Expedition Norway! June 25 – July 6, 2021

On board the new M/S Otto Svendrup Join us for this expedition voyage along coastal Norway from Bergen to North Cape, RT, which includes twice the time for activities and excursions as the traditional Norway coastal voyages! Explore charming villages, extraordinary fjords, and towering mountains while sailing on board the new expedition ship M/S Otto Svendrup in 2021 on a route once plied by the Vikings.

• Have daily half- or full-day shore excursions to points of scenic or historic interest which are included in your voyage fee. (Plus you have the option of additional excursions for an extra fee.)

• Listen to in-depth lectures on science, history, biology, geography, geology, and culture which explore the fascinating history and natural wonders of Norway!

• Join in the Explorer Science Program, where activities contribute to scientific research. • Enjoy a photography lecture including camera adjustment, tips & tricks. • Enjoy a welcome social, and daily gatherings to recap the day and prepare for the day to come. • Enjoy all meals on board ship from dinner on June 25 through breakfast on July 6. • Dine and interact with the expedition team and officers Itinerary in Brief and Included Excursions • June 25 – Day 1 Arrive Bergen. Board the ship by 6 pm. • June 26 Voyage Day 2: Ålesund - Hike up Mt. Aksla (half day) • June 27 Voyage Day 3: Brønnøysund - Explore Torghatten (half day)

• June 28 Voyage Day 4: Vesterålen (Stokmarknes and Risøyhamn) - Visit the Hurtigruten Museum • June 29 Voyage Day 5: Tromsø - Polaria experience center • June 30 Voyage Day 6: Honningsvåg - Scenic bus ride to the North Cape • July 1 Voyage Day 7: Lyngen Alps - Discover the old trading post of Havnnes • July 2 Voyage Day 8: Lofoten (Svolvær and Reine) - Experience Å • July 3 Voyage Day 9: Træna – At Sea and Concert in a sea cave • July 4 Voyage Day 10: Trondheim - Living history at the Nidaros Cathedral (half day) • July 5 Voyage Day 11: Hjørundfjord - Hike to a mountain hut • July 6 Voyage Day 12. Disembark in Bergen at 9 am.

Most days there are additional optional excursions and activities offered. (Additional cost)

VOYAGE ITINERARY Voyage Day 1 June 25 Embarkation Bergen. Arrive Bergen today and board the ship in late afternoon. Bergen, founded in 1070 AD, is one of Norway’s most beautiful cities and perfect for exploring on foot. Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district, with its colorful wharfs dating back to the 14th century, narrow alleyways, and charming wooden houses. Time permitting, take an optional trip on the Fløibanen funicular, for sweeping views of the surrounding fjords, islands, and seven mountains which encircle the city. Board the ship at 6 pm and sail from Bergen this evening Voyage Day 2 June 26 Ålesund - Hike up Mt. Aksla This morning, we navigate the open sea around Norway’s most western point, Vestkapp, and arrive at Ålesund, renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. Join the expedition team to walk up the 418 steps to the summit of Mt. Aksla (620 feet above sea level) for outstanding views of the surrounding archipelago, beautiful town center, and the amazing Sunnmøre Alps. Or you may also choose optional activities in Ålesund, including city walks, hikes, biking and kayaking tours. The Norwegian Aquarium is built directly into the rocky coastline and features native fish species, octopus, seals, and penguins. Depart Ålesund and sail past small islands and fjords, including the remote island of Grip, where storms occasionally sweep buildings into the sea, the city of Kristiansund, and the islands of Smøla and Hitra. Voyage Day 3 June 27 Brønnøysund - Explore Torghatten Arrive at Brønnøysund, an attractive town of 5,000 inhabitants that’s at the halfway point along Norway’s long coastline. Nearby is the famous mountain with a hole in the middle – Torghatten. You can take an epic hike with the expedition team up the mountain and into the hole. Brønnøysund is also the gateway to Vega Island. You can also choose an optional excursion to this fascinating historic island from Brønnøysund. Next, we proceed along the coast of Helgeland – passing the Seven Sisters mountain range.

