Norway Northern Lights Voyage

Set forth on a captivating 6-night journey aboard the Havila cruise, complemented by a 1-night sojourn at a Kirkenes snowhotel where everything is crafted out of snow. Immerse yourself in the untouched magnificence of Norway, where the allure of the Northern Lights awaits. As you voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, you'll navigate through awe-inspiring fjords, glaciers, and cross paths with mesmerizing wildlife.

Highlights of this expedition encompass traversing the Arctic Circle, a visit to the North Cape, the thrill of spotting whales and dolphins, the mesmerizing midnight sun during summer, the captivating quest for the elusive Northern Lights, and an extraordinary stay at the Snowhotel Kirkenes, an ice-made wonderland.

The Havila ships, renowned for their eco-conscious approach, offer a modern and luxurious experience. Indulge in a multitude of culinary delights at various restaurants, unwind at bars and lounges, rejuvenate at the spa, stay active at the fitness centre, engage with literature at the library, and relish panoramic views from spacious outdoor decks. Your gateway to exploring Norway's finest awaits—secure your spot and embark on an unparalleled adventure of a lifetime.

Day 1 Arrive Bergen / Board Havila Cruise

• Board the Havila Cruise between 17:00 - 19:30 hrs. as the ship sails at 20:30 hrs.
• Dinner on the cruise

Day 2 Floro - Maloy - Torvik - Alesund - Geiranger/Hjoru Ndfjorden - Alesund - Molde

After the first night on board, you can start your day by waving to the Havila Voyages headquarters just off Torvik. Alesund, is renowned for its art nouveau architecture with beautiful brick houses and warehouses. In the summer, you can continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geiranger Fjord, which has steep mountainsides and dramatic waterfalls.
*Geiranger visited between 01.Jun–31.Aug

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Kristiansund - Trondheim - Rorvik

It is morning when we dock in the historic city of Trondheim, which was founded over a thousand years ago. Nidaros Cathedral is the landmark of the city; it is Norway’s national shrine and one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. After our visit here, the voyage continues out into the fjord, into an abundant archipelago and heads for northern Norway.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Bronnoysund - Sandnessjoen - Nesna - Ornes - Bodo - Stamsund - Svolvaer

Between Trondheim and Tromso you get to experience the Coast of Helgeland, the beautiful archipelago of Lofoten and the Arctic capital Tromso. Now we travel further to the Arctic Circle, and continue on to the Arctic regions, crossing the Arctic Circle. This means the midnight sun in summer, while a winter day is only a shade less dark than at night and possibly the Northern Lights in the evening. Nature encounters with majestic sea eagles, including the world's strongest and most powerful tidal current and largest glacier in northern Scandinavia. In the evening, the fishing villages of Lofoten, steep hills and Vikings await.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Stokmarknes - Sortland - Risoyhamn - Harstad - Finnsnes - Tromso - Skjervoy

The journey continues through narrow fjords and past wooded mountains to Tromso, a town characterised by hunting and fishing, polar expeditions and adventure. Now we have also reached the land of the Sami, a native of Norway. Meeting their reindeer is a unique experience that you will remember as soon as you hear about Sami culture.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 Hammerfest - Havoysund - Honningsvag - Kjollefjord - Mehamn – Berlevag

As far north as you can get - by land and sea. For many, the visit to the North Cape is a high point and a goal for voyages along the Norwegian coast. Up here in the polar landscape, nature is at its harshest and most desolate, but between bare plains and rugged cliffs people cling on and reap nature’s bounty. You can also have a taste of the catch. How about some king crab?

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 Arrive Kirkenes / Cruise Ends / Transferred to Hotel

• You are now as far east on your voyage as you can go.
• 09:00 Hrs: Disembark from the cruise and transfer to the Snowhotel 365, where everything is made of ice and snow.
• 10:00 Hrs: Check in the Snowhotel 365

At Snowhotel 365, stay in the unique gamme cabins and enjoy the restaurant all year round. The cabins are inspired by the traditional hunting and fishing huts (“Gammes”) that you find in the wilderness of Lapland - the Sami areas of the Arctic.

Today, we encourage you to access and experience the Snowhotel, Sauna, visit the Reindeer farm, husky farm and play with 140 huskies and puppies, watch a movie on Arctic Region in the Movie Time lounge and take a Bike and a cycling around the beautiful landscape around you.

Amenities:
- Warm cabin with a studio, bathroom with shower, and toilet.
- Inclusions:
- Luggage service
- Breakfast
- Three-course dinner in our unique farmhouse restaurant Laven, with a fantastic view of the fjord.

In the early winter season, you may live the dream and spend a magical night in a world of snow and ice, or go husky sledding, king crab fishing, or snowmobile driving under the Northern lights.

19:00 Hrs: Three-course dinner
Overnight in Gamme Northern Light cabin

Day 8 Board flight back home