Northern Lights Festival 2010
10 days / 8 nights, Bergen - Tromsø - Oslo | Arctic cultural capital Tromso hails the eagerly awaited first dawn of the year with the annual, acclaimed Northern Lights Festival of music. Set sail on a northbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage from Bergen, arriving just in time to revel in spectacular performances in stunning settings, such as the Arctic Cathedral and Tromso Concert Hall.
| Departure | January 23rd, 2010 |
| Price | From $2,699 inside Staterooms From $2,809 outside Staterooms From $3,147 Suites QJ/Q2 Price per person, double occupancy, based on unspecified interior stateroom cabins |
| Included | Roundtrip Economy Class transatlantic airfare from New York 4 nights hotel accommodation, including breakfast Accommodations on board the M/S Finnmarken in select cabin category Meals onboard (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Transfers as applicable Port charges |
| Not Included | Air fuel surcharges, air taxes Add-on airfares for gateways other than New York Luggage handling Optional excursions Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | This is an independent program. No tour leader is provided. |
| Tour Options | Optional excursions |
Day 1 DEPART THE U.S. Depart the U.S. on your transatlantic flight bound for Bergen, Norway.
Day 2 BERGEN Arrive in Bergen. Transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy some sightseeing in this colorful fjord capital. visit the famous Fish and Flower Market, stroll along the Bryggen trade houses at the waterfront, visit the Hanseatic Museum or take a ride on the Funicular to Mt. Fløyen for panoramic views over the city and fjord. Overnight.
Day 3 BERGEN - EMBARKATION (B, L, D Transfer to the MS Trollfjord and embark on your northbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage.
Day 4 - 6 COASTAL VOYAGE (B, L, D) Cruise the stunning Norwegian coast on the classic northbound Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Sailing out to sea, we cross the Vestfjord in the direction of the dramatic Lofoten Islands, reaching Stamsund and Svolvær in the evening. Continue north through the beautiful, narrow Raftsund Strait, passing the majestic Trollfjord before calling on Harstad at breakfast time. Through Vagsfjord and Malangen the ship starts its approach to Tromsø.
Day 7 TROMSØ (B) Day 7 TROMSØ (B) Arrive in Tromsø. Transfer to your hotel for a 2-night stay. Free time to join local events. The animated program of the Northern Lights Festival caters to a wide range of musical tastes- from symphonic to soul-in the Tromsø Concert Hall and the Arctic Cathedral.
Day 8 TROMSØ (B) Free time to join local events and excursions. The spectacular Northern Lights could be nature's own contribution to the festivities, providing inspiration to painters, poets, musicians, choreographers, and dancers. Overnight in Tromsø.
Day 9 TROMSØ - OSLO (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Oslo. Arrive and transfer to downtown Oslo. Overnight stay in this charming, compact, and chic capital. Tour engaging sights such as Oslo City Hall, Akershus Fortress, or the Nobel Peace Center. Or opt to attend a performance at the new, ultramodern harbor side national opera house. Overnight in Oslo.
Day 10 DEPARTURE (B) Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the U.S.