See The Northern Lights As Seen On BBC1
Follow in the footsteps of Joanna Lumley on this trip to view the Northern Lights.
There is no better way to experience the Northern Lights than by sailing through the sheltered coastal waters, on board a ship from the Hurtigruten fleet with the Aurora Borealis set against a dark sky, free from artificial light.
Since humankind first experienced the natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, we have been spellbound by their extraordinary beauty as they shimmer against the inky backdrop of a starry night sky. These celestial displays of greens, yellows and reds that dance like a sheet blowing in the wind have, over time, inspired artists and poets, aroused myths and legends.
Our Cruise Marketing Manager has recently taken a trip with Hurtigruten on their "A Taste of the Arctic" cruise to see the Northern Lights - read about it here.
The Northern Lights themed cruises have been extremely popular this year and availability is strictly limited. Please call your expert travel consultant to discuss your options or pre-register your interest for 2011/12 season.
"A Taste of the Arctic"
Tromsø • Trondheim
4 days/ 3 nights
Departures January - March
Day 1 Fly to Tromsø and board the vessel at midnight. Dinner at a hotel is included before you embark the ship.
Day 2 - 3 Relax and enjoy the voyage on your journey south to Trondheim
Day 4 Arrive in Trondheim early morning and transfer to the airport for your return flight
We recommend you pre-book the dog-sledding excursion on the day you arrive in Tromso. There is plenty of time before you embark the ship - well worth it. From just £125 pp.
"Northern Highlights"
Tromsø • Kirkenes • Tromsø
5 days / 4 nights
Departures January - March
Day 1 Fly to Tromsø and transfer to the ship
Day 2 - 3 Enjoy the voyage passing North Cape and on to Kirkenes. A range of optional excursions are available before sailing south
Day 4 Arrive into Tromsø late evening and transfer to your centrally located hotel for an overnight stay
Day 5 Optional dog sledging adventure available before your return flight home (B).
"Northern Explorer"
Tromsø • Kirkenes • Bergen
9 days / 8 nights
Departures February - March
Day 1 Fly to Tromsø and transfer to the ship for embarkation
Day 2 - 3 Sail north to Kirkenes, the turning point of the voyage, with the opportunity to join optional excursions before embarking on your southbound voyage
Day 3 - 7Admire the changing scenery from the dramatic north to the fjords of the south
Day 8 Arrive in Bergen in the afternoon and transfer to a centrally located hotel for an overnight stay
Day 9 Transfer to airport for return flight to UK
Prices are per person based on two sharing and are subject to possible change. Prices include flights, transfers, meals and accommodation on board the ship. Regional departures are also available.
To book, call 0845 643 6563
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX309.
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