How much does it cost?

From £4,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,672 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The tour includes Standard Class rail travel on the Bergen Railway from Oslo to Bergen, plus all coach and internal flights. The six-night cruise is included.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout, and includes guided walking tours in Oslo and Bergen, plus the husky dog sledding excursion in Tromsø.

Which cruise ship is used?

The Havila cruise ship, a modern vessel used for the six-night northbound voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes.

What accommodation is included?

Five nights in 3 and 4-star hotels: three nights at the Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo and two nights at the Thon Hotel Bristol in Bergen. Six nights are aboard the Havila cruise ship in interior cabins.

When does the tour run?

Great Rail Journeys offers three departures: January 2027, February 2027, and March 2027.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Northern Lights on a Winter Arctic Cruise

Oslo to Kirkenes by rail, train and Arctic cruise seeking Northern Lights

Great Rail Journeys' 12-day Northern Lights tour combines the Bergen Railway, a Norwegian fjord cruise, and Arctic exploration from January to March 2027. The journey begins with flights from London Heathrow to Oslo, then a day exploring the capital before an epic train journey on the Bergen Railway, northern Europe's highest and most beautiful line, passing mountain plateaus, ski resorts, and fjords into Bergen. After a guided tour of Bergen's UNESCO Bryggen waterfront and a funicular ride, you board the Havila cruise ship for six nights sailing north through snowy fjords, crossing the Arctic Circle, and passing the Lofoten Islands and North Cape. A highlight is a husky dog sledding excursion beneath the Lyngen Alps near Tromsø. The voyage offers chances to see the Northern Lights as you travel through Arctic wilderness. The tour returns to Oslo for a final two nights and guided walking tours of the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and historic Kvadraturen district before flying home.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £400 since 4 Jul, to £4,199.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The single supplement is high: GBP 5,199 versus GBP 3,799 per person on a double, roughly 37% more than half the double rate.
Days 3 and 10 include independent dinners not covered; day 3 evening is free in Bergen and day 10 is free in Oslo to dine along the Harbour Waterfront.
Port excursions in each harbour are optional, chargeable, and bookable directly onboard the Havila ship; confirm what you wish to book before departure.
Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed; the itinerary offers a chance to witness them during the Arctic voyage, but visibility depends on weather and solar activity.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Oslo
Flying directly to Oslo
Meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow for the flight to Oslo, transferring by rail to a central hotel near Oslo Central Station for the first dinner.
Day 2railovernight: Bergen
An epic journey on the Bergen Railway
Travel the Bergen Railway from Oslo across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau and the village of Finse to Bergen, checking in for a two-night stay.
Day 3overnight: Bergen
Touring Bergen & a trip on the Fløibanen funicular
Guided walking tour of Bergen's UNESCO-listed Bryggen waterfront, followed by a ride on the Fløibanen funicular, with a free afternoon and evening.
Day 4overnight: Onboard Havila cruise ship
Joining our cruise for an epic voyage north
A free morning in Bergen before boarding a Havila cruise ship at Bergen port for a six-night northbound voyage, sailing overnight towards Ålesund.
Day 5overnight: Onboard Havila cruise ship
Ålesund with optional cruise into Geirangerfjord
Dock at Ålesund for a free day exploring its art nouveau architecture, or book an optional mini-cruise into Geirangerfjord.
Day 6overnight: Onboard Havila cruise ship
Continuing our voyage north to Trondheim
Dock in Trondheim with time to explore the Nidaros Cathedral, then continue north past the Kjeungskjær Lighthouse and through the Stokksund strait towards Rørvik and Bodø.
Day 7overnight: Onboard Havila cruise ship
Crossing the Arctic Circle to Bodø
Cross the Arctic Circle and drop anchor in Bodø with optional excursions, then sail into the Lofoten Islands via the Raftsundet strait to Trollfjord.
Day 8overnight: Onboard Havila cruise ship
Tromsø and a thrilling husky dog sledding experience
Disembark in Tromsø for a husky dog sledding excursion beneath the Lyngen Alps, or an optional city tour, before rejoining the ship.
Day 9overnight: Onboard Havila cruise ship
Honningsvåg on the remote island of Magerøya
Dock at Honningsvåg with optional excursions to the North Cape plateau, snowshoeing, ice fishing or bird watching, before an overnight sail towards Kirkenes.
Day 10overnight: Oslo
Disembarking in the Arctic city of Kirkenes
Disembark in Kirkenes and fly back to Oslo for the final two nights at the hotel where the tour began.
Day 11overnight: Oslo
Touring modern, cultural and historic Oslo
A 3-hour guided walking tour taking in the Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress and the Kvadraturen district, with a free afternoon and a final group dinner.
Day 12
Homeward bound
Transfer to Oslo airport for the flight back to London Heathrow.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Journey on the Bergen Railway from Oslo to Bergen, passing the Hallingdal Valley, Geilo ski resort, Hardangervidda mountain plateau, and the village of Finse before descending into fjords.
Day 4Board the Havila cruise ship in Bergen to begin a six-night northbound voyage into the Arctic.
Day 7Cross the Arctic Circle at 66.5 degrees north, then sail into the sapphire waters of Trollfjord through the Lofoten Islands.
Day 8Husky dog sledding excursion below the Lyngen Alps near Tromsø with views of fjords and snow-capped peaks.
Day 9Arrive at Honningsvåg on Magerøya island, the world's most northerly fishing village, with optional trip to the North Cape plateau.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
5 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
6 nights onboard a Havila cruise ship
Standard Class rail travel; all rail, cruise and coach travel throughout the tour
Return flights from London Heathrow to Oslo; all internal flights
Breakfast each day, 5 lunches, 9 dinners
Group luggage transfers between hotels from Oslo to Bergen
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £4,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,672 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The tour includes Standard Class rail travel on the Bergen Railway from Oslo to Bergen, plus all coach and internal flights. The six-night cruise is included.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout, and includes guided walking tours in Oslo and Bergen, plus the husky dog sledding excursion in Tromsø.
Which cruise ship is used?: The Havila cruise ship, a modern vessel used for the six-night northbound voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes.
What accommodation is included?: Five nights in 3 and 4-star hotels: three nights at the Thon Hotel Opera in Oslo and two nights at the Thon Hotel Bristol in Bergen. Six nights are aboard the Havila cruise ship in interior cabins.
When does the tour run?: Great Rail Journeys offers three departures: January 2027, February 2027, and March 2027.