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NORTH NORWAY AND AURORA BOREALIS TRIP CODE ACOWNNJ DEPARTURE 02/01/2021, 09/02/2021, 16/01/2021, 23/01/2021, 30/01/2021, 20/11/2021, 27/11/2021. DURATION INTRODUCTION 8 Days Cruise along the serene and isolated fjords of Troms on this incredible 8 day voyage. On LOCATIONS board the Nooderlicht you will have a true expedition experience as you immerse yourself in the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords. Encounter more than one species of whale as well Norway as other unique wildlife including White-tailed eagles. The quaint Nooderlicht offers a smaller voyage capacity offering an intimate, flexible and completely immersive experience as you look out for the legendary Northern Lights. ITINERARY DAY 1: Embarkation in Tromoso Your adventure begins in Tromso, nicknamed the “Paris of the North,” located in an area rich with Norse and Sámi history. Enjoy exploring this sub Arctic Norwegian town, said to have been inhabited since the last ice age. All voyages with s/v Rembrandt van Rijn aim at departing from Tromsø in the evening of day one, while s/v Noorderlicht will set sail in the early morning of day two. All passengers of Rembrandt are kindly asked to board the vessel by 17:00, while passengers of Noorderlicht are welcome to board the vessel between 17:00 and 23:00. Copyright Chimu Adventures. All rights reserved 2020. Chimu Adventures PTY LTD NORTH NORWAY AND AURORA BOREALIS DAY 2: Into The Nordic Fjords - Day 2 to 6 TRIP CODE You then sail along the base of the Lyngen Alps, across the Lyngen fjord, and may stay for the ACOWNNJ night in Hamnnes, on the island of Uloya. Hamnnes is an ancient trade and fishing DEPARTURE settlement originating in the 17th century, with typical wooden warehouses where residents store dried cod. (In fact, the town still exports this cod 02/01/2021, 09/02/2021, for the traditional Mediterranean dish, Bacalhau.) 16/01/2021, 23/01/2021, Uløya offers good hiking, often on snowshoes. 30/01/2021, 20/11/2021, From Hamnnes, you sail farther northeast into the 27/11/2021. Kvaenangen Fjord. Part of the day you sail through the fjords, and in the afternoon you find a harbor DURATION to spend the night in one of the scenic fishing villages, such as Skjervøy, Seglvik, Reinfjord, or 8 Days Burfjord. There are good hiking possibilities in the area, for example on the Island of Spildra. Great hikes can also be made in Burfjord, just 50 km (31 LOCATIONS miles) from the northerly town of Alta. During the evenings and nights, there are fine opportunities Norway to see auroras if the sky is clear enough. Our course is heading south-west again. We spend the night near the small village of Finnkroken. This small village offers good opportunities to see the Northern Lights. DAY 7: Under The Northern Lights Arrival in Tromsø around midday. In the afternoon you enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs in town, visit a museum, or simply take a walk in the fresh winter air. After spending the last night on board, you disembark on day eight (Saturday) with memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies. DAY 8: Disembarkation in Tromso Disembarkation in the port of Tromso at 9:00 a.m. at the latest. Transfer to the airport on your own (not included). Individual journey home with scheduled flight via Oslo back home (flights not included in the cabin price). INCLUSIONS & DETAILS Copyright Chimu Adventures. All rights reserved 2020. Chimu Adventures PTY LTD NORTH NORWAY AND AURORA BOREALIS Accommodation Standard TRIP CODE Inclusions Not Available ACOWNNJ Difficulty Rating Not Available DEPARTURE Single Surcharge Record Not Available 02/01/2021, 09/02/2021, 16/01/2021, 23/01/2021, Notes Not Available 30/01/2021, 20/11/2021, 27/11/2021. Price Dependent upon Not Available DURATION SUSTAINABILITY 8 Days LOCATIONS Norway Copyright Chimu Adventures. All rights reserved 2020. Chimu Adventures PTY LTD.