Inspirations Travel & Tours
Tel: +27(0)31 266 0030
info@inspirations-travel.co.za
www.inspirations-travel.co.za
9 Kensington Drive, Westville 3629,
Durban, South Africa
ITT Solo – great value Singles Tours
NORWAY: NORTHERN LIGHTS FJORD CRUISE
7 impressive days, 6 spectacular nights, from only R23 640.- fully escorted,
including breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, covering 30+ picturesque harbours
along fascinating fjords, often with additional excursion opportunities!
Normal price: R 30 300.- You save: R 6 600.-!
Only 1 group departure left at this amazing price!
3 x Bonus! Book min 4 months in advance and receive an early booker discount of R 600.- !
Book min 4 passengers together, and receive a further R 250 group discount each!
Booking as a repeat traveller with us? – cash your Thank You/Feedback voucher & save!
Winter is perhaps the most special time to explore the wild and untamed Norwegian scenery. The landscape is
covered in pure white snow, and Hurtigruten provides you with some of the best chance of experiencing the
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Don't forget to also book any of Hurtigruten's unforgettable shore excursions
such as a visit to the North Cape, dog-sledging or a visit to the Snow Hotel to make your voyage extra special.
Join Hurtigruten in hunting the Aurora Borealis, a major element of the winter journey. In the winter, the sun is
low on the horizon, and north of the Arctic Circle, can even be below the horizon for some weeks. This natural
phenomenon creates beautiful shades of light. The Northern Lights are something else entirely! For thousands of
years people in the northern part of the world have marvelled at the spectacular displays that occasionally light
up the night sky. Sailing with Hurtigruten will provide the best possibilities to experience the magic colour show
from light green to dark purple flickering across the Arctic sky.
The term “Hunting the Light” originates from one of the captains. He had observed guests out on deck chasing
the most magical of all natural phenomena, the Northern Lights. “Hunting the Light” is a signature of
Hurtigruten’s winter voyages, hunting and experiencing the many and beautiful types of light visible during the
winter months.
WHY BOOK THIS SOLO GROUP TOUR?
It’s fun and easy, also affordable, to join congenial, like minded singles (does not preclude those travelling with a
partner) enjoying inspirational travel experiences - together in small & easy going, well organised groups.
Designed to be easily manageable for anyone, one is well looked after, and has lots of fun with new friends! You
can make that dream become a reality, and you even get a room guaranteed for yourself without having to pay
an expensive single room surcharge!
Yes you can still travel, also without family, if you choose a purpose designed ITT Solo Tour, where everything is
taken care of. We will even post daily pictures of what you and your colleagues are up to on the internet, so your
friends and family can share what a wonderful time you are having!
ITT Solo (group) Travel: Click here for full details of the benefits of an ITT Singles Tour
Bonus: Tours are fully escorted from arrival to departure in Norway, so you are in good hands, with everything
taken care of! In addition, participants of each group meet at the airport before boarding their international
departure flight, where our tour organizer will also do a pre-departure briefing, assist to ensure trouble free
departure!
Outstanding Package inclusions:
 Pre-departure support (advice of names and contact numbers of passengers in the group, and predeparture airport meeting/briefing & assist)
 Free collection from, and return transfer to your home (within 20kms of international airport)
 Arrival transfer to port in Bergen
 6 nights voyage Bergen to Kirkenes including breakfast, lunch and dinner
 English speaking tour leader on board
 Departure transfer to Kirkenes Airport
 Economy class airfare Kirkenes to Oslo
From: R23 640.- including an outside cabin of your own for hardly more than a double fare!
Only one departure left:
24 Jan - 30 Jan 2015
Package excludes:
 Airfare and airport taxes (add airfare and airport taxes on KLM/AF via Amsterdam/Paris from approx.
R9700.- per person – subject to L class availability)
 Shore excursion (optional)
 Travel Insurance or long distance transfers exceeding 20kms
 Visa cost and tips
Please note:
1)
The above is based on minimum 10 passengers travelling together. Every effort will be made to maintain
a similar itinerary and costing should we not reach the minimum numbers, however this cannot be guaranteed
and we may be force to re-calculate based on actual passenger numbers booked.
