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18 Excursions Available
The Midnight Sun over the North Cape, northern Norway

Breakfast at the North Cape

Imagine having breakfast at the top of Europe. You enjoy breakfast and more on this scenic coach tour from the town of Honningsvåg to North Cape, one of the northernmost points in Europe.

  • Starts from

    Honningsvåg – gateway to the northernmost point of Europe

  • Ends at

    Hammerfest

  • Duration

    6h

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £197 per person

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A group of hikers walking in Hammerfest at sunset

The Northernmost Town In The World

Join us on a coach tour that explores and explains the events that have shaped Hammerfest, a town at the top of Europe.

  • Starts from

    Hammerfest

  • Ends at

    Hammerfest

  • Duration

    1h 45min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £100 per person

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Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral

Embark on a journey into Norway’s musical heritage with a candlelit concert inside one of Tromsø’s most impressive churches.

  • Starts from

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Ends at

    Tromsø – gateway to the Arctic

  • Duration

    1h 15min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £50 per person

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Mountain Hike In Hammerfest

Enjoy an exhilarating hike up Mount Salen, passing through Hammerfest’s only forest on your way up to the peak for panoramic views.

  • Starts from

    Hammerfest

  • Ends at

    Hammerfest

  • Duration

    1h 30min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £92 per person

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A group of tourists on a snowmobile trip underneath the Northern Lights in Norway

Snowmobile Trip in the Polar Night

Join us on an unforgettable snowmobile tour into the polar night across one of Europe’s most extreme and exciting natural environments.

  • Starts from

    Mehamn

  • Ends at

    Kjøllefjord – beautiful wilderness where nature rules

  • Duration

    2h 15min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £335 per person

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A Taste of Vesterålen

This popular, classic excursion takes you on a sightseeing tour of Harstad and historic Trondenes. Enjoy the beautiful fjord landscape along Kvæfjord before boarding a ferry across the Gullesfjord.

  • Starts from

    Harstad – at the heart of Northern Norway

  • Ends at

    Sortland – the blue city

  • Duration

    4h 15min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £125 per person

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Lofoten Islands

Discover the beauty of the Lofoten Islands by visiting one of its fishing villages. Learn more about island life, as well as the nature and history of the area.

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten

  • Duration

    3h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)

  • Price from

    £117 per person

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Sea Eagle Safari

Birdwatchers won’t want to miss this excursion. Travel by boat to Trollfjord for a chance to see sea eagles and gulls up close as they dive for fish.

  • Starts from

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £159 per person

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Lofoten by Horse

Discover the coastline of Gimsøy on horseback. These Icelandic horses are suitable for beginners or experienced riders.

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Stamsund – the essence of Lofoten

  • Duration

    3h 30min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £209 per person

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A group of tourists enjoy a RIB experience in the Lofoten Islands

RIB Adventure in Lofoten

Join us for a thrilling boat ride in the Lofoten islands. Stop for a snack at a fishing village on the island of Skrova, known for its beautiful weather and views.

  • 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)

  • Price from

    £150 per person

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The Hurtigruten Museum

Enjoy a guided tour of Hurtigrutemusset in Stokmarknes to explore our history, housed in a full-sized ship: MS Finnmarken from 1956.

  • Starts from

    Sortland – the blue city

  • Ends at

    Stokmarknes – the birthplace of Hurtigruten

  • 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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A couple on a tour of Lofotpils Brewery in Svolvaer

Lofotpils Brewery

If you’re a beer enthusiast, don’t miss this tour of Lofoten’s first craft brewery. Meet the owner of Lofotpils and learn how they brew the perfect beer.

  • Starts from

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Ends at

    Svolvær – gateway to the untamed Lofoten Islands

  • Duration

    40min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £46 per person

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A couple explore the Vega Heritage Centre on the UNESCO-listed Vega Islands in Norway

UNESCO Vega Archipelago

Go on a boat tour of the UNESCO-protected Vega Islands and learn about the islands’ unique industry of eider duck down harvesting.

  • Starts from

    Sandnessjøen – gateway to the Helgeland Coast

  • Ends at

    Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains

  • Duration

    5h

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £310 per person

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A man holding a salmon just caught on a fishing trip

Visit the Salmon

Learn about the salmon lifecycle, as well as salmon fishing and farming in this hands-on tour of the Norwegian Aquaculture Centre in Toft.

  • 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), Summer (Jun - Aug), Autumn (Sep - Oct), Winter (Nov - Mar)

  • Price from

    £117 per person

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A pair of hikers taking photos at Torghatten mountain

Hike to Torghatten

Walk up to and through the distinctive hole in legendary Torghatten Mountain and enjoy the stunning panoramic views.

  • Starts from

    Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains

  • Ends at

    Brønnøysund – Norway’s midpoint of myths and mountains

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £125 per person

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Trondheim With Nidaros Cathedral

Take a bus tour of Trondheim, an ancient city rich in history and culture that also serves as one of Norway’s major academic and research centres

  • Starts from

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Ends at

    Trondheim – the ancient city with a flair for fine food

  • Duration

    2h

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £92 per person

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The Atlantic Road

Enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful drives as we follow the scenic Atlantic Road on this relaxing journey along the majestic coastline.

  • Starts from

    Kristiansund – home of the Bacalao

  • Ends at

    Molde – the City of Roses

  • Duration

    4h 30min

  • Seasons

    Spring (Apr - May), Summer (Jun - Aug)

  • Price from

    £150 per person

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Bergtatt – Magnificent Marble Mine

Journey down into Bergtatt, a marble and limestone mine deep inside the mountain and take a raft ride onto the illuminated subterranean lake.

  • Starts from

    Kristiansund – home of the Bacalao

  • Ends at

    Molde – the City of Roses

  • Duration

    4h 30min

  • Seasons

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

  • Price from

    £159 per person

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