Norway

Norway’s Northern Lights in 7 Days

Expedition dates

Multiple Departures October to March every year
Starts From

Bergen, Norway

Ends At

Kirkenes, Norway
Trip duration

7 Days

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Activities and Attractions

UNESCO Heritage Sites, Fjords, Hiking, Kayaking, Dog Sledding, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling, Snow hotel, Lofoten Islands, Picturesque Fishing Villages, Viking Heritage, Sámi Culture
Starting From Price per person

AED 4,422

*Flexible payment plan available
Early Booking Savings : Solo Offers

Solo's can now enjoy twin sharing rate on selected dates between October to December 2025 without paying additional supplement charges. Contact expedition consultant for more details

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Expedition Overview

A journey from Bergen to Kirkenes, rich in cultural exploration opportunities. Visit major coastal cities and tiny remote villages, travel far beyond the Arctic Circle, explore deep fjords and rugged coastlines, come face-to-face with the northern lights and thrilling winter excursions. All this in just 7 days!

Your day-wise itinerary

Day 1 - (Begin your sailing)

Bergen

Explore this beautiful town on your own, before embarking ship in the evening

Day 2 - (Fløro to Molde)

Ålesund

We navigate through skerries and islands to reach this art nouveu town, open for exploration on foot

Day 3 - (Kristiansund to Rørvik)

Trondheim

As we stop by many ports, spend time ashore in Norway's third largest city - Trondhiem

Day 4 - (Brønnøysund to Svolvær)

Bodø

Celebrate Arctic circle ceremony, and begin your chances to see the Northern Lights

Today we welcome you the Arctic as we cross the Arctic circle! This invisible line is situated at 66 degrees 33 minutes north and marks the border to the Arctic Region. From here begins our best chances of experiencing the Northern lights! Even if you aren’t awake to see the Arctic Circle, the captain makes sure that the occasion is a memorable event. If you are sailing in Arctic waters for the first time, you can participate in a daytime Arctic Circle ceremony on deck and mingle with guests. Before we reach Ørnes, you might see Norway’s second largest glacier, Svartisen, lighting up the land to the east. The view across the 50 km-long Saltfjorden, just south of Bodø, is magnificent. Here, the famous Saltstraumen tidal stream ows through a 150 m-wide strait spanned by a bridge. It is said to be the world’s most powerful tidal current. You will then have some time to explore Bodø before we cross the sea to Lofoten. On board, you can listen to the Hurtigruten Guide Team’s “Polar History” presentation and learn more about this part of Norwegian history. In Svolvær, you can visit to Viking museum for authentic dinner with chieftain and his family! Around late afternoon, the 1,000 m-high Lofoten Wall will appear on the horizon. The Lofoten archipelago resembles a formidable wall due to its high peaks and snow-clad, granite cliffs. For thousands of years, huge numbers of cod have migrated to the surrounding seas here every winter to spawn (January-April). These tastier, former cod are called skrei and are prized delicacies, beloved of chefs around the world. Much of the cod is traditionally hung on huge racks to be air dried by the wind. Continuing north, we sail through the narrow Raftsund. We highly recommend to be on deck for this experience. Depending on how the weather is, the captain will try to stop at the foot of Trollfjord - famous for its troll story. Don’t forget to try hot fish cakes served by our chef out on the deck. You also hear the story of ‘The battle of Trollfjord’, which took place here in the winter of 1890. If you look closely, you might see trolls up in the steep mountains. Or you might not. Once its dark, join us on the deck every night from today to sight for the northern lights!

Day 5 - (Stokmarknes to Skjervøy)

Tromsø

A day full of activities awaits, as we dock at this "arctic city capital"

