The Prominent Route: Sogne & Hardanger Fjord 2010
6 days / 5 nights, Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm Railway - Flåm - Balestrand - Lofthus - Bergen | Our independent tour features a combination of rail and fjord cruises. Begin your journey in Oslo; ride the scenic Bergenbanen across the Hardangervidda mountains via Geilo to Myrdal. Connect to the famous Flåm Railway, descending through the wild Flåm Valley, passing Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery on the 20 km train ride. You will pass scenery of snow-clad peaks, the river cutting through deep gorges, waterfalls cascading off steep mountainsides, and mountain farms clinging to precipitous slopes. A cruise on the mighty Sognefjord from Flåm to Balestrand takes you to the historic Kvikne's Hotel, dating back to 1850. Continue through the hairpin curves of the Stalheim Canyon Road to Lofthus, on the shores of the Hardangerfjord, often referred to as the "Orchard of Norway" with nearly 600,000 fruit trees. Nestled on the shores is one of the best hotel resorts in Norway, the fabulous Hotel Ullensvang. Time to explore the colorful city of Bergen, capital of the fjords.
| Departure | Daily June 1st - August 31st, 2010 |
| Price | $2,455 per person in double room $3,385 single room $1,570 extra bed in double room $990 extra bed in double room (child) |
| Included | 5 nights first class hotel accommodations Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily 1 x Buffet dinner at Kvikne's Hotel Train, Oslo - Myrdal 2nd class seat reservation Flåm Railway, Myrdal - Flåm Cruise, Flåm - Balestrand Cruise Balestrand - Gudvangen Bus, Gudvangen - Voss Bus, Voss - Lofthus Bus / ferry, Lofthus - Bergen Bergen city tour, 2.5 hours Taxes & services |
| Not Included | Airfare and airport taxes and customs fees Transfers Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items Alcoholic beverages Fjord view upgrade $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | This is a non escorted tour. 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 FjordLine, Bergen - Hirtshals |
Day 1 OSLO
Individual arrival in Oslo. Spend your afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the new Opera Hotel, ideally located in the city center.
Thon Hotel Opera
Day 2 OSLO - FLAM RAILWAY - BALESTRAND (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Short walk to the Central Station. Early morning departure on the scenic Bergenbanen to Myrdal. Ride the famous Flåm Railway to Flåm; cruise on the beautiful Sogne Fjord to Balestrand. Self-transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful historic Kvikne's Hotel, dating back to 1850.
Kvikne's Hotel****
Day 3 BALESTRAND - LOFTHUS (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Walk to the pier for your cruise to Gudvangen. Continue by bus through the hairpin turns of the Stalheim Canyon to Voss. Change of bus in Voss, and continue your journey to Lofthus, ideally located on the shores of the Hardanger Fjord. Evening arrival in Lofthus. Overnight at the first class Ullensvang Hotel.
Ullensvang Hotel****
Day 4 LOFTHUS - BERGEN (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure. Evening cruise on the fjord to Norheimsund, and continue by motor coach to Bergen. Transfer on your own to the hotel.
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Day 5 BERGEN (B)
After breakfast enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour, including the home of famous composer, Edvard Grieg. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Fish & Flower Market, or ride the funicular to Mt. Fløyen.
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Day 6 BERGEN (B)
Enjoy breakfast before checking out.