HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore
the Standing Stones of Stenness on the remote island of Kirkwall
- Wander
through fishing villages and appreciate the slow pace of life
- Search
cliffs for trolls
- Enjoy
some of the world's most beautiful scenery along Norway's rugged
coastline
- Sail
past mist-shrouded Bjørnøya - a bird watcher's
paradise featuring spectacular views
DATES / RATES
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Category 5 - SUITES |
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ITINERARY
Day
1: Edinburgh
Arrive
at any time.
Day
2: Edinburgh
Enjoy
a walking tour of Edinburgh and a visit to the famous Edinburgh Castle.
The afternoon is free to discover at your own pace.
Day
3: Scottish Highlands
Enjoy
a day trip to the Scottish Highlands. Explore Stirling on a guided tour
of the old town including Stirling Castle. Continue to Wallace Monument
and learn about the infamous battle of Bannockburn. Enjoy some free
time in Stirling for lunch. After lunch visit Deanston Distillery and
enjoy a tasting before returning to Edinburgh for the night.
Day
4: Edinburgh/Kirkwall
The
Expedition departs in the late afternoon, sailing towards Kirkwall.
Day
5: Kirkwall/Orkney
Visit
historic and mystical sites by coach on this remote island. Explore the
Standing Stones of Stenness, the intriguing Ring of Brodgar, and the
village of Skara Brae.
Day
6: Shetland Islands
Continue
northwards to the remote Shetland Islands. Opt to visit Jarlshof or
join the Puffin Bus to focus on puffins and seabird photography at
Sumbrugh Head (weather dependent). Enjoy additional time to explore
Lerwick.
Day 7: Olden
Cruise into the Olden Fjord before a short bus ride to the Birksdal
area. Enjoy a moderate hike to Briksdalbreen glacier, or, for an easier
option, take a trolley ride with a shorter walk to make it to the
glacier lake.
Day 8: Geiranger
Sail deep into one of Norway's most beautiful, and most visited,
fjords. Enjoy a coach tour to Dalsnibba, soaking in the views at this
UNESCO World Heritage site. For the more adventurous, opt for a 10km
mountain hike exploring the area and taking in amazing views of the
fjord from above.
Day
9: Trondheim
Continue
on to Trondheim. Choose between hiking in Bymarka Nature Reserve before
visiting the Sverresborg Folk Museum, or enjoying a city tour including
the Folk Museum and the elaborate Nidaros Cathedral, built between 1070
and 1300. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the area on your own.
Day
10: Torghatten/Vega
The
rugged coastline of central Norway features some of the
world’s most beautiful scenery. Hike up to the famous hole in
the mountain, with fantastic views of the region. Keep an eye out for
Norway's mythical trolls. In the afternoon, head to the quaint and
picturesque Vega Island, a UNESCO site. Wander the fishing villages, go
on a guided nature hike, and appreciate the slow pace of life.
Day
11: Svartisen/Vikingen
Visit
Svartisen, and Vikingen, to see beautiful glaciers and a globe
sculpture which marks Vikingen as a point directly on the Arctic Circle.
Day
12: Lofoten Islands
The
Lofoten archipelago is an enchanting area of picturesque villages by
the sea backed with jagged peaks. Go ashore by Zodiac for a day trip of
the area. Start by visiting the Tørrfiskmuseum to learn
about traditional work of the islands before visiting Nusfjord, one of
Norway's oldest and best-preserved fishing villages for lunch at a
local restaurant. After, stop in Henningsvær for time to see
local art or explore the quaint fishing village. In the evening, stay
on deck as you cruise into one of Norway's most famous fjords, the
short yet dramatic Trollfjord. Search the cliffs on your continuing
quest to spot trolls.
Day
13: Tromsø
Tromsø,
the capital of northern Norway, is known as the "Gateway to the Arctic"
as it was the embarkation point for many Arctic expeditions. Learn
about past Arctic expeditions and opt for some hiking or to explore the
city on your own.
Day
14: At Sea/Bjørnøya
Sail
past mist-shrouded Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
– a birdwatcher's paradise featuring spectacular views.
Day
15: Hornsund
Explore
this archipelago of deep fjords, mountains and massive ice sheets. Keep
your eyes open for walruses, seals, reindeer, Arctic foxes and, of
course, polar bears.
Day
16: Svalbard
Soak
in the sights and sounds of Svalbard. Glaciers, nesting birds, sea
mammals like polar bears, walruses and whales plus land mammals like
the Arctic fox and reindeer all call this region home.
Day
17: Svalbard/Longyearbyen
Continue
exploring the icy wonderland of Svalbard.
Day
18: Longyearbyen
Disembark
the Expedition in the morning.Day
1: Edinburgh
Arrive
at any time.
