Just say the word Arctic and you are immediately transported to a word of Polar Bears, bird cliffs and Inuit tradition. Our expedition cruises to the frozen north channel your spirit of adventure and discovery! Expect the unexpected as you sail through both the northern and southern regions of Svalbard, taking full advantage of the brief summer thaw. Enjoy Zodiac outings and explore craggy mountains, spectacular glaciers and vast tundra plains. Accentuated by the ethereal midnight sun, these top of the world cruises will leave you longing for more.
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Norwegian Fjords Land Programme
Offering a wealth of new experiences every day, discover our detailed land programme.
DAY 1
Bergen
Arrive in Bergen – the city between seven mountains. Transfer to Bergen and check in, then enjoy your time in this lovely city. Stroll through the streets and see the crooked, pastel-coloured warehouses of Bergen’s World Heritage waterfront that lean together charmingly, welcoming visitors to this city at the heart of Norway’s most extraordinary cinematic landscapes. It may be the country’s second largest city, but the villagey feel here always provides a warm welcome - even when the weather is living up to its famously damp reputation. Bergen’s colourful waterfront, Bryggen, is a ramshackle line-up of incredible Hanseatic warehouses, built following the devastating fire of 1702, which ransacked the city. These iconic warehouses have stood proudly ever since, with Bergen growing and expanding around the colourful facades. Behind them, a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and wooden decking waits, alive with artisan craft shops and bustling galleries.
DAY 2
Hardangerfjord, Flam and Gudvangen
After checking out of the hotel, travel to Hardangerfjord aka The Queen of the Fjords. With its 179 kilometers, Hardangerfjord is one of the longest fjords in the world. The area offers spectacular landscapes from picturesque countryside, to majestic mountains and cascading waterfalls. The National Tourist Route you will drive takes you through the most scenic parts of Norway and Hardanger. Stopping along the way at Steinsdals Waterfall you can take a stroll up the trail, where you can walk under the waterfall to a viewpoint overlooking Norheimsund & Steins Valley.
After a 3 course lunch in a typical cider farm, travel to Flam, for a RIB Adventure to UNESCO Undredal Village & Nærøyfjord. With your expert guide speeding close to sheer mountain walls you are sure to have an adrenaline rush on this adventurous RIB ride through the fjords. Experience the tranquility of an area hard to reach and seldom visited, and learn about the history and geography of this amazing place. After a stop at the Tvinde waterfall. Once you’ve rested after your adventures, enjoy a dinner of Gods in a Viking Village. Skol!
DAY 3
Flam / Oslo
Experience one of the most beautiful train journey’s in the world aboard the Flåm railway. Enjoy the exquisite natural beauty of the region, along with historical and cultural landscapes, and extreme engineering skills. The train climbs up from sea level to 867 meters crossing back and forth across rivers and through 20 tunnels. Witness the Rjoande Waterfall, cascading down 140 meters and the impressive peak of Vidmesnosi, which rises to a height of 1269 meters. Lunch will be served onboard. After transferring to another train at the end of the line, travel to Oslo, where you’ll check into your hotel.
DAY 4
Longyearbyen
After breakfast and checkout, travel to Longyearbyen and embark Silver Cloud for your Arctic expedition adventure!