Land of the Fjords starting at $2140

Itinerary

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.

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, start of approx. 2
hours cruise by boat along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, both branches of
the Sogn Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. 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 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
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

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 Dinner and
accommodation at Thon Hotel Opera, centrally located close to the Oslo Fjord and
the new Opera House.

Day 6: OSLO DEPARTURE

Buffet breakfast at your hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in
connection with your flight home.

Price includes:

* 5 nights accommodation incl. daily 3-course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian
buffet breakfast, in first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
* 2 lunches on days 4 & 5.
* Ride on the Flåm Railway Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm.
* Approx. 2 hours cruise on the Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords, and 1 hours cruise
on the Geiranger Fjord.
* Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier.
* All visits as described in itinerary.
* Luggage assistance at all hotels.
* English Speaking tour escort throughout.
* Transportation by modern de luxe 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 programme may incur a supplement. Please refer to
Airport Transfers under General Information & Conditions.