Cruise Line |
Viking Ocean Cruises |
Ship |
Viking Sun |
Destination |
Arctic North Atlantic |
Nights |
12 |
Departure Date |
29 Jul 2021 |
Description |
12 Night Cruise sailing from Bergen to Reykjavik aboard Viking Sun.
From Norway, travel to the end of the North Sea and beyond to unlock mysteries of the far north and experience nature at its most magnificent. Contrast the pleasant urban setting of Ålesund with the robust beauty of Geiranger’s fjord landscape. Meet the people who thrive on the water’s edge of the Faroe archipelago, and encounter polar fox, tern, eider ducks and members of the whale family in Iceland’s majestic, distant north.
Highlights of this cruise:
Flåm, Norway
Through breathtaking fjords, your ship glides into the village of Flåm. Spend the day soaking up majestic views—from Vassbygda Lake to picturesque Vassbygdi and Aurland. Board the famous Flåm Railway for a train ride that climbs nearly 3,000 feet. Stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall and continue to the Mølstertunet open air museum, in Voss. Lunch on the famed Hotel Stalheim’s veranda, and gaze at the Naerøyfjord, a UNESCO Site.
Ã…lesund, Norway
Admire Ålesund’s colorful Art Nouveau facades by foot. After the city was destroyed by fire in 1904, it was rebuilt with the support of German Kaiser Wilhelm, who often vacationed here. The architectural style of the day, Jugend, prevails in the town center. Alternately, you may visit spectacular Nordic islands via a vast coastal network of bridges and tunnels, or join a Norwegian family in their home for coffee and a snack to learn firsthand about daily life in this scenic place.
Geiranger, Norway
Cruise into the tiny village of Geiranger via the Geirangerfjord, one of Norway’s most spectacular fjords. If you would like magnificent bird’s-eye views of this magical setting, join an included tour to Eagle’s Bend, perched 2,000 feet above the village. It is a thrilling drive marked by 11 hairpin turns and incredible panoramas. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors on an optional tour to witness spectacular waterfalls or journey through the fjords by kayak.
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Explore the legacy of Vikings in the scenic Faroe Islands, located halfway between Norway and Iceland. Once home to the Viking Parliament, the island’s capital of Tórshavn occupies the archipelago’s most historic peninsula. During your visit, a scenic drive reveals the breathtaking fjords of Kaldbak and Kollafjørdur, magnificent island vistas and a rich salmon fishing culture . . . all infused with a welcoming Nordic spirit.
Akureyri, Iceland
Visit Iceland’s second largest city and admire its colorful architecture. Nicknamed the “Capital of the North,†Akureyri prospered during its days as a Danish trading post. Visit the city’s beloved church to gaze upon the stained-glass window that once adorned England’s Coventry Cathedral and admire some of the 2,000 species of blooms at the Public Park and Botanic Garden.
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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29/07 |
Bergen, Norway |
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2 |
30/07 |
Bergen, Norway |
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3 |
31/07 |
Flam, Norway |
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4 |
01/08 |
Alesund, Norway |
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5 |
02/08 |
Geiranger, Norway |
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6 |
03/08 |
At sea |
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7 |
04/08 |
Torshavn, Denmark |
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8 |
05/08 |
At sea |
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9 |
06/08 |
Seysdisfjordur, Iceland |
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10 |
07/08 |
Akureyri, Iceland |
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11 |
08/08 |
Isafjordur, Iceland |
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12 |
09/08 |
Reykjavik, Iceland |
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13 |
10/08 |
Reykjavik, Iceland |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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