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Overview
Scoured and gouged by glaciers, ancient and modern, Western Norway's deep, sea-drowned valleys are covered by steep, rugged terrain. It's a landscape that is so utterly unique and so profoundly beautiful that it is one of the most desirable destinations in the world.
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Winter in the Arctic North: 12 Days by Water and Land
12 days / 11 nights
highlights
- 1Witnessing the colorful choreography of the Arctic's Northern Lights
- 2Experiencing the fairytale wonders of the enchanting Lofoten Islands
- 3Cruising with Hurtigruten on a seven-day tour of Norway's winter highlights
from $7,492
per person


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