Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Discovery
15 days
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Duration15 days
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Set sail from Bergen — the gateway to Norway's fjords — to the remote shores of Svalbard on this dazzling 15-day odyssey along the fjord coastline of Norway. Explore the glaciers that carved the stunning landscapes, visit arctic islands by Zodiac in search of wildlife, walk through history at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and much more. Don’t merely pine for the fjords; find them.

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  • Duration: 15 days
  • Starts in: Bergen
    Physical Grading: Light
  • Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Bergen
There will be a welcome desk set up to greet passengers on arrival day between 09:00 and 12:00 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel. We can assist with baggage drop-off and provide information on what to do in Bergen for the morning.
Welcome to Bergen, in Norway's fjordland. Embark in the afternoon to begin your adventure. We recommend arriving to Bergen early to explore on your own. Please make sure to be at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel before 13:00 as luggage will be transferred at that time. Passengers will be transferred as a group to the ship between 15:00 and 15:30 for a 16:00 embarkation.
Meals: D
Day 2: Flåm
Hop on the Flåm Railway, travelling through valleys and mountain passes to reach the scenic fjord of the Flåm district.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Olden Fjord/Birksdal
Cruise into the Olden Fjord before a short bus ride to the Birksdal area. Enjoy a moderate walk to Briksdalbreen glacier, or, for an easier option, take a trolley ride with a shorter walk to make it to the glacier lake.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Geirangerfjord

Start place: Olden

Sail deep into one of Norway's most beautiful, and most visited, fjords, Geirangerfjord. Enjoy a coach tour to Dalnibba, 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.

End place: Geiranger

Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Trondheim

Start place: Geiranger

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.

End place: Torghatten

Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Torghatten/Vega

Start place: Torghatten

The mountain scenery and coastline offer breathtaking views. The goal is to visit Torghatten, one of the most bizarre rock formations in Norway and a significant local landmark.
The rugged coastline of central Norway features some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. The captain will negotiate with local Norwegian pilots to determine our best Zodiac landing options. 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.

End place: Svartisen

Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Svartisen/Lovund/Vikingen

Start place: Svartisen

Visit Svartisen, Lovund, and Vikingen, to see beautiful glaciers and a globe sculpture which marks Vikingen as a point directly on the Arctic Circle.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: 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.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Lofoten Islands
Continue exploring the beautiful Lofoten Islands, a spectacular location for spotting marine wildlife.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: 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.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11: At Sea/Bjørnøya
Sail past Bear Island. Weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to explore mist-shrouded Bjørnøya by Zodiac - the weather is temperamental, so this is a 50/50 chance. Bear island even from afar has spectacular views, thousands of species of birds like fulmars, kittiwakes, guillemots and gulls.
Sail past mist-shrouded Bjørnøya (Bear Island) – a birdwatcher's paradise featuring spectacular views.

End place: Hornsund

Meals: B, L, D
Day 12: Hornsund

Start place: Hornsund

Our flexible itinerary and experience here allow us to take the best advantage of ice and weather conditions. Each season we attempt to discover new landing sites to explore to enhance your expedition experience. Shore walks and Zodiac adventures bring us up close to mystical landscapes, icebergs, and wildlife.
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.

End place: Hornsund

Meals: B, L, D
Day 13: Svalbard

Start place: Hornsund

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.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 14: Svalbard/Longyearbyen
Continue exploring the icy wonderland of Svalbard.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 15: Longyearbyen
Transfers to Longyearbyen Airport will be offered to all passengers with flights scheduled after disembarkation.
Disembark the G Expedition in the morning. After disembarkation at approximately 8:00am, you will be transferred to either the airport or the Radisson Blu Polar hotel, depending on the time of your flight. Those transferred to the hotel will have an opportunity to explore the town centre on their own, and then be transferred to the airport later in the day as per flight schedules. Transfer times will be confirmed, and communicated onboard prior to departure. Luggage storage at the Raddison Blu Polar hotel will be available until time of departure.

We are pleased to offer an early morning disembarkation and transfer to the airport for those passengers with flights departing Longyearbyen around 2:30am (dependent on airline schedules).
Meals: B
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Inclusions

Included

  • 14 nts aboard the G Expedition
  • Meeting point to ship transfer
  • Zodiac and land excursions with our expert expedition team
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Flåm Railway excursion
  • Olden visit
  • Geirangerfjord visit
  • Trondheim excursion
  • Vega Island visit
  • Sanna Island visit
  • Wildlife spotting opportunities
  • Tromsø excursion
  • Hornsund visit
  • Bellsund visit
  • Insulated, waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16
  • Expedition parka

  • Transport

    G Expedition, Zodiac, Local bus, Coach, Walking

  • Accommodation

    Aboard the G Expedition in quad-, Triple-, Twin-share cabins, Or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 14 nts) Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing Suites have one queen-size bed

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