Viking Cruises has announced a new itinerary that will give guests the rare opportunity to explore the far north in Norway’s winter during a peak period for Aurora Borealis sightings.
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Sailing between London and Bergen and departing January to March, the In Search of the Northern Lights itinerary makes Viking one of the few cruise lines to offer a full-length itinerary in the Arctic Circle in the winter season.
Sailing on Viking’s third 930-guest ocean ship, Viking Sky, guests will experience Norway’s pristine beauty and dramatic snow-dusted wilderness, with a chance each day to star gaze and scan the dark skies for the northern lights.
The breathtaking Northern Lights.
On the 13-day itinerary, travellers will be able to immerse themselves in the rich culture of northern Europe, across seven destinations – with overnight stays in Tromsø, Alta and Bergen, Norway and a complimentary excursion in each port.
Northern Lights Cruise
Experience a land where dawn and twilight merge on the edges of the long Arctic night. Cruising far north in Norway’s winter, witness what few others see: wondrous snow-dusted landscapes, cities hushed in slumber and the luminous aurora borealis dancing in the sky.
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Highlights of the new In Search of the Northern Lights itinerary include a visit to the Northern Lights in Alta during the height of the viewing season, a trip to Sami Community of Maze for an authentic lunch experience, a visit to the Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø and a gondola ride to the ascent of Mt. Ulriken, the highest of Bergen’s famous Seven Mountains.
The picture postcard town of Bergen in Norway
Book a 13-day In Search of the Northern Lights itinerary from $8,995 per person.
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