Norway Fjords & Mountain Highlights 2009
7 days / 6 nights, Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm Railway - Balestrand -Sogne Fjord Cruise - Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim -Oslo | A wonderful combination of trains, cruises and Norwegian Coastal Steamer. Enjoy great mountain train journeys,
a day cruise on the Sognefjord to the west coast of Norway. Embark on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage for a scenic
2 nights cruise from Bergen to Trondheim, including the Geirangerfjord and a land excursion across the spectacular Trollstigen mountain road. Overnight stays in the picturesque coastal cities of Bergen and Trondheim, and finally in Oslo. Enjoy the highlights of the Norwegian capital, including the main sights - the Viking ships, the Vigeland Sculpture Park and Holmenkollen with fabulous view over the city and the Oslo Fjord.
| Departure | Departures daily: May 15th - September15th, 2009 |
| Price | $1,985 per person in double room $2,440 single room $1,860 per person in triple room |
| Included | 4 nights four star hotel accommodations 2 nights onboard the Coastal Steamer, outside cabin Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily 1 dinner at Kvikne's Hotel Train, Oslo - Myrdal Seat reservation in standard class (not available in 1st class) Flam Railway, Myrdal - Flam Sogne Fjord cruise, Flåm - Bergen Norway Coastal Steamer cruise, Bergen - Trondheim Train, Trondheim - Oslo Seat reservations in standard class Taxes & services |
| Not Included | Airfare and airport taxes and customs fees Meals on board Hurtigruten Transfers Gratuities Geiranger & Trollstigen excursion* Personal insurance / personal items Alcoholic beverages $25 Service fee * Geiranger & Trollstigen excursion is USD $275 per person |
| Please Note | This is a non-escorted tour. No tour leader is provided on trains/cruise, except for the excursions, which are guided by English speaking guides. |
| Tour Options | Additional nights Oslo and/or Bergen DFDS Seaways cruise, Oslo - Copenhagen Copenhagen City break |
Day 1 OSLO Individual arrival in Oslo. Individual arrival to Oslo and check in at the centrally located Thon Hotel Opera, ideally located in the city center by the Central Train Station.
Day 2 OSLO - FLÅM - SOGNE FJORD CRUISE - BALESTRAND (B,D) Morning departure by scenic Bergenbanen from Oslo through the Hallingdal Valley, via Geilo and across a mountain plateau to Myrdal. Ride the famous Flåm Railway, descending 2,840 feet in 12 miles, into the wild Flåm Valley, passing spectacular scenery of waterfalls, mountain cliffs, tiny settlements and farms. Upon arrival in Flåm time to stroll in the quaint fjord village before you embark on the Express boat cruise on the Sognefjord to Balestrand. Overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel.
Day 3 SOGNEFJORD CRUISE TO BERGEN - COASTAL CRUISE (B) Morning cruise on the Sognefjord to the west coast and Bergen. Afternoon at leisure in Bergen. Time to visit the colorful waterfront "Bryggen" and the bustling Fish & Flower Market. Evening transfer on your own to the Coastal Steamer Pier. Depart on the Norwegian Coastal Steamer this evening. Enjoy the next two nights in your outside cabin aboard the Coastal Steamer for the northbound voyage on the "Most Beautiful Sea Voyage in the World.
Day 4 COASTAL CRUISE - GEIRANGER FJORD - TROLLSTIGEN EXCURSION* Highlight is our cruise from Ålesund to Geiranger. Enjoy the scenic cruise on the Geirangerfjord. Perhaps disembark for a land excursion by coach across the "Golden Route", with the breathtaking Trollstigen hairpin road. Meet up with the Coastal Steamer in Ålesund and continue on your voyage to Trondheim. *01 June -15 Sep. 7½ hours (Excursion not included)
Day 5 COASTAL CRUISE - TRONDHEIM Morning arrival and disembark in Trondheim after breakfast. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure in the historic city; visit the Nidaros Cathedral, the old Bybroa bridge and the picturesque wooden houses.
Day 6 TRONDHEIM - OSLO (B) Transfer on your own to the train station. Enjoy the spectacular train ride across the Dovrefjell mountain plateau and through the scenic Gudbrandsdalen Valley to Oslo. Overnight in Oslo.
Day 7 OSLO ( B) Breakfast at the hotel. End of services.