Majestic mountains & picturesque fishing villages are at the
centre of a new twelve day tour with Hurtigruten, combining a voyage on the MS
Midnatsol along the coast of Norway, with a three-day stay in the beautiful
Lofoten islands.
Departing on 3 March 2014, the MS Midnatsol will ply its usual route
from Bergen heading northwards up the coast. After crossing the Arctic Circle,
guests will disembark in Bodø and take a trip to Saltstraumen where they will
witness the thrilling sight of the world’s strongest tidal current: millions of
gallons of water travel through through a river just 150 metres wide causing
powerful and spectacular whirlpools.
After an overnight stay on land, they will join the MS Nordlys and
continue the journey northwards via the Vestfjord towards Lofoten. It is well
worth taking the time to enjoy the view from the deck as the ship heads for the
imposing Lofoten wall of mountains, which offer an impressive vista of the
islands.
Passengers will then disembark in Svolvær and over the next three
days will discover the area by land. During the full-day “Highlights of the
Lofoten” excursion they will travel through the unique island archipelago with
its impressively rugged mountains, snow-covered bays and sleepy hamlets,
encountering picturesque towns and villages and paying a visit to the Lofotr
Viking Museum in Borg along the way.
The following day there is ample time to discover the islands at a
leisurely pace or choose from several organised excursions such as “Fishing on
the Lofoten Islands” an evening tour “In Search of the Northern Lights”, a
chance to learn more about the “Flora and Fauna of the
Lofoten Islands” or an adrenaline fuelled “Trollfjord RIB speedboat
safari”.
The final day on land includes a trip to Harstad, stopping off to see
fantastic views of mountain peaks, narrow fjords and tiny islands before they
rejoin the MS Midnatsol for the return journey southwards towards
Bergen.
The
trip costs from £1,295 per person (based on two sharing an inside cabin)
including voyage, land arrangements, full board and full day ‘Lofoten
Highlights’ excursion. Flights are available for an additional £450 from
London.
For
more information call Hurtigruten on tel:020
3582 6642 or visit www.hurtigruten.co.uk.
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