Day 1 Edinburgh/Kirkwall
The G Expedition departs in the late afternoon, sailing towards Kirkwall.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 Kirkwall/Orkney
Visit historic and mystical sites by coach on this remote island. Explore the Standing Stones of Stenness, the intriguing Ring of Brodgar, and the village of Skara Brae.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Shetland Islands
Continue northwards to the remote Shetland Islands. Opt to visit Jarlshof or join the Puffin Bus to focus on puffins and seabird photography at Sumbrugh Head. Enjoy additional time to explore Lerwick.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Shetland/Bergen
Cross the famous North Sea to reach Norway. Enjoy an afternoon city tour of Bergen, including a stop at the Edvard Grieg Museum, a visit to the historical seaport district and the fish market. Alternatively, opt to explore Bergen on your own for the afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 Bergen/Flåm
Hop on the Flåm Railway, travelling through valleys and mountain passes to reach the scenic fjord of the Flåm district.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 Flåm/Olden
Cruise into the Olden Fjord before a short bus ride to the Birksdal area. Enjoy a moderate walk to the glacier, or, for an easier option, take a trolley ride with a shorter walk to make it to the glacier lake.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 Olden/Geiranger
Sail deep into one of Norway’s most beautiful, and most visited, fjords. Enjoy a coach tour to Dalnibba, soaking in the views at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 Trondheim
Continue on to Trondheim. Choose between hiking to the Sverresborg Folk Museum or enjoying a city tour including the Folk Museum and the elaborate Nidaros Cathedral, built between 1070 and 1300. Opt to explore the area on your own, perhaps visiting Munkholmen.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9 Torghatten/Svartisen
The rugged coastline of central Norway features some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. The captain will negotiate with local Norwegian pilots to determine our best Zodiac landing options. Hike up to the famous hole in the mountain, with fantastic views of the region. Keep an eye out for Norway’s mythical trolls. In the afternoon, head to the quaint and picturesque Vega Island, a UNESCO site. Wander the fishing villages and appreciate the slow pace of life.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 10 Svartisen/Sanna/Vikingen
Visit Svartisen, Sanna and Vikingen, for beautiful glaciers and a globe sculpture which marks Vikingen as a point directly on the Arctic Circle.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 11 Lofoten
The Lofoten archipelago is an enchanting area of picturesque villages by the sea backed with jagged peaks. Go ashore by Zodiac to the village of Å. Visit Nusfjord, one of Norway’s oldest and best-preserved fishing villages for lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, stay on deck as you cruise into one of Norway’s most famous fjords, the short yet dramatic Trollfjord. Search the cliffs on your continuing quest to spot trolls.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12 Lofoten/Norwegian Sea
Enjoy a day off the coast with Zodiac excursions to search out the local marine life.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 13 Norwegian Sea/Nordkapp
Head back to the coast and visit Nordkapp in the Finnmark region. Take a scenic drive of this high rugged, coastal plateau. This will be the most northerly point of the trip at 71 º N.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14 Tromsø
Tromsø, the capital of northern Norway, is known as the “Gateway to the Arctic” as it was the embarkation point for many Arctic expeditions. Disembark in the morning. We recommend booking some extra time in Tromsø to explore.
Meals included: Breakfast
