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Norway Nutshell Sognefjord Tours -
Summer 2010

INDEPENDENT FJORD TOURS:

MINI TOURS THROUGH NORWAY'S MAGNIFICENT SOGNEFJORD COUNTRY
Oslo to Bergen or Bergen to Oslo.
1, 2, or 3 day Rail / Fjord Cruise tours

1-DAY NUTSHELL SOGNEFJORD TOURS, read more..
2-DAY NUTSHELL SOGNEFJORD TOURS, read more..
3-DAY NUTSHELL SOGNEFJORD TOURS, read more..
Cross the heart of Norway by rail and fjord boat including a breathtaking ride down the mountainside on the famous Flåm Railroad. Overnight by the Aurlandsfjord at the cozy Fretheim Hotel / New Flåmsbrygga Hotel in Flåm, and/or the quaint Kvikne's Hotel in Balestand. Breakfast and dinner at the hotels are included. For those with limited time to spend, it is possible to travel between Oslo and Bergen in one full day.
Optional overnights in Bergen and Oslo can be arranged

 

2-DAY NUTSHELL SOGNEFJORD TOURS
Daily departures May 01 to September 29, 2010

From Oslo to Bergen
Tour E1452A-2F (Flåm overnight) or Tour E1452A-2B (Balestrand overnight)
Day 1—Standard class train from Oslo Station at 8:11 or 10:33 AM to Myrdal connecting with the Flåm Railroad to Flåm at 2 PM or 5 PM. Overnight and dinner at Fretheim Hotel or the new Flåmsbrygga Hotel, both located next to station, with views of the Aurland Fjord
OR OPTION:
Day 1—Standard class train from Oslo at 8:11 AM to Flåm via Myrdal and the Flåm Railroad connecting by Express Boat at 3:30 PM to Balestrand at 4:55 PM, with dinner and overnight at the Historic Kvikne’s Hotel.

Day 2—Sognefjord cruise to Bergen from either Flåm at 3:30 PM or Balestrand.at 4:55 PM. Arrival in Bergen at 8:40 PM. When staying overnight in Balestrand there is an option to take an earlier Express Boat to Bergen with departure at 7:50 AM and arrival at 11:40 AM. This option is possible daily except on Sundays

From Bergen to Oslo
Tour E1452B-2F (Flåm overnight) or Tour E1452B-2B (Balestrand overnight)
Day 1—Sognefjord cruise departs from the Strandkaiterminalen at 8:00 AM bound for Balestrand at 11:55 AM or Flåm at 1:25 PM. Dinner and overnight at Kvikne’s Hotel in Balestrand or Fretheim Hotel / Flåmsbrygga Hotel in Flåm

Day 2—Express boat from Balestrand at 11:55 AM transferring to the Flåm Railroad and continuing via the afternoon train from Myrdal to Oslo. Arrival in Oslo is at 10:30 PM.
OR:
Day 2—From Fretheim Hotel / Flåmsbrygga Hotel, walk to the Flåm Rail Station in time for the morning or afternoon train via Myrdal to Oslo, arriving at 3:00, 5:32 or 10:36 PM.

Tour Includes:
• One night in Flåm at Fretheim Hotel / Flåmsbrygga Hotel or in Balestrand at Kvikne’s Hotel in standard room
• One breakfast and dinner at the hotel of choice
• Standard class rail between Flåm and Oslo or vice verse, see upgrade option below.
• Cruise on the Sognefjord and Aurlandsfjord by Hydrofoil
• Detailed itinerary and tour brochure with travel information
Rates vary depending on hotel selected and/or season

Tour Options:
• Stay at Balestrand Hotel in standard room & save ~ 38 p.p. May 16 - Sep. 15
• Extra nights can be added at above hotels or alternate fjord villages enroute as your wish, please call for a quote based on your itinerary
• Glacier tour programs are being revised for 2010 and are not presently finalized. Call for updates. NOTE!! Requires 2 nights in Balestrand when traveling Bergen to Oslo direction Glacier Tours are expcted to operate 6/01-8/31, 2010
• Upgrade to Komfort Class (1st class) incl. PC jack, Coffee/Tea and a Norwegian paper add $24 p.p. per train. Does not apply to Flaam train
• Upgrade options available at Fretheim Hotel from $27 per room per night
• Upgrade options at Kvikne's Hotel; (per person per night)
- $40 p.p., rooms in main building w/fjord view
- $62 p.p., rooms in Historic building w/fjord view
- $100 p.p., Demi-suite in Historic building w/fjord view

2010 Tour Costs: (Oslo to Bergen or v.v.)
PP in twin: From $557 Single supplement: $58
Child 4-15: From $279 in xbed
Third adult: From $500 in xbed

