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FJORDS OF NORWAY 2006
8 days / 7 nights, Oslo - Lillehammer - Ålesund - Geiranger Fjord –
Førde - Sogne Fjord - Nærøy Fjord - Flåm Railway -
Flåm - Bergen - Geilo - Oslo
Departures: June 18, 25 / July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 / Aug 06, 13
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Our Norwegian Fjord Tour features three of Norway's spectacular fjords, along with the capital of Oslo, the Olympic town of Lillehammer , the coastal city of Ålesund and the colorful Hanseatic city of Bergen. Enjoy magnificent cruises on the majestic Geiranger Fjord with dramatic scenery of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and cruise the mighty Sogne Fjord, longest and deepest fjord in the world. Following the Norway Nutshell route, we cruise on the spectacular Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and enjoy the ride on the famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal before heading to the Fjord capital of Bergen. Across the Hardangervidda mountains to the resort town of Geilo, and through the idyllic Hallingdal Valley we return to Oslo.
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Day 1 Sun OSLO
Individual arrival in Oslo. Check-in at your hotel. Meeting with your tour guide at 19:00 in the hotel reception. Overnight at Scandic Edderkoppen Hotel or similar.
Day 2 Mon OSLO - LILLEHAMMER - SKEIKAMPEN (B)
Depart Oslo after breakfast and drive North to the town of Eidsvoll, on the south end of Lake Mjøsa. Continue to the charming town of Lillehammer, home to the 1994 Winter Olympics. You will have time to explore before traveling to the resort center of Skeikampen. Overnight at the Rainbow Skeikampen Hotel or similar.
Day 3 Tue SKEIKAMPEN - ÅNDALSNES - TROLLSTIGEN - ÅLESUND (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. We drive through the idyllic Gudbrandsdalen Valley to Åndalsnes, situated at the shores of the Romsdalsfjord. The landscape is dominated by Trollveggen, the highest mountain face in Europe. By motor coach we climb up the many steep hairpin turns of the spectacular Trollstigen Canyon Road. Continue along the Stor Fjord before you arrive in the coastal city of Ålesund. Dinner and overnight at the Scandic Ålesund Hotel or similar.
Day 4 Wed ÅLESUND - GEIRANGER FJORD - SUNNFJORD/ FØRDE (B, D)
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure by motor coach for a short drive to Hellesylt, where we continue with a mini-cruise on the magnificent Geiranger Fjord, renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Pass the famous waterfalls of "Seven Sisters" and "Bridal Veil" en route to Geiranger. Continue across the Utvik Mountain, the deserted Vatedalen Valley and along Lake Jolster before you arrive at Førde in the Sunnfjord region. Dinner and overnight at the Rica Sunnfjord Hotel.
Day 5 Thu FØRDE - SOGNE FJORD – FLÅM - BERGEN (B)
After breakfast we depart Førde. Sail by ferry across the Sognefjord, the longest fjord in the world. Arrive in Vangsnes where you will see the giant 40ft high sculpture, “Fridjof the Bold Viking”. Proceed to Vik and visit the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church. Continue to Gudvangen for a 2-hour cruise on Naeroy Fjord, past cascading waterfalls and steep mountain sides. Arrive in the small village of Flåm and depart on the famous Flåm Railway. Change trains in Myrdal and continue to Voss, here you will meet your coach for a short drive to Bergen. Overnight at the Scandic Center Hotel or similar.
Day 6 BERGEN – HARDANGER FJORD - GEILO (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a 3-hour tour of Bergen including a visit to the Hanseatic Museum. Continue to the scenic Hardangerfjord and mountains. Cross the fjord by ferry, and continue to the narrow and dramatic Måbødalen Valley with the majestic Vøringsfoss Waterfall. Evening arrival in Geilo. Dinner and overnight at the Bardøla Høyfjells Hotel or similar.
Day 7 GEILO - OSLO (B, D)
Today travel south toward Oslo, drive through the charming Hallingdal Valley en route to the Hadeland Glassworks Factory. See a demonstration of glass production and spend some time shopping for quality glass products at bargain prices. Continue to Oslo, tour ends upon arrival. Overnight at the Scandic Edderkoppen or similar.
Day 8 OSLO - DEPARTURE (B)
Enjoy breakfast at hotel before check out.
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Departure Dates
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June 18, 25
July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Aug 06, 13
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Prices in US Dollars
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Fjords of Norway, 8 days
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Per person in double room
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1,485
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Single Supplement
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465
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Included
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7 nights hotel accommodations
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily
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2 x Dinners
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First class motor coach transportation
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Excursions as per itinerary
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Geiranger Fjord cruise, 1 hour
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Hopperstad Stave Church
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Cruise on the Nærøy and Sogne Fjord, 2 hours
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All ferry crossings as per itinerary
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Flåm Railway, Flam - Myrdal
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Train, Myrdal - Voss
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Bergen city tour, 3 hours
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Entrance to Hanseatic Museum
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Hadeland Glassworks Factory
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Luggage assistance
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Tour escort throughout
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Add-ons: Tour Options
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Additional nights in Oslo
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DFDS Seaways Cruise, Oslo to Copenhagen
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Color Line cruise, Oslo - Hirtshals
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List of Hotels
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Night 1 & 7
Scandic Hotel Edderkoppen or similar
Oslo / Norway
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Night 2
Hotel Skeikampen
Skeikampen / Norway
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Night 3
Scandic Hotel Ålesund
Ålesund / Norway
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Night 4
Rica Sunnfjord Hotel
Førde / Norway
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Night 5
Scandic Hotel Center
Bergen / Norway
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Night 6
Bardøla Høyfjells Hotel
Geilo / Norway
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