Norwegian Coast and Spitsbergen Adventure

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1 Norwegian Coast and Spitsbergen Adventure Spitsbergen - Norwegian Coast For explorers who want to get a taste of Norway's beautiful northern coast and venture further north to Spitsbergen, high in the Arctic Circle, to experience the special sensation of the Polar Night, this voyage combines both. Travel Period - April March 2018 Duration Days Ship - Hurtigruten Fleet

2 Sail through the famous Lofoten Islands and admire the great architecture in places like Trondheim and Ålesund Engage in exciting land and water-based excursions along the Norwegian Coast and on Spitsbergen Travel through the Arctic Circle and experience the true Arctic in Spitsbergen Be on the look out for whales, polar bears and much more wildlife in Spitsbergen Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Norwegian Svalbard Archipelago. High up in the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen is a land of ice and snow, and also the natural habitat of the mighty polar bear. Experience the contrast of this rugged wildernesss with the beauty of the Norwegian coast. With these special packages, you can either sail the Norwegian coastal voyage from Bergen to Tromsø, then fly to Longyearbyen in Spitsbergen for a three-day adventure, or you can start the voyage in Longyearbyen, explore the area in a couple of days before flying to Tromsø for a coastal voyage down to Bergen. By combining your cruise in Norway with a visit to Spitsbergen, you'll also have the opportunity to do a variety of excursions (at an additional cost) that are not available on our regular Spitsbergen voyages.

3 8-day itinerary (Longyearbyen - Tromsø - Bergen) price includes: 3 nights in a hotel in Longyearbyen Transfer from hotel to airport in Longyearbyen Economy class flight from Longyearbyen to Tromsø including current taxes and charges Voyage Tromsø to Bergen in an unspecified cabin including breakfast or full board (depending on the chosen fare structure) 9 day itinerary (Bergen - Tromsø - Longyearbyen) price includes: Voyage Bergen to Tromsø in an unspecified cabin including breakfast or full board (depending on the chosen fare structure) 1 night in a centrally located hotel in Tromsø Transfers from city centre to airport in Tromsø Economy class flight from Tromsø to Longyearbyen including current taxes and charges Transfer from airport to hotel in Longyearbyen 3 nights in a hotel in Longyearbyen including breakfast Not included: International flights to Longyearbyen or from Bergen Travel insurance Luggage handling Optional excursions Please note: *If the voyage is during Christmas the price will be higher during Christmas stay in port All prices are in EUR per person Hurtigruten has a flexible pricing system and all prices are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Prices may change at any time before departure date, the applicable price will be quoted at the time of booking. Once a booking has been made online, there may be some components that are not yet confirmed with our providers. Please refer to those marked in your confirmation and wait until you are contacted by our Reservations team. You can book an extended itinerary to add an extra night at the beginning or end of your trip in Spitsbergen (depending on the order of your trip) by contacting us.

4 The Itinerary Please note the below 8-day itinerary is from Spitsbergen-Norwegian coast. The reverse itinerary is 9 days from the Norwegian coast-spitsbergen. April March 2018 Departs From: Spitsbergen, Svalbard DAY 1 The top of the world Location: Spitsbergen Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in Longyearbyen, a former coalmining town that is a prime destination for adventure travellers. Reminders of the history and heritage of early coal miners can be seen everywhere.

5 DAYS 2-3 The adventure continues Location: Spitsbergen A number of optional excursions are available to enhance your experience in the high north. DAY 4 The Paris of the North Location: Spitsbergen - Tromsø

6 After breakfast, you'll fly from Longyearbyen to Tromsø, where you are free to explore this city until you board your ship. In the late evening you'll head south through prime Arctic fishing territory towards Lofoten. DAY 5 Stunning scenery Location: Lofoten and Vesterålen For many, the fjords and scenery of Vesterålen and Lofoten represent quintessential Norway, with its stunning network of inlets and islands. You will also pass through the narrow Raftsund strait which affords incredible views.

7 DAY 6 A date with the Seven Sisters Location: Arctic Circle, Seven Sisters Today you will leave the Arctic Circle passing the charming port of Sandnessjøen, and on the approach to Brønnøysund you can see the mythical Seven Sisters Mountain. DAY 7 Medieval buildings

8 Location: Trondheim In Trondheim, you will have the chance to visit the Gothic style Nidaros Cathedral, or wander around the historic town and the charming Bakklandet district. You'll then sail towards Kristiansund. DAY 8 The journey ends Location: Bergen You'll pass the rugged landscapes, cascading waterfalls and the fertile plains of Nordfjord and the Jostedalsbreen glacier. You disembark in Bergen, the city of the Seven Mountains where you can visit the UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf and the famous fish market. April March 2018 Location: Bergen, Norway 130 B Jodhpur Park, Ground Floor, Kolkata W.B.INDIA * info@expeditionvoyages.in ( / John: / Shanthini :