If you travel Oslo to Oslo via Bergen:
add $170 PP (child 4-15 add $84)
If you travel Bergen to Bergen without Oslo:
deduct $80 PP (child 4-15 save $40

3-DAY NUTSHELL SOGNEFJORD TOURS
Daily departures May 01 to September 29, 2010

From Oslo to Bergen — Tour E1452A-3
Day 1—Depart by Standard class train from Oslo’s Central Station at 8:11 or 10:33 AM to Myrdal where you will transfer to the famous Flåm Railroad and travel down the mountainside to Flåm. Overnight at the Fretheim Hotel or the new Flåmsbrygga Hotel, in Flåm including dinner

Day 2—There is ample time to relax or enjoy a stroll along the fjord before boarding the early afternoon express boat to Balestrand at 3:30 PM. Arrival at 4:55 PM in time for dinner and overnight at the charming Historic Kvikne’s Hotel

Day 3—Enjoy Balestrand and perhaps visit the Viking Museum and the English Church before boarding the boat at 4:55 PM for a cruise on the Sognefjord to Bergen. Arrival at the Strandkaiterminalen is scheduled for 8:40 PM. Due to the long summer nights, it will be light all the way. When staying overnight in Balestrand there is an option to take an earlier Express Boat to Bergen with departure at 7:50 AM and arrival at 11:40 AM. This option is possible daily except on Sundays

From Bergen to Oslo — Tour E1452B-3
Day 1—Your express boat departs Bergen’s Strandkaiterminalen at 8:00 AM for a cruise along the West Cape and through the magnificent Sognefjord to Balestrand, arrival at 11:55 AM. Dinner and overnight at Historical Kvikne’s Hotel

Day 2—The morning is free until time to board the 11:55 AM Express Boat sailing on the Sognefjord and Aurlandsfjord to Flåm at 1:25 PM. Dinner and overnight at the newly renovated Fretheim Hotel or the new
Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Day 3—You are free after breakfast until your departure on the Flåm Railroad for Myrdal connecting there with the trans-Norway train to Oslo with arrival at 3:00, 5:32 or 10:36 PM
Returning to Bergen is also possible, see options below

Tour Includes:
• One night in Flåm at Fretheim Hotel or the new Flåmsbrygga Hotel, in standard room
• One night in Balestrand at Kvikne’s Hotel in standard room
• Two breakfasts and dinners at the hotels
• Standard class rail between Flåm and Oslo or vice verse, see upgrade option below
• Cruise on the Sognefjord and Aurlandsfjord by Hydrofoil
• Detailed itinerary and tour brochure with travel information
Rates vary depending on hotel selected and/or season

Tour Options:
• Spend two nights in Balestrand instead of one and one in Flåm, allowing time for optional visits to the Glacier and Viking Museums. Optional tours sold at Kvikne’s Hotel or below
• Spend two nights in Flåm instead of one and one in Balestrand , allowing time for optional hiking, kayaking, fishing or biking. Optional tours sold at Fretheim Hotel or tourist information
• Side trips by car can be arranged from Balestrand to Geiranger area and/or Briksdal Glacier with overnight, call for quote
• Stay at Balestrand Hotel & save ~ $38 p.p. May 16-September 15
• Extra nights can be added at above hotels or alternate fjord villages enroute as your wish, please call for a quote based on your itinerary
• Glacier tour programs are being revised for 2010 and are not presently finalized. Call for updates. NOTE!! Requires 2 nights in Balestrand when traveling Bergen to Oslo direction Glacier Tours are expcted to operate 6/01-8/31, 2010
• Upgrade to Komfort Class (1st class) incl. PC jack, Coffee/Tea and a Norwegian paper add $24 p.p. per train. Does not apply to Flaam train
• Upgrade options available at Fretheim Hotel from $24 per room per night
• Upgrade options at Kvikne's Hotel; (per person per night)
- $40 p.p., rooms in main building w/fjord view
- $62 p.p., rooms in Historic building w/fjord view
- $100 p.p., Demi-suite in Historic building w/fjord view

2010 Tour Costs: (Oslo - Bergen or v.v.)
PP in twin: From $775 Single supplement: $112
Child 4-14: From $348 in xbed
Child 15-<16: From $405 in xbed
Third adult: From $637 in xbed

If you travel Oslo to Oslo via Bergen:
add $170 PP (child 4-15 add $84)
If you travel Bergen to Bergen without Oslo:
deduct $80 PP (child 4-15 save $40)

Optional Overnight in Bergen and Oslo
Please see the Norway hotels page for options or call us.

NOTE!! All time tables subject to change.

See Terms & Conditions for more information.
All prices and descriptions can be subject to change.

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