Duration: approx. 3.5 hours

Tromsø is considered to be the gateway to the Arctic and is beautifully located on a forest-covered island linked to the mainland by a long bridge. Your tour begins with a stop at Tromsø Museum. Among the various Sami, archaeological and religious art exhibits, the museum also has an intriguing Northern Lights machine. The tour then continues towards the Arctic Cathedral. This parish church was built in 1965 and is often called “the Opera House of Norway” because of its distinct look. Next you will continue on towards Lake Prestvannet, a small body of water that was originally built as a reservoir in 1867 and ultimately turned into a nature reserve in 1921. A ride up by cable car will then take you to Mount Storsteinen, which presides over the countryside below at a height of 420 metres above sea level and affords spectacular views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands. Your scenic tour concludes with a leisurely journey back to the port and your ship.

Thanks to Tromsø’s location some 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, the town is popular as a starting point for many arctic expeditions and considered to be the gateway to the Arctic. This entertaining excursion combines a visit to the fascinating Polaria Centre with a trip to a husky farm and wilderness camp. First up is the Polaria Centre, where you can go for a polar walk, take a look at a range of aquariums supporting marine life typically found in polar areas and enjoy a wide-screen film about “life in the freezer”. Then you’ll make your way to the wonderful wilderness camp run by Tove Sorensen and Tore Albrightsen, along with their 3 children. The camp is also home to a pack of more than 300 Alaskan huskies, which the couple successfully breeds in these pristine surroundings. A short whistle-stop sightseeing tour is also scheduled to bring this polar-themed tour to a perfect close.

Experience Northern Norway's unique arctic landscape with a trekking offering your lovely views. We leave the pier by coach and cross over the forest clad island of Troms where Tromsø was founded in 1794 on the way to the Sandnessund bridge to reach the island Kvaløya (Whale island). The island is mountainous with some very characteristic peaks more than 1.000 m high. Our destination is the Wilderness Center where the couple Tove Sørensen and Tore Albrigtsen lives with their children, assistants, and over 300 Alaskan huskies. Upon arrival the dogs and puppies are excited to meet you – and you will have time to get acquainted with them. An experienced outdoor guide and huskies will take you on a trek through the rolling arctic hills. Before we start exploring the surrounding area on foot, you will be given the option to take along “your own” husky on the trek. Back at the Wilderness Centre you will be offered coffee and cake in the Lavvo (Sami Tentlike building). Your experience in nature concludes with your coach drive to the port.

This tour will give you an introduction to Trondheim by coach and tram. Board the Graskall Line Trolley which opened in 1924 and which has played a part in daily Trondheim life ever since. Visit a picturesque district of painted wooden houses and the old XVI century fortifications.

Enjoy a visit to this town founded by the Viking in 997. This excursion includes a visit to Nidaros Cathedral, some of which dates back to the XII century and to the open air folk museum. Enjoy a short walk around the centre before reaching Sverresli viewpoint for final panorama of this charming town.

Leave the town with its colourful wooded houses and drive to Bymarka, a popular leisure area west of Trondheim. From there, you will begin a two-hour nature hike to Lian where coffee and waffles will be served. Return to the port by bus.

Enjoy a short visit to this Viking town founded by King Olav in 997. Visit Nidaros Cathedral, built on the tomb of the king and which dates back to the XII century. Drive out of town to Ringve Museum, the only museum in Norway to specialize in musical instruments with displays of instruments from all over the world.