In the evening, sail by the small island of Vikingen, entering the Land of Midnight Sun, where the sun shines 24 hours a day in summer. Voyage Day 4 June 28 Vesterålen (Stokmarknes and Risøyhamn)

Visit the Hurtigruten Museum Vesterålen in summer is an archipelago of lush green islands with whales, seals, and seabirds. Our first port of call today is Stokmarknes – where Hurtigruten was founded in 1893. For more than 126 years, Hurtigruten has been an essential part of life of coastal Norway, tying cities and communities together. As an included activity, you can explore the Hurtigruten Museum, which tells Hurtigruten’s remarkable story. You can also join optional excursions such as hiking, kayaking, and going on scenic bus rides to small fishing communities and along Norway’s National Scenic Route on Andøya. The waters surrounding Vesterålen are known for whales, and may join our optional whale safari. After Stokmarknes, we continue cruising through the beautiful scenery of Vesterålen and arrive at the port of Risøyhamn. Voyage Day 5 June 29 Tromsø Gateway to the Arctic - Polaria experience center Tromsø is an exceptionally lively city during summer, known for great shopping and creative. It is also recognized for its bold architecture. The Arctic Cathedral is one of the highlights, featuring an enormous stained-glass window. Today´s included activity is a visit to the Polaria Arctic experience center. Discover why life in the sea and on land are inextricably linked in the Arctic. Polaria is one of only two places in Europe where you can see bearded seals at close range. You can join other optional excursions such as hikes with our expedition team, as well as fjord boat trips and scenic bus rides. Voyage Day 6 June 30 Honningsvåg Edge of the World - Scenic bus ride to the North Cape Visit the small fishing village of Honningsvåg – the gateway to spectacular North Cape - just 1,305 miles away from the North Pole. Stand at the edge of the 1,007 foot high cliff with the iconic globe statue and gaze across the Barents Sea. Only the Svalbard archipelago separates you from the top of the world. Inside the North Cape Hall, you can enjoy a short film and exhibits. Back in Honningsvåg, stroll past quaint houses, nice shops, and a church that was the only building left standing at the end of World War II. You can also join optional excursions such as a hike with the expedition team, a king crab safari, and a town walk with local guides, or an excursion to Gjesværstappan, one of the biggest and busiest bird cliffs in Norway and inhabited by almost 1 million puffins. Voyage Day 7 July 1 Lyngen Alps - Discover the old trading post of Havnnes This morning we will sail into a fjord along the base of the magnificent Lyngen Alps. As we reach Årøybukt, those joining the optional excursion to the world's northernmost whiskey distillery (and learning about World War II history) are tendered ashore. The rest of us sail to the charming seaside trading post of Havnnes. We can explore the local museum or you can also join optional excursions such as nature hikes, kayaking, or riverboating in Reisa National Park. Voyage Day 8 July 2 Lofoten (Svolvær and Reine) - Experience Å Start the day by sailing into the magnificent Trollfjord which reaches more than 3,200 feet skyward in a narrow passage that cuts deeply and dramatically into the heart of the island. Lofoten´s distinctive scenery of dramatic peaks, sheltered bays, and untouched beaches is world-famous. Disembark at Svolvær and enjoy a choice of optional excursions to Lofoten, including a road trip past steep mountains, beautiful sandy beaches, and sheltered bays. Svolvær itself has lots of interesting shops, galleries, cafés, pubs, and restaurants. Late in the morning, sail along the massive Lofoten mountain wall to Reine. one of the most photographed landscapes in Norway. Here you can join our included excursion to explore the tiny time-honored fishing village of Å, and get a taste of everyday life at the Lofoten fisheries over the last 250 years. You may also visit the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum. Voyage Day 9 July 3 Træna - Concert in a sea cave Today, we will sail along the coast of Helgeland with nothing but sky and sea ahead. See mountains rising from the horizon as we near Træna, Norway’s oldest fishing community and the site of one of the first settlements in the Far North. We will dock at the island of Husøya. You can join optional excursions such as island hopping, a sauna in an old boat house, watch sea eagles, taste local fish products, swim in the Norwegian Sea, or hike through a 2,300 foot long tunnel that leads you to the top of a mountain.

