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Norway Fjord Tours - Summer
2010
Norway Highlights &
Coastal Cruise Tour
8 Days-7 Nights
Oslo - Norway in a Nutshell - Bergen - Hurtigruten Coastal
Voyage (HCV) including Geiranger - Trondheim - Oslo
Daily Departures April 12-September 11, 2010 plus
Call for special rates valid daily September 12 - April 11, excluding Geirangerfjord
ScanAm is pleased to present our new comprehensive
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 two night cruise to Trondheim. You will sail into the spectacular Geirangerfjord, probably the most famous fjord in all of Norway, and also call on the coastal cities of Ålesund, Molde and
Kristiansund, as you head north. You will disembark in
Trondheim in the morning, spending the day and night in this
historic former capital city. The old city section is a must, with its charming old houses, shops and excellent restaurants. Finally you will return by train via the Dovre Mountain National Park and scenic Gudbrandsdal valley to Oslo with late arrival, where you will spend your last nights
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1—ARRIVE OSLO
Arrival into Oslo the Norwegian Viking capital. Transfer on own to your hotel located close to 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
3* HOTEL CECIL 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 new 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 2 night cruise to Trondheim.
Overnight onboard in standard outside cabin with private bath.
HURTIGRUTEN SHIP. Meals: None
Day 5 —HCV - GEIRANGERFJORD VISIT - CRUISE
After short morning call in Ålesund, spend the day crusing into the spectacular Geirangerfjord with it’s numerous scenic waterfalls including the Seven Sisters. Optional shore excursions are available onboard. In the afternoon your ship continues north along the coast calling on port cities of Ålesund, Molde and Kristiansund. Relax in the lounge with your fellow passengers as the sun sets in the late evening.
Overnight on ship in standard outside cabin with private bath.
HURTIGRUTEN SHIP. Meals: None
Day 6—HCV - TRONDHEIM
Morning arrival into Trondheim. Disembark and transfer on own to your hotel for a one night stay. Trondheim was founded in the year 997 by King Olav Tryggvason and became Norway’s medieval capital and ecclesiastical center. Be sure to visit the Nidaros Cathedral and Episcopal Palace, both dating from the 12th century.
4* BRITANNIA HOTEL or similar. Meals:None
Day 7—TRONDHEIM to OSLO
Breakfast buffet at hotel followed by departure on morning or afternoon train to Oslo. The 7 hour scenic ride will take you over the Dovrefjell Mountains & National Park, through the Gulbrandsdals Valley via
Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, to Oslo.
Overnight at
3* HOTEL CECIL 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:
• Five nights in 3 or 4* city center hotels including 5 breakfasts,
1 dinner in Flåm, local vat tax & service charges
• Norway in a Nutshell Tour Oslo to Bergen including required seat reservations
• Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage Bergen to Trondheim in outside category “L” cabin or similar including port charges
• Full day Geirangerfjord sailing on HCV
• Standard class train from Trondheim to Oslo including seat
reservation
Not Included:
• Meals during the HCV cruise, must be purchased onboard
• HCV fuel surcharges if applicable
• Transfers to and from hotels, rail stations and piers
• Upgrade on Express trains to Komfort Class add $24 p.p.
per train. Not available on local trains
Tour Cost From: Per Person double $2032
Senior over 67 years $1802. Third adult $1564 in xbed
Child 4-15 in xbed $895. Single supplement: $532
Maximum 1 extra bed possible on HCV ships
Additional nights can be added in Oslo, Flåm, Bergen, Trondheim & Lillehammer.
See Norway Hotels page for pre and post-tour
hotel options
  
See Terms
& Conditions for more information.
All prices and descriptions can be subject to change.
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108 N, Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA
1-800-545-2204
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