An early bird saving of $2000 a couple applies to this 15-night Cruise Express "Journey to the Northern Lights" itinerary.

It begins on February 18, 2019, with a flight from Australia to Oslo, for a two-night stay. Depart Oslo by train to fjord country for overnight stays in Voss and Bergen with a ride on the Flam Railway included. Next is a a six-night Hurtigruten cruise beyond the Arctic Circle.

After rounding North Cape, the cruise ends in the remote town of Kirkenes on the Russian border with a stay at the SnowHotel. Then it's a flight back to Oslo for a final night's accommodation before a flight back to Australia.

Including return flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth, the 15-night package is priced from $7490 a person, twin-share, if booked by January 31, 2018. Phone 1300 766 537. See cruiseexpress.com.au