At the end of our stay in Træna, we will go to the island of Sanna and enjoy a memorable concert in spectacular Kirkhelleren, a gigantic cathedral-like cave with wonderful acoustics. As we leave Træna, we enjoy the evening with the dramatic Helgeland coastline as a backdrop. Voyage Day 10 July 4 Trondheim - Living history at the Nidaros Cathedral This morning we pass the octagonal Kjeungskjær lighthouse on our way to docking at Trondheim. Founded as a Viking trading post in 997, Trondheim was the capital of Norway for 200 years. Today, the city has reputedly the most restaurants and cafés per person in Norway. Today’s included activity is a visit to beautiful Nidaros Cathedral, the country’s only Gothic-style cathedral, built over the burial site of St. Olav (Olav Haraldsson), Norway’s patron saint. You can also join optional excursions such as hiking and biking tours, kayaking through the city center on the River Nid, museum visits, and city walks. After departing Trondheim, we pass the island of Munkholmen, a popular spot for summer outings. Voyage Day 11 July 5 Hjørundfjord - Hike to a mountain hut Hjørundfjord stands out from other popular fjords in its solitary beauty, located far off the beaten tourist track. Considered one of the most beautiful fjords in all of Norway, Hjørundfjord is surrounded by the Sunnmøre Alps, with peaks soaring 5,500 feet straight up from the sea. A few tiny farms cling to the mountainsides and small villages such as Urke nestle along the shoreline. Here you can join a 4-mile hike up to a mountain hut through incredibly beautiful scenery. You can also join other optional excursions to explore villages along Hjørundfjord, or go on other hikes and kayaking tours along the fjord. One choice is to join a scenic excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Geirangerfjord, and the famous Trollstigen road (the troll’s ladder). This excursion ends in Ålesund, where you rejoin the ship. Voyage Day 12 July 6 Disembark in Bergen, and flights home. Arrive back in Bergen. And take flights home, or begin Oslo Post-Trip Extension. Itinerary. As with all expeditions, nature prevails. Weather conditions will determine the final itinerary. While safety and offering the ultimate guest experience are top priorities, the captain will have the final say. The above represents our planned itinerary, however, unexpected natural elements or wildlife opportunities may cause us to modify the itinerary on the spot. That’s why we call it an expedition.

Call April or Taunya for reservations! Phone (800) 252-4910 or 408 252 4910 Email: betchartapril@gmail.com or betcharttaunya@gmail.com

Betchart Expeditions Inc. - 17050 Montebello Road - Cupertino, CA 95014 COSTS & CONDITIONS Voyage Fee: Are per person, twin share (depending on cabin category), cruise plus “included” excursions, for 12 days/11 nights onboard M/S Otto Sverdrup. Air fare land arrangements, and optional tours are additional. __ Arctic Superior – Category U2 $6,838 per person twin share. U2 cabins are on decks 6 and 7 and have a bathroom with a shower. These cabins have a queen bed or separate beds and a TV. 10-12 m2 ___ Polar Outside – Category N2 $5,825 per person. N2 cabins are on deck 3 and have a bathroom with a shower. These cabins have a queen bed or separate beds. 12-13 m2 ___ Polar Outside – Category J2 $5,319 per person. J2 cabins are on decks 5 and 6 and have a bathroom with a shower. These cabins have a queen bed or separate beds. Note: These cabins have very limited or no view. 10-11 m2 ___ Polar Inside – Category I2 $5,066 per person. Polar Inside I2 cabins are on decks 3, 5, and 6 and include a bathroom with a shower. Inside cabins have no window or portholes. These cabins have either a queen bed or separate beds. Note: Some have upper and lower separate beds. Each Polar Inside cabin has its own unique specifications. 8 - 12 m2 Singles: We encourage all singles to bring a roommate, or register on a “twin share” basis. We may be able to pair you up with a roommate. Should you desire single accommodations, or if we are not able to pair you with a roommate, you will the single rate, please call for cost. The cabin fares quoted above are for twin occupancy.

