A trip to Norway with Hurtigruten is unlike any other, allowing you to experience 34 ports of call covering the entire coastal route. On your Northern Lights cruise, you will get to cross the Arctic Circle, sail past more than 100 fjords and witness the beauty of nearly 1,000 mountains.
What’s more, your journey can be as action-packed as you like, allowing you to get up close and personal with the destination like never before! Hurtigruten will be holding an extensive range of excursions exploring this fantastic region, so you can experience this destination like the locals do. Please note excursions are available at a supplement, subject to availability and may vary depending on the departure date.
Explore with Excursions
Typically, if you are travelling on one of Hurtigruten’s Northern Lights cruises you can expect some of the following excursions to channel your inner explorer:
Mountain Hike In The Hjørundfjord
Discover the beauty of Hjørundfjord on this 2 hour 45 min hike, offering magnificent fjord scenery with a local guide. You will have the chance to explore an abandoned, yet tidy bear cave, a local grocer and you will have the chance to sample the local beer in Urke.
Difficulty level: Level 4 - Good physical condition.
Duration: Approx 2 hours 45 mins
Clothes/footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof. Recommended equipment to bring is a backpack, water bottle, extra clothing, camera and sunglasses.
Booking code: HR-HJF2G
Please note: Available from 2nd September - 1st November.
Kayaking in Alesund
Join Hurtigruten on a guided Kayak tour through the breathtaking city of Alesund. Discover Ålesund’s Art Nouveau buildings along with the rest of the beauty this city has to offer.
Difficulty level: Level 4 - Good physical condition.
Duration: Approx 2 hours 15 mins
Clothes/footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof. Special clothing is provided.
Booking code: HR-AES2K
Please note: Bookable for cruises departing between 1st January - 31st May.
Arctic Coastal Walk in Bodø
Join the Hurtigruten expedition team on a walk along the beautiful coast of Bodø. Get closer to the Arctic nature and learn about the culture and history of this city, including a visit to see Viking graves.
Difficulty level: Level 4 - Good physical condition.
Duration: Approx 2 hours 15 min
Clothes/footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing. Walking sticks are provided when necessary.
Please note: The walk is approx 3km.
Booking code: HR-BOO4B
Dog Sledding, Tromsø
Dog sled with huskies while embracing the beautiful scenery of the Arctic in Kvaløya just a half-hour away from Tromsø.
Difficulty level: Level 3 - Average physical condition.
Duration: Approx 3 hours 30 mins
Clothes/footwear: Comfortable shoes, and warm and windproof clothing. Special clothing is provided.
Booking code: HR-TOS5B
Cross-Country Skiing, Tromsø
Glide through the snow on skis on this fantastic excursion that is perfect for those who are new to skiing or looking to develop their skills.
Difficulty level: Level 3 - Average physical condition.
Duration: Approx 3 hours
Clothes/footwear: Warm clothes, including a windproof jacket/trousers, hats and mittens. Winter clothing is not included on this excursion.
Please note: Available from 1st December - 1st May.
Booking code: HR-TOS5M
Snowmobile Trip in The Arctic
Join Hurtigruten on an exceptional exciting tour through the mountains from Kjøllefjord to Mehamn. You will receive training from some of Norway’s best snowmobile instructors before you go on the vehicle on your own for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Difficulty level: Level 3 - Average physical condition.
Duration: Approx 2 hours 15 min
Clothes/footwear: Comfortable shoes, and warm clothing. Special clothing is provided.
Please note: A valid driving licence must be presented. Available from 6th December - 15th May.
Booking code: HR-KJD6D
Kirkenes Snow Hotel
Discover a hotel built out of snow and ice in the idyllic Arctic surroundings near Gabba Reindeer Park. Your adventure will begin with a stroll up to the hotel and into the ice bar for a cherry shot. Enjoy a guided tour of the hotel and it's beautifully decorated suites. Later, gather around a cosy fire and enjoy a warm drink. There's also a dog yard you can visit to see some of the many huskies that live there.
Difficulty level: Level 2 - Suitable for most.
Duration: Approx 2 hours 30 min
Clothes/footwear: Comfortable shoes, and warm and windproof clothing.
Please note: Excursion is subject to weather/snow conditions.
Available from 20th December - 1st May Booking code: HR-KKN7D
Husky Sledge Adventure
Experience a thrilling dogsledding adventure across the frozen Arctic Wilderness. Your attire will be provided for you and you will be taken care of with each sledge travelling with its own “musher” (guide). Your journey will follow the landscape of frozen landscapes and snowy plateaus.
Difficulty level: Level 3 - Average physical condition.
Duration: Approx 2 hours 30 min
Clothes/footwear: Special clothing is provided.
Please note: Excursion is subject to weather/snow conditions.
Avaialble from 1st November - 1st May
Booking code: HR-KKN7F
Experience Bodø and Saltstraumen
Join Hurtigruten for a coach tour of Bodø, where you will start with sightseeing through the second-largest city in Norway. Later, drive six miles through awe-inspiring coastal landscapes to Saltstraumen, where you can get a close look at the strongest tidal current in the world, with water speeds reaching 22 knots.
Difficulty level: Level 2 - Suitable for most.
Duration: Approx 2 hours 10 mins
Clothes/footwear: Hiking shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Please note: The strength of the current depends on the tide
Booking code: HR-BOO4C
The North Cape
Embark on a scenic tour to the North Cape, the northernmost point in Europe. On this excursion, you will encounter magnificent landscapes of endless white plains, snow-capped mountains, dramatic weather and the special light of the Arctic.
Difficulty level: Level 1 - Suitable for everyone.
Duration: Approx 3 hours
Clothes/footwear: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Booking code: HR-HVG6A
Midnight Concert In The Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø
Day or night there’s so much that Tromsø has to offer. If you’re looking for something to do in the evening, attend a midnight concert at the city’s iconic Arctic Cathedral. The concert will offer a breath-taking musical experience with the Cathedral’s acoustics, along with folk songs and hymns that will be performed by professional musicians.
Difficulty level: Level 1 - Suitable for everyone.
Duration: Approx 1 hours 15 min
Please note: No filming or photography is permitted during the concert.
Booking code: HR-TOS8C
Lofoten by horse
Join the Hurtigruten expedition team on the shore of Gimsøy island and experience a horseback ride along a remote beach that was once inhabited by Vikings. This excursion offers a delight for several of your senses with breathtaking views and the calming ocean waves crashing against the shoreline.
Difficulty level: Level 3 - Average physical condition.
Duration: Approx 3 hours 30 min
Clothes/footwear: Comfortable shoes, warm clothes. Riding boots and rainproof outerwear are available
Booking code: HR-SVJ9B
The above is just a selection of excursions that may be available when you travel and not all excursions are available on all departure dates.
Please note excursions are available at a supplement, subject to availability, change and weather permitting. Price of excursions are subject to change and may differ depending on the departure date.
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