Scenic Norway + Stockholm & Helsinki 2009
ESCORTED- GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Oslo - Ulvik - Bergen - Balestrand - Geiranger - Oslo -
Stockholm - Helsinki - Stockholm
11 nights
English Language Tours start in Oslo on Fridays

Map of Tour Route Note! Above map shows FULL tour. Below terminates in Stockholm excluding Copenhagen	Fjords

2009 Rates & Dates

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.

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 RICA Brakanes Hotel, idealley 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 Harbour 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 SAS Hotel Norge, in the centre 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 of 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 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 Kvikne’s 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 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 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 the journey along the banks of Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, back to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the worldfamous ski jump, offering unforgettable views of the city and Oslo Fjord way below.
Dinner and accommodation at the famous Holmenkollen Park Hotel.

Day 08: OSLO - STOCKHOLM
After breakfast, continue by coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the attractive province of Värmland to arrive in the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest in Sweden. Lunch in Karlstad. After lunch the tour continues through a landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to reach the Swedish capital in the late afternoon.
Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Sign, a new Superior First Class hotel ideally located in the city centre.

Day 09: STOCKHOLM
The day starts with a 4 hours guided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm. Your tour escort will be happy to arrange optional visits to the impressive Drottningholm Palace or the famous Wasa Museum on request.
Please note that dinner is on own this night as experience shows that in Stockholm clients prefer to eat out at a restaurant of their own choice.
Accommodation at Clarion Hotel Sign

Day 10: STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI
Before the Baltic Cruise to Helsinki, you have morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, for embarcation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Departure of cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly down the picturesque archipelago past numerous small islands. Buffet dinner on board. Selection of entertainment, bars, shops and casino. We recommend bringing an overnight bag for this round trip cruise, to avoid having to carry your suitcases to and from the cabin. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (Seaside) with shower/WC.

Day 11: HELSINKI - STOCKHOLM
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. Spend a whole day in this exciting city on the Baltic, retaining your cabin on the ship. Morning 3 hours guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and much more. During the afternoon you can explore the busy market place or the many souvenir shops close to the harbour. Finnish crystal and leather goods are an excellent buy. 17.00 hrs: Embarkation for return cruise to Stockholm. Dinner and accommodation on board.

Day 12: STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE
After a tasty buffet breakfast, arrive back in Stockholm at 09.30 hrs.
Transfer from the Silja Line terminal to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for flight home.
NOTE!! To allow time for disembarkation, passport control, transfer to airport and possible delays, we strongly advise clients not to book flights departing before 13.00. (1:00PM local time)

Price includes:
11 nights Oslo - Stockholm including Baltic Cruise
9 nights accommodation including daily 3-course or buffet dinner (except for 2nd night in Stockholm) and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities
4 lunches on days 2, 6, 7 & 8
Panorama tour of Bergen including ride on the Bergen Funicular
Ride on the Flåm Railroad Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm
2 hours cruise on Nærøy and Sogn Fjords, and 1 hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjords
Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier
All ferry crossings
4 hours guided tour of Stockholm, incl. entrance to City Hall
2-night cruise Stockholm - Helsinki - Stockholm, in 2-berth outside cabin with shower/WC, incl. 2 dinners and 2 buffet breakfasts on board
3 hours guided tour of Helsinki incl. entrances
Luggage assistance at all hotels, 1 piece per person
Tour escort throughout
Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc.
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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2009 Prices per person sharing twin-bedded room:
English Language Tours start in Oslo on Fridays
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