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31 departures. Finally, we’ll discover Molde, known DAY 13 • The North Cape Controversial Topics affecting the Sami people
locally as the “City of Roses.” Today, we will strike out in pursuit of not just the today: their indigenous rights in Lapland and the
B,L,D — Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship or northernmost point of Norway, but of all Europe: preservation of their culture.
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship the North Cape. Far above the Arctic Circle, where After some free time in Ivalo, we’ll get a taste of
the freezing waters of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans Finnish culture and cuisine during a Home-Hosted
DAY 10 • Explore Trondheim meet, the Cape rises a sheer 1,000 feet above sea
A day of interesting locales awaits. In medieval- level. Tonight, we will enjoy our last dinner together Dinner with a local family.
flavored Trondheim, enjoy an included tour of this onboard our Hurtigruten ship. B,L,D — Wilderness Hotel Inari or similar
city, founded in AD 997. Then, discover Rorvik, a port
town in the Vikna archipelago. B,L,D — Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship or DAY 16 • Lapland • Fly to Helsinki
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship
After breakfast this morning, we’ll transfer to the
B,L,D — Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship or airport for our flight to Helsinki, enjoying lunch
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship DAY 14 • Disembark ship • Explore Kirkenes before our departure. After we arrive and check into
• Inari/Ivalo, Finland
DAY 11 • Coastal cruising • Arctic Circle This morning, we bid our coastal vessel farewell as our hotel, we’ll join our Trip Experience Leader for an
Crossing • Bodo • Svolvaer we disembark in Kirkenes, a Norwegian port near orientation walk of the vicinity before setting off for
Today our ship sails even further north—this the Russian border. During Kirkenes’s occupation dinner on your own.
afternoon, you’ll cross the Arctic Circle. After lunch, in World War II, the Germans created shelters from B,L — GLO Hotel Art or similar
we’ll dock in Bodo, the capital of Nordland County old iron caves to protect its troops from attacks and
situated just north of the Arctic Circle. We’ll take a raids by the Soviet Union—which were frequent given DAY 1 • Explore Helsinki
discovery walk of Bodo with our Trip Experience Kirkenes’s close proximity to the border. We’ll visit We’ll explore the highlights of Helsinki on a tour.
Leader before heading back to the ship. Our next these caves today and view these complex tunnels Stops include Market Square, which offers a vibrant
destination is Svolvaer, the capital of Lofoten, a first hand. Then, we’ll ride south towards Lapland, portrait of Helsinki; the Sibelius Monument; and
colorful port town framed by towering mountains. Senate Square, designed to be the physical and
stopping on the Norwegian/Finnish border and at a
B,L,D — Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship or Finnish camping site for lunch. Today’s journey ends symbolic heart of the city. Gather at your hotel for a
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship Farewell Dinner tonight.
in Ivalo, Finland. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
B,D — GLO Hotel Art or similar
DAY 12 • Coastal cruising • Explore Tromso B,L,D — Wilderness Hotel Inari or similar
This afternoon, the ship calls at Tromso, a university DAY 15 • Explore Inari • Controversial Topic: DAY 1 • Return to U.S.
town spanning three fjord-wrapped islands, and Today, you’ll transfer to the Helsinki airport for
home to 13,000 students. We’ll visit the Polar Museum Protecting Sami rights and culture with a your flight home. Or begin your post-trip extension
where we’ll learn of Tromso’s trapping history and its Sami woman • Sami family visit • Home- in Stockholm, Sweden or New! Dutch Discoveries:
importance as the base for many Arctic expeditions. Hosted Dinner Enkhuizen, Delft & a Countryside Steam Train Ride.
Discover Tromso on your own this evening, and we’ll After breakfast, we’ll discover more about Lapland B
return to the ship for dinner. at the Siida Museum, which focuses on Sami and
northern Lapland culture and nature. After lunch
B,L,D — Havila Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship or
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage Ship at the museum, we’ll visit with a Sami family and
learn about the importance of reindeer and their
role in the life of the Sami. We’ll also talk about the

Havila Coastal Voyage Ship &
Hurtigruten Ships Fleet Features

• Outside and inside cabins
• Special space reserved for our groups in the
lounge and dining areas
• Panoramic lounge and a spacious Sun Deck

To view deck plans for these ships, visit
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Visit a reindeer farm on Day 15 and learn about Sami culture.
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