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Fjords of Norway 2008
Oslo -
Bergen - Balestrand - Geiranger - Oslo
7 nights Oslo - Oslo
EUR 1.595 / USD 2.235
- Single
supplement: EUR355/USD 495
Guaranteed departures:
Tuesdays
June 03, 10, 17, 24
July 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
August 05, 12
Fridays
June 13*, 27*
July 11*, 25*
August 08*, 22*
*= Portuguese or Spanish-
speaking guide
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Day 1: ARRIVE OSLO
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Transfer from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to
hotel in connection with your flight
arrival. Dinner and
accommodation at Radisson SAS
Scandinavia Hotel, centrally
located close to the Royal Palace and
Karl Johan Boulevard.
Day 2: OSLO - ULVIK
After breakfast departure from Oslo,
driving via Hønefoss along the charming
Halling Valley to the tourist resort
town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla
Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the
wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to
Fossli, stopping to view the thundering
Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical
drop of 180 m., the highest in Norway.
Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to
the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Short ferry
crossing, followed by drive around the
Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger
Fjord, to the picturesque village of
Ulvik. Dinner and accommodation at Rica
Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the
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Day 3: ULVIK - BERGEN
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buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour
along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord,
famous for its many fruit orchards, via
the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund,
arriving in Bergen around midday.
Afternoon 2 hours tour of Bergen,
including a visit to the popular Fish
and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen
Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and
the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will
also ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien,
for the best views of the city and
fjords way below. Dinner and
accommodation at Radisson SAS Hotel
Norge, centrally located on Ole
Bull’s Square, close to the pedestrian
shopping streets and within walking
distance of the old Bryggen harbor.
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Day 4:
BERGEN – FLÅM - BALESTRAND
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After breakfast departure
from Bergen and drive via Dale to the
town of Voss.
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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
a sightseeing boat 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.
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Day 5: BALESTRAND – A
DAY IN THE FJORDS
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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.
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Day 6: BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER
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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.
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Day 7: GEIRANGER – OSLO
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From the top of the
famous Serpentine Road, you have the
opportunity to digest some amazing views
of the fjord, before crossing the rugged
Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for
its 14th century stave church. The tour
continues via Lake Vågå, before
descending the magnificent Gudbrands
Valley to the popular tourist town of
Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in
Lillehammer. After lunch the
journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa,
Norway’s largest lake, 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 8: OSLO DEPARTURE
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Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by
transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for
your flight home.
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Includes
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7 nights
accommodation incl. daily 3-course or buffet
dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in
centrally located first class hotels, all rooms
with private facilities.
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3 buffet- or
3-course lunches on days 2/6/7.
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Panorama tour
of Bergen incl. ride on the Bergen Funicular to
Mt. Fløien.
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Approx. 2 hours
ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm.
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Approx. 2 hours
cruise on the Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, and 1
hours cruise on both the Fjærland and Geiranger
Fjords.
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Excursion in
open car to the Briksdal Glacier.
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All ferry
crossings.
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All visits
mentioned in itinerary.
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Luggage
assistance at all hotels.
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English (or
Spanish or Portuguese).speaking tour escort
throughout.
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Transportation
by modern de luxe coach with reclining seats,
etc.
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Transfers
airport/hotel on first and last days in
connection with individual flight
times.Transfers to/from a different airport than
the one mentioned in the tour program may incur
a supplement. Please refer to Airport Transfers
under General Information & Conditions.
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