Cruise Norway: Hurtigruten, shore excursions

Hurtigruten - Shore Excursions

NORTHBOUND EXCURSIONS

GEIRANGER PANORAMA 1 - GEIRANGER TO ÅLESUND
This excursion takes you by coach and boat from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Geiranger to the pretty town of Ålesund. A visit to the Geirangerfjord Center is included. $114 per person. April 16 to May 31, 2012

GEIRANGER PANORAMA 2
Your day begins with a drive up Ørneveien, enjoying magnificent views of the Geirangerfjord. One of the many highlights of this trip is negotiating all of the 11 hairpin turns on the way down the winding Trollstigen pass. You conclude with dinner in Molde. $202 per person. June 1 to September 15, 2012

ART NOUVEAU TOUR, ÅLESUND
Rebuilt after a disastrous fire in 1904, the town was recreated to reflect the Art
Nouveau trend of the age. This fascinating guided tour brings the town, its history and the symbolism of its architecture to life. A visit to the Art Nouveau Center is included. $38 per person. Jan 1 - Apr 15; Sept 16 - Dec 31, 2012

ATLANTERHAVSPARKEN AQUARIUM AND MOUNT AKSLA
Enjoy a visit to Atlanterhavsparken, one of Northern Europe’s largest salt water aquariums, to enjoy the well known and spectacular diving show. Afterwards, you drive to the top of Mount Aksla where incredible views of Ålesund, your Hurtigruten ship and the surrounding countryside await. $58 per person. Jan 1 - Apr 15; Sept 16 - Dec 31, 2012

NIDAROS CATHEDRAL AND RINGVE (TRONDHEIM)
This enchanting tour takes in the medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the Ringve Museum of Musical History, an absorbing collection of some 2,000 musical instruments housed in a beautiful manor house. $72 per person. April 17 – October 2, 2012

TRONDHEIM AND NIDAROS CATHEDRAL
This sightseeing tour of the former capital and Norway’s third largest city includes
a visit to the famous Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s largest medieval church and a national shrine since the 11th century. $62 per person. Jan 1 - Apr 16; Oct 3 - Dec 31, 2012.

SVERRESBORG-TRØNDELAG FOLK MUSEUM (TRONDHEIM)
Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folk Museum is one of Norway’s largest open air museums. Here you will learn about Norwegian life in the Middle Ages and visit a collection of historic buildings, including a stave church built in 1170. $49 per person. May 1 – September 30, 2012

TRONDHEIM CITY WALK
A guided walk through the historical streets of Trondheim, passing the city’s main attractions including the Royal Residence, the old town bridge and the Nidaros Cathedral. $31 per person. All year.

GLACIER ADVENTURE SVARTISEN (ORNES - BODO)
Norway’s second largest glacier has been amazing visitors for over a century. Board a boat south of Ørnes and sail through the narrow straits, passing small islands and skerries en route to the Svartisen Tourist Center. Here you can enjoy a fantastic view of the glacier. $199 per person. May 1 - Sept 30, 2012

RIB SAFARI SALTSTRAUMEN
Travel by RIB- boats to witness the world’s strongest tidal current, where millions of gallons of water are forced through the 492 ft wide strait. On the way you will hopefully observe Sea Eagles, Europe’s largest predatory bird. $149 per person. Apr 1 - Oct 31, 2012

LOFOTR VIKING FEAST
At the Lofotr Viking Museum, the largest Viking building ever found has been recreated. The Chieftain and the Lady of the house invite you to join in a real Viking feast. Experience the magic and excitement as they make sacrifices to the
Gods, hoping that the sun will turn to avoid Armageddon. $133 per person. Jan 1 - March 31; Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2012

LOFOTR VIKING FEAST (SUMMER)
Visit a re-creation of the largest Viking building ever found, an original chieftain house dating from around 500 AD. Joining a Viking feast you’ll learn more of the customs and legends of Viking life while enjoying traditional food in an authentic setting. $133 per person. Apr 1 - Sept 30, 2012

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CAMP
Lyngsfjord Adventure and Camp Tamok offers you an extraordinary experience, with dog sledding, snowmobile safari and reindeer driving on the menu! 5E includes reindeer driving and dog sledding, and 5F includes snowmobile safari and reindeer driving. $379 per person. Jan. 1 - March 15, 2012.

THE ARCTIC CAPITAL TROMSØ
Explore the gateway to the Arctic on this tour which takes in the modernistic Arctic Cathedral, whose eastern wall is a fabulous stained glass window, and visits Polaria, an interpretive center about the Arctic. $73 per person. All year except Dec. 24 and 25.

