NEW Norwegian Voyager 2012
SEMI- ESCORTED - 10 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
11 nights from $5360

Oslo - Kirkenes - Hurtigruten Cruise - Bergen - Balestrand - Geiranger - Oslo
Independent Tour Oslo to Kirkenes & Hurtigruten Classic Voyage for 5 nights to Bergen
combined with Escorted Tour in English Language Bergen to Oslo
Weekly June 08 - August 10

Map of Tour Route	Norway

2012 Dates & Rates

Day 01: ARRIVE OSLO, SAS FLIGHT OSLO - KIRKENES
Upon arrival into Oslo Gardermoen Airport (transatlantic flight is not included) connect to SAS domestic flight for an afternoon departure to Kirkenes. Upon arrival it is a short transfer on own to your hotel. Use the rest of the “day” to relax or explore Kirkenes, remember it is daylight 24 hours a day. Dinner on own.
Accommodation at the new Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Day 02: KIRKENES - EMBARKATION OF HCV SHIP - VARDO - BATSFJORD - BERLEVAG
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning is free before you board your Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage (HCV) ship with scheduled departure at 12:45pm. Transfer on own to cruise pier, located close to your hotel. Once onboard settle in for your 6 day/5 night southbound cruise. Breakfast buffet, lunch buffet and 3-course dinner is included daily starting with lunch as you leave Kirkenes and end with lunch as you sail into Bergen. If you have not pre-booked your shore excursions, now is a good time to secure space, as you head south along the scenic Norwegian coast. This 6-day voyage sails from the sparse northern landscapes to the lush southern regions. Your ship will call at 34 ports as she sails to Bergen and you will enjoy what is known as “The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage”, including the North Cape, Tromso, the Lofoten Islands, Trondheim and finally Bergen.
Accommodation onboard Hurtigruten ship in an outside cabin

Day 03: HCV TO HONNINGSVAG - HAVOYSUND - HAMMERFEST - TROMSO
Start the day with a summer breakfast at the North Cape Hall (optional excursion), which is firmly perched on the massive cliff marking the northernmost tip of mainland Europe. From here we make a stop in Hammerfest before our next major port of call, Tromsø, where you can take part in a very special musical experience, the Arctic Cathedral Midnight Concert.
Optional Tours available for pre-booking and onboard:
Breakfast at the North Cape                                                                               $175 per person
The Northernmost Town in the World, Hammerfest                                           $42 per person
Midnight Concert in the Arctic Cathedral                                                           $67 per person
Accommodation onboard

Day 04: HCV TO TROMSO - HARSTAD - SORTLAND - SVOLVAR - STAMSUND
Passing through the Lofoten Islands the ship negotiates a stunning network of inlets and isles, before moving on to what is the highlight of the voyage for many, a possible detour into the spectacular and dramatic Trollfjord. Join us on a fantastic safari by RIB- boat through the Lofoten archipelago under the Midnight Sun!
Optional Tours available for pre-booking and onboard:
A Taste of Vesterålen                                                                                         $92 per person
Lofoten Islands                                                                                                   $91 per person
Sea Eagle Safari                                                                                                $121 per person
RIB-Adventure in Lofoten                                                                                   $127 per person
Accommodation onboard

Day 05: HCV TO BODO - ORNES - NESNA - SANDNESSJOEN - BRONNOYSUND - RORVIK
As we sail past the Helgeland coast you can enjoy views of the hundreds of islets, fertile farmland and lush meadows. Today will also be our last one north of the Arctic Circle. The Vega Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is close to our call in Sandnessjøen.
Optional Tour available for pre-booking and onboard:
UNESCO Islands Vega                                                                                         $192 per person.
Accommodation onboard

