Norway : Aurora Borealis Cruise-TROMSØ-KIRKENES-BERGEN
The flights for this cruise leave from Stansted and Heathrow
Your Aurora Borealis cruise begins in Tromsø, with a leisurely voyage north. Observe the sky for the Northern lights as you pass towards Honningsvåg. From here you may travel to mainland Europe’s most northerly point, North Cape. We then head to Kirkenes near the Russian border. This fascinating little town allows a glimpse into life in this remote region of Norway. Here you can visit the border with Russia or try your hand at snowmobiling. You Norwegian cruise will the voyage southbound to the cultural city of Bergen, gateway to the fjords with its cobbled streets and Hanseatic warehouses. Our journey takes in the Viking capital of Norway, Trondheim, with an opportunity to join a tour of this great city with its fine examples of medieval and impressive wooden architecture.
Itinerary
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Day 1 -
Fly from Stansted to Tromsø
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Fly from London Heathrow or Stansted to Tromsø and transfer to the ship for Aurora borealis cruise.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Days 2 to 3 -
Sail north to Kirkenes
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Sail north to Kirkenes, the turning point of the voyage, with the opportunity to join optional excursions before embarking on your southbound voyage.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Days 3 to 7 -
Spectacular sight seeing
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Admire the changing scenery from the dramatic north to the fjords of the south.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 -
Arrive in Bergen
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Arrive in Bergen in the afternoon and transfer to a centrally located hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Day 9 -
Fly from Bergen to Stansted
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Transfer to the airport for return flight home.
*All departures include a night in Bergen before the return flight*
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Prices
| Dates |
Northern Explorer - TROMSØ • KIRKENES • BERGEN |
| Adult |
01/11/2008 - 09/11/2008
| £1,039 |
08/11/2008 - 16/11/2008
| £1,099 |
15/11/2008 - 23/11/2008
| £1,099 |
29/11/2008 - 07/12/2008
| £1,099 |
06/12/2008 - 14/12/2008
| £1,039 |
13/12/2008 - 21/12/2008
| £1,039 |
27/12/2008 - 04/01/2009
| £1,107 |
03/01/2009 - 11/01/2009
| £1,079 |
31/01/2009 - 08/02/2009
| £1,079 |
07/02/2009 - 15/02/2009
| £1,139 |
21/02/2009 - 01/03/2009
| £1,139 |
07/03/2009 - 15/03/2009
| £1,179 |
14/03/2009 - 22/03/2009
| £1,179 |
21/03/2009 - 29/03/2009
| £1,179 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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Deposit required : £300 per person
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Prices based on Stansted, please ask for other departure airports
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| Supplements |
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01/11/2008 - 31/03/2009: Outside supplement: £95
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Prices for single travellers:
| Dates |
Northern Explorer - TROMSØ • KIRKENES • BERGEN |
| Adult |
01/11/2008 - 09/11/2008
| £1,039 |
08/11/2008 - 16/11/2008
| £1,117 |
15/11/2008 - 23/11/2008
| £1,099 |
29/11/2008 - 07/12/2008
| £1,099 |
06/12/2008 - 14/12/2008
| £1,039 |
13/12/2008 - 21/12/2008
| £1,039 |
27/12/2008 - 04/01/2009
| £1,089 |
03/01/2009 - 11/01/2009
| £1,097 |
31/01/2009 - 08/02/2009
| £1,079 |
07/02/2009 - 15/02/2009
| £1,139 |
21/02/2009 - 01/03/2009
| £1,118 |
07/03/2009 - 15/03/2009
| £1,179 |
14/03/2009 - 22/03/2009
| £1,179 |
21/03/2009 - 29/03/2009
| £1,179 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person.
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| Supplements |
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01/11/2008 - 31/03/2009: Outside Supplement: £95
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01/11/2008 - 31/03/2009: Single supplement for hotel in Bergen: £20
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What's Included?
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All our holiday prices are based on return flights from London Stansted including applicable taxes and surcharges
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Aurora Borealis
Voyage
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Hotel as per itinerary description
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Transfers as applicable
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Meals and excursions as per itinerary description
What's NOT Included?
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Travel insurance
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Luggage handling
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Optional excursions
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Optional carbon balancing fee (£5)
Optional Excursions
BERGEN SIGHTSEEING
In this international city with a small town charm you can enjoy a guided tour which takes you through the picturesque street of Bergen and past all of the well-known and famous sites including Bergen Harbour and the famous fish market
| Item |
Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| BERGEN SIGHTSEEING |
£25.00 |
01 Nov 2008 |
31 Mar 2008 |
NORTH CAPE – EUROPE’S NORTHERNMOST POINT
From Honningsvåg, a 35km coach journey will take you to the North Cape Plateau with unsurpassed views towards the North Pole and a potentially incredible backdrop for experiencing the Northern Lights.
| Item |
Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| NORTH CAPE – EUROPE’S NORTHERNMOST POINT |
£58.00 |
01 Nov 2008 |
31 Dec 2008 |
| NORTH CAPE – EUROPE’S NORTHERNMOST POINT |
£68.00 |
01 Jan 2009 |
31 Mar 2009 |
SNOWMOBILING SAFARI IN LAPLAND
After being kitted out for your snowmobile adventure in snowmobile overalls, special boots, hat, gloves and helmet you are taken to the starting point for your trip. Atfer recieveing driving instructions from our guides you start the drive to Mehamn through the snow covered landscapes of Finnmarken.
| Item |
Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURE TO LAPLAND |
£198.00 |
13 Dec 2009 |
01 Apr 2009 |
THE RUSSIAN BORDER – KIRKENES
A short tour will take you to the border with Russia, providing a distant glimpse of the lands that lie east.
(Due to time constraints, excursions in Kirkenes cannot be combined)
| Item |
Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| THE RUSSIAN BORDER – KIRKENES |
£30.00 |
01 Jan 2009 |
31 Mar 2009 |
| THE RUSSIAN BORDER – KIRKENES |
£25.00 |
01 Nov 2008 |
31 Dec 2008 |
TRONDHEIM SIGHTSEEING
This tour of Trondheim and its surrounding area visits the famous medieval Nidaros Cathedral and passes by Stiftsgarden Palace, one of Scandinavia’s most impressive wooden buildings.
| Item |
Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| TRONDHEIM SIGHTSEEING |
£26.00 |
01 Nov 2008 |
31 Dec 2008 |
| TRONDHEIM SIGHTSEEING |
£31.00 |
01 Jan 2009 |
31 Mar 2009 |