Briksdal Glacier

Travel along the shore of Nordfjord and the Olden River to the Briksdal Mountain Lodge. Enjoy a 45 minute walk to Briksdal Glacier, an off-shoot of the Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in continental Europe.

North Cape tour

Leaving Honningsvåg, we drive through wild, desolate landscape to the North Cape, situated on the island of Magerøy. In 1988 a new ‘experience centre’ was opened at North Cape. The complex has souvenir shops, a post office, Chapel, bar and large restaurant. An underground tunnel takes you to the Royal North Cape Hall or ‘The Grotto’ as it is also called.

Arctic City & cable car

Our tour starts in the new Information and Adventure Centre, ‘Polaria’, which has a gift shop and cafeteria, and whose architecture resembles blocks of ice sliding into the ocean. Then visit Tromsdal Church, ‘The Arctic Cathedral’ on the mainland, which has Europe’s largest stained-glass window. A cable car will take us up pine-clad mountainside from a base station in Tromsdalen, across the strait from the centre of the town.

Polar Museum and huskies

Visit the Polar Museum, housed in an old customs warehouse. Continue with a drive to Tromsø Wilderness Centre, where you will visit a husky kennel. On arrival you will be offered a welcome drink before seeing a fascinating slide show given by the kennel owners. There will be opportunity to purchase coffee.

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Arctic City & cable car

Explore the Hanseatic Quarters and enjoy Bergen from the top of Mt. Fløien. Continue past the fortress of Bergenhus with the Coronation Hall and along the Bryggen. Our next stop the funicular station. The ride takes 8 minutes each way, we will have beautiful views of the city and the surrounding mountains and sea. On our return, will make a stop close to the famous fish and flower market.

Olden, Norway

Located at the head of three valleys in the sublimely peaceful surroundings of the Inner Nordfjord, the pretty timbered village of Olden is a gateway to the spectacular ice wilderness of stunning dimensions. From here you can enjoy views of the giant Jostedal glacier, the world’s second largest icefield, and perhaps climb an amazing zig-zag road past towering cliffs and tumbling waterfalls to the giant Briksdal glacier, best-known of the Jostedal’s many icy arms.

Honningsvåg, North Cape, Norway

Welcome to the top of the world! The town of Honningsvåg is set in a land of dramatic fjords and crashing waterfalls, and wildlife lovers will find flora and fauna in abundance, ranging from puffins and auks, to mink and even reindeer. Here you can enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of the Midnight Sun suspended above the Arctic Ocean and the sense of standing at the very edge of the world. A truly unforgettable experience.

As we cruise northwest to Spitzbergen we will pass the west coast of Bear Island, named by Dutch navigator Willem Barents to commemorate his first sighting of the Far North’s great white polar bear, and renowned for the vast colonies of seabirds which jostle for position on its jagged cliff walls.

Spitzbergen, Mangdalenefjord & Longyearbyen

The rugged and incredibly scenic Spitzbergen archipelago lies deep in the Arctic Circle, midway between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole, and is recognised as Europe’s last remaining true wilderness. A unique variety of wildlife can be found in this breathtaking region including beluga whales, seals, walruses, polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic fox and huge colonies of sea birds; against a spectacular backdrop of colossal icebergs, pristine icefields and glaciers. The warming effects of the Gulf Stream ensure that the coast is ice free in the summer and the Midnight Sun brings 24-hour daylight. Wildflowers, moss and lichen add a splash of colour to the beautiful landscape.

As we cruise through the Spitzbergen archipelago we will pass Ny Alesund, the starting point for many expeditions to the North Pole in the early 20th century and the world’s northernmost settlement as well as being a haven for wildlife. We will then arrive at the famous Magdalenefjord, surrounded by towering rock faces and rugged mountains, with an awesome 28ft glacier casually shedding massive chunks of ice directly into the fjord.

During our second day in Spitzbergen, we will berth at Longyearbyen, the largest town in the archipelago, offering wonderful scenery and a colourful collection of houses. During your time in this former mining town, you might like to visit the old parish church, or the interesting Polar Museum, which offers an insight into everything from 17th century whaling history to Spitzbergen’s geology, flora and fauna. Be sure to keep an eye out for Svalbard reindeer ambling along the roadsides.

Tromsø, Norway

The lively Norwegian city of Tromsø is set on a wooded island close to the wild nature of the polar region to the north. Dominated by breathtaking snow-topped peaks and the starting point for many polar expeditions, this cosmopolitan city offers attractions including a thrilling cable car ride up into the mountains for fabulous views of the city. The city is also home to an extraordinary church built in the shape of an iceberg.

Bergen, Norway

The delightful old Hanseatic port of Bergen is renowned as ‘The Gateway to the Fjords’. Surrounded by seven mountains, Bergen is Norway’s second city and the capital of Fjord Country, presenting a unique and colourful mixture of Norwegian charm and culture.