Day 2 2A GEIRANGER PANO RAMA 1
(Geiranger–Alesund)
Welcome to one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations—the Geirangerfjord,
officially praised by National Geographic and placed on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage
Sites. At the Geiranger Fjord Center, you will enjoy an informative introduction via a multimedia presentation that takes you through all four seasons in Geiranger. This is followed by a drive up Orneveien (“Eagle Road”) and a stop at Ornesvingen (“Eagle Bend”), where a breathtaking, panoramic view of the fjord, the magnificent mountains, the waterfall, and “De Syv Sostre” (“The Seven Sisters”) provides an excellent photo opportunity. The tour continues on to Alesund, a distinctive town known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture. An afternoon here is best enjoyed from the town’s highest point—Aksla (“Town Mountain”). Enjoy a short sightseeing trip around Alesund itself,
before heading to the Hurtigruten pier.

Date: Apr 16–May 31

Price: CAD$115
Duration: 4½ hours

Day 2 2B GEIRANGER PANO RAMA 2
(Geiranger–Molde)
Welcome to one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations—the Geirangerfjord,
officially praised by National Geographic and placed on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage
Sites. Your day begins with a drive up Orneveien (“Eagle Road”), enjoying magnificent
views of Geiranger Fjord, en route to the beautiful Eidsdalsvatnet Lake. From there, we
take a picturesque ferry ride from Eidsdal to Linge, no doubt marvelling at the strength of the river as it cuts through Gudbrandsjuvet gorge, heading for the stark, wild, high alpine areas. One of the many highlights of this trip is navigating all of the 11 hairpin turns on the way down the winding Trollstigen pass. Once safely down at the bottom, it’s time for a hot drink and a bite to eat before we continue on to the
gentler landscape of the Romsdalsfjord. We conclude with dinner in Molde before boarding the Hurtigruten ship again.
Date: Jun 1–Sep 15

Price: CAD$200

Duration: 7½ hours

Day 2 2C ART NOUVEAU TOUR, ALESUND
Distinguished by its numerous spires, towers, and highly detailed ornamentation, Alesund is a town renowned across the world for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. This is largely due to the devastating fire of 1904, following which the entire town was rebuilt in the thenfashionable Art Nouveau style. The guide will take you on a very pleasant walk through the streets of this enchanting town. Along the way,
you will pass the picturesque fishing port of Brosundet, the special Apotekertorget square, and the beautifully decorated main street. We will also visit Jugendstilsenteret, which is the national center for Art Nouveau. The museum offers everything from modern multimedia presentations to original interiors, and provides a fascinating insight into the history of Art Nouveau.
Date: Jan 1–Apr 15, Sep 16–Dec 31,2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011

Price: CAD$40

Duration: 2 hours

Day 3 3A NIDAROS CATHEDRAL & RINGVE
(Trondheim)
An ancient city, Trondheim was founded by the Viking King Olav Tryggvason as early as
997. Your tour of the city starts from the pier and takes you to Norway’s national shrine,
Nidarosdomen (Nidaros Cathedral)—Norway’s only Gothic style cathedral, built over the burial place of St. Olav, Norway’s patron saint. After a guided tour of the cathedral, you’ll have some free time to explore. From Nidaros Cathedral the bus then takes us directly to the Ringve Museum of Musical History, where enthusiastic tour guides will take you on a musical journey through history.
Date: Apr 17–Oct 2

Price: CAD$70
Duration: 3 hours

Day 3 3B TRONDHEIM WITH NIDAROS CATHEDRAL
Trondheim is a large city by Norwegian standards, though it has still managed to preserve many of the charms and intimacy of a small town. It is also a town full of contrasts, with monastery ruins, impressive wooden buildings, colorful wharves, and a beautiful red-painted city bridge dating back to 1861. You will hear all about the city’s many highlights as the bus takes us through Trondheim’s streets and boroughs, including a short stop at “Utsikten” (“The View”) to admire the city from on high. As no sightseeing trip to Trondheim is complete without visiting one of its premier cultural treasures, we will of course make time to take in the impressive Nidaros Cathedral. Built over the burial place of St. Olav, the patron saint of Norway, the construction of this enormous building, with its countless details and decorations, began as early as 1070. After a guided tour around the Gothic-style cathedral, you will soon understand
why many describe it as the most beautiful church in Norway.
Date: Jan 1–Apr 16, Oct 3–Dec 31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$60

