Snow Hotel, Kirkenes from £875pp
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Arctic Wonders

This Arctic adventure of a lifetime includes the unique experience of a night in a snow suite at the Kirkenes Snow Hotel plus the chance to add some exciting winter activities.

Starting in Bergen and travelling north on board your comfortable Hurtigruten ship look out for the magical Aurora Borealis as you sail through sheltered waters towards Kirkenes high above the Arctic Circle.

Day 1 Bergen

Board your ship in Bergen, leave your everyday life behind and enjoy the ambience of life on board Hurtigruten. (D)

Day 2 Ålesund - Trondheim

After making several brief night time calls along the unspoilt coastline, you reach the delightful town of Ålesund which was completely rebuilt in Art Nouveau style having been destroyed by fire in 1904. Here you have the option to explore this fascinating location on foot. Leaving Ålesund you head north towards Trondheim. (B, D)

Day 3 Trondheim

Arrive early morning in Trondheim, you have time to explore Norway’s former capital and discover its delightful wooden buildings, brightly painted wharves and warehouses plus the impressive 14th century Nidaros Cathedral. (B, D)

 

Day 4 Lofoten Islands

Cross the Arctic Circle and later in the day you reach the legendary Lofoten Islands, where you can take part in the Lofotr Viking Feast excursion or enjoy an after dinner stroll in Svolvær. Perhaps visit the world’s first Ice Gallery ‘Magic Ice’, which features dramatically lit ice sculptures and atmospheric music that illustrate tantalising tales about the islands and their people. (B, D)

Day 5 Tromsø

Following a relaxing morning on board you arrive mid afternoon in Tromsø, Norway’s Arctic capital, a great place to see the Northern Lights and to soak up life high above the Arctic Circle. This is also an ideal location to gain a real taste of the Arctic by joining an optional dog sledging excursion, a truly exhilarating and unforgettable experience. (B, D)

Day 6 Hammerfest -Honningsvåg -Kjøllefjord

Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvåg, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular North Cape, mainland Europe’s most northerly point. Evening call at Kjøllefjord where you can join the thrilling snowmobile trip in Lapland excursion. (B, D)

Day 7 Kirkenes

The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few kilometres from the Russian border and the Sami communities of Northern Finland. Transfer for your special Arctic experience to the Snow Hotel, constructed entirely from snow and ice each year and conveniently located for enjoying Husky dog sledging, king crab safari and many other exciting winter activities.

Your stay includes dinner by the open fire at the Gabba Restaurant. (B, D)

Day 8 Kirkenes

Day 8 After a night in the Snow Hotel warm up in the sauna before breakfast. (B)
B = Breakfast, D = Dinner

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Price: from £875pp
In brief
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Dates: 20* 27 Dec 2011, 13,18,20,24,31 Jan, 8,13,15,17,19,24,28 Feb, 1,7,12 Mar 2012
Ports visited: 34
Price: from £875pp
Practical info

Your holiday price includes: Voyage on a half board basis, 1 night at Snow Hotel Kirkenes, transfer from quay to hotel in Kirkenes & fuel surcharge of £30pp

Not included: Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, luggage handling, optional excursions.

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