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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y N I I A FA M I LY V I S I T, N A R V I K , N O R WAY H U S K Y S L E D, T R O M S Ø, N O R WAY NORWEGIAN TUNDR A BY HUSKY SLED Travel through the stark beaut y of nor thern Nor way's ic y tundra while being pulled by a team of huskies. Sit back and relax as your musher guides you and the sled's team of eight energetic dogs. Breathe in the fresh winter air as you enjoy a journey through the Arc tic tundra, taking in the stunning views of the area's gleaming fjords. NIIA FAMILY VISIT & SLEIGH RIDE Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Nor way's indigenous people during a visit with a Sami family. Board a comfor table sleigh for a snowmobile -propelled trip into the Nar vik mountains to the family's traditional tent, or lav vu. Savour the taste of t ypical Sami cuisine as your host describes dif ferent aspec ts of Sami life and culture. HUNT FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Head out in search of the unpredic table, ethereal nor thern lights as you watch the night skies over Alta. On a clear night, the aurora borealis may manifest itself as faint wisps of colour or great shimmering cur tains of light over the boreal forests and tundra. With luck, you will be rewarded with a glimpse of this majestic wonder. THE BEST OF BERGEN & MT. FLØIEN See Bergen both up close and from a bird's- eye perspec tive on this expansive tour. See the UNESCO World Heritage site of Br yggen, the pic turesque whar f that helped put Bergen at the centre of the Hanseatic League. For a wider view of this beautiful cit y, ascend Mt. Fløien via funicular railway. NORTHERN LIGHTS C ATHEDR AL & PRIVATE RECITAL Take a guided tour of the elegant Nor thern Lights Cathedral, during which you will learn many interesting fac ts about the church's construc tion and ar t work. Af ter wards, head downstairs to visit the Borealis Alta, an interac tive exhibition on the science and histor y behind the nor thern lights. EXPERIENCE THE ARC TIC CIRCLE Set out on a scenic drive through the countr yside to the Arc tic Circle Centre. Nestled in the Salt fjellet Mountains, the centre uses a marble path and monuments to mark the invisible Arc tic Circle boundar y. Join in a special ceremony commemorating your crossing, then set of f for a visit with a Sami family in a village located on the nor thern side of the mountain. 58 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans