2009/10
Oslo, Bergen and Norway’s Fjord Country
plus optional Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage
Daily Departures
October 1, 2009 - April 25, 2010
6 days-5 Nights From $910 Land Only

Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage	Norwegian Stave Church	Oslo to Bergen winter train

This independent tour combines a visit to Oslo, the Viking Capital, with a trip through the fjord country to Bergen, the Hanseatic capital of Western Norway. The itinerary includes a ride on the Bergen Rail line and the famous Flaam Railroad, a 2 hour fjord cruise from Flaam to Gudvangen, a bus to Voss, and an overnight with dinner at the historic Fleischer’s Hotel plus two nights each in Oslo and Bergen.

Why not also include the famous Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage (HCV) Bergen-Kirkenes (6 nights), Kirkenes-Bergen (5 nights) or the full round trip cruise Bergen-Bergen (11 nights) calling on up to 34 ports along the scenic Norwegian coast line including the North Cape area. The optional cruises include a cabin with private bath, all meals and port charges. Call/e-mail for details and cruise upgrade options/rates.

Tour Inclusions:
• Two nights in Oslo at 3* Hotel Cecil or sim. (upgrades possible)
• Standard class rail Oslo to Myrdal, the Flaam Railway, and Voss to Bergen, or v.v.
• Two hour fjord cruise from Flaam to Gudvangen, or v.v.
• Trip by scheduled bus from Gudvangen to Voss, or v.v.
• Overnight with dinner at the 4* Historic Fleischer’s Hotel in Voss or Fretheim Hotel in Flaam (closed Dec. 14-Jan. 31)
• Two nights in Bergen at 3*+ Augustin Hotel or sim. (upgrades possible)
• Full Scandinavian breakfast daily
• All applicable land taxes & service charges
• Information packet

Day 01: OSLO
You will arrive in the Norwegian Viking capital in the late morning or afternoon. Transfer on own via Exress Train from Oslo Gardermoen Airport arrival hall to Central Station.
Your hotel located close to the Central Station. Remainder of day free.
Overnight at 3* HOTEL CECIL or similar.
Meals: in-flight Breakfast

Day 02: OSLO
After a good Scandinavian buffet breakfast, we suggest a 3 hour Oslo city sightseeing tour (not included), visiting landmarks and attractions such as the City Hall, the Viking Ship Museum, the Vigeland Sculpture Park and more. In the afternoon, a visit to the medieval Akershus castle and the World War II Resistance museum on your own, is highly recommended. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at 3* HOTEL CECIL or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 03: OSLO to VOSS (or FLAAM)
After an early breakfast, transfer on your own to the Central Station. You are now embarking on an expanded version of the famous Norway in a Nutshell tour starting with an 8.11am
5 hour train ride towards Bergen, via the beautiful Hallingdal Valley to Myrdal. In Myrdal you will change train to the spectacular Flaam Mountain Railroad, descending for 13 miles via 20 tunnels before reaching Flaam Village. (Note! If you opt to stay in Flaam Day 4. will start with afternoon cruise to Gudvangen and late arrival into Bergen, around 8 pm) You will have a little time in Flaam before continuing on a 2 hour fjord cruise along the Aurlands and Naeroeyfjords to Gudvangen. In Gudvangen you will connect to the scheduled bus to Voss with arrival around 7pm. You will spend the night at Historic Fleischer's Hotel located next to the rail station. Evening at leisure to explore this resort town and it's many winter activities.
Dinner and overnight at 4* FLEISCHER’S HOTEL or FRETHEIM
Meals: Dinner/Breakfast

Day 04: VOSS (or FLAAM) to BERGEN
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you look out over the scenic Vangs Lake in front of the hotel. You can either depart in the morning or mid-afternoon on the Bergen train for a one and a half hour ride to Bergen Station. In Bergen transfer on your own to your hotel located next to the harbor.
Overnight at 3* HOTEL AUGUSTIN or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 05: BERGEN
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Bergen city and harbor on own. Evening at leisure to enjoy dinner on own at one of the many harbor or Bryggen restaurants.
Overnight at 3* HOTEL AUGUSTIN or similar.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 06: BERGEN END or OPTIONAL HURTIGRUTEN COASTAL VOYAGE.
After your final Scandinavian buffet breakfast, check out and transfer on own to Bergen Airport for your flight back to the U.S.
Meals: Breakfast.

Base Tour Cost per person:
From $910 per person double
Single supplement from $346

Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage packages start at: PP double#
1. Base tour including 5 night HCV cruise Kirkenes-Bergen from $call* land/cruise
2. Base tour including 6 night HCV cruise Bergen-Kirkenes from $call* land/cruise
3. Base tour including 11 night HCV cruise Bergen-Bergen from $call* land/cruise
# Cat. I. cabin inside including all meals, port charges on tours 1. & 2, for travel in January and February. Call/e-mail for rates in higher category cabins and/or other travel dates.

Possible required extra overnights in Oslo and/or Kirkenes due to flight schedule is not included. Call/e-mail for SAS air inclusive rates.