Duration: 2 hours

Day 3 3C SVERRESBORG TRONDELAG FOLK MUSEUM (Trondheim)
Sverresborg Trondelag Folk Museum is one of Norway’s largest open-air museums. The
tour includes a visit to the museum and a walk around the ruins of the medieval castle, Sion, which was built by King Sverre in 1182–83. This is where you will find Norway’s northernmost stave church, with the new visitors center featuring a modern heritage exhibition that presents life in the region around the early 1900s. We begin our journey through history at Haltdalen stave church, built back in 1170, when Norway was a Catholic country. The trip continues past the ruins of the medieval castle, with its panoramic views across Trondheim’s Fjord and onto a working farm. From here, we
continue onto the Old Town, which features buildings that used to stand in the very center of Trondheim. Finally, we enter the visitors center, and the “Life Pictures” exhibition.
Date: May 1–Sep 30

Price: CAD$50
Duration: 2 hours

Day 4 4A GLACIER ADVENTURE, SVA RTISEN
(Ornes–Bodo)
Today we will visit Norway’s second-largest glacier, Svartisen, situated near Ornes. Our ship will make a stop to allow you and your tour guide to transfer to another, smaller boat for the excursion. This boat will then sail between islets and skerries while the guide tells you all about the area and the scenery—an impressive view best enjoyed out on the deck. Once we move on to the Svartisen Tourist Center, you will be able to admire the beauty of this enigmatic ice world while enjoying a warm drink and the center’s varied buffet of delicious cakes. Afterwards, we continue our journey along the beautiful coast of Helgeland back to Bodo. Note: We will not go all the way up to
the glacier.
Date: Jun 1–Aug 30

Price: CAD$175
Duration: 4½ hours

Day 4 4D RIB SAFA RI, SALTSTRAUMEN

(bodo)
Today, we head to Saltstraumen, where you will witness the world’s most powerful tidal
current. On our exciting journey through this wild landscape, there is a good chance we
will be able to spot Sea eagles and observe parts of the Caledonian fold belt—a range of mountains that are over 250 million years old. While we sit safely and comfortably in sturdy rubber rafts—operated by highly experienced and knowledgeable pilots—you can be sure to enjoy a day of rare adventure, in harmony with nature, eagles, and the deep blue sea. Welcome aboard!
Date: Apr 1–Oct 31

Price: CAD$150
Duration: 2 hours

Day 4 4E lOFOTR VIKING FEAST

At the Lofotr Viking Museum, the largest Viking building ever found has been recreated. The original chieftain’s house was established in about 500 AD and was inhabited until around 900 AD. The rebuilt version exhibits original finds from the Viking Age. The chieftain and the lady of the house invite you to join in on a real Viking feast in the banquet hall. Experience the magic and excitement of such an occasion as they make sacrifices to the Norse gods, hoping that the sun will turn to avoid Armageddon. After the Viking feast, served with homebrewed mead, you travel by bus to Svolvaer, where you rejoin Hurtigruten.
Date: Jan 1–Apr 15, Oct 15–Dec 31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$135

Duration: 3 hours

Day 4 4F LOFOTR VIKING FEAST

Summer
Join us on a historical journey as the bus takes us from Stamsund to Borg, and on to the Lofotr Viking Museum. On the trip to Lofotr, your guide discusses the Viking Age, the Museum, and daily life among the Vikings who lived here. Upon arrival, we are invited in to experience the chieftain’s house, which has been recreated in full size, with exhibits of finds from the Viking Age. The chieftain and the lady of the house welcome us to join them for a real Viking feast in the banquet hall; a taste of the Viking Ages, with traditional food, costumes, singing, and dancing in authentic surroundings. After the
feast, served with home-brewed mead, we then travel by bus to Svolvaer, learning more about the history of Lofoten along the way before rejoining Hurtigruten.
Date: Apr 6–Sep 15
Price: CAD$135

Duration: 3 hours

Day 5 5A THE ARCTIC CAPITAL TROMSO
Tromso is it the largest town north of the Arctic Circle, with a unique history that includes hunting in the Arctic Ocean for walrus and Polar bears, the transporting of logs from Russian rivers, the Pomor trade, coal mining, and sealing. During our excursion here, we will visit the interpretive center Polaria, where you will find an Arctic aquarium, seal pool, and a panorama cinema. Here, you’ll be able to watch the movie “Svalbard—Arctic Wilderness,” which will take you on a fantastic journey through Svalbard’s spectacular scenery. The tour also includes a stop at the famous Arctic Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece and town landmark.
Date: Year-round

Price: CAD$70
Duration: 2½ hours

Day 5 5B DOG SLEDDING

(tromso)
Complete your winter holiday experience with a thrilling husky dog sled ride! Our tour begins with a drive to the island of Kvaloya, where we change clothes and footwear before hopping aboard the sleds and letting the huskies pull us over the frozen landscape, enjoying stunning views of the ocean, mountains, and open plateaus. If we’re lucky enough, we’ll see the magical Northern Lights. Afterwards, we’re invited into a lavvo, or Sami tent, with an open fire and a hot drink.
Date: Jan 1–Apr 30, Nov 1–Dec 31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$190

