2009 TROMSØ AND LOFOTEN ADVENTURE

5-DAY INDEPENDENT PACKAGE TO NORTHERN NORWAY

Day 1 - TROMSØ
Arrive in Tromsø, the largest city in Northern Norway (pop. 45,000). Balance of day free for independent explorations. Overnight at Rica Ishavs Hotel. Day 2 - TROMSØ-COASTAL VOYAGE
Breakfast at hotel. At noon, join a local 2½ hour city tour of Tromsø (June 16 - July 29 only) incl. the Tromsø Museum (featuring Sami culture and the Northern Lights) and the Arctic Cathedral, a masterpiece of architecture reflecting northern Norwegian nature, culture and faith, containing one of the largest stained-glass windows in Europe. Proceed to pier for your coastal cruise voyage on Hurtigruten (formerly Norwegian Coastal Voyage), the world’s most beautiful voyage. The ship arrives in Tromsø at 11:45pm and will depart for Svolvær at 1:30am. Overnight in 2-berth inside cabins.

Day 3 - COASTAL VOYAGE-SVOLVÆR
Depart Tromsø at 1:30am. Cruise through the spectacular Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands to Svolvær. The Norwegian coastline with its 30,000 islands, 100,000 skerries and millions of birds is among the most weather-beaten regions of the world. Meet the elements of Norwegian coastal scenery as we sail the archipelagos and traverse the choppy waters passing the rugged Norwegian landscape with its dramatic fjords, mountains and small fishing villages. Breakfast on board ship. Before arriving in Svolvær, you will see the captain carefully maneuver the ship through the shallow waters of the Risøyrenna Channel, where sand banks are visible through the green water on both sides of the channel. You’ll pass through the narrow Raftsund Strait leading into the breathtaking Trollfjord. The fjord is so narrow and the cliffs are so steep that the coastal liner cannot sound their sirens because of the risk of rock fall. Arrive in Svolvær in the spectacular Lofoten Islands at 6:30pm. Overnight at Rica Hotel Svolvær.

Day 4 - SVOLVÆR
Breakfast at hotel. Day free for sightseeing in breathtaking Lofoten, made up of the world’s oldest species of rock, estimated to be nearly 3.5 billion year old. (Note: As local transportation is not included on this day in the package price, we suggest you pre-arrange a car rental upon making your tour reservations.) Overnight at Rica Hotel Svolvær.

Day 5 - SVOLVÆR
Package ends following breakfast.

Period of validity: JUNE 1—AUGUST 31

Price: $770 per person

Single Supplement: $240

Price includes
• 3 nights hotel based on double occupancy
• 1 night inside double cabin (I-2) on coastal voyage
• Daily breakfast
• Local city tour of Tromsø with English-speaking guide

Option A: Additional overnight in Tromsø at Rica Ishavs Hotel
$115 per person
$67 single supplement

Option B: Outside cabin on coastal voyage cruise: $50 per person (L-2 Cabin)
$22 Single Supplement (L-1 Cabin)

Option C: Additional overnight in Svolvær at Rica Hotel Svolvær:
$130 per person
$67 single supplement