DOG SLEDDING (TROMSØ)
Join us on a miniature polar expedition. Enjoy stunning views of the ocean, mountains and open plateaus while the huskies pull you over the frozen landscape. $192 per person. Jan 1 - April 30; Nov. 1 - Dec 31, 2012

SCENERY AND HUSKIES, TROMSØ
Located 30 minutes outside Tromsø, Kvaløya is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Here you can meet more than 250 huskies and puppies, and learn more about the skills of dog sledding. $73 per person. June 1 - Sept. 30, 2012

POLAR HISTORY CITY WALK, TROMSØ
Guided walking tour of Tromsø, highlighting the town and its vital links with polar exploration. Visit the fascinating Polar Museum and “Ølhallen,” Tromsø’s oldest pub, where you can meet the locals and enjoy a taste of brew from the world’s northernmost brewery. $59 per person. Jan 1 - April 15; October 15 - December 31, 2012.

THE NORTH CAPE - HONNINGSVÅG
Enjoy the magnificent sub-Arctic landscape as you cross the 71st parallel on your journey towards the North Cape, the northernmost point of the continent. Visit the North Cape Hall where you can see an impressive 180° panoramic film about Finnmark and the North Cape. $133 per person. All year.

BIRDWATCHING SAFARI HONNINGSVÅG
Travel across the dramatic landscape of Magerøya Island to the tiny fishing village of Gjesvær. Here you board a boat to Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve, an archipelago of islands that is home to three million nesting birds. $175 per person. May 1 - Aug 31, 2012.

A TASTE OF LAPLAND ( KOLLEFJORD - MEHAMN)
A unique opportunity to meet a family of Sami reindeer herders and experience the rich history and fascinating nature of the area. $108 per person. May 10 - Sept. 10, 2012.

SNOWMOBILE TRIP IN LAPLAND - KJØLLEFJORD–MEHAMN
Join us on an unforgettable snowmobile trip to one of Europe’s most extreme and exciting natural areas. Experience the snow-clad valleys, the fresh winter air and perhaps the mesmerising Northern Lights in the clear, starry sky. $350 per person. Jan 1 - May 10; Dec 15 - Dec 31.

ARCTIC SEA FISHING
Join real fishermen at work. You will get an insight into the everyday life of professional fishermen working in the Arctic. Try pulling crab-pot, and fishing with your own fishing rod. Catch guaranteed! $333 per person. May 15 - Aug 1, 2012

THE RUSSIAN BORDER - KIRKENES
The only town in Norway where East meets West, Kirkenes represents the turning point of the Hurtigruten voyage. You start with a short tour of the town, before the bus takes you deep into the surprisingly fertile landscape and finally making a stop at Storskog - the border station between Norway and Russia. $58 per person. All year.

RIVERBOAT SAFARI - KIRKENES
The river boats take you up the Pasvikelva, a river with a cultural history dating back thousands of years. See the rich animal- and plant life that strives in this area, and go ashore at the border between Norway and Russia. $147 per person. June 1 - Sept 30, 2012.

SNOW MOBILE SAFARI - KIRKENES
Enjoy an invigorating ride by snowmobile across ice-covered fjords and the serene landscapes of Arctic winter. Guides will explain the fascinating history of the indigenous Sami people and welcome refreshments will be served in the warmth of the Lavvo. $200 per person. Jan 1 - May 5; Dec 15 - Dec 31.

KIRKENES SNOWHOTEL
A short drive through Kirkenes brings you to the Gabba Reindeer Park where the snow hotel is situated. A guided tour of the beautifully decorated snow suites is followed by a drink in Norway’s largest ice bar and a visit to the reindeer. $81 per person. Jan 1 - May 1; Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2012

ATV/QUAD-SAFARI TO THE RUSSIAN BORDER - KIRKENES
After receiving instructions on how to drive a quad bike you will set off to Kjerringstupet viewpoint and then continue to the1-Norwegian-Russian border. Learn about the history and culture of the area when you stop for coffee and muffins. $166 per person. May 1 - Sept. 30, 2012.

