Hurtigruten, best known for its north‑ and southbound coastal voyages along Norway, has expanded its tour portfolio with three new land‑and‑sea programmes aimed at North American travellers, including its first itinerary to Iceland. The line’s additions build on its existing collection of guided, partially guided and self‑guided tours that integrate rail travel, cultural exploration and sailings on the Hurtigruten Coastal Express.
The foremost of the new programmes, the Grand Nordic Adventure, spans 19 days and encompasses segments in Finland, Norway and Iceland. The guided portion begins in Helsinki with a rail journey across Finland, an overnight stay at the Santa Claus hotel, outdoor activities such as husky hiking and cultural visits focused on the indigenous Sámi people. The itinerary then transitions to a 6‑day southbound Hurtigruten Coastal Express voyage from Kirkenes to Bergen, followed by a flight to Iceland where guided touring includes Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon, major waterfalls and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Þingvellir National Park.
The Nordic Winter Journey, a 13‑day itinerary, centres on Finnish Lapland’s winter environment with opportunities for Northern Lights viewing from a remote camp resort and activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and sleigh rides through Arctic landscapes. This programme incorporates cultural stops including Inari and the SIIDA Museum, a cruise of the UNESCO‑listed Nærøyfjord, a ride on the Flåm Railway and the southbound Coastal Express sailing.
The third option in the expanded portfolio, Norway’s Capital and Coast tour, is offered in the summer and combines time in Oslo with a 6‑day southbound Hurtigruten Coastal Express segment from Kirkenes to Bergen. The route highlights a selection of Norway’s UNESCO‑listed natural and cultural heritage sites along the way.
Hurtigruten has framed the expansion as an enhancement of its destination immersion offerings by extending its reach beyond Norway’s coastline to include broader Nordic landscapes and cultural contexts in coordinated land‑and‑sea itineraries.