Norwegian Fjords

The G Expedition departs in the late afternoon.
Day 1 Edinburgh/Kirkwall (1D)

Visit historic and mystical sites by coach on this remote island. Explore the Standing Stones of Stenness the intriguing Ring of Brodgar and the village of Skara Brae.
Day 2 Kirkwall/Lerwick (1B, 1L, 1D)

Continue northwards to the remote Shetland Islands.
Day 3 Lerwick/Nordfjord (1B, 1L, 1D)

Weather and time permitting, stop in Olden for a short bus ride to the Birksdal area and a walk to a glacier.
Day 4 Nordfjord/Geiranger (1B, 1L, 1D)

Sail deep into one of Norway's most beautiful fjords and into the mainland. The Geirangerfjord is one of Norway's most visited sites and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5 Geiranger/Munkholmen (1B, 1L, 1D)

Sail towards the islet of Munkholmen, just off the shore of Trondheim. The Benedictine monks built a monastery in the 11th century on the islet, and today it's a recreational area. Later, visit the city of Trondheim. Choose between taking an afternoon hike that ends at the Sverresborg Folk Museum, or enjoy a city tour that includes the Folk Museum and the elaborate Nidaros Cathedral, built between 1070 and 1300.
Day 6 Munkholmen/Torghatten (1B, 1L, 1D)

The rugged coastline of central Norway features some of the world’s most beautiful nature. The captain will negotiate with local Norwegian pilots to determine our best Zodiac landing options.
Day 7 Torghatten/Svartisen (1B, 1L, 1D)

Visit Svartisen and Vikingen, for beautiful glaciers and a globe sculpture which marks Vikingen as a point directly on the Arctic Circle.
Day 8 Svartisen/Lofoten (1B, 1L, 1D)

The Lofoten archipelago is an enchanting area of picturesque villages by the sea backed with jagged peaks. Go ashore via coach on the island of Å, where cod fishing is still a major part of the economy. In the evening, be sure to be on deck as you cruise into one of Norway's most famous fjords, the short yet dramatic Trollfjord, and search the cliffs for Norway's mythical beings: trolls.
Day 9 Lofoten/Tromsø (1B, 1L, 1D)

Tromsø, the capital of northern Norway, is known as the "Gateway to the Arctic" as it was the embarkation point for many Arctic expeditions. Spend the day learning about the history of past expeditions and exploring Norway's largest northern city.
Day 10 Tromsø/Hornsund (1B, 1L, 1D)

Sail past mist-shrouded Bjørnøya (Bear Island) – a birdwatcher's paradise featuring spectacular views.
Day 11 Tromsø/Hornsund (1B, 1L, 1D)

Explore this archipelago of deep fjords, mountains and massive ice sheets. Keep your eyes open for walruses, seals, reindeer, Arctic foxes and, of course, polar bears.
Days 12-13 Hornsund/Festningen

The highlight of Festningen ("the fortress") is an impressive dike of rock that runs along the top of a small cliff where fossilized footprints of dinosaurs have been discovered. Alkhornet features a towering horn of rock which serves as a nesting site for thousands of guillemots and kittiwakes, while foxes and reindeer take advantage of the lush tundra vegetation below the cliffs.
Day 14 Festningen/Longyearbyen (1B, 1L, 1D)

Disembarkation in the morning.
Day 15 Longyearbyen (1B)