Hurtigruten
Norway - Excursions Southbound
Southbound
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8A Honningsvåg - Breakfast on the North Cape Plateau
Join this excursion from Honningsvåg to the North Cape. A unique tour through impressive scenery to enjoy breakfast at North Cape Hall (see excursion 6A). Afterwards there is a memorable drive along the west side of the mighty Porsangerfjord and on through the dramatic Arctic landscape of Finnmark county to rejoin the ship at Hammerfest.8B Mikkelgammen
8C Tromsø - Midnight Sun Summer Concerts in the Arctic Cathedral
Visit Mikkelgammen for a slice of Sami life, just five minute’s drive from the centre of Hammerfest at the top of Salenfjellet. In an old turf hut known as a Goahti you will be entertained with stories and the joik, a curious indigenous form of singing, before being welcomed to the table to sample a range of Sami delicacies.
We promise you an awe-inspiring experience at a midnight concert, by sunlight, in the stirring surroundings of the Arctic Cathedral. A varied programme of folk songs, hymns and classical pieces will be performed in front of the largest stained-glass window in Europe.
9A Harstad to Sortland
Travel through time as well as some of the loveliest countryside imaginable. On the coast at Trondenes, the world's most northerly medieval church and the Historical Centre display rich treasures - and reveal the secrets of the last thousand years through sight, sound and smell. Sheltered by the peaks of Vesterålen, this tranquil land produces strawberries ripened under the midnight sun. Farms and villages are idyllic in the vivid colours of summer or when clinging to the last of the winter snow. Coffee and pastries are served on the ferry gliding across the fjord before the coach continues to Sortland. Here the ship approaches under the splendid bridge as you motor high above the sea.
9B Seascape between Svolvær and Stamsund
The Lofoten Islands are home and workplace of thousands of fishermen who have learned to live in tune with the moods of sea and sky, settling in villages in sheltered bays and taking full advantage of the temperate effect of the Gulf Stream. The charming port of Henningsvær is where art and photographs are displayed, capturing the beauty and drama of life in the islands. On the way to rejoin Hurtigruten in Stamsund, crossing Gimsøysund Bridge, the journey will take you through glorious mountain landscape - sit back, relax and enjoy the views.
9C Sea Eagle Safari
The area surrounding Trollfjord is the realm of the mighty sea eagle. Disembarking, we board the small MS Orca and sail into this narrow fjord*. After passing through a narrow sound with steep mountains to one side we usually see an excellent number of sea eagles and as they circle above the boat, we enjoy a close view of these rare and beautiful birds. Warmed by a hot drink we set course for Svolvær to rejoin the ship. Warm clothing will be provided.*Whilst never guaranteed, during the summer months (subject to local conditions) Hurtigruten ships will often enter Trollfjord. When this happens, the experience of being on board MS Orca and watching our ship is quite magnificent.
10A – Safari in the Land of the Arctic Circle NEW
This excursion takes us by boat into the magnificent Nordfjord where towering mountain rise up to 1000 m high and where Svartisen, Norway’s second largest glacier sits like a crown at the head of the fjord. After crossing the Arctic Circle at 66º 33’N we will also visit Nattmoråga waterfall where the boat will go right underneath the waterfall and those brave enough can be “baptised” in 300 m high cascades. We continue to the trading post of Selsøyvik and then have some time for you to try your hand at fishing. Your catch will be prepared for lunch on board. We will re-join our Hurtigruten ship at Sandnessjøen.Period of operation:1 May – 22 Sep 2008
Prices: GBP 90.0011A 1,000 Years of Trondheim
As excursion 3B.11B Sverresborg & Trøndelag Folk Museum
From TrondheimThis excursion takes you to one of Norway’s largest open air museums, Trøndelag Folk Muesum at Sverresborg.
The tour starts with a visit to Haltdalen Stave Church, the northermost in Norway. You’ll hear about the history of the church and life in the Middle Ages before we continue our tour with visits to a farmhouse, cookhouse and smithy.In the old town part of the museum buildings that previously stood in the centre of Trondheim can be found as well as an exhibition exploring life in this part of Norway over the past 150 years.
We return by coach to the Hurtigruten quay afterwards.Period of operation*: 30 May – 28 Sep 2008
Prices: GBP 24.00
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