FOLLOW THE LIGHTS
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xperience the wonder of the aurora borealis on Hurtigruten’s small group tour through Norway, Finland and Estonia. From Oslo and Bergen to a stunning Norwegian coastal voyage, and a journey through Finland to Estonia, Hurtigruten’s Follow the Lights small group escorted tour takes you through some of the world’s most beautiful northern landscapes. The 18-day adventure includes the classic ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ tour – a three-day train, coach and ferry journey from Oslo to Bergen. This ascends the Norwegian alps, offering jaw-dropping views of mountains, fjords and charming
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towns. It’s a perfect introduction to the extraordinary pristine natural beauty of the Nordic region. Often described as the ‘world’s most beautiful voyage’, a highlight of the tour is the iconic Original Coastal Voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, stopping at charming small towns along the coast. It’s here that you may see your first glimpse of the northern lights, the natural show that lights up the northern winter sky. Following the seven-day voyage,
disembark in Kirkenes for a land journey, where you’ll meet reindeer and huskies, visit the famous Santa village and maybe even see the lights from your glass-roofed polar cabin. Finland’s beautiful national parks, forests and lakes are a highlight of this journey that takes you through to Helsinki and the beauty of medieval Tallinn. All Follow the Lights departures are guaranteed. Our northern lights promise applies. For more information contact your RACT Travel team today.
FEBRUARY / MARCH 2020
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