Follow the Northern Lights – Finland to Norway

Helsinki - Rovaniemi - Honningsvåg - Oslo

On The Coastal Express - South | Flåm Rail

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  • Chase the Northern Lights, the elusive solar phenomenon

    Witness the vibrant, dancing colours while on board

  • Travel the Flåm Railway through a winter wonderland

    Scenic railway trips via Flåm and Voss

  • Enjoy bucket-list excursions

    Reindeer and husky safaris, Santa Claus Village visit, overnight in Glass Igloo

  • Full board with Norway's Coastal Kitchen

    Enjoy locally sourced ingredients inspired by the region

  • Mindful travel

    Protect Norway’s natural beauty responsibly

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If the aurora doesn't occur within sight of the ship on your voyage of 11 days or more, we'll give you a 6- or 7-day voyage free of charge.

Highlights of this voyage

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A street sign on a pole
Day 1

Arrive in Finland

Helsinki

A group of people sitting on a bench in front of a building
Day 2

Finland’s Capital

Helsinki

Four tourists looking at the beautiful buildings of Finlands capital, Helsinki.
Day 3

To Finnish Lapland

Rovaniemi

A car covered in snow
Day 4

Canine Companions

Rovaniemi

A person riding a horse
Day 5

Santa and Reindeers

Saariselkä

Gammers covered in the white snow
Day 6

Sámi History and Huskies

Kirkenes

View of the northern town of Kirkenes in the snow.
Day 7

Your Hurtigruten Coastal Express Voyage Starts

Kirkenes

Beautiful Northern Lights dancing on the sky above the city of Tromsø and the Arctic Cathedral, Norway.
Day 8

Unmatched Arctic Scenery

Hammerfest

Northern Lights over the Lofoten Islands, Norway
Day 9

Lofoten, Where Nature Amazes

Svolvær

The Arctic Circle monument in winter
Day 10

Cross the Arctic Circle

Brønnøysund

The river Nid in front of the Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway on a nice winter day.
Day 11

Rich History and Living Culture

Trondheim

White Christmas in the area of the UNESCO listed Bryggen in Bergen, Norway.
Day 12

A Fjord Farewell

Bergen

On board the Flåm Railway in the snow. Norway
Day 13

Norway in a Nutshell

Oslo

The Holmenkollen ski jump in the snow Oslo, Norway.
Day 14

Sightseeing in Oslo

Oslo

Night View of The Oslo Opera House, Oslo, Norway
Day 15

Your adventure ends

Oslo

The route

What's included

On board, you'll enjoy outstanding food, facilities and hospitality, so you can concentrate on simply enjoying the beauty of Norway.

Choice of cabin/suite type and location

Customise your stay by selecting your cabin or suite type. Cabin location select...

Suite only

Priority check-in

Enjoy fast-track check-in for a smooth and swift start to your journey

Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) at Torget

Savor daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Torget, the ship's main restaurant a...

Suite only

Choice of dining time

Suite/Select fare offers flexible dining with a choice of available dining slots...

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Stay connected throughout the ship and in your cabin with Suite/Select fare, or ...

Multi-lingual Expedition Team

Enrich your journey with insights, assistance, and tailored activities along the...

4-star hotel accommodations

Flåm Railway and cruise featuring Nærøyfjord

Norway in a Nutshell program featuring Flåm Railway journey and cruise on the UN...

Suite only

Welcome basket with sparkling wine

Start your journey in style with an on-board welcome basket, featuring sparkling...

Unlimited tea and black filter coffee

Unlimited selection of tea and black filter coffee included with Cabin/Select/Su...

Suite only

Traditional wool sweater

A traditional Norwegian wool sweater, crafted for comfort and style in any weath...

Access to Hurtigruten photo program

Learn about how to take beautiful photos and get access to Hurtigruten Photo clu...

Daily themed lectures

Lectures on history, biology, geography, geology and culture that provide contex...

First-class coach between Kirkenes to Rovaniemi

Reindeer Safari December-March, weather allowing

Sleigh ride offered only from December through March, weather allowing

Husky Safari, weather allowing

Husky Safari via cart or sled ride, weather allowing

Visits to Santa Claus Village and Siida Museum

City tours of Bergen and Oslo

9 total nights in hotels on land

This includes 1 night in the Glass Igloo (private Aurora cabin)

14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners on land

Our ships sailing this route(4)

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MS Polarlys sailing past the statue of Fiskerkona as it enters the port of Svolvær

MS Polarlys

MS Richard With arriving in the port of Finnsnes

MS Richard With

MS Kong Harald sailing quietly along the Norwegian coast

MS Kong Harald

MS Nordkapp sailing on a summer’s day along the Norwegian coast

MS Nordkapp

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