Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords - Le Commandant Charcot
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Fly from Paris to Narvik where you will be transferred to the pier on arrival to board Le Commandant Charcot. Beyond the Arctic Circle, Narvik nestles in the heart of impressive mountains that plunge into the Ofotfjord. The town is close to obtaining its sustainable...
There is an optional excursion to the Polar Park, the world's northernmost animal park, before setting sail in the late afternoon.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Lofoten Islands is an archipelago beyond the Arctic Circle, planted in the Norwegian Sea. Here, you will sail below alpine summits and in sandy coves, seeing sharp peaks emerging from the sea and deep-blue fjords rippling with fish. The small town of Leknes is on ...
Norwegians consider the small fishing port of Reine to be their country's most beautiful village; it seems to have been naturally set in the heart of a bay encircled by craggy mountains. Very close by, Flakstad stands out thanks to its superb white sandy beach and bro...
Sitting on the Torget peninsula, surrounded by water and a myriad of islands, Brønnøysund invites you to the heart of a wild natural environment. This former Viking city nestled around a narrow harbour, enjoys a strategic location and centralises fishing and trade-rel...
A natural paradise, Smola is an island surrounded by an archipelago of thousands of small islands, islets and reefs, all bathed in an extraordinary light. The sheep freely graze the moorland. Ocean and fresh water meet, forming bays, ponds and pools of brackish water ...
In this wild fjord, topped by high mountains with snow-covered peaks, the only road that remains open in winter is called Eagle Road. Leaving the village of Geiranger, it rises sharply to 625 metres (2,000 feet) above the fjord via 12 hairpin bends. The summit offers ...
Fall under the spell of Alesund, which is crossed by the pretty Brosundet Canal and surrounded by a string of rocky islets, fjord inlets and majestic mountains. This large herring fishing port is especially reputed for its Art Nouveau architecture. Following the 1904 ...
Nordfjordeid is a small town nestling at the end of an arm of the gigantic Nordfjord. Featuring valleys with abundant vegetation and mountainous terrain, nature here offers a 360-degree view that was conducive to the early settlement of Viking communities, as demonstr...
Nestled in the heart of the fjord country, less than 200 kilometres from Bergen, the picturesque village of Flam - pronounced Flom - offers you an experience of authentic Norway. You can mosey around the brightly coloured streets and admire the majestic contours of th...
Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, you will sail in the Sognefjord. This stunning fjord extends approximately 200 kilometres (125 miles) inland, making it the longest in Europe. The Sognefjord is also the widest fjord in Norway, stretching across 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles)...
The small and charming capital of the Shetland Islands, with its sea front of old houses and narrow streets, offering travellers its old districts and a warm port atmosphere. Geopark Shetland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located to the north. Incredibly well-pres...
Located at the end of Byfjord, Bergen was the capital of Norway in the 12th and 13th Centuries and has preserved some very beautiful monuments from the time when it was home to royalty. Wandering through Bergen's streets means going back in time, in search of the hidd...
You will disembark after breakfast at 8 a.m. No transfers are included on this day.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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