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Land of the Fjords: Fjords, Cities & Coast– Norway –6 days / 5 nights, Bergen - Myrdal - Flåm - Sognefjord - Nærøyfjord - Gudvangen - Balestrand - Fjærland - Nordfjord - Geirangerfjord - Lom - Lillehammer - OsloDiscover the Land of Fjords, an escorted tour through Norway's fjord region. From fjords to mountains, waterfalls and glaciers to tiny fjord villages. Visit the Geiranger Fjord, the Hardanger Fjord and the Sogne Fjord along with the bustling capital of Oslo, colorful Bergen, and charming Lillehammer and the Briksdal Glacier. Cruises on the Geiranger Fjord, the Sogne Fjord and the Hardanger Fjord. You will leave you with impressions of Fjord Norway!
| Operation | June 14 - August 21, 2012 |
| Departure | Guaranteed departures: June 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16 |
| Price | June 14, 21 / August 9, 16 $2,140 per person in double room $2,511 single room June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 / August 2 $2,265 per person in double room $2,636single room |
| Included | 5 nights first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily 2 x Buffet or 3-course lunches, days 4 & 5 5 x Dinners First class motor coach transportation Ride on Funicular to Mt. Fløyen 2-hour cruise on the Nærøy, Aurland and Sogne Fjord 1-hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjord Excursion in open car to Briksdal Glacier All ferry crossings as per itinerary Luggage assistance at all hotels (1 piece per person) Tour escort throughout Transfers airport/hotel on first & last day in connection with flight times. Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the program may incur a supplement. |
| Not Included | International airfare & airport taxes Gratuities Optional excursions in Balestrand Personal insurance / personal items $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | * Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the tour program may incur a supplement. These tours are organized by our Associate Partners in Copenhagen. In order to offer a greater variety of tour options, the programs allow for participants to join or depart from the tour in various transit locations. We do hope that the possible change of group participants does not cause any inconvenience. |
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Day 1 BERGEN (D) Individual arrival in 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 Harbor. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby.
Day 2 BERGEN - FLÅM - BALESTRAND (B, D) After breakfast buffet, depart Bergen and drive via Dale to Voss. Descend the Nærøy Valley, passing the amazing Stalheim Canyon, to Flåm. Board the Flam Railway for an exhilarating ride to Myrdal. The descent from Myrdal to Flåm offers opportunities for photo shots of thundering waterfalls and mountain scenery. After short rest in Flåm, approx. 2 hours cruise by boat along the narrow Aurland and Nærøy Fjords, both branches of the Sogne 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. Disembark 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 the historic Kvikne's Hotel, dating to 1850.
Day 3 BALESTRAND - A DAY IN THE FJORDS (B, D) Start the day with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast hotel's elegant dining room overlooking the fjord. Spend the day at your leisure in Balestrand. Relax on the hotel terrace or visit the local aquarium and art gallery or perhaps rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Kvikne's Hotel.
Day 4 BALESTRAND - FJÆRLAND - GEIRANGER After breakfast departure by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogne Fjord to Sogndal. Continue by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei at the north end of beautiful Lake Jølster. Descend to the Nord Fjord, visit Olden and the world-famous Briksdal Glacier; ride in open cars to give you the best possible views. Lunch in a nearby mountain restaurant. After lunch the tour continues around the Nord Fjord via Loen and Stryn, to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. Board the ferry for a one hour's cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, now on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Dinner and overnight at the excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.
Day 5 GEIRANGER - LILLEHAMMER - OSLO (B, L, D) Leaving the fjord village of Geiranger, we ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing views of the fjord below. Crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. The tour continues alongside Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent Gudbrandsdalen Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues along Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, back to Oslo.Dinner and accommodation at the Thon Hotel Opera.
Day 6 OSLO DEPARTURE (B) Buffet breakfast at your hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in connection with your flight home.