Articles related to "Fjords"

For exciting adventures in remote Southeastern Alaska, visitors tour Misty Fjords National Monument by boat or floatplane, viewing wildlife and geological wonders.

Western Norway's majestic fjords are more than just photo opportunities - activities to engage travellers, from cruises to base jumping, can maximize visits to the sites.

Nature gave Bergen a perfect setting, a deep harbor below a steep mountainside that made it both beautiful and the ideal place for an important medieval trade center.

Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.

Capped by the massive Harding Ice Field, Kenai Fjords' status as a national park is defined by the concentration of deep fjords and hanging and tidewater glaciers.

Spotting Alaskan sea life from on a cruise is thrilling. But be sure to bring your binoculars as sea creatures and wildlife appear much smaller from the distance.

Bike, hike, fish, glacier walk, experience fresh Norwegian cuisine, or just enjoy the beautiful fjords, mountains, and nature in Flåm, Norway.

Norway is all about the outdoors and nowhere is that more evident than in the Fjord Region. The area beckons travelers to experience it by foot, bike or boat.

Billed as 'the best way to experience the fjords', Norway's Hurtigruten cruise ships offer a spectacular way of enjoying the picturesque western Scandinavian coastline.

Fascinating, awesome, breathtaking, amazing...These words are barely adequate to describe a place like Preikestolen, also known as the "Preacher's Pulpit" , in Norway.

We have archeological evidence of longboat construction methods from which we can guess how they built their ships, but my research has not yet uncovered who did the work

We know what we know about Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson because their stories were written down in a saga.

Iceland's cool exterior covers the hot rumble in its belly, and the result is a country that delivers the best of both extremes.

There's nothing cookie-cutter about the scenery, or about Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Tromso and the other towns along the Norwegian Coastal Voyage route.

The Midnight Sun Marathon in the Norwegian Arctic must be one of the most spectacular and scenic in the world. The race takes place each midsummer weekend around Tromso.

Saskatoon artist Luke Ryalls has released his first solo effort, The City.

Native cultures, outdoor activities, and colorful local history make Ketchikan a popular destination for cruise ship travelers and independent explorers.

Traveling by coach, ferry and train, the justly famous Norway in a Nutshell tour can be undertaken from Bergen or Oslo on a single day, or spread over several days

A couple of days after leaving Bergen, the Norwegian Coastal Steamer stops for a several hours at Trondheim.

New Zealand's South Island offers fascinating culture and the true beauty of nature. It is definately a trip every traveller should make.

Norway's famous coastal voyage takes eleven days; this is an account of the first of those amazing days of stunning scenery and fascinating places.

An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.

Combine likely encounters with reindeer and moose, ski touring from mountain to fjord and setting sail under the midnight sun to create an exotic, arctic adventure.

The spectacular scenery of Milford Sound, New Zealand, with waterfalls, towering cliffs, soaring mountains, remnant glaciers and wildlife make a visit unforgettable.

Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!

Glaciers have impacted much of the world's landscapes at one time or another. Learn how they form, how they thrive and how they die.

The Adventure Travel Trade Association suggests its top 10 ideas for summer vacation destinations. These spots were chosen by uniqueness, special attractions and more.

Christmas is the ideal time to cruise the coastline of Norway and experience Christmas in Scandinavia on a Norwegian Coastal Steamer

Oslo is situated on mainland and islands in a fjord, and from there to Tromso in the north is a visual treat: as you fly over mountains, hamlets, lakes and forest.

When the ill-fated White Russian battleship was broken up in Tunisia its guns were sent all over the world, changed hands often, and fought for many new owners.

Juneau is a regular stop on Alaskan cruises and there are a number of great shore excursions, from basic sightseeing tours to the adventurous dog-sledding on a glacier.

Pick fresh Norwegian blueberries, hear the rush of a cascading waterfall and stroll along a white beach in Lofoten under the majestic glow of the midnight sun.

Glaciers leave signs of their presence on the surrounding landscape through erosion and through the sediment deposits they create.

For a small country Iceland overflows with natural beauty and history. Often overwhelmed visitors miss many of the nuances surrounding them. Now a guided tour helps all.

There are thousands of glaciers in Alaska, but not all can be easily viewed. The following glaciers are easy to reach and provide impressive views of the rivers of ice.

A group of research organizations have joined forces to produce an overview for marine areas of special interest. Information is presented on Google Earth and the web.

Celebrity Cruises will increase the fleet of its specialist adventure division from one to three ships in 2007

One of the best places in the world to view the natural phenomenon that is the northern lights is above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway.

Interesting facts about Iceland have emerged from the country's steamy heart and cool exterior.

Visit Alaska in August on Elderhostel's "Inside Passage Up Close" and round trip airfare is free from many cities. But guests must act fast because demand will be huge.

Like a Chinese painting, the limestone outcrops, the fjords and grottoes, make this a magical place, and now you can cruise in comfort in a 5-star vessel.

All about Icelandic horses and horseback riding tours in Iceland through the geysers, Blue Lagoon, black sand dunes, Icelandic sheep farms, unspoiled beaches and villages

Hotel Remota in Puerto Natales, Chile, nearly the very end of the earth, is one of the most exotic hotels on the continent.

Find a Europe cruise by selecting an embarkation port and deciding which ports of call are the most interesting based on a variety of European itineraries.

The long summer days provide the perfect opportunity for nature lovers to appreciate the many natural wonders found amongst the fjords, mountains and valleys near Tromso.

Book an adventure cruise and get AARP discount from the leader in tours to Greenland - the hot (or cool) destination for senior adventure travelers seeking new horizons

Travel to New Zealand, Land of the Long White Cloud, to tour a panorama of crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, magnificent ski slopes and unspoiled wilderness

Visit Alaska during the summer, viewing Mt. McKinley, glaciers and wildlife, by air, while hiking, or riding by train, enjoying the extended daylight.

The partially paved Highway Across Chile's Northern Patagonia is one of the most jawdropping drives in the world.

Crossing the Ancud Golf to Isla Grande de Chiloe is like visiting another country. The islands not only have unique architecture but a lifestyle steeped in tradition.