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Cruising on Hurtigruten

Discover the Norwegian west coast with Hurtigruten. The ships of Hurtigruten have daily departures from Bergen to Kirkenes. Sailing through magical fjords and 34 ports you can experience the beautiful coastline of Norway all year around. During winter you can discover the Northern Lights (September to April). Most of the ports have never been visited by any commercial cruise companies which creates a unique and personal experience. A round trip takes 11 days but shorter trips are also available. To get to Kirkenes or Bergen you can travel by plane or train from Oslo.Find more info at www.hurtigruten.com

Go on a cruise around scenic Lofoten, Northern Norway

The Best of the Arctic offers you an unforgettable cruise through the legendary Troll Fjord in Northern Norway, where the Lofoten’s dramatic scenery can be seen at its very best. You start off by spending a night in an authentic “rorbu”, which is a traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cabin.  Then you will be picked up by a traditional ferry.

Website: www.thebestofthearctic.com/leisure/orcalofoten_4e.htm

Kingcrab Safari in Kirkines

Go on a Kingcrabsafari by snow mobile or by boat, and try ice-fishing in the Barents Sea near Kirkenes, in the far north of Norway. The king crab can grow to 2 metres and gain a weight of 15 kg, so you are guaranteed to see and taste the biggest and freshest crabs in the world! At the end of the trip you can eat fresh crabs for lunch in the restaurant near the fjord. URL  http://www.visitnorthcape.com/

Website: www.visitnorthcape.com/

Longyearbyen

Longearbyen is the central town at Svalbard Islands and it is located on the largest island called Spitsbergen. Mining plays a major part of the community and you can even enjoy a mining guided tour. But Longyearbyen offers more exotic excursions than that such as glacier trekking, dog sledding, fjord cruising, hiking, skiing during the summer period, and snow mobile riding.

You can view the midnight sun between April 19 and August 23 and if you want to experience the period when the sun doesn’t rise you should visit this area between October 28 to February 14

Access: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Tromsø to Longyearbyen by Scandinavian Airlines SAS. There are no roads connecting the islands so you will have to travel by plane.

Northern Lights Tour

The Northern Lights Tour travels to Holmestrand Farm, located approximately 20 minutes from Tromsø by car. The tour offers a pick-up and drop-off service. After experiencing horse sledding, you will be served a warm soup and waffles inside a Sami tent, whilst waiting for the northern lights while listening to northern light legends and playing outside in the snow.

Tel: +47 77 61 99 74

Email:post@holmsletgard.no

Operation time: September to April

Duration: 3 to 4 hours

The Oslo Fjord

The Oslo Fjord cruise is recommended to take when you are in Oslo. It is a relaxing tour whilst viewing Oslo by water. Reserve the tours at your hotel or at the Tourist Information Centre

Website: www.visitoslo.no

Cross-Country Ski Tour

On this tour, the local guide will take you around a ski trail equipped with lighting that stretches vertically across Tromsø Island. You can experience beautiful sceneries of mountains and towns, and the pristine nature of its forest. A basic ski lesson from the guide makes it possible for beginners to participate.

Tel: +47 77 66 73 66

Email: ivar@naturinord.no

Website: www.naturinord.no

Bus Tour of the City and Grieg's House

This is a 3 hours Bergen sightseeing by bus. Not only do you experience all the major sightseeing spots of Bergen, you also visit Gamle Bergen and Grieg's house in Troldhaugen. Departure from Bergen Tourist Information Centre

Duration: 3 h

Fee: 260kr

Reservations and inquiries: Gaia Trafikk A/S

Tel: +47 55 55 44 54

Website: www.gaiatrafikk.no

Fjordtur

This is a fantastic boat tour of the Sognefjorden and Naroyfjorden You will both experience speedboat and ferry.

Operation time: June 10 to September 12 Monday to Friday/Sundays 8am September 13th to September 20th Monday to Friday 8am Fee: 75kr

Reservations and inquiries: Fylkesbaatane i Sogn og Fjordane

Tel: +47 55 55 20 00

Website: www.fylkesbaatane.no

Fjord Cruise

Why not view Oslo by the water? This is a highly recommended tour that snakes leisurely around islands and bays over a period of two hours.

Operation time: April 28 to September 30, daily from 10.30am 1pm, 3.30pm & 5.45pm

Duration: 2 hours

Fee: 195kr

Reservations/inquiries: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

The Golden Route to Geiranger

This organized round trip aims to fulfil the dreams of all visitors to Norway, the Geirangerfjord - one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, the steep, narrow hairpin bends of the Trollstigen road and the magnificent mountain scenery on the Rauma Railway.

Website: www.fjord-tours.com/geiranger/

Oslo Highlight

This is a tour that visits Frogner Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Viking Ship Museum, Fram Museum and Kon-Tiki Museum. The Holmenkollen Ski Museum replaces the Fram Museum tour in the winter season. Operating: Every day from 10am (no operation on May 17 & December 24 & 25)

Duration: 3 h

Fee: 280kr

Tel: +47 22 78 94 00

Email: hmk@hmk.no

Website: www.hmk.no

Visits to Norwegian Homes (Home Visits)

On this tour, a local guide will take you to a typical household in northern Norway. You can enjoy a pleasant chat in the front room over a coffee and homemade cake, and even be taken on a tour of the house.

Operation time: Throughout the year

Duration: 2 hours

Sightseeing tour of Oslo

This is a guided bus tour of Frogner Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Viking Ship Museum, and Kon-Tiki Museum. A longer tour is also available, covering other areas of Oslo.

Operating time: May 19 to September 3 everyday from 11am to 2.15pm

Duration: 3 h

Fee: 320kr

Reservations/inquiries: Boat Service Sightseeing AS

Tel: +47 23 35 68 90

Email: sales@boatsightseeing.com

Website: www.boatsightseeing.com

Golden Route

The Golden Route is a fjord sightseeing trail that proudly boasts the world's best landscapes. Terrific sceneries can be enjoyed during the journey. With continuous peaks and troughs, the view from the steep slope of Trollstigen is one of breathtaking beauty (able to travel from May to September). Views of a magnificent waterfall tumbling down into the Geirangerfjord along with wild orchards is a beautiful sights.

Website: www.nsb.no/