Duration: 3½ hours

Day 5 5C SCENERY & HUSKIES

(Tromso)
We head to the Tromso Wilderness Center on Kvaloya island, a scenic area with views of the ocean and mountains. Here, we will meet more than 250 huskies and puppies, and be given an introduction to dog sled driving and learn about the world’s longest dog sled race—the Iditarod, presented through unique pictures and film. It’s important to wear good footwear if you want to join the Wilderness Center’s guide in exploring the plant and bird life around the centre before meeting back in the lavvo for a hot drink and cake.
Date: Jun 1–Aug 31

Price: CAD$75
Duration: 3½ hours

Day 5 5D POLAR HISTORY WALK

(tromso)
Tromso is not just the largest town in northern Norway; it’s also a town brimming with history. Our guide will take us to the Polar Museum first. On the way there, we’ll visit the statue of Roald Amundsen, the hunting monument, and the marketplace, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the sound and the Arctic Cathedral. The Polar Museum features exhibits from Norway’s proud polar history. We will also see a film of the polar region made by the Arctic hunters. The tour continues on to the Beer Hall (Olhallen), Tromso’s oldest pub, which was a popular meeting place for fishermen, hunters,
and polar explorers. Here, you can taste beer from the world’s northernmost brewery, Mack, while one of our local heroes tells stories about the old days.
Date: Jan 1–Apr 15, Oct 15–Dec 31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$60

Duration: 3 hours

Day 6 6A THE NORTH CAPE

(Honningsvag)
Enjoy the magnificent sub-Arctic landscape as we cross the 71st Parallel North on our journey towards the North Cape, the northernmost point of the European continent. In summer, we might come across herds of grazing reindeer and a small Sami camp. The North Cape plateau itself rises over 1,000 ft almost vertically from the ice cold Arctic Ocean. Stand and wonder at the view, but don’t forget to get some photographic evidence of this amazing place. After all, you may never get any farther north! The tour includes a visit to the North Cape Hall, a modern interpretive center where you can see Ivo Caprino’s impressive panoramic film about Finnmark and the North Cape, buy
souvenirs, send postcards and relax while enjoying a bite to eat.
Date: Year-round

Price: CAD$135
Duration: 3½ hours

Day 6 6B BIRD WATCHING SAFARI
(Honningsvag)
On this tour, we travel to the small fishing village of Gjesvaer. Along the way, we will
receive an introduction to the local flora and fauna, before visiting one of the world’s most exciting nature reserves, Gjesvaerstappan. From the vessel, we can study Finnmark’s largest flock of puffins, together with large numbers of kittiwakes. During the nesting season, this area teems with life as mighty Sea eagles hover above in search of prey, while guillemots, razorbills, cormorants, Arctic skuas, northern fulmars, Brünnich’s guillemots, and the large Northern gannet fill the air with a cacophony of shrieks and screeches. In the autumn, you can also catch a glimpse of Europe’s smallest seabird, the British storm-petrel.

Date: May 1–Aug 31

Price: CAD$180
Duration: 3½ hours

Day 6 6C A TASTE OF LAPLAND
(Kjollefjord–Mehamn)
Experience the exciting story of the Arctic Ocean coast in this educational excursion that
takes you through some diverse, truly fascinating natural wonders. First, we visit the Coastal Heritage Center in Foldalbruket, a fish-processing plant abandoned in the 1940s. Here, you will get an insight into Finnmark’s history. Learn how dried cod developed into a commercial product, before sampling some for yourself. Afterwards, we continue into the mountains, where you’ll head to a Sami camp and meet the Utsi family, who will welcome you into their lavvo dressed in traditional costumes. You will hear about the traditions and the Sami people’s way of life. You will also get to see typical Sami equipment and artifacts, and hear traditional Sami songs (”joik”). We then go out to see the reindeer, and you can try your hand at lassoing. The trip then continues up to the Finnmark plateau, 980 feet above sea level, where we hope to see a herd of reindeer in their natural habitat.
Date: May 10–Sep 10
Price:CAD$115

Duration: 2½ hours

Day 6 6D SCOOTERTRIP IN LAPLAND
(Kjollefjord–mehamn)
Join us on an unforgettable snowmobile trip to one of Europe’s most extreme and exciting natural areas. During this excursion, we will travel from the old trading post and fishing village of Kjollefjord over the mountains to Mehamn. Some of Norway’s best instructors will ensure that proper training is given before you hop onto your own snowmobile for this once-in-a-lifetime trip through fascinating scenery. Experience the snow-clad valleys, the fresh winter air, and, perhaps, the mesmerizing Northern Lights in the clear, starry sky. Back in Mehamn, the world’s northernmost mainland
town—located on the often wild and stormy Finnmark coast—we rejoin the Hurtigruten ship to continue our voyage.
Date: Jan 1–Apr 30, Dec 15–31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$370

