Tue 17 Nov 2026 | Depart Auckland via Hong Kong
Meet your fellow travellers and depart Auckland at mid afternoon. Arrive in Hong Kong late evening and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: In flight
Wed 18 Nov 2026 | Hong Kong| Stopover
Relax or explore from our hotel convienently located in Kowloon. There is a shuttle service from the hotel to the Tsim Sha Tsui district and from the restaurant on the 8th floor you can witness the sound and light show across Hong Kong’s Harbour. Optional tours can be booked.
Meals: B
Thu 19 Nov 2026 | Hong Kong | Stopover
Full day of included sightseeing. Highlights include the iconic Star Ferry, the World’s steepest funicular railway, the Peak Tram, Aberdeen, pass Repluse Bay and visit Stanley a popular market town.
Meals: B
Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Depart Hong Kong
Free day for independent exploration. Late check out included at the hotel. Later this evening we transfer to the airport and depart of a late evening flight out of Hong Kong
Meals: B
Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Arrive Oslo (Tour Day 1)
Flying via Amsterdam we arrive in Oslo just before lunch. Transfer to the hotel and time to settle in. Christmas markets are within easy reach of the hotel.
Meals: –
Sun 22 Nov 2026 | Day 2: Exploring Oslo
Guided sightseeing including Oslo’s key landmarks and cultural highlights. Free time in the afternoon before a welcome dinner this evening.
Meals: B, D
Mon 23 Nov 2026 | Day 3: Oslo to Flåm | Scenic Rail Journey
Travel by rail to Myrdal, then the Flåm Railway to the fjord village of Flåm. Time to explore at leisure. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: B, D
Tue 24 Nov 2026 | Day 4: Fjords to Bergen | Norway in a Nutshell
Cruise the Aurlandsfjord and UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, then continue by coach and rail to Bergen. Dinner together this evening.
Meals: B, D
Wed 25 Nov 2026 | Day 5: Bergen | Historic Port City
Guided walking tour of Bergen including Bryggen. Afternoon free with a Fløibanen return ticket included. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: B, D
Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Day 6: Bergen | Board MS Havila Castor
Free time in Bergen until transfer to the port. Board MS Havila Castor and begin the northbound coastal voyage.
Meals: B, D
Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Day 7: Ålesund | Group-Only Excursion
Arrive in Ålesund and enjoy a Project Expeditions private excursion through the surrounding fjord landscapes.
Meals: B, L, D
Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Day 8: Trondheim | History & Culture
Dock in Trondheim and enjoy a Project Expeditions private excursion including Nidaros Cathedral before re-joining the ship.
Meals: B, L, D
Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Day 9: Bodø | Arctic Circle Region
Cross the Arctic Circle and enjoy time in the region. Optional ship excursions may be available.
Meals: B, L, D
Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Day 10: Tromsø | Gateway to the Arctic
Arrive in Tromsø and enjoy a Project Expeditions group-only experience in this vibrant Arctic city.
Meals: B, L, D
Tue 1 Dec 2026 | Day 11: Honningsvåg
Explore the far north region of Honningsvåg. Optional ship excursions may be available.
Meals: B, L, D
Wed 2 Dec 2026 | Day 12: Kirkenes to Lapland | Siida Museum & Huskies
Disembark in Kirkenes and travel into Finnish Lapland. Visit the Siida Museum and enjoy a husky safari before arriving at the Northern Lights Village. Stay in a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin for two nights,
Meals: B, D
Thu 3 Dec 2026 | Day 13: Lapland | Sámi Culture & Reindeer
Free time this morning before meeting a Sámi reindeer herder for a cultural experience and reindeer sleigh ride.
Meals: B, L, D
Fri 4 Dec 2026 | Day 14: Santa Claus Village & Arctic Glass Igloos
Travel south to Rovaniemi with a visit to Santa Claus Village, then continue to the Arctic Glass Igloos for an overnight stay.
Meals: B, D
Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Day 15: Rovaniemi | Secret of the Antler
Visit local artisans for the “Secret of the Antler” experience before returning to Rovaniemi. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: B, D
Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Day 16: Fly Rovaniemi to Helsinki
Fly to Helsinki and transfer to the hotel. Time to settle in before dinner.
Meals: B, D
Mon 7 Dec 2026 | Day 17: Helsinki | City Touring & Farewell Dinner
Guided sightseeing in Helsinki followed by free time. Farewell dinner this evening.
Meals: B, D
Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Day 18: Depart Helsinki
After breakfast, transfer to Helsinki Airport. Tour concludes.
Meals: B
Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Helsinki to Amsterdam |
Depart Helsinki in the late afternoon for Amsterdam. We overnight at an airport hotel tonight
Meals: B
Wed 9 Dec 2026 | Depart Amsterdam
Return to the airport to check in for our flight to Hong Kong that departs just after lunch
Meals: B
Thu 10 Dec 2026 | Arrive & Depart Hong Kong
Mornng arrival into Hong Kong. We have a layover hear until our evening flight to Auckland departs. Option to book the Plaza Premium Lounge at Hong Kong Airport (additional cost).
Meals: In flight
Fri 11 Dec 2026 | Arrive Auckland
Mid morning arrival into Auckland International Airport
