Hurtigruten Expands Nordic Adventures with Its Inaugural Visit to Iceland

Hurtigruten, primarily recognized for its coastal voyages along Norway, is significantly broadening its offerings for North American travelers with three new land-and-sea programs, including their inaugural itinerary to Iceland. This expansion complements Hurtigruten’s current array of guided, semi-guided, and self-guided tours that enrich the travel experience with rail travel, cultural immersion, and the iconic Hurtigruten Coastal Express.

The flagship of these new itineraries is the Grand Nordic Adventure, a memorable 19-day journey that traverses Finland, Norway, and Iceland. The adventure kicks off in Helsinki with a scenic rail trip across Finland, coupled with an overnight stay at the Santa Claus hotel. Travelers can engage in outdoor activities like husky hiking, along with cultural experiences focusing on the Sámi people. Following that, there is a 6-day southbound voyage on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express from Kirkenes to Bergen. The experience culminates in Iceland, featuring guided tours through Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon, important waterfalls, and the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, Þingvellir National Park.

For those looking for a winter experience, the Nordic Winter Journey offers a 13-day itinerary centered around the Arctic beauty of Finnish Lapland. This journey provides opportunities for viewing the Northern Lights from a secluded camp, alongside activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and sleigh rides. The program also includes cultural visits to Inari and the SIIDA Museum, a cruise through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and a ride on the Flåm Railway, concluding with the southbound Hurtigruten sailing.

The final addition, Norway’s Capital and Coast tour, is a summer offering that combines a visit to Oslo with a 6-day southbound Hurtigruten Coastal Express service from Kirkenes to Bergen, showcasing some of Norway’s most remarkable UNESCO-listed natural and cultural heritage sites.

This expansion signals Hurtigruten’s commitment to deepen destination immersion by extending its reach beyond Norway’s coast, creating a more comprehensive experience that includes broader Nordic landscapes and cultural narratives within cohesive land-and-sea itineraries.

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