Duration: 2¼ hours

Day 7 7A THE RUSSIAN BORDER

(kirkenes)
The only town in Norway where East meets West, Kirkenes represents the turning point
of your Hurtigruten voyage. We start with a short tour of the town, before the bus takes
us deep into the surprisingly fertile landscape. The region has experienced an exciting and, at times, hugely dramatic history, so this also promises to be an educational morning. Next up, we make a stop at Storskog—the border station between Norway and Russia. Unfortunately we cannot cross the border itself, but you are permitted to take pictures. From here, we travel the small mining community of Bjornevatn, before heading towards Pasvikdalen, an area known to have Norway’s largest population of Brown bears. Back in Kirkenes, we make a stop at the impressive Prestfjellet Mountain, which overlooks both the town and your awaiting Hurtigruten ship.
Date: Year-round

Price: CAD$60
Duration: 2 hours

Day 7 7B RIVERBOAT SAFARI

(Kirkenes)
The riverboats are ready and waiting to take us up the Pasvikelva—a river with a cultural history dating back thousands of years. This is the place to hear about the history of the Sami people, the sacred princes Boris and Gleb, St. Trifon of the Pechenga Monastery, and to see the rich animal and plant life that strives in this area. At the border, we go ashore and learn a little bit more about Norway’s relationship with
its neighbor to the East, Russia, before being served a hot drink, complemented by cloudberries with cream.
Date: Jun 1–Sep 30

Price: CAD$150
Duration: 2½ hours

Day 7 7C SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

(Kirkenes)
On a frozen fjord, we will drive snowmobiles, two people per vehicle, across the beautiful landscape in the height of the Arctic winter. During the trip, our guides will tell us about the history of the Sami people, the extreme Arctic climate, and the unique wildlife that inhabit the area. After the journey, you can enjoy a hot drink and sample some dried reindeer meat in a well-heated lavvo. You will receive thorough instructions on snowmobiling safety before
your experience begins.
Date: Jan 1–May 5, Dec 15–31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$200

Duration: 2½ hours

Day 7 7D KIRKENES SNOW HOTEL
Kirkenes Snow Hotel is set in idyllic surroundings near Gabba Reindeer Park. Our adventure here begins with a stroll up to the hotel and into Norway’s largest ice bar. The guide will then show us around the Snow Hotel, including some of the magnificent suites. After the tour, there is time to meet the reindeer. You can also visit Gabba Kennel and take a look at some of the many Siberian huskies who live there. Afterwards, we go to the Gabba restaurant where you’ll be served sausages with potato pancakes and mustard before returning to Kirkenes, where we make a stop at Prestfjellet Mountain, with its magnificent views of both the town and your Hurtigruten ship.
Date: Jan 1–May 5, Dec 15–31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$80

Duration: 2½ hours

Day 7 7E ATV/QUAD-SAFA RI TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER

(kirkenes)
This trip goes up to the viewpoint ”Kjerringstupet,” near Kirkenes. The story of “Kjerringstupet” is presented to you during the tour and we’ll also look at settlements located here more than 10,000 years ago. We then drive along the road through the town center and stop to have a look in the A/S Sydvaranger mines. From here, we continue to the Norwegian– Russian border, where our guide tells us about the history and culture of the area. We will make a stop at the border station to have coffee/tea and muffins. Finally we return to Kirkenes via the viewpoint at Prestefjellet Mountain, with its magnificent views of both the town and your Hurtigruten ship.
Date: May 1–Sep 30

Price: CAD$180
Duration: 2½ hours

Day 7 7F HUSKY ADVENTURE

(Kirkenes)
We drive to the intriguing Snow Hotel, situated next to Gabba Reindeer Park. Here, we will put on warm outdoor clothing— with snow overalls, shoes, gloves and hats all provided for you. The huskies are harnessed to your sled, eagerly waiting to transport you across the frozen landscape. There will be two passengers per sled, with each sled traveling with its own “musher” (guide). You can also have a go at driving the sled yourself, or if you’d prefer, you can simply sit back and enjoy the ride. The track is just
over three miles long, and is set against the most picturesque of landscapes, so you can
experience the real feeling of wilderness during your adrenalin-fueled ride. You also have the option to visit the Snow Hotel or the reindeer enclosure. Only sold onboard.
Date: Jan 1–May 1, Dec 15–31, 2010; Jan 1–Mar 31, 2011
Price: CAD$190

Duration: 2½ hours

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