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LAND OF THE FJORDS:
FJORDS, CITIES & COAST 2008
6 days / 5 nights, Bergen - Sogne Fjord -
Balestrand - Nærøy Fjord - Gudvangen -
Nord Fjord - Geiranger Fjord - Lom - Lillehammer - Oslo
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English departures: Thursdays, June 05, 12, 19,
26 / July 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 / Aug 07, 14
Spanish / Portuguese departures: Sundays, July 13, 27 /
Aug 10
Portuguese Only departures:
Sundays, June 15, 29 / Aug 24
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Starting in Bergen, this Norway tour features
a combination of the three most spectacular Fjords
in Norway. From fjords to mountains, waterfalls and
glaciers to colorful cities, tiny fjord villages and
historic hotels. Visit the Geiranger Fjord, the
Hardanger Fjord and the mighty Sogne Fjord
along with the bustling capital of Oslo, colorful
Bergen, and charming Lillehammer. Dramatic scenery
of the snow-capped mountains, the Briksdal Glacier,
unspoiled wilderness, pristine nature, magnificent
cruises on the dramatic Geiranger Fjord, the narrow
Aurland and Nærøy Fjord, the mighty Sogne Fjord and
the idyllic Hardanger Fjord, along with the history
and culture of its cities and people, will leave you
with powerful impressions of Fjord Norway!
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Day 1 BERGEN (D)
Individual arrival in Bergen. Transfer from Bergen Airport to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation at the
Radisson SAS Norge Hotel, a first class hotel
ideally located in the city center.
Accommodation:
Radisson SAS
Norge Hotel
Day 2 BERGEN - BALESTRAND (B, D)
After a delicious breakfast buffet, we depart Bergen and
drive via Dale to Voss. Continue along the Stalheim
Canyon to Flam. Board the train for scenic ride on
the Flam Railway to Flam. Board the sightseeing boat
for a 2-hour cruise along the narrow Aurland- and
Naeroy Fjord to Balestrand. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, one of Norway’s finest hotels.
Accommodation:
Kvikne's
Hotel
Day 3 BALESTRAND - A DAY IN THE FJORDS (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your
leisure in Balestrand. Relax on the hotel terrace or
visit the local aquarium and art gallery or perhaps
rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Kvikne’s Hotel.
Accommodation:
Kvikne's
Hotel
Day 4 BALESTRAND - FJÆRLAND - GEIRANGER
(B, L, D)
Depart by ferry for a one-hour cruise along the fjord to Fjærland. Continue by coach, passing under the Jostedal Glacier to the mountain village of Skei. Descend to the lovely Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world famous Briksdal Glacier. Lunch at Briksdal with time to visit the famous Briksdal Glacier. Enjoy a one hour’s cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, passing the thundering waterfalls of "Seven Sisters" and "Bridal Veil". Disembark in the picturesque village of Geiranger for dinner and overnight at the first class Union Hotel, beautifully situated overlooking village and fjord.
Accommodation: Union
Hotel
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Day 5 GEIRANGER - LILLEHAMMER - OSLO (B, L, D)
Leaving the fjord village of Geiranger, we ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing views of the fjord below. Cross the exciting Grotli Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved 14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå, before descending into the picturesque Gudbrandsdalen Valley to the Olympic town of Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer.
Continue the journey alongside Lake Mjøsa to Oslo.
Dinner and accommodation at the Holmenkollen Park
Hotel.
Accommodation: Holmenkollen
Park Hotel
Day 6 OSLO DEPARTURE (B)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
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Departure Dates 2008 |
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Guaranteed departures
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English: Thursdays, June 05,
12, 19, 26 |
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July 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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Aug 07, 14 |
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Spanish / Portuguese: Sundays, July
13, 27 |
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Aug 10 |
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Portuguese: June 15, 29 / Aug 24 |
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Prices in US Dollar |
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Per person in double room |
1,875 |
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Single Supplement |
345 |
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Included |
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5 nights hotel accommodations -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily -
2 x Buffet or 3-course lunches,
days 4 & 5 -
5 x Dinners -
First class motor coach transportation -
Ride on Funicular to Mt. Fløyen
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2-hour cruise on the Nærøy,
Aurland and Sogne Fjord -
1-hour
cruise on the Geiranger Fjord -
1-hour
cruise on the Fjærlandsfjord -
Excursion
to Briksdal Glacier
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All ferry crossings as per itinerary -
Luggage assistance at all hotels (1 piece per person) -
Tour escort throughout -
Transfers airport/hotel on first
& last day in connection with
flight times
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Not Included |
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Airfare
/ Airport taxes and customs fees
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Gratuities -
Optional excursions in
Balestrand -
Personal insurance / personal items -
$ 25 Service fee
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* Transfers
to/from a different airport than the one
mentioned in the
tour program may incur a supplement.
These tours are
organized by our Associate Partners
in Copenhagen.
In order to offer a greater variety of tour
options, the
programs allow for participants to join or
depart from the
tour in various transit locations.
We do hope that
the possible change of group
participants
does not cause any inconvenience.
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1
Radisson SAS Norge Hotel
Bergen / Norway |
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Night 2 & 3
Kvikne's Hotel
Balestrand / Norway |
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Night 4
Union Hotel
Geiranger / Norway |
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Night 5
Holmenkollen Park Hotel
Oslo / Norway
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