HUSKY ADVENTURE (KIRKENES)
Experience the real feeling of wilderness during this exciting ride! You can have a go at driving the sled yourself, or simply sit back and enjoy the trip. You also have the option to visit the Snow Hotel or the reindeer enclosure. $175 per person. Jan 1 - May 1; Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2012

SOUTHBOUND EXCURSIONS

SNOWMOBILE TRIP IN THE POLAR NIGHT (MEHAMN-KJOLLEFJORD)
Drive through the beautiful Arctic landscape during the polar night. You might see the Northern Lights in a clear, starlit sky. Welcome to the polar night and the wilderness! $429 per person. Jan 1 - May 10; Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2012

BREAKFAST AT THE NORTH CAPE (HONNINGSVAG - HAMMERFEST)
A wonderful tour through impressive scenery to enjoy breakfast at the North Cape followed by a memorable drive through the dramatic Arctic landscape of Finnmark county, before rejoining the ship in Hammerfest. $175 per person. May 8 - Oct 7, 2012.

THE NORTHERNMOST TOWN IN THE WORLD, HAMMERFEST
Hammerfest is the northernmost town in the world. You visit the Meridian Monument, which is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, learn about Europe’s first Liquid Natural Gas factory and stop at Mount Salen for a view of the town. $42 per person. June 1 - Sept. 15, 2012

ARCTIC ENERGY
Hammerfest was the first town in Northern Europe to get electric street lighting
produced purely from water power in 1891. Visit the Meridian Column, which is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, and the Energy House, an interactive center for different energy sources. $55 per person. Jan 1 - March 15; Nov. 15 - Dec 31, 2012.

MIDNIGHT CONCERT IN THE ARCTIC CATHEDRAL (TROMSØ)
As the candle lights flicker, this elegant church is filled with the sounds of the most beautiful Norwegian folk songs, as well as some classical and sacred selections. $67 per person. Jan 1 - March 15; April 22 - Sept 30; Oct 31 - Dec 31, 2012.

A TASTE OF VESTERÅLEN -(HARSTAD–SORTLAND)
On this trip from Harstad to Sortland you will experience history, beautiful scenery and a selection of breathtaking sights. One of the highlights is a visit to the Trondenes church. $92 per person. All year.

LOFOTEN (SVOLVÆR - STAMSUND)
The sheltered bays and glorious mountain landscapes of the Lofoten Islands are home and workplace to generations of fishermen. In Henningsvær you visit a gallery which displays a collection of art and photographs that capture the very essence of life in these islands. $91 per person. April 1 - Sept. 8, 2012.

SEA EAGLE SAFARI - SVOLVÆR
The area surrounding Trollfjord is the realm of the mighty Sea Eagle. You journey into this narrow, steep-sided fjord by RIB, watching ever sky-wards for a chance to spot one of these magnificent birds as they swoop from the sky. $121 per person. March 24 - Oct. 15, 2012.

RIB ADVENTURE IN LOFOTEN
Join us on a speed-filled excursion with RIB boats into the fantastic Lofoten archipelago. There is a good chance to see Sea Eagles up close. You also visit the fishing village of Skrova. $127 per person. June 1 - August 30, 2012.

UNESCO ISLANDS VEGA
The Vega archipelago consists of 6,000 islands and islets, and was added to the UNESCO World heritage list in 2004. You visit the “E-house,” a museum about eider ducks and the tradition of keeping them as domestic birds. $192 per person. June 15 - Aug. 31, 2012.

TRONDHEIM WITH NIDAROS CATHEDRAL
This sightseeing tour of the former capital and Norway’s third largest city includes
a visit to the famous Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s largest medieval church and a national shrine since the 11th century. $62 per person. All year.

SVERRESBORG TRONDELAG FOLK MUSEUM (TRONDHEIM)
Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folk Museum is one of Norway’s largest open air museums. Here you will learn about Norwegian life in the Middle Ages and visit a collection of historic buildings, including a stave church built in 1170. $49 per person. May 1 - Sept. 30, 2012.

THE ATLANTIC ROAD (KRISTIANSUND – MOLDE)
5 miles long, built on a total of 8 bridges and surrounded by picturesque landscape, The Atlantic Road is one of Norway’s most visited tourist destinations. You visit Kvernes Stave Church, and have dinner at a local tavern. $130 per person. May 1 - Sept. 15, 2012 (except 17 May).

BERGEN CITY SIGHTSEEING
Bergen is an international city with a small town charm, surrounded by seven imposing mountains. During this trip you will receive a good insight into the city’s history and development, from its founding in 1070, right up to the present day. $52 per person. All year.

Note: All excursions and prices are subject to change without notice. Due to currency fluctuations, prices may differ when purchased on board.

The Hurtigruten excursions are contingent upon suitable weather conditions and a sufficient number of participants. Should any excursion not operate, the cost of the excursion will be refunded provided you receive proper authorization from the ship. Some excursions are seasonal, see details on dates in individual descriptions.
- All excursions are escorted.
- All excursions are conducted in English.

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