Choose from a variety
of pre, post and land-based excursions to enhance your
voyage
Fancy getting up close and personal with Norway’s longest and deepest
Fjord? How about fishing for giant king crab in the Barents Sea? Or how about a
scenic rail journey which includes climbing almost 900 metres while covering a
distance of only 20 km? Hurtigruten offers both of these experiences as part of
its pre and post-trip excursion programme this summer, all under the warming
Midnight Sun. Guests wishing to enhance their trip and see even more that Norway
has to offer can opt to add these at either beginning or end of their chosen
voyage.
During the popular summer
months, the land of the Midnight Sun really comes into its own. This is a
natural phenomenon, found at latitudes north of the Arctic Circle, were the sun
stays above the horizon for 24 hours. Brilliant sunshine through the clear
Arctic air bathes the shores, fjords, mountains and bays in fiery reds, soft
pinks and golden yellow colours. At this time of year you have all the time in
the world to explore with day and night sightseeing the norm and going to bed is
not necessary!
24-hour daylight provides energy for the flora and fauna and also the Norwegian’s themselves, so make the most of your voyage with some added experiences either end of the trip!
Sognefjord in a
Nutshell – from £145pp - The Sognefjord, with its deepest point at
1,308 meters, extends more than 200 kilometres into the interior of Southern
Norway. It boasts dramatic yet charming landscapes and those who visit it
consider it claim it to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the
world. This round trip from Bergen takes a full day combines a boat journey
through Sognefjord, a trip on the famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal and then
returning to Bergen by train. This route can also be booked in the opposite
direction. Available on any trip beginning or ending in Bergen, between May and
end of September. Priced from £145pp.
Summer King Crab
Fishing– from £146pp – Head off to the best fishing grounds in
the Barents Sea on a fishing boat. Here everyone joins in and together huge
cages full of king crabs are pulled from the water. Back on shore the tasty
catch of the day is prepared and served for lunch in a cosy fisherman’s cottage
– a true delicacy. The tour is offered to those starting or ending their voyage
in Kirkenes and is available from mid-May to mid-October. Priced from £146pp.
Norway in a Nutshell - £121pp – One of the most
popular independent tours in Norway. This full day trip takes a bus, train and
ferry through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the area. It includes the
train from Bergen to Voss, a bus journey to Gudvangen with views of magnificent
waterfalls, a fjord cruise to Flam and then the Flam Railway back to Myrdal. The
Flam Railwav will climb almost 900 metres while covering a distance of only 20
km. In Myrdal you will transfer to the Bergen Railway, one of the world’s most
beautiful rail journeys back to Bergen. Available daily, year round and priced
from £121pp.
Classic Voyage North – from £1143pp (1 June to 31
July) – A seven-day Classic Voyage North from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes by
the Russian border costs from £1143pp and includes half board on the ship.
Flights are extra. For more information call Hurtigruten –
0844 448 7601 www.hurtigruten.co.uk
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