Prominent Route - Geiranger Fjord 2010
7 days / 6 nights, Oslo - Åndalsnes - Ålesund - Geiranger Fjord - Hellesylt - Loen - Briksdal Glacier - Bergen | This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Norwegian nature. Begin your journey in Oslo. Enjoy a spectacular train ride to the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Continue by cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, included on UNESCO´s World Heritage List. Sail past the waterfall "The Seven Sisters" to the scenic 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 | Daily May 2nd - September 29th, 2010 |
| Price | $2,395 per person in double room $3,035 single room $2,045 extra bed in double room, adult $1,150 extra bed in double room, child up to 12 years $140 per person Fjord view upgrade. Union & Alexandra Hotels |
| Included | 6 nights first class hotel accommodations Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily 3 x dinners Train, Oslo - Åndalsnes 2nd class seat reservation Bus, Åndalsnes - Ålesund Coastal Steamer, Ålesund - Geiranger Ferry, Geiranger - Hellesylt Bus, Hellesylt - Loen Bus, Loen - Bergen Briksdal Glacier excursion Taxes & services |
| Not Included | Airfare & airport taxes Transfers Gratuities Optional excursion to Briksdal Glacier* 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 OSLO
Arrive Oslo, transfer on your own to the hotel. From the Gardermoen Airport you may take the high-speed train directly to the Oslo Central Station. Short walking transfer to the hotel across the street.
Day 2 OSLO - ÅLESUND (B)
After breakfast transfer on your own to Central Station for your early morning train to Åndalsnes. Continue by bus to Ålesund. Early evening arrival in the Art Noveau town, transfer on your own to the hotel. Evening at leisure to explore this colorful city. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3 ÅLESUND - GEIRANGER (B, D)
After breakfast, enjoy a 3.5-hour cruise on the Coastal Steamer along the rugged Norwegian coast line before turning into the Geiranger fjord. Pass spectacular scenery of snow capped mountains, waterfalls and quaint villages nestled along the shores. Afternoon arrival in the fjord village of Geiranger. Day at leisure. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the first class Union Hotel overlooking the harbor and village.
Day 4 GEIRANGER - LOEN (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. This afternoon via ferry across the Geiranger Fjord to Hellesylt. Continue by bus to Loen. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your fabulous hotel.
Day 5 LOEN (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your entire day at leisure. Participate in one of the many activities offered by the hotel. Perhaps a drive through the enchanting Oldedal Valley to Fjellstova from where you can walk or ride in a "trollcar" or just relax and pamper yourself with a spa treatment! Dinner and overnight at the Alexandra Hotel.
Day 6 LOEN - BERGEN (B)
After breakfast, continue by motor coach to Bergen. Afternoon arrival, transfer on your own to the hotel. Day at leisure to explore the colorful fjord capital.
Day 7 BERGEN (B)
Enjoy breakfast before checking out.