Today’s the time to unpack the adventure gears to full throttle! Early in the morning after we first dock at Harstad, situated on Norway’s largest island Hinnøya, with a mix of old and contemporary architecture. Dubbed “the pearl of Northern Norway”, Harstad plays host to many arts festivals making it a cultural hub, and its many delightful cafés and restaurants have earned it a reputation as the gourmet city of the north. Go ashore and discover Harstad, then return to the ship in time for breakfast. As we leave Harstad, we pass Trondenes Church, the world’s northernmost, surviving medieval building. The church traces back to the Viking era. The ship then docks in Finnsnes for half an hour, just enough time to on and o load goods and mail and let locals embark and disembark the ship. Many of our guests like to gather on deck and watch this part of everyday life along the Norwegian coast. The route becomes narrower as we approach the island of Kvaløya. The area is covered with historical sites such as the remnants of dwellings and burial mounds. Early in the afternoon, we arrive at Tromsø for a prolonged stay. Many epic Arctic expeditions used Tromsø as their starting point, giving rise to its nickname “Gateway to the Arctic”. The city’s highlights include the landmark Arctic Cathedral, the Polaria Centre and a cable car that offers stunning views of the city and its surroundings. Tromsø is one of our main excursion hubs, so come ashore to explore the amazing nature, culture and history of the area. With a day full of activities, you can join our expedition team for a ‘Polar History Walk’, where we learn about explorers and Arctic hunters or complete your stay with a thrilling husky dog sled ride across a frozen landscapes with stunning view of mountains, oceans and open plateaus. During the polar night, the only light comes from headlamps, the starry sky, and, if we’re lucky, the magical Northern Lights. Why not test your coordination skills and have some winter fun by joining a cross-country skiing or snowshoeing adventure or go deep-sea fishing on an Arctic fjord. You can also join the Expedition team for hikes and discover more of Tromsø and its surroundings. As the darkness descends, the mesmerizing Northern Lights can show its magic anytime! As we continue sailing for the night, we gather on deck to witness the breathtaking phenomenon.

Day 6 - (Øksfjord to Berlevåg)

Honnigsvåg

Snowmobile under the northern lights, learn about Sami culture or spend time on deck to catch a glimpse of northern lights

Enjoy magnificent sub-Arctic landscape as we cross the 71st parallel on our journey towards North Cape, one of the northernmost points on the European continent. After a brief and early stop at Hammerfest, The ship arrives in Honningsvåg. The compact city centre features colourful houses and gardens that, even at 71°N, have trees - although rarely more than 3-4m tall. Come ashore to visit North Cape museum, North Cape House or Honningsvåg Church. Or you can choose to join our optional excursion to visit the North Cape where most of the guests from the ship gather to relive the moment. As our ship sails further north, we cross the heartland of indigenous Sami people, Finkirka, make a short stop at the famous fishing village of Kjollefjord, and arrive to Finnmark Coast, where you can be part of snowmobile trip to one of Europe’s extreme and exciting natural areas, with complete chances to experience snow-clad valleys, fresh winter air and perhaps the mesmerizing Northern Lights. For those choosing to stay back onboard, the expedition team continues to host lectures and gatherings on Sami people, their traditions, history, culture. As the ship continues, you will see Nordkinn peninsula, which appears to be carved from the sea. Although it does not protrude as far north as North Cape (at 71 ̊ 10’ 21’’N), the tip of Nordkinn is mainland Europe’s northernmost point at 71 ̊ 11’ 0’’N. We sail north of this peninsula, passing the Smørbringa bird colony along the way. Further up the fjord is the fishing village of Mehamn, where we stop for 15 minutes. Then it’s time for dinner. By now, you will have discovered that Norway’s culinary traditions have much in common with the scenery of the coastline. It is always fresh, distinctive and full of variety. Local produce is integrated into every element of the culinary experience on board. Based on the season’s best ingredients, you can enjoy three- course dinners or lavish buffets.Enjoy the evening on board, watching small coastal communities and the Arctic wilderness go by. The Expedition Team gathers crowd on deck to catch glimpses of the Northern Lights. As we cross Austhavet, it is time for bed.

Day 7 - (END YOUR SAILING)

Kirkenes

We disembark at Norway's northernmost settlement

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World's most beautiful Voyage

as described by the Lonely Planet

Sitting in hall of fame of iconic traveller routes alongside Orient Express train journey & Route 66 road trip, It’s not just the jaw-dropping beautiful coastline that earns it this accolade. It’s the entire journey & experience.

See beautiful snow covered landscapes and White Fjords

A winter voyage along Norwegian coastline are idyllic odysseys of over 100 fjords and 1000 mountains, of coastal cities, blanketed in white velvety snow, all enhanced by beautiful shades from the light of the low lying sun

Call at 34 different ports

Sail deeper into heart of Norway than anyone else. Visit cities, towns, small villages. Our Expedition Consultants provide a sailing schedule, detailing time at each port. With one major stop every day, there is a lot to see & do!