Day
2: Edinburgh
Enjoy
a walking tour of Edinburgh and a visit to the famous Edinburgh Castle.
The afternoon is free to discover at your own pace.
Day
3: Scottish Highlands
Enjoy
a day trip to the Scottish Highlands. Explore Stirling on a guided tour
of the old town including Stirling Castle. Continue to Wallace Monument
and learn about the infamous battle of Bannockburn. Enjoy some free
time in Stirling for lunch. After lunch visit Deanston Distillery and
enjoy a tasting before returning to Edinburgh for the night.
Day
4: Edinburgh/Kirkwall
The
Expedition departs in the late afternoon, sailing towards Kirkwall.
Day
5: Kirkwall/Orkney
Visit
historic and mystical sites by coach on this remote island. Explore the
Standing Stones of Stenness, the intriguing Ring of Brodgar, and the
village of Skara Brae.
Day
6: Shetland Islands
Continue
northwards to the remote Shetland Islands. Opt to visit Jarlshof or
join the Puffin Bus to focus on puffins and seabird photography at
Sumbrugh Head (weather dependent). Enjoy additional time to explore
Lerwick.
Day 7: Olden
Cruise into the Olden Fjord before a short bus ride to the Birksdal
area. Enjoy a moderate hike to Briksdalbreen glacier, or, for an easier
option, take a trolley ride with a shorter walk to make it to the
glacier lake.
Day 8: Geiranger
Sail deep into one of Norway's most beautiful, and most visited,
fjords. Enjoy a coach tour to Dalsnibba, soaking in the views at this
UNESCO World Heritage site. For the more adventurous, opt for a 10km
mountain hike exploring the area and taking in amazing views of the
fjord from above.
Day
9: Trondheim
Continue
on to Trondheim. Choose between hiking in Bymarka Nature Reserve before
visiting the Sverresborg Folk Museum, or enjoying a city tour including
the Folk Museum and the elaborate Nidaros Cathedral, built between 1070
and 1300. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the area on your own.
Day
10: Torghatten/Vega
The
rugged coastline of central Norway features some of the
world’s most beautiful scenery. Hike up to the famous hole in
the mountain, with fantastic views of the region. Keep an eye out for
Norway's mythical trolls. In the afternoon, head to the quaint and
picturesque Vega Island, a UNESCO site. Wander the fishing villages, go
on a guided nature hike, and appreciate the slow pace of life.
Day
11: Svartisen/Vikingen
Visit
Svartisen, and Vikingen, to see beautiful glaciers and a globe
sculpture which marks Vikingen as a point directly on the Arctic Circle.
Day
12: Lofoten Islands
The
Lofoten archipelago is an enchanting area of picturesque villages by
the sea backed with jagged peaks. Go ashore by Zodiac for a day trip of
the area. Start by visiting the Tørrfiskmuseum to learn
about traditional work of the islands before visiting Nusfjord, one of
Norway's oldest and best-preserved fishing villages for lunch at a
local restaurant. After, stop in Henningsvær for time to see
local art or explore the quaint fishing village. In the evening, stay
on deck as you cruise into one of Norway's most famous fjords, the
short yet dramatic Trollfjord. Search the cliffs on your continuing
quest to spot trolls.
Day
13: Tromsø
Tromsø,
the capital of northern Norway, is known as the "Gateway to the Arctic"
as it was the embarkation point for many Arctic expeditions. Learn
about past Arctic expeditions and opt for some hiking or to explore the
city on your own.
Day
14: At Sea/Bjørnøya
Sail
past mist-shrouded Bjørnøya (Bear Island)
– a birdwatcher's paradise featuring spectacular views.
Day
15: Hornsund
Explore
this archipelago of deep fjords, mountains and massive ice sheets. Keep
your eyes open for walruses, seals, reindeer, Arctic foxes and, of
course, polar bears.
Day
16: Svalbard
Soak
in the sights and sounds of Svalbard. Glaciers, nesting birds, sea
mammals like polar bears, walruses and whales plus land mammals like
the Arctic fox and reindeer all call this region home.
Day
17: Svalbard/Longyearbyen
Continue
exploring the icy wonderland of Svalbard.
Day
18: Longyearbyen
Disembark
the Expedition in the morning.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Edinburgh
city tour
- Edinburgh
Castle visit
- Day
trip to Scottish Highlands
- 14
nights aboard the Expedition
- Meeting
point to ship transfer
- Zodiac
and land excursions with our expert expedition team
- Lectures
and educational programs
- Orkney
Islands guided tour of ancient ruins
- Shetland
Islands visit. Rauma Railway Excursion
- Trondheim
visit
- Vega
Island visit
- Svartisen
glacier excursion
- Local
village visit (Lofoten Islands)
- Tromsø
city tour
- Hornsund
excursion
- Waterproof
boots supplied
- Expedition
parka
