Fjords of Norway 2012
ESCORTED - 10 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Oslo
- Ulvik - Bergen - Balestrand - Geiranger - Oslo
7 nights from $2700
English Language Tours start in Oslo on Tuesdays
Weekly June 12 - August 14
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Map of Tour Route |
Sognefjord, Norway |
2012 Dates & Rates
Day 01:
ARRIVE OSLO
Transfer provided from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to hotel in connection with your flight
arrival.
Dinner and accommodation at Thon Hotel Opera,
centrally located close to Karl Johan boulevard and the Central Station. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs. in the hotel lobby.
(NOTE! Optional extra nights on own can be booked with us #)
Day 02:
OSLO - ULVIK
After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving past the beautiful Tyri
Fjord and along the picturesque Halling Valley to the tourist resort
town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After
lunch cross the scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping
to view the mighty Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop
of 180 m., the highest in Norway. Descend the amazing Måbødal
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 accommodation at Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord
Day 03: ULVIK - BERGEN
After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord , famous for its many fruit orchards, arriving in Bergen around midday, the old Hanseatic capital of
Western Norway and gateway to the Fjords. Afternoon 2 hour tour
of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market,
the famous Bryggen Harbor with its gabled packhouses and the old Hanseatic
Quarter. You will also ride on the
funicular to Mt. Fløien, for panoramic views of the city and fjords way below.
Dinner and accommodation at Radisson BLU Hotel Norge, in the
center of the city, within walking distance of the Bryggen Harbor
Day 04: 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 Kviknes Hotel, superbly located overlooking the fjord
Day 05:
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 Kviknes Hotel
Day 06:
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 hours 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. Disembark
in the picturesque village of Geiranger, amidst some of the most spectacular
scenery in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the Union Hotel,
beautifully situated overlooking the Geiranger Fjord
Day 07:
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,
back to Oslo for one more night.
Dinner
and accommodation at the Thon Hotel Opera
Day 08:
OSLO DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for
your flight home.
(NOTE! Optional extra nights on own can be booked with us #)
Price includes:
7 nights Oslo - Oslo
7 nights accommodation incl. daily 3-course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian
buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms
with private facilities
3 lunches on days 2/6/7
Panorama tour of Bergen including ride on the Bergen Funicular
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 ferry crossings
Luggage assistance at all hotels, 1 piece per person
Tour escort throughout
Transfers airport/hotel on first (#) and last (#) days to correspond with
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 Oslo on Tuesdays
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
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2012
Tour numbers |
Tour Start: |
Tour End: |
Land
Only Price |
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Tuesdays
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Tuesdays |
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FN7-01/ENG
(FN7OO612) |
June
12 |
June
19 |
USD
2700 |
FN7-02/ENG
(FN7OO619) |
June
19 |
June
26 |
USD
2700 |
FN7-03/ENG
(FN7OO626) |
June
26 |
July
03 |
USD
2830 |
FN7-04/ENG
(FN7OO703) |
July
03 |
July
10 |
USD
2830 |
FN7-05/ENG
(FN7OO710) |
July
10 |
July
17 |
USD
2830 |
FN7-06/ENG
(FN7OO717) |
July
17 |
July
24 |
USD
2830 |
FN7-07/ENG
(FN7OO724) |
July
24 |
July
31 |
USD
2830 |
FN7-08/ENG
(FN7OO731) |
July
31 |
Aug
07 |
USD
2830 |
FN7-09/ENG
(FN7OO807) |
Aug
07 |
Aug
14 |
USD
2830 |
FN7-10/ENG
(FN7OO814) |
Aug
14 |
Aug
21 |
USD
2830 |
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supplement: |
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USD
504 |
Third person in extra bed discount:
Deduct from posted per person double room rates
Discount only applies to third person
Guests 12 years or older are welcome
Children 12-18 years old must travel with an adult |
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- USD
70 |