GUIDED GROUP ITINERARY:
see cruise map below
large map here
24 JAN 2015:
On arrival in Bergen, board the shuttle bus to Bergen Port where your awesome journey starts. As we make our
way north, you have the chance to enjoy interesting presentations and activities. Many of these activities happen
out on deck or on land, so you get the chance to feel the crisp and fresh air. Enjoy the relaxed ambience of life on
board and the opportunity to meet fellow passengers as you take in the spectacular winter landscapes.
Overnight: MS Richard With (D)
25 JAN 2015:
Ports visited today: Florø, Måløy, Torvik, Ålesund, Molde.
We navigate through the skerries and islands further north before reaching the town renowned for its beautiful
Art Nouveau architecture, Ålesund. We recommend the optional excursion to Mount Aksla for a perfect winter
panoramic view. Later, you can enjoy a lecture about the Aurora Borealis on board.
Optional Excursions today:
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2C Art Nouveau Walk
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2D Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Mount Aksla
Overnight: MS Richard With (BLD)
26 JAN 2015:
Ports visited today: Kristiansund, Trondheim, Rørvik.
Trondheim was Norway’s first capital. The warehouses along the river built on wooden stilts are a colourful
contrast to the pure white snow that usually covers the city during winter.
Optional Excursions today:
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3B Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
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3D Trondheim City Walk
Overnight: MS Richard With (BLD)
27 JAN 2015:
Ports visited today: Brønnøysund, Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Ørnes, Bodø, Stamsund, Svolvær.
As we cross the Arctic Circle the hunt for the Arctic light begins. This occasion is marked with an Arctic Circle
baptism on deck. You have the chance to learn more about the Aurora Borealis and to experience an authentic
Lofotr Viking Feast
(optional excursion). Later we enter the dramatic and narrow Raftsund. If the weather and ice conditions allow it,
we also sail to the entrance of the famous Trollfjord, where you can enjoy freshly made fishcakes on deck.
Optional Excursions today:
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4E Lofotr Viking Feast
Overnight: MS Richard With (BLD)
28 JAN 2015:
Ports visited today: Stokmarknes, Sortland, Risøyhamn, Harstad, Finnsnes, Tromsø, Skjervøy. After a morning stop
in Finnsnes, we continue to Tromsø. Perhaps take part in a husky sledging excursion or a trip to the
Polaria centre. As we sail along the coast there is a chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We gather on deck for a
glimpse of this breathtaking phenomenon.
Optional Excursions today:
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5A The Arctic Capital Tromsø
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5B Dog Sledging
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5D Polar History Walk
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5E/5F Wilderness Adventure Camp
Overnight: MS Richard With (BLD)
29 JAN 2015:
Ports visited today: Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Berlevåg.
Honningsvåg is the nearest port to the North Cape. An excursion to this breathtaking site puts you at 71° 10’
21”N, only 2,000 kilometres from the Geographical North Pole. Afterwards, join the presentation on the Sámi
culture and history in pictures, words and music. Later on we pass a rock formation that is sacred to the Sámi
people, Finnkirka, where you can enjoy a spectacular light display. Sometimes King Crab-fishermen share their
catch of the day with us on board here. At the next port, Kjøllefjord you can join an optional snowmobile trip to
Mehamn, where you might see the Northern Lights on the clear, starlit sky.
Optional Excursions today:
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6A The North Cape
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6D Snowmobile Trip in Lapland
Overnight: MS Richard With (BLD)
30 JAN 2015:
Ports visited today: Båtsfjord, Vardø, Vadsø, Kirkenes.
The turning point of our Coastal Voyage is just 10 kilometres from the Russian border. Kirkenes is home to the
fantastic Snow Hotel and the base for several exciting excursions, including dog sledging and the King Crab Safari.
Kirkenes also boasts several fascinating small museums recounting the history and heritage of this remote
frontier. The polar nights extend from 21 November to 21 January. It is not completely dark during this time
though; the light and colour in the sky are amazing when the weather is nice.
Optional Excursions today:
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7A The Russian Border
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7C Snowmobile Safari
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7D Kirkenes Snow Hotel
Disembark in Kirkenes and transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight to Oslo. (B)
see cruise map below
large map here
see other Norway Fjord Cruising options
Land only – excludes flights, meals not mentioned, travel insurance, visa cost and tips. E&OE.The above costs are
based on minimum 10 passengers travelling together, subject to availability at time of booking and subject to the
terms and conditions of ITT INSPIRATIONS TRAVEL & TOURS (PTY) LTD (ITT). Fluctuations in exchange rate will be
calculated at time of confirmation and payment.
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