Hall of the Mountain King

Day	Destination
1	Bergen
2	Geiranger
3	Trondheim
4	Bodo
5	Tromso
6	Honningsvag
7	Kirkenes
Number of Nights: 7

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	Detailed Itinerary - 7-day Northbound Detailed Itinerary - 6-day Southbound AARP Member Discount Northbound Excursions 2010 Southbound Excursions 2010 Pre and Post Cruise Excursions 2010

Edvard Grieg, His Life And Music
Themes and music performed by pianist Rune Alver and lecturer Eilif B. Lotveit.

Music recitals and breathtaking scenery
We invite you on board MS Trollfjord to a unique Hurtigruten tour combining a musical journey with one of the world's most beautiful coastlines, including an optional excursion to composer Edvard Grieg's Villa Troldhaugen, built by Grieg himself in 1884.

The tour starts or ends in Bergen, the composer's birthplace. Besides breathtaking scenery, the cruise features daily lectures and music recitals. Set against the spectacular natural backdrop of the dramatic Norwegian coast, the voyage gives an opportunity to join in on the usual program of Hurtigruten's shore excursions.

A spectacular voyage through Norway's fjords and untouched beautiful countryside.

Enjoy days filled with spectacular fjords, snow-capped mountains, and an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. Make sure to pack your camera and binoculars for this, "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage."

Practical info:
Can be taken as a 7-day Northbound voyage on Oct 10th from Bergen to Kirkenes or a 6-day Southbound on Oct 16th from Kirkenes to Bergen. No additional supplement, price of a 6 or 7-day Coastal voyage.

For passengers who seek to immerse themselves in the landscape and culture of Norway, this voyage is a compelling choice.

MS Trollfjord

A magnifcent ship deservedly bearing the name of one of the most dramatic sights on the voyage. The interior design was infuenced by the coastal scenery and the wide windows in the panorama lounges provide excellent viewing.

Cafés, bars, a conference area, Jacuzzi and exercise room are all equipped to a high standard. The latest technology ensures the ship's propulsion system produces the minimum of noise and vibration.

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Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten offers a wide range of year-round options for travelers who are looking for the unusual and unique - soft adventures, enriching destinations and excursions, and local interaction - within the comfort of an upscale cruise environment. Besides continuing a century-long tradition of year-round sailings along Norway's stunning fjord-filled west coast, Hurtigruten also offer a luxurious expedition ship - the MS Fram, in Antarctica and Greenland. And Hurtigruten is one of the few cruise lines to explore the Arctic's last wilderness - Spitsbergen. Guests return home with in-depth knowledge and never-to-be-forgotten memories after visiting unspoiled destinations rich in history, culture and stunning scenery, mixing with local citizens and making lifelong friendships with fellow travelers of similar exploration mindsets.

Norway - The World's Most Beautiful Voyage
For over 117 years, Hurtigruten has navigated the 1,250-mile, fjord-filled west coast of Norway. Hurtigruten's fleet of modern ships visits 34 ports-of-call between Bergen in the south and Kirkenes in the north near the Russian border. Visit tiny fishing villages in the Lofoton Islands, go dog sledding in Tromso - the Paris of the North, embark on a the Sea Eagle Safari through Trollfjord, or simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery as you sail through the majestic fjords. Hurtigruten's Norwegian Coastal voyage immerses you in real Norwegian culture and history in this amazing vacation. Ships depart daily from Bergen and Kirkenes year-round. Options include the classic 12-day round trip from Bergen, the 7-day northbound from Bergen to Kirkenes, and the 6-day southbound from Kirkenes to Bergen.

Antarctica
Penguin lovers should pay particular attention to Hurtigruten's Antarctica programs, departing from Buenos Aires Nov 2010 - February 2011. These expedition voyages sail aboard our luxurious expedition ship - the MS Fram. Each itinerary features naturalist guides, noted expert guest lecturers and numerous PolarCirkel boat landings on "The White Continent." Programs range from 10-19 days, sailing the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula, taking in the glaciers and icebergs, penguins, humpback and killer whales, elephant and fur seals. Plus, ask about our special Antarctica sailing which includes the Chilean fjords. Optional excursions range from the high-energy Tango Show in Buenos Aires and the Long Island Farm Tour in the Falklands amazing pre or post-cruise explorations to Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Ushuaia.

The Arctic--Spitsbergen
Are you a real explorer? If the answer is yes, then our outstanding Spitsbergen expedition voyages can take you to the last wilderness of Europe, rich in unspoiled nature and wildlife with glaciers, polar bears, whales, seals, abundant birdlife, and rare, Arctic flowers. Zodiac and PolarCirkel boat landings, knowledgeable expedition guides and lectures create an intimate learning experience. Try any of our 9-day explorations, plus our special 11-day Climate Pilgrimage created for those who wish to learn more about global warming and its effects on the polar ice caps.

Greenland
The 310-berth MS Fram, named after Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen's Polar ship, was built exclusively for our new Greenland expedition voyages. Hurtigruten offers a variety of expeditions from 8-15 days bringing you to the world's most active glaciers, calving of icebergs and close contact with the local Inuit population while providing cultural and historic insight through excursions and lectures. Four itineraries include calls in spectacular Iceland with a special 14-day sailing following the path of the Vikings from Reykjavik, Iceland, highlighting ports in Greenland and ending in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia departing Sept 26, 2010. Each Greenland voyage is filled with remarkable adventure and dozens of chances for self exploration