Traditional fishing village , Lofoten Islands , Norway
Fjord Cruise & Lapland : Norway , Finland & the Arctic Circle
Norway : Oslo , Flam , Bergen , Alesund , Trondheim , Arctic Circle crossing , Bodo , Tromso , Kirkenes | Finland : Ivalo , Helsinki | Travel Aboard a 400- to 1000-passenger Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
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18 days from $ 6995 including international airfare Single Supplement : From $ 1495
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Cruise along Norway ’ s coast near the top of the world for 6 nights aboard a Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship and explore in a small group of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 )— crossing the Arctic Circle . Sail through majestic fjords and step ashore to discover picturesque fishing villages . Then disembark to visit Lapland — a subarctic realm of astonishing beauty — where you ’ ll hike the North Cape and encounter the enduring culture of the indigenous Sami people .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S .
DAY 2 • Oslo , Norway Arrive in Oslo today , where you ’ ll meet your fellow travelers , including those from our Copenhagen , Denmark & Overnight Ferry to Oslo pre-trip extension .
Thon Hotel Europa or similar
DAY 3 • Oslo • Vigeland Park Explore Oslo with a local guide , including open-air Vigeland Park , the world ’ s largest sculpture park
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Fjord Cruise & Lapland : Norway , Finland & the Arctic Circle
featuring work by a single artist . Later , enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant .
B , D — Thon Hotel Europa or similar
DAY 4 • Oslo • Controversial Topic : Justice in Norway Enjoy an urban hike through Oslo , making our way down the Akerselva River and concluding at a local market in Mathallen . Later , visit a memorial center commemorating the July 22 , 2011 terrorist attacks in Oslo . After , learn about a Controversial Topic : divided attitudes toward Norway ’ s restorative justice system in the wake of the attacks .
B — Thon Hotel Europa or similar
DAY 5 • Oslo • Borgund • Flam Depart for Flam by motorcoach , making discoveries on the way such as Stave Church in Borgund , one of Norway ’ s best-preserved wooden churches from the 1100s .
B , L , D — Fretheim Hotel or similar
DAY 6 • A Day in the Life of rural Flam • Norway in a Nutshell tour • Bergen Experience our NEW A Day in the Life of rural Flam , where you ’ ll visit a local sheep farm and butcher shop . Then , embark on an included Norway in a Nutshell scenic tour as we hop aboard the vintage Flam Railway , ending in Bergen .
B , L — Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar
DAY 7 • Bergen • Oleana factory Visit the Oleana factory and learn about Norway ’ s rich textile tradition . After lunch at the factory cafeteria , return to Bergen and enjoy a ride on the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Floyen .
B , L , D — Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz or similar
DAY 8 • Bergen • Fish farm • Embark ship After exploring the historic Bryggen , we ’ ll visit a salmon farm to gain an in-depth understanding of Bergen ’ s agricultural staple and enjoy lunch at the farm . This evening , board your Norwegian coastal voyage ship .
B , L , D — Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship