Geiranger Fjord Discovery
5 days / 4 nights, Ålesund - Coastal Voyage - Geiranger Fjord - Hellesylt - Loen - Briksdal Glacier - Bergen | Welcome to one of the world's most beautiful travel destinations - the Geirangerfjord - officially praised by National Geographic and placed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Your Fjord tour begins in Ålesund. Continue by cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, sailing past the waterfall “The Seven Sisters” to the fjord village of Geiranger. Spend two nights in the picturesque village of Loen. Visit the Briksdal Glacier, a part of the Jostedal Glacier National Park. The wild, powerful glacier swoops down from a height of 1200m to the lush, narrow Briksdal Valley. Finally, your journey ends in the colorful city of Bergen, capital of the fjords.
| Departure | Departures daily, May 1st - September 30th, 2010 |
| Price | $1,450 per person in double room $1,835 single room $1,200 per person in triple room $ 175 per person in fjord view room* * Union Hotel, Alexandra Hotel & Admiral Hotel |
| Included | 4 nights first class hotel accommodations Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily Dinner at Union Hotel and Alexandra Hotel Coastal Steamer, Ålesund - Geiranger Ferry, Geiranger - Hellesylt Bus, Hellesylt - Loen Briksdals Glacier excursion by ”Trollcar” Bus Loen – Briksdal - Loen Express bus, Loen – Bergen Taxes & services |
| Not Included | Airfare & airport taxes Transfers Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items Alcoholic beverages $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | The services are based on public transportation and are on an individual basis. No tour leader is provided. |
| Tour Options | Additional nights in Bergen and/or Oslo Return train, Bergen - Oslo Fjord Line, Bergen - Hirtshals |
Day 1 ÅLESUND
Individual arrival to Ålesund and transfer on your own to the town center and check into the center hotel. Spend your evening at leisure in this colorful town by the ocean. Maybe walk the 418 steps to the top of the Mount Aksla and enjoy a cup of coffee here while you enjoy the spectacular view over the town and the surrounding islands. Overnight and breakfast at the Radisson SAS Hotel Ålesund.
Radisson SAS Hotel Ålesund
Day 2 ÅLESUND - GEIRANGER (B, D)
After breakfast, enjoy a 3.5-hour cruise on Hurtigruten into the Geirangerfjord, one of the world's most beautiful travel destinations, placed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. 09.30 Coastal Steamer from Ålesund to Geiranger - departure from Skansekaia. Ask front desk for direction or have them book a taxi for you if you feel it is too far to walk (not included). Afternoon arrival in Geiranger - meet up with representative, a dark van with the Union logo on the side of it, from the Union Hotel that will take you up to the hotel. Spend your day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your first class hotel.
Union Hotel
Day 3 GEIRANGER - HELLESYLT - LOEN (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. This afternoon begin your journey to Loen. Start by taking the ferry through the Geirangerfjord to Hellesylt - from the ferry quay in “downtown” Geiranger. 12.30 Departure from Geiranger through the fjord to Hellesylt thru the amazing “Geirangerfjord”, a part of the “UNESCO World Heritage List”. 13.35 Arrival Hellesylt and transfer up the pier and board the bus to Loen – ask bus driver when you embark the bus if you are not sure. 13.55 Bus from Hellesylt to Loen, with 30 min stop in Stryn. 15.40 Arrive Loen and transfer to your hotel, a short walk - ask bus driver to point it out for you is you should need to. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful Hotel Alexandra.
Hotel Alexandra
Day 4 LOEN - BRIKSDALEN - BERGEN (B)
Breakfast at the hotel before public tour to Briksdal glacier. Bus from Loen to Briksdal Dep. 10.10 Arr. 11.00 Excursion to Briksdal Glacier by “Trollcar” Dep. 11.00 Will be pre-booked! Bus return to Loen Dep. 14.00 Arr. 14.35 Arrive Loen and wait for the bus going to Bergen. Onwards by express bus to Bergen Dep. 15.40 Arr. 21.50 Arrive Bergen and transfer on your own to the hotel. Overnight & breakfast at your hotel, ideally located on the waterfront near the Market Square.
Clarion Admiral Hotel
Day 5 BERGEN (B)
Enjoy breakfast before checking out. End of services.