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- LAND OF THE FJORDS
2008
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Bergen - Balestrand - Geiranger - Oslo
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Operating: Jun 05 - Aug
24, 2008 (5 nights/6 days)
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Prices per person in double : USD
1875 / EUR 1335
- Single Supplement: USD 345 / EUR 245
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Departures dates 2008:
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June
05 12
15
19
26
29
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July
03 10
13 17
24
27
31
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August
07
10
14 24
Pink dates indicate Spanish
or Portuguese
speaking tour,
all other departures are English
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Day 1: ARRIVE BERGEN
Transfer from Bergen Flesland Airport or Coastal
Express quay to hotel.
Dinner and
accommodation at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge,
a first class hotel ideally located in the city
centre within walking distance of the famous Bryggen
Harbour.
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Day 2: BERGEN – FLÅM - BALESTRAND
After breakfast departure from Bergen and
drive via Dale to the town of Voss.
Descend the Nærøy Valley, passing the
amazing Stalheim Canyon, to the fjordside
village of Flåm. Board your train for an
exhilarating ride on the amazing Flåm
Railway to Myrdal, a masterpiece of
engineering ascending 2.838 feet in less
than one hour. The descent from Myrdal to
Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of
some exciting waterfalls and mountain
scenery. After short rest in Flåm, board M/S
Lady Elisabeth for start of approx. 2 hours
cruise along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøy
Fjords, both branches of the Sogn Fjord, the
longest and deepest fjord in the world. From
the sun deck or the comfortable lounge, you
can enjoy the spectacular scenery of
cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs,
snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife.
After disembarking in Gudvangen at the head
of the Nærøy Fjord, continue by coach across
the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes, for the
short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort
of Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation
at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on
the banks of the fjord and surrounded by
mountains.
Day 3:
BALESTRAND – A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, giving you the
opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty
and nature of the fjords. The day starts
with a traditional Norwegian buffet
breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining
room. You may want to spend the morning
relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in
the fresh mountain air and enjoying the
spectacular views. We can also recommend a
visit to the local aquarium and art gallery,
or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing
boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up
to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of
the village of Balestrand, with its historic
buildings and other interesting sites can
also be arranged.
Dinner and
accommodation at Kvikne's Hotel.
Day 4: BALESTRAND -
GEIRANGER
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry,
for a one hour's cruise along the fjord to Fjærland.
Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing
under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe,
to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful
Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the
world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the
glacier will be made in open cars to give you the
best of views. Afterwards a
typical Norwegian
lunch
will be served in sight of the glacier. During the
afternoon the tour continues via Loen and Stryn, to
the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you
go on board the ferry for the one hour's cruise
along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, possibly the
most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords. During
the cruise you will pass close by some magnificent
waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven
Sisters.
Dinner and
accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel,
overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Day 5: GEIRANGER -
OSLO
Ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing views
of the fjord below, before crossing the rugged
Grotli Mountains to the village of Lom, famous for
its 14th century stave church. The tour continues
alongside Lake Vågå to Otta, then descends the
wonderful Gudbrands Valley to the town of
Lillehammer.
Stop for lunch
Lillehammer.
After lunch visit the popular Olympia Park, before
continuing the journey along the banks of Lake Mjøsa,
the largest in Norway, back to Oslo and Holmenkollen,
home of the world-famous ski jump, offering
unforgettable views of the city and Oslo
fjord way below. Dinner and accommodation
at the famous Holmenkollen Park Hotel. .
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Day 6: OSLO
DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at your hotel, followed by transfer
to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in connection with your
flight home.
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Includes:
- 5 night's
accommodation incl. daily 3-course or buffet
dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in
centrally located first class hotels, all rooms
with private facilities
- 3 buffet or
3-course lunches on days 2/4/5
- Panorama tour of
Bergen including a ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien
- 2+ hours cruise on the Sogn and Nærøy Fjords, and
1 hours cruise on both the Fjærland and Geiranger
Fjords
- Excursion in open car to the Briksdal
Glacier
- All visits as
described in itinerary
- Luggage
assistance at all hotels
- English-speaking tour escort throughout
(Spanish
speaking tour guide on departures indicated in
pink)
- Transportation by modern deluxe coach with
reclining seats, etc.
- Transfers airport or quay/hotel on first and last
days to correspond with arrival/departure times.
Transfers to/from a different airport than the one
mentioned in the tour program may incur a
supplement
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