Winter Coastal Explorer with Lofoten Islands & Tromso

Day 1  Bergen      
Make your way from the airport to the historical city of Bergen and board your Hurtigruten cruise. Set sail this evening along Hjeltefjord, an old Viking route.        

Day 2  Alesund      
Continue along the rugged coastline. Today you have a full day to explore the Art Nouveau city of Alesund. Wander the picturesque streets by the Brosundet canal or perhaps climb the steps up Mount Aksla for wonderful panoramas of the city and mountains.        

Day 3  Trondheim      
Enjoy several hours to discover Trondheim’s highlights, the former Viking Capital. Visit the beautiful Nidaros Cathedral and stroll the streets of the Bakklandet district, known for its colourful wooden buildings. This afternoon, continue along the coast passing picturesque lighthouses and inlets.        

Day 4  Arctic Circle      
Today cross the Arctic Circle, celebrated with a traditional ceremony to mark the occasion. As you travel further north, the higher the chances of seeing the magical Northern Lights dance across the sky. Enjoy a short stop in the compact city of Bodo, perhaps opt for an optional shore excursion to Saltstraumen, one of the world’s most powerful tidal currents. Later this evening, disembark in the charming fishing town of Svolvaer in the dramatic Lofoten Islands.        

Day 5  Svolvaer      
Settle into your cosy Rorbu, a traditional wooden fisherman’s cabin known for their distinct red exteriors and picture-perfect backdrops. During your stay look out for the Northern Lights while you relax and unwind in this incredible setting. Perhaps make use of the floating sauna with large glass windows that look out across the fjords. Hire snowshoes and enjoy a scenic hike or join a tour to visit some of the Lofoten Islands most iconic viewpoints dusted in snow.        

Day 6  Svolvaer to Tromso      
Spend one final day in the Lofoten Islands, before boarding your evening Hurtigurten cruise to the ‘Paris of the North’. Retire to your cabin for the night, your next stop brings plenty of adventure!

Day 7  Tromso      
Arrive in snowy Tromso and check in to your hotel. Located at 69 degrees north, Tromso is considered to have one of the highest probabilities of seeing the Northern Lights in the world and between the months of December and mid-January Tromso experiences the magical Polar Night where they can be seen at nearly any time of day. If you have not seen the Northern Lights so far, perhaps begin your time in Tromso by joining a tour to see the ethereal Northern Lights.  

Day 8  Tromso      
Today head out into the Arctic wilderness and learn how to mush on a husky sledding adventure. Glide across snowy trails on your sleigh and take in the beautiful mountain and tundra scenery. After, warm up with a hot drink and cake in a traditional lavvu tent.      

Day 9  Tromso      
Enjoy a final morning in the Arctic Circle before heading to the airport for your onward journey.