Hurtigruten – Classic Round Voyage & Northern Lights
The Classic Round Voyage with Hurtigruten — a 12-day trip with 6 days spent above the Arctic Circle, providing you with the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights in their full majesty. This famed sailing with Hurtigruten is described by Lonely Planet as “The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage“, and is also very much loved by Jane McDonald.
Imagine it… you’re standing on deck. It’s dark. The night is crisp, but you’re wrapped in warm clothing, and someone hands you a steaming hot chocolate. Suddenly, a ghostly movement of green and violet light in the sky grabs your attention. It’s the Northern Lights!
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are an unrivalled natural phenomenon. Occurring most frequently in the inky winters within the Arctic Circle, the lights are a magical and moving experience that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.
Don't Want To Miss A Thing
Hurtigruten, also known as the ‘Post Ship’ and ‘Coastal Express’ has been sailing this coastline since its inaugural voyage in 1893 and offers daily departures from the UNESCO-listed port of Bergen. The 12-day Classic Round Voyage to Kirkenes and back hugs this iconic coastline and spends over half its duration directly beneath the Aurora Oval – the prime location for seeing the incredible natural wonder of the Northern Lights.
The drama of the scenery and the wildlife is simply breath-taking. Twenty-two of the ports lie north of the Arctic Circle – and you are given the opportunity to join excursions tailor-made to match your exploration level. Whatever you miss on the northbound sailing during the night, you are able to see in daylight on the southbound sailing.
The essence of Norway’s appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Join a 12-day adventure that is unmistakably Norwegian, across almost 2,500 nautical miles of spectacular coastal scenery. Along the route, you can choose from more than 90 excursions, and take part in hikes and activities led by Hurtigruten’s on-board Expedition Teams.
Voyage highlights include the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund and the beautiful Lofoten Islands.
Norway's Coast
Discover Norway’s entire coastal route with 34 ports of call, sailing past more than 100 fjords and 1,000 mountains
Arctic Circle
Cross the Arctic Circle and search for the Northern Lights in winter (or enjoy 24 hours of daylight and midnight sun in summer!).
Explore
Stay active and adventurous by joining exciting sea and land-based excursions
See It All
On-board Expedition Teams enhance your experience with exciting activities and by interpreting the cultural and natural treasures you see during your voyage.
Special Offer! Regional Flights NOW INCLUDED!
Hurtigruten are pleased to continue their series of direct exclusive charter flights from a choice of regional airports to Bergen, enabling you to experience their most popular itinerary at reduced prices, on a selection of departure dates between now and March 2023.
Enjoy 12 relaxing days of majestic scenery, welcoming towns and friendly, like-minded travellers.
London Gatwick – 2022: 24 Jan; 15 Feb; 3 Nov; 6 Dec | 2023: 22 Jan; 13 Feb
Birmingham – 2021: 6 Dec | 2022: 13 Jan; 21 Feb | 2023: 11 Jan; 19 Feb
Manchester – 2022: 19 Jan; 10 Feb; 4 Mar; 15 Mar; 23 Oct | 2023: 17 Jan; 8 Feb; 2 Mar; 13 Mar
Bournemouth – 2022: 26 Feb | 2023: 24 Feb
Bristol – 2022: 4 Feb; 14 Nov | 2023: 2 Feb
Glasgow – 2022: 30 Jan | 2023: 28 Jan
Leeds Bradford – 2022: 9 Mar | 2023: 7 Mar
Newcastle – 2021: 25 Nov | 2022: 25 Nov
Plus, we have 3 incredible departures in January 2022, starting from just £1,299pp!
13 JANUARY 2022 – Birmingham from £1,299pp
19 JANUARY 2022 – Manchester from £1,299pp
30 JANUARY 2022 – Glasgow from £1,299pp
Northern Lights Promise
100%. That’s how sure they are that the spectacular Northern Lights will make an appearance on your 12-day Hurtigruten voyage. If not, they’ll give you another voyage for free! That’s their promise to you.
The promise is applicable on voyages between 1 October and 31 March. T&C’s apply.
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Alesund
Distinguished by its numerous spires, towers and highly-ornate buildings, Ålesund is a town renowned for its beautiful art nouveau architecture. It owes this to a devastating fire that burned a large proportion of the city to the ground in 1904. The entire town was subsequently rebuilt in the fashionable style of the time, art nouveau.
Lofoten Islands
The island groups of Lofoten and Vesterålen offer some of the most stunning scenery you will see during the entire coastal voyage. The Lofoten region is renowned for its natural beauty with steep mountains, wild nature and small, picturesque fishing villages. The daylight sailing route through the Lofoten Islands is a highlight for many Hurtigruten guests.
Kirkenes
Spending time in Kirkenes provides the opportunity to take part in numerous adventurous activities into the Arctic environment. For example, exploring the Arctic wilderness on a snowmobile and driving over a frozen fjord. During the trip, your guides tell you about the history of the region, the extreme Arctic climate and the area´s unique wildlife. On the dog-sledge adventures, huskies eagerly transport you across the frozen Arctic landscape.
The views from the ship!
As you sail along the Helgeland coast, you’ll pass hundreds of islets, fertile farmland and steep granite walls rich in local lore. On deck you can see the strange mountain Torghatten (rising 258 m above sea level), famous for its distinctive hole right through the middle. The hole is 160 m long, 35 m high and 20 m wide, and was created during the ice age.