Day 06: HCV TO TRONDHEIM - KRISTIANSUND - MOLDE - ÅLESUND
We arrive in Trondheim in the early morning. Nidaros Cathedral, in which three Queens and seven Kings have been crowned, is Scandinavia’s largest medieval building and worth a visit. The town of Kristiansund, located on the scenic Atlantic Road, holds the rather obscure title of Norway’s ‘cured cod capital’ owing to the nature of its main export.
Optional Tours available for pre-booking and onboard:
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral                                                                  $62 per person
Sverresborg, Trøndelag folk museum                                                              $49 per person
Trondheim City Walk                                                                                        $31 per person
The Atlantic Road                                                                                             $130 per person
Accommodation onboard

Day 07: HCV TO BERGEN
After buffet breakfast enjoy your last hours onboard your HCV ship as she enters Bergen, also know as the gateway to the fjords. After disembarkation you will have a private transfer to your Bergen hotel. Afternoon is free on own to explore the famous inner harbor area or take a tour. In the evening you will meet up with your tour escort for an orientation meeting prior to your dinner.
Dinner and accommodation at Radisson BLU Hotel Norge, in the center of the city, within walking distance of the Bryggen Harbor

Day 08: BERGEN - FLÅM - BALESTRAND
After a delicious buffet breakfast, departure from Bergen via Dale to the town of Voss. Descend the Næroey Valley, passing the amazing Stalheim Canyon, to the village of Flåm. Here you will board the famous Flåm Railroad, a masterpiece of engineering ascending 2.838 feet in less than one hour. The descent to Flåm offers opportunities for photos of waterfalls and spectacular scenery. After a short rest in Flåm you will start a 2 hours cruise along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøey Fjords, both branches of the Sogne Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. From the sun deck or the comfortable lounge, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife. After disembarking in the village of Gudvangen you will be continuing across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes for the short ferry crossing to Balestrand on the banks of the Sognefjord.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located overlooking the fjord

Day 09: BALESTRAND - A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, providing you the opportunity to spend a whole day relaxing and enjoying the beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel's elegant dining room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel's terrace and enjoying the spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or row boat from the hotel, or even go hiking to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings can also be arranged.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel

Day 10: BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic drive along the northern side of the Sognefjord to Sogndal. The tour continues by road to Fjaerland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars to give you the best of views. Afterwards a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of the glacier. During the afternoon the tour continues via Loen and Stryn to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you board the ferry for the one hour’s cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord. During the cruise you will pass close by some impressive waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters.
Dinner and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the Geiranger Fjord

Day 11: GEIRANGER - OSLO
Ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing views of the fjord below, before crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to the village of Lom, famous for its 14th century stave church. The tour continues alongside Lake Vågå to Otta, then descends the wonderful Gudbrands Valley towards the town of Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues along the banks of Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, before reaching Oslo in the afternoon, the capital of Norway.
Dinner and accommodation at the Thon Hotel Opera

Day 12: OSLO DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at your hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in connection with your flight home. (NOTE! Optional extra nights on own can be booked with us #)

Price includes:
SAS coach airfare Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Kirkenes including taxes
First class city center hotel in Kirkenes for one night incl. breakfast
Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage (HCV), 6 days/5 nights cruise Kirkenes to Bergen
Standard outside cabin including full board,starting and ending with lunch, plus port and fuel charges
Private transfer in Bergen from HCV Pier to your Bergen hotel to start Escorted Tour portion
5 nights accommodation incl. daily 3-course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities
2 lunches on days 10 & 11
Ride on the Flåm Railroad Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm
2 hours cruise on the Aurlands & Nærøy fjords, and 1 hour cruise on Geiranger Fjord
Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier
All visits as described in itinerary
Luggage assistance at all hotels on Escorted Tour portion, 1 piece per person
Tour escort days 7-12
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats Bergen to Oslo
Transfers HCV Pier/airport/hotel on Day 7 (#) and last (#) day to correspond with cruise/flight times
# Note!! Transfers are ONLY included on tour starting/terminating days from/to main international airports, any deviations including change of flights due to travel delay will result in transfers on own and at own expense, no refunds provided for unused transfers

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2012 Prices per person sharing twin-bedded room:
English Language Tours start in Bergen on Thursdays
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