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Fjords of Norway– Norway –8 days / 7 nights, Oslo - Hardanger Fjord - Ulvik - Bergen - Myrdal - Flåm - Balestrand - Sognefjord - Geirangerfjord - Briksdal Glacier - Lillehammer - OsloOur escorted Norwegian Fjord Tour features four of Norway's spectacular fjords, along with the capital of Oslo, the Olympic town of Lillehammer, the coastal city of Ålesund and the colorful Hanseatic city of Bergen. Following the Norway Nutshell route, cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and ride on the famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal before heading to the Fjord capital of Bergen. Tour ends in Oslo.
| Operation | June 12 - August 21, 2012 |
| Departure | Guaranteed departures: June 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14 |
| Price | June 12, 19 2012 $2,700 per person in double room $3,204 single room June 26, July 3, 10, 17,24, 31, August 7, 14 2012 $2,830 per person in double room $3,334 single room |
| Included | 7 nights first class hotel accommodations with private facility Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily Daily 3-course dinner 3 x buffet or 3-course lunches on days 2, 6, 7 Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats Panorama city tour of Bergen including ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien Approx. 2-hour ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm 2-hour cruise on Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords 1-hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjord Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier All visits mentioned in itinerary All ferry crossings as per itinerary Luggage assistance at all hotels Tour escort throughout 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 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 OSLO (D) Transfer from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation at Thon Hotel Opera, centrally located close to the Oslo Fjord and the new Opera House. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby.
Day 2 OSLO - ULVIK (B, L, D) After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Hallingdal Valley to the resort town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stop to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall, the highest in Norway. Descend the amazing Måbødalen 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 overnight at Rica Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
Day 3 ULVIK - BERGEN (B, D) After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its fruit orchards. Drive via the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen around midday. Afternoon 2- hour tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen harbor with its gabled pack houses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter. Ride the funicular to Mt. Fløyen, for best views of the city, harbor and fjord below. Dinner and overnight at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, centrally located on Ole Bull's Square, close to the pedestrian shopping streets and the old Bryggen harbor.
Day 4 BERGEN - FLÅM - BALESTRAND (B, D) After a delicious breakfast buffet, we 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 overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel, nestled on the shores of the Sognefjord.
Day 5 BALESTRAND - 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 6 BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER (B, L, D) After breakfast departure by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn 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 7 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. Cross the exciting Grotli Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved 14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå, before descending into the picturesque Gudbrandsdalen Valley to the Olympic town of Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, back to Oslo. Dinner and accommodation at the Thon Hotel Opera.
Day 8 OSLO DEPARTURE (B) Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for your flight home.