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Norway Fjord Tours - Summer
2012
NORWEGIAN JEWELS
New! Norway Highlights &
Coastal Cruise Tour
to Ålesund
including Geirangerfjord
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8 Days - 7 Nights, Independent Tour
Oslo - Norway in a Nutshell - Bergen - Hurtigruten Coastal
Voyage (HCV) including Geiranger - Ålesund - Oslo
Daily Departures April 12 - September 11, 2012 plus
*Contact us for special rates valid daily September 12 - April 11, excluding Geirangerfjord
ScanAm is pleased to present our new
independent tour covering many of the Norwegian highlights. The tour starts with one night in Oslo, the Norwegian capital city, then continues on the famous Norway in a Nutshell Tour between Oslo and Bergen with one night enroute in Flåm. Spend the night and next day in charming Bergen, before embarking the Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage for a one night cruise to Ålesund and the spectacular Geirangerfjord, probably the most famous fjord in all of Norway. After your day-cruise to Geirangerfjord, disembark in the charming
coastal city of Ålesund for a 2-night stay allowing plenty of time to explore this famous Art Nouveau city by the sea. Finally you will continue by scheduled coach through the mountains to Åndalsnes where you connect to the train on the spectacular Rauma rail line (click for link to learn more about this rail journey) to Dombås. From here onward by regular train via the
scenic Gudbrandsdal valley to Oslo with arrival in the evening, where you will spend your last night
Tour
Itinerary:
Day 1—ARRIVE OSLO
Arrival into Oslo the Norwegian Viking capital. Transfer on own to your hotel located by the Central Station.
Remainder of day free to visit landmarks and attractions such as the City Hall, the Viking Ship Museum, the Vigeland Sculpture Park and more.
Overnight at
4* HOTEL OPERA or similar. Meals: None
Day 2—OSLO - NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL TO FLÅM
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 8am or 10.30am 5 hour train ride towards Bergen, via the beautiful Hallingdal Valley to Myrdal. In Myrdal you will change trains to the spectacular Flåm Mountain Railroad, descending for 13 miles, from a height of 2600ft. to sea level, via 20 tunnels, scenic views and waterfalls before reaching the Flåm Village.
You will spend the night at the charming Fretheim Hotel or the Flåmsbrygga Hotel, both located next to the rail station. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at
3* FRETHEIM HOTEL or similar. Meals: D/B
Day 3—FLÅM - NUTSHELL to BERGEN
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you look out over the scenic Aurlandsfjord. Flåm is a small fjord village but offers many options for activities including hiking and kayaking. You can either depart in the morning or mid-afternoon, on a 2 hour fjord cruise along the Aurlands and Næroeyfjords to Gudvangen. In Gudvangen you will connect to the scheduled bus to Voss. The bus travels for about 1.5 hours via the Stalheim Canyon and several impressive waterfalls from May through September. Rest of year the bus goes via a tunnel. Upon arrival in Voss you will connect to the Bergen train for a one hour plus ride to the Bergen Station. In Bergen transfer on your own to your hotel close to the harbor.
Overnight at
3* HOTEL AUGUSTIN or similar. Meals: B
Day 4—BERGEN - HURTIGRUTEN COASTAL CRUISE
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. The day is free to explore Bergen city and harbor including the fish market, Bergen Aquarium and Old Bergen Museum. Evening transfer on own to the Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage (HCV) ship, sailing at 8pm, for a one night cruise to Ålesund.
Overnight onboard in standard outside cabin with private bath.
HURTIGRUTEN SHIP. Meals: None
Day 5—HCV - GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE - ÅLESUND
After short morning call in Ålesund, you stay
on ship, full day sailing into the spectacular Geiranger Fjord on HCV. Cruise ending back in Ålesund
at 6.00PM. Disembark and spend the next 2 nights in Ålesund.
Overnight at 3* THON HOTEL ÅLESUND or similar. Meals: None
Day 6—ÅLESUND
Breakfast buffet at hotel. Full day to explore Ålesund on your own and take optional tours.
Overnight at 3* THON HOTEL ÅLESUND. Meals: B
Day 7—ÅLESUND to OSLO
Breakfast at hotel before morning or midday departure by scheduled coach for a 2-hour ride along beautiful fjords to Åndalsnes. Upon arrival board the spectacular Rauma Rail Line for a 90 minute journey to Dombås. Here you will connect to the express train
bound for Oslo with early/late evening arrival. This 4-hour train trip will take you through the scenic Gulbrandsdals Valley and
Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, to Oslo. Option: last night can also be booked at Oslo Gardermoen Airport as train stops at airport station enroute. Let us know when booking if you want this option
Overnight at
4* HOTEL OPERA or similar. Meals: B.
Day 8 —OSLO DEPARTURE
After your final Scandinavian buffet breakfast, check out and transfer on own to Oslo train station or Airport. Meals: B
Tour Includes:
• Six nights in city center hotels listed including 6 breakfasts,
1 dinner in Flåm, vat tax & service charges
• Norway in a Nutshell Tour Oslo to Bergen including required seat reservations
• Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Bergen to Ålesund in outside category “L” cabin or similar including port fees
• Full day Geirangerfjord sailing on HCV
• Scheduled coach from Ålesund to Åndalsnes
• Standard class rail from Åndalsnes to Oslo via Dombås including seat reservations
Not Included:
• Meals on Hurtigruten ship, can only be purchased onboard
• Transfers to and from hotel, piers and rail/bus stations
• HCV fuel surcharges if applicable
• Optional rail upgrade to Komfort Class incl. PC jack, Coffee/Tea and a Norwegian paper $24 p.p. per train
Tour Costs from: Per Person double $2078
Third adult $1563 in xbed.
Child 4-15 in xbed $879. Single supplement: $596
Maximum 1 extra bed possible on HCV ships
Call for a quote if you only need a portion of above tour
Additional nights can be added in Oslo, Flåm, Bergen, Ålesund & Lillehammer
* NOTE ! Tour can be enjoyed all year, except Hurtigruten ships do not sail into Geiranger Fjord outside period 4/15 through 9/14. However, local tours are available from Ålesund.
Call/e-mail for a quote as rates are lower during fall/winter/spring periods
  
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All prices and descriptions can be subject to change.
Scandinavian American World Tours, Inc.
108 N, Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA
1-800-545-2204
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