In Search of the Northern Lights

Robert Schroder of Harvey World Travel Browns Bay is taking an Escorted Tour to Arctic North in search of the Northern Lights

FROM$9140* PP
19 night escorted tour & flights
Includes

• Return airfares from Auckland to Bergen, Kirkenes to Stockholm
  to Auckland
• 7 day/6 night Arctic Wonder cruise with Hurtigruten from Bergen
  to Kirkenes aboard ‘Nordnorge’
  
• 1 night in Snow Hotel
  
• 1 night in Bergen, Trondheim
  
• 2 nights in Oslo& Stockholm
• 3 nights in Bangkok with breakfast & transfers
  

Highlights Bangkok, Oslo, Tronheim, Loften Islands,
Tromso, Kirkenes, Stockholm
Departs January 2012

Sunday 08 January Fly Auckland to Bangkok.
Monday 09 January Bangkok to Copenhagen to Oslo. Transfer from airport to hotel. Two nights accommodation in Oslo.
Tuesday 10 January Free day in Oslo.
Wednesday 11 January One of the world’s best train journeys Oslo to Bergen. Overnight in Bergen.
Thursday 12 January Board ‘ms Nordnorge’ with accommodation in Ocean-view cabins with ensuite.
Friday 13 January
After making several brief night time calls along the unspoilt coastline, you reach the delightful town of Alesund
which was completely rebuilt in Art Nouveau style having been destroyed by fire in 1904. Here you have the
option to explore this fascinating location on foot. Leaving Alesund you head north towards Trondheim.
Saturday 14 January
Arrive early morning in Tronheim, you will have time to explore Norway’s former capital and discover its
delightful wooden buildings, brightly painted wharves and warehouses plus the impressive 14th century
Nidaros Cathedral.
Sunday 15 January
Cross the Arctic Circle, later reaching the legendary Loften Islands, where we take part in the Lofotr Viking
Feast excursion. Then it’s time to visit the world’s first ice Gallery ‘Magic Ice’ which features dramatically lit ice
sculptures and atmospheric music that illustrate tantalizing tales about the islands and their people.
Monday 16 January
Following a relaxing morning on board you arrive mid-afternoon in Tromso. Norway’s Arctic Capital is a great
place to see the Northern Lights and soak up life high above the Arctic Circle. Also an ideal location to gain a
real taste of the Arctic where we take a dog sledging excursion, an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.
Tuesday 17 January
Following an early call at Hammerfest you arrive in Honningsvag, the portal to the wonders of the spectacular
North Cape, mainland Europe’s most northerly point. Evening call at Kjollefjord where you can join the thrilling
snowmobile trip in Lapland excursion.
Wednesday 18 January
The vistas and sea life become more dramatic as you approach Kirkenes, just a few kilometers from the Russian
border and the Sami communities of Northern Finland. Transfer for your special Arctic experience to the Snow
Hotel, constructed entirely from snow and ice each year and conveniently located for enjoying Husky dog
sledging, we then go on a King Crab Safari and many other exciting winter activities. Your stay includes dinner
by the open fire at Gabba restaurant.
Thursday 19 January
After a night in the Snow Hotel warm up in the sauna before breakfast.
Fly Kirkenes to Stockholm, transfer from airport to hotel.
Two nights accommodation Stockholm with City Card, with access to 75 attractions and unlimited public
transportation around Stockholm including Royal Palace, Museum of Medieval Stockholm and Nobel Museum.
Friday 20 January Free day in Stockholm.
Saturday 21 January Free day in Stockholm.
Sunday 22 January Transfer from hotel to airport. Fly Stockholm to Bangkok.
Monday 23 January Arrive in Bangkok. Transfer Airport to Hotel. Three nights in Bangkok.
Tuesday 24 January Free day in Bangkok.
Wednesday 25 January Free day in Bangkok.
Thursday 26 January Free morning in Bangkok. Transfer from Hotel to Airport, fly Bangkok to Auckland.
Friday 27 January Arrive Auckland.

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