Frontier

Honningsvåg

Day 7

Norway’s Eastern Edge

Kirkenes

An aerial view of the port town of Hammerfest

Day 8

From the Top of Europe

Hammerfest

MS Trollfjord sailing in Trollfjord in Norway

Day 9

High Peaks and Idyllic Islands

Svolvær

MS Nordlys sailing past Torghatten, an icon on the Norwegian coast

Day 10

A Landscape of Trolls

Brønnøysund

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Day 11

Until Next Time

Trondheim

The route

Optional excursions and extensions(20)

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 view over the spectacular Trollstigen Pass

Day 2

Geiranger with Trollstigen Pass

The Geirangerfjord 8h

Available

Jun - Aug

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Day 2

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Fall)

Ålesund 1h 30min

Available

Sep - Oct + Apr - May

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Day 2

A Taste of Norway

The Hjørundfjord 2h 15min

Available

Sep - Oct + Apr - May

A man and his daughter looking at an interactive exhibit at the Ringve Museum in Trondheim

Day 3

Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum

Trondheim 3h

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug

You can explore the sights of Trondheim on an optional guided tour

Day 3

Trondheim City Walk

Trondheim 3h

Available

all seasons

A pair of cyclists on a tour of Trondheim

Day 3

Cycling in Trondheim

Trondheim 2h 45min

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Day 4

Svartisen Glacier

Ørnes 5h

Available

Jun - Aug

Day 4

RIB Safari to Saltstraumen

Bodø 2h

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

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Day 4

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Bodø 2h 10min

Available

all seasons

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Day 5

Tromsø, the Arctic Capital

Tromsø 3h 30min

Available

all seasons

Day 5

Polar History Walk

Tromsø 2h 30min

Available

Nov - Mar

Day 5

Explore Tromsø by E-bike  (Spring & Summer)

Tromsø 3h

Available

Apr - May + Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Day 6

The North Cape

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

Gjesvarstappan Norway HGR 143434 Photo Andrea Klaussner

Day 6

Birdwatching Safari

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Honningsvag Norway HGR 148622 Photo Rune Kongsro

Day 6

Fishing Village Visit

Honningsvåg 3h

Available

all seasons

Riverboat to the Russian border Kirkenes Norway HGR 47047 Photo Orjan Bertelsen

Day 7

Riverboat to the Norwegian Border

Kirkenes 2h 30min

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

Excursion to the Russian border Norway HGR 98220 1920 Photo Photo Competition

Day 7

The Norwegian Border

Kirkenes 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 7

Kirkenes Snowhotel

Kirkenes 3h

Available

all seasons

Day 8

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Tromsø 1h 15min

Available

all seasons

The Midnight Sun over the North Cape, northern Norway

Day 8

Breakfast at the North Cape

Honningsvåg 6h

Available

Jun - Aug + Sep - Oct

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

Flight included to Bergen and back from Trondheim

Rail & Fly

Train to the Airport

Choice of cabin/suite type and location

Cabin location selection for Select/Cabin/Suite & 11+ day Signature voyages only

Suite only

Rest easy with priority check-in

Enjoy fast-track check-in for a seamless and quick start to your journey

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at Torget

Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner at the ship’s main restaurant, Torget

Selection of aromatic teas and black drip coffee

Savor our variety of aromatic teas and rich black coffee

Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi

Stay connected with Suite/Select fare, or upgrade from Unspecified/Basic

Knowledgeable and multi-lingual Expedition Team

Enrich your journey with insights, assistance and entertaining activities

Transfer

All-inclusive drinks

Suite only

Welcome basket with sparkling wine

Kick off your journey in style with a welcome basket featuring sparkling wine

Suite only

Choice of dining time

Suite/Select fare offers flexible dining with a choice of available dining slots

Suite only

Traditional Norwegian wool sweater

Receive sweater upon embarkation for the 2025/26 season starting April 1st, 2025

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 places you explore

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The Coastal Express – To the Viking Capital - Incl. Flight and Culinary Experience Package

Itinerary

All Aboard!

Iconic Architecture and Fantastic Fjords

City of Kings and Palaces

Into the Arctic

Capital of the Arctic

Norway’s Northern Frontier

Norway’s Eastern Edge

From the Top of Europe

High Peaks and Idyllic Islands

A Landscape of Trolls

Until Next Time

Optional excursions and extensions(20)

Geiranger with Trollstigen Pass

Art Nouveau Walk (Spring & Fall)

A Taste of Norway

Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum

Trondheim City Walk

Cycling in Trondheim

Svartisen Glacier

RIB Safari to Saltstraumen

Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen

Tromsø, the Arctic Capital

Polar History Walk

Explore Tromsø by E-bike (Spring & Summer)

The North Cape

Birdwatching Safari

Fishing Village Visit

Riverboat to the Norwegian Border

The Norwegian Border

Kirkenes Snowhotel

Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Breakfast at the North Cape

MS Kong Harald

MS Nordkapp

MS Polarlys

MS Nordlys

MS Nordnorge

MS Richard With

MS Midnatsol

Explore Tromsø by E-bike  (Spring & Summer)