Exciting sea and land based excursions

Make this incredible journey even more memorable with a great selection of optional shore excursions. We advise you on some of the most-liked winter activities by our guests, from among 60 different activities!

Hiking

Get even closer to nature with a Multi-Hiking Pass, or simply participate in single hikes at different ports of call. These hikes give you sense of "friluftsliv" - The Norwegian passion of being outdoors & being in the moment!

Kayaking

Observe cities of Alesund or Trondhiem in a different perspective. The certified guides will glide you through colourful buildings and local stories, showing you sights that at times are only seen by kayak.

Dog Sledding

Join for mini polar expedition across snowy plateaus or frozen lakes in Tromso or Kirkenes with our mushy friends! This exhilarating experience often gets greeted with northern lights giving you a complete Arctic wilderness joy!

Cross Country Skiing

If you ever dreamed of trying your hand on skiing then this is your perfect chance! This tour is a fantastic introduction to cross-country skiing for beginners. Inspire yourself to learn a new winter skill

Snowshoeing

Follow your guide through birch & spruce forests, learn about traditional folklore, the local area & everyday life. Take the chance to hop aboard a toboggan & speed down a snowy hill, laughing gleefully like a child again!

Snowmobiling

During the voyage, you will have multiple chances to go snowmobiling across vast snowy expanse or over the mountains. For night excursions, Northern Lights may surprise you in the starry polar night sky, as you speed along

Visit the Snow hotel

Have a magical time in world of ice. With an ice bar, snow rooms, and sculptures carved purely out of ice, this wilderness area offers a lot to see and do. While some just visit many opt to stay here pre or post their sailing

Feast with the vikings

Experience the magic & excitement as a Vikings chieftain & lady of the house invite you to join them for an authentic Viking meal in the banquet hall inside an original reconstructed Viking longhouse

And many more!

Tour Lofoten by horse, fetch King Crab for lunch, take the flam rail as pre or post tour, the list goes on! Our expedition consultant will guide you on many adventures available, and share details during booking

90% of our clients sight them

The ships sail in northern Norway directly beneath the Auroral Zone, an area of consistent auroral activity. Of the 34 ports we visit, 22 are in Arctic Circle, giving you plenty of chances to see the lights, even more vivid on sea

The Coastal Kitchen Experience

If you like taking your taste buds on a journey, this expedition is bound to amaze you. The ingredients come directly from the farms of 34 ports visited during the journey, serving you the freshest produce of the day

For Families Traveling with Kids

A complimentary program for kids aged 7-13. Run by an experienced host, the program focuses on fun-filled learning around wildlife, historical explorers ,environmental protection etc. Contact our expedition consultant to enroll your kid

Multiple Ships, Multiple Styles

Over 7 ships sail this route every other day, giving you flexibility to choose your ship based on your taste. The Interiors are designed to engage in watching the outdoors all times. Their small sizes make sailing deep into otherwise inaccessible areas their speciality

Choice of Cabins

With capacities ranging between 250 - 1000, a wide variety of cabin grades are available on each ship. From Inside cabins to Suites, whether you are solo, couple, family, there is a comfortable option for you all

Select your preferred month

and we help you choose the date!

A ship is scheduled to sail every alternate day of the season! While June - mid July see midnight sun above arctic circle, August sees last of summer fun. Our Expedition Consultant guides on best date fit for you, as per highlights

What's Included

Expedition Cruise in cabin grade of your choice
All meals with beverages (breakfast, lunch, dinner, early riser and afternoon treats)
Guidance from English-speaking Tour Leader on board
Loan of trekking poles, snow shoes, head lamps, ice-spikes needed for optional hikes depending on conditions
Engaging onboard activities

Not Included

International Flights
Visa
Optional Shore Excursions
Hikes with the Expedition Guides
Travel Insurance
Luggage Handling
Optional Gratuities

Special Notes

Prices indicated above are on twin sharing basis
The above itinerary is only indicative, and weather, ice and sea conditions determine the final framework of exploration. A safe experience at all times will be the priority
The above itinerary follows a flexible pricing system and all prices are capacity controlled and subject to availability
Single cabin pricing available on request
We offer flexible payment plans on request basis. Please ask your consultant for same at time of booking