Expedition Fee Includes: 11 nights accommodations on board ship; meals throughout the voyage with draft beer, house wine, soda, and juices served with meals in the Fredheim restaurant; early riser and afternoon treats offered in addition to breakfast, lunch, and dinner; coffee & tea available throughout cruise; use of gym, hot tubs, and sauna, leadership, administration. Expedition Fee Does Not Include: Any airfare; pre-voyage and post-voyage land arrangements; optional shore excursions or activities; passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; a la carte restaurant (included for suite guests; available for purchase by other guests); room service; optional cancellation insurance and mandatory personal insurance; baggage fees and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges; customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel (guidelines will be provided); other items of a personal nature. ************************************************************************************** Reservations, Deposits & Payments: Please contact Betchart Expeditions Inc. to reserve a space: Telephone: (800) 252-4910 (USA) or (408) 252-4910 (local or international calls); Fax: (408) 252-1444 Email: April Milne betchartapril@gmail.com, or Taunya DeYoung betcharttaunya@gmail.com Deposit of 25% of voyage fare is due to confirm your space. Full Payment by check is Due at Betchart Expeditions Inc., 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 no later than November 20, 2020 (210 days prior to departure). Cancellations & Refunds: Cancellations received 210 days prior to departure will be fully refunded less an administrative fee of 10% of the applicable cabin rate per person. Cancellations received between 119 days and 91 days prior to departure will be fully refunded less the deposit of 25% of the applicable cabin rate per person. Within the 90 day period all deposits and other payments are nonrefundable Trip cancellation insurance will be offered. No refunds are made for unused services. All requests for cancellation must be made in writing. Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended The MS Otto Sverdrug: The MS Otto Sverdrup was designed for sustainable expedition cruises along the Norwegian coastline, It is named after the great Norwegian polar hero Sverdrup who was the first person to ski across Greenland, a key member of polar expeditions, and the captain of the legendary Arctic ship “Fram”. The re-designed MS Otto Sverdrup is an ice class 1C ship equipped with advanced maritime technology that makes her exceptionally well suited for expedition cruises in Norway. The  vessel’s engines have been upgraded to low-emission motors. She is equipped with a battery pack that will support the ship’s engines, drastically cutting emissions, and she can access shore power when docked, thereby cutting shore side emissions as well. Natural Scandinavian materials like granite, oak, birch and wool have been used in the ship´s renovation to create a relaxed and stylish atmosphere that adds to the premium onboard experience. This ship also offers a Wellness area, complete with gym, lounge, treatment rooms and sauna, and guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and hot tubs on deck 7. Observation decks are located on deck 8, and in the aft of decks 5 and 6, for taking in the magnificent scenery. The Science Centre, located on deck 4, is the hub of on-board learning and is packed with state-of-the-art technology and interactive tools. Your onboard Expedition Team will host lectures, presentations and activities in the Science Center, on deck and on shore. Not only will they be interpreting the nature, wildlife, and culture you encounter during the voyage, they will also offer the chance to join in hikes and other exciting activities during the journey. All of the basic gear needed for each excursion is provided on loan.

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Name(s) ________________________________________ Age __________ Sex _________ ________________________________________ Age __________ Sex _________ Address________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________ State ____________ ZIP ____________ Phone: Home (____) ______________________ Work or Cell (___)________________________ Email #1: ______________________________ #2: _____________________________________ Membership (please circle): AAAS Sigma Xi ACS Planetary Society Accommodations Preference: Prices are per person, based on 2 persons traveling sharing 1 room. ___ $6,838 Arctic Superior Category U2. Deck 6 and 7. Queen, or 2 twin beds & TV. 10-12 m2. ___ $5,825 Polar Outside Category N2. Deck 3. Queen, or 2 twin beds. 12-13 m2. ___ $5,319 Polar Outside Category J2. Deck 5 and 6. Queen, or 2 twin beds. 10-11 m2. Limited or no view. ___ $5,066 Polar Inside Category I2. Deck 3, 5, and 6. Upper/lower beds. 8 - 12 m2. 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