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The North Cape Line

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37 Excursions Available
Lindesnes Lighthouse sits at the southernmost tip of Norway

Highlights of the South Coast & South Cape

Join our guide on an overland exploration of southern Norway. Admire varied Nordic scenery, taste exquisite wine, and have lunch at Norway’s southernmost point.

  • Starts from

    Kristiansand

  • Ends at

    Kristiansand

  • Duration

    6h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £285 per person

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Kristiansand WWII History Tour

Step into the past as you learn about southern Norway’s WWII history on a tour of Kristiansand’s historical sites.

  • Starts from

    Kristiansand

  • Ends at

    Kristiansand

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £100 per person

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Norwegian Christmas at Skraastad Farm

How do Norwegians celebrate Christmas? This tour will answer that question, and many more you might have about Norwegian culture and local traditions.

  • Starts from

    Kristiansand

  • Ends at

    Kristiansand

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £150 per person

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Green Walking Tour of Kristiansand

Embark on a fascinating walking tour of Kristiansand, one of the most environmentally friendly ports in Europe.

  • Starts from

    Kristiansand

  • Ends at

    Kristiansand

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £45 per person

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Haraldshaugen is a national monument reputed to be King Håkon Hå's burial site

Haugesund Viking Tour by Bus

Immerse yourself in the rich Viking heritage and coastal culture of Avaldsnes, Norway’s oldest royal seat.

  • Starts from

    Haugesund

  • Ends at

    Haugesund

  • Duration

    2h 25min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £117 per person

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A couple on ebikes in Haugesund

E-Bike the Coast of Haugesund

Let the e-bike take the strain as you roll through the beautiful nature and rich history of the homeland of the Viking kings.

  • Starts from

    Haugesund

  • Ends at

    Haugesund

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    £117 per person

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A glass-blowing artist workshop in Haugesund

Haugesund Art Walk with a Local Artist

Glassblowing, architecture and Marilyn Monroe – there’s more to this art walk through picturesque Haugesund than you might expect!

  • Starts from

    Haugesund

  • Ends at

    Haugesund

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £75 per person

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A RIB in Haugesund

Viking Experience by RIB

Get a unique perspective on Norway’s Viking history as you whoosh along the beautiful, narrow strait that gave Norway its name.

  • Starts from

    Haugesund

  • Ends at

    Haugesund

  • Duration

    2h 40min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £260 per person

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One of Alesund's many Art Nouveau buildings

Architecture & Breweries - Ålesund on Foot

Explore Ålesund’s remarkable Art Nouveau architecture then taste some of the best small-brewery beer from the local area. 

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    2h 15min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £108 per person

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Alnes Lighthouse under the Northern Lights

Saga Islands Bus Tour to Alnes - Winter

Join this bus tour to experience two islands, one lighthouse and countless tales of the Vikings. The scenery is impressive too!

  • Starts from

    Ålesund

  • Ends at

    Ålesund

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £150 per person

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Torghatten mountain is one of the most iconic sights on the Norwegian coast

Legends of Torghatten and Brønnøysund by Bus - Winter

See Brønnøysund’s sights by bus then follow in the footsteps of trolls to a mythologised mountain with a hole right through it.  

  • Starts from

    Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains

  • Ends at

    Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £134 per person

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Bronnoysund harbour

Winter’s Walk and Mini-Concert in Brønnøysund

Discover Brønnøysund’s fascinating history, geology and musical talent on this guided winter walk through the town’s highlights.

  • Starts from

    Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains

  • Ends at

    Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains

  • Duration

    1h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £92 per person

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Lofoten Winter - Art, History, and Henningsvær

Get to know Lofoten’s history, admire timeless art in SKREI, and soak up the fishing village atmosphere of Henningsvær.

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £108 per person

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The Coastal Express Heritage Tour

Take an exclusive tour of the Hurtigruten Museum, home to our full-sized retired ship, in our birthplace of Stokmarknes.

  • Starts from

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Ends at

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £83 per person

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Fishing boat in winter in Lofoten

Winter Fishing in Lofoten

Try your hand at sea fishing aboard a traditional Norwegian fishing boat from 1917.

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h 45min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £142 per person

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Kayaking in Lofoten - Winter

Take to the water and see Svolvær’s coastline from a different perspective as you follow a local guide and paddle aboard your own two-person kayak.

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £167 per person

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Lofoten RIB & Sea Eagle Adventure

Go in search of Sea Eagles in the skies above Lofoten aboard a RIB boat, and admire the superb scenery of this wild archipelago. 

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    1h 30min

  • Seasons

    Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    £134 per person

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The pointed and steep mountains in Vesterålen

Best of Vesterålen Winter - History, Arts & Culture Tour

Experience breathtaking views, rich culture and coastal heritage on a bus tour of the stunning Vesterålen archipelago.

  • Starts from

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Ends at

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £176 per person

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Mountain Hike in Vesterålen  (Winter)

Follow in the footsteps of trolls on this invigorating hike to scale one of Vesterålen’s majestic mountains. 

  • Starts from

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Ends at

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £92 per person

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A group of tourists on a snowshoeing excursion in Vesterålen, Norway

Snowshoeing in Vesterålen

Take a short snowshoe hike through the pristine wilderness to a nearby tearoom and glass-blowing studio.

  • Starts from

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Ends at

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £104 per person

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Arctic Cathedral and Tromso Bridge

Tromsø, The Arctic Capital – Winter

Explore the remarkable polar heritage, modern culture and extraordinary panoramic views of Tromsø, ‘Paris of the North’, in winter.

  • Starts from

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Ends at

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Duration

    3h 30min

  • Seasons

    Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £117 per person

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Whale Watching in Arctic Silence

Be immersed in Arctic serenity as you get an unforgettable view of orca and humpback whales playing in their natural habitat.

  • Starts from

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Ends at

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Duration

    8h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £251 per person

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A man on an e-bike tour in the woods on Tromso

Explore Tromsø by E-bike  (Autumn)

Hop on an electric bike to explore the city known as the “Paris of the North” with ease. Enjoy a local’s-eye view as you discover little-known sights and admire the gorgeous Arctic scenery.  

  • Starts from

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Ends at

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    £134 per person

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King Crab serving

North Cape and King Crab Experience - Winter

From iconic views at North Cape to delicious king crab in Sarnes, join us as we experience the highlights of Honningsvåg in winter.

  • Starts from

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Ends at

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Duration

    6h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £234 per person

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Quad biking excursion to the North Cape

Quad Biking to North Cape

Drive your own quad bike on a thrilling adventure to continental Europe’s northernmost point.

  • Starts from

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Ends at

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Duration

    4h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    £285 per person

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Arctic ice fishing excursion in Honningsvåg, Norway.

Arctic Ice Fishing

Take a short snowshoe walk to a nearby lake to try your hand at some ice-fishing before enjoying the taste of your freshly hooked and cooked catch of the day.

  • Starts from

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Ends at

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £335 per person

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A couple enjoying a drink at the Sorrisniva Ice Hotel, Norway

Visit The Magical Igloo Hotel in Alta

Explore the beautiful Igloo Hotel, made entirely from snow and ice. Even your free drink comes in a glass carved from ice!

  • Starts from

    Alta

  • Ends at

    Alta

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £117 per person

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Dog Sledding in Alta

Go dog sledding through snowy scenery near The Northern Lights City and meet the enthusiastic dogs that pull you.

  • Starts from

    Alta

  • Ends at

    Alta

  • Duration

    2h 30min

  • Seasons

    Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £285 per person

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UNESCO Rock Art & Northern Lights Cathedral

Peruse prehistoric rock art at Alta Museum and admire the stunning architecture of the city’s iconic cathedral.

  • Starts from

    Alta

  • Ends at

    Alta

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £142 per person

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A Sami woman holding a white reindeer in Norway

Sámi Handicrafts, Food, and Culture

Spend some time with a local Sámi family and learn about their unique customs that have been passed down through the ages.

  • Starts from

    Lødingen

  • Ends at

    Lødingen

  • Duration

    1h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £201 per person

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Dog Sledding in Winter Wonderland

Join us on a mini polar expedition across the snowy Arctic landscape in the valley of Breivikeidet near Tromsø.

  • Starts from

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Ends at

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Duration

    3h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £285 per person

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Norway’s Coastal Heritage: Visit Lødingen's Steamship Wharf

Take a journey through time at Dampskipsbrygga, Lødingen’s former wharf which has been lovingly restored as an exhibition venue.

  • Starts from

    Lødingen

  • Ends at

    Lødingen

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £75 per person

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Fishing with a Local

Join the local fisherman for a fishing trip in the waters around Lødingen, perhaps with sea eagles flying overhead.

  • Starts from

    Lødingen

  • Ends at

    Lødingen

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £201 per person

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The fishing village of Rørvik

Time Travel through the Coastal Town of Rørvik

Get to know the history of Rørvik on this guided tour across three of the town’s key museums.

  • Starts from

    Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands

  • Ends at

    Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct)

  • Price from

    £66 per person

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The Medieval Church of Nærøya island

Nærøya: The island of the Gods

Wander in the footsteps of sea kings on the island of Nærøya, home to a remarkable 900-year-old church.

  • Starts from

    Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands

  • Ends at

    Rørvik - surrounded by thousands of islands

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £201 per person

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The Atlantic Ocean Road has been dubbed one of the world's most beautiful drives

The Atlantic Road - A Scenic Bus Tour from Molde

Let us drive you along the swooping Atlantic Road, one of the most beautiful routes in the world.

  • Starts from

    Molde – the City of Roses

  • Ends at

    Molde – the City of Roses

  • Duration

    4h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £150 per person

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North Cape plateau in winter

The North Cape

Cross the 71st parallel and visit North Cape, the northernmost point on the European continent, marked by the photogenic globe monument.

  • Starts from

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Ends at

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Duration

    3h

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £150 per person

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