Southbound Package

10 days / 9nights Svolvær - Lofoten Islands- Norway West Coast - Bergen - Oslo

Day 1 Svolvær
Arrive in Svolvær, The capital of Lofoten, Pick up your rental car- settle in, overnight in a Robru, next 2 nights. Rorbuer are delightful Fishermen's cabins, with comfortable rooms and private facilities, located right on the dock, often on piers in the sea.

Day 2 Lofoten Islands
After breakfast, spend this day sightseeing. See Borg Vikingland, Vikten Glass Center, Gallery Harr & Lofoten Museum. Nowhere in Norway will you find a more authentic vacation adventure than in Lofoten where fishing villages rich in tradition offer a very special opportunity to encounter the past. Overnight in a Rorbu.

Day 3 Svolvær -Stamsund -Bodø
Full day to continue exploring. The island groups of Lofoten and Vesteralen have some of the most stunning scenery on this journey. 7:30 pm departure on Norwegian Coastal Voyage, Ship heads east across Vestfjord toward Bodø.

Day 4 Ornes -Nesna -Sandnessjøen -Bronnoysund -Rorvik
From Ornes, you'll travel through crystalline waters, filled with spawning cod from January to April. Nearly every towering peak you'll see is associated with a local legend. Crossing the Arctic Circle you'll pass the idyllic island of Sandnessjoen. On the approach to Bronnoysund, which you reach in the afternoon, you'll spy the mythical Seven Sisters Mountains. Make sure you're on deck when the ship departs Bronnoysund, you'll be impressed by the captain's steady hand! Today's last port of call will be Rorvik.
Day 5 Trondheim -Kristiansund -Molde - Alesund
Arrive in Trondheim early, with time to visit Norway's largest medieval church, Nidaros Cathedral, and the restored Archbishop's Residence. Sail out through the beautiful Trondheimsfjord, past Hitra, island of deer, and lonely Grip. At day's end, you'll call at Molde, before arriving in Alesund late in the evening in time for a stroll on shore. Optional shore excursion available.
Day 6 Torvik -Maloy -Floro-Bergen
During the night, the ship will call at Torvik, Maloy, and Floro. The World's Most Beautiful Voyage is drawing to a close. Yet still ahead lies mile after mile of spectacular west Norway scenery: holly trees on Svanoy, the mouth of Sognefjord, and the beautiful archipelago on the approach to Bergen, mid afternoon. Overnight Bergen.
Day 7 Bergen
Spend the day exploring this enchanting maritime city. Visit the famous Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, the Hanseatic Quarter or old Bryggen Harbor.
Day 8 Bergen -Norway in a Nutshell - Oslo
After breakfast, depart by train from Bergen to Voss, continue by bus from Voss to Beautiful Gudvangen, where you depart by boat on the spectacular Næroyfjord & Aurlandsfjord, arms of the Sognefjord, to Flåm. Connect with scenic Flåm Line to Myrdal, continuing by train to Oslo. Overnight in Oslo.
Day 9 Oslo
After breakfast, spend the day sightseeing and explore Norway's capital. Visit sights such as the Viking Ship museum, The Vigeland Sculpture Park, and the Holmenkollen Ski musuem. Overnight in Oslo.
Day 10 Oslo
Itinerary ends after breakfast.

Includes:
2 nights Rorbu in Svolvær 3-day car rental Svolvær 3 nights onboard the Hurtigruten Svolvær - Bergen outside cabin 2 nights hotel in Bergen 2 nights hotel in Oslo Norway in a Nutshell, Bergen to Oslo 6 breakfasts

Rates:
Per person based on double occupancy from: $2,292

Dates:
Daily all - year - round