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NORWAY FJORDS & MOUNTAIN HIGHLIGHTS

6 days / 5 nights, Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm Railway - Balestrand -

Sogne Fjord Cruise - Bergen - Ålesund - Trondheim  -Oslo

Departures daily:  01 May -  15 September, 2008

Norway Fjords & Mountains

A wonderful combination of trains, cruises and Norwegian Coastal Steamer. Enjoy great mountain train journeys, a day cruise on the Sognefjord to the west coast of Norway. Embark on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage for a scenic 2 nights cruise from Bergen to Trondheim, including the Geirangerfjord and a land excursion across the spectacular Trollstigen mountain road. Overnight stays in the picturesque coastal cities of Bergen and Trondheim, and finally in Oslo.  Enjoy the highlights of the Norwegian capital, including the main sights - the Viking ships, the Vigeland Sculpture Park and Holmenkollen with fabulous view over the city and the Oslo Fjord.
 

Day 1 OSLO
Individual arrival in Oslo. Individual arrival to Oslo and check in at the centrally located Thon Hotel Opera, ideally located in the city center by the Central Train Station.

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera


Day 2 OSLO - FLÅM - SOGNE FJORD CRUISE - BALESTRAND (B,D)
Morning departure by scenic Bergenbanen from Oslo through the Hallingdal Valley, via Geilo and across a mountain plateau to Myrdal. Ride the famous Flåm Railway, descending 2,840 feet in 12 miles, into the wild Flåm Valley, passing spectacular scenery of waterfalls, mountain cliffs, tiny settlements and farms. Upon arrival in Flåm time to stroll in the quaint fjord village before you embark on the Express boat cruise on the Sognefjord to Balestrand. Overnight at the historic Kvikne's Hotel.

Accommodation: Kvikne's Hotel


Flam Railway, Destination Flam


Day 3 SOGNEFJORD CRUISE TO BERGEN - COASTAL CRUISE (B)
Morning cruise on the Sognefjord to the west coast and Bergen. Afternoon at leisure in Bergen. Time to visit the colorful waterfront "Bryggen" and the bustling Fish & Flower Market. Evening transfer on your own to the Coastal Steamer Pier. Depart on the Norwegian Coastal Steamer this evening. Enjoy the next two nights in your outside cabin aboard the Coastal Steamer for the northbound voyage on the "Most Beautiful Sea Voyage in the World.

See our description of the Norway Coastal Voyage and Ship schedule

Accommodation: Onboard Coastal Steamer

 

MS Nordnorge in Geiranger Fjord, Ingrid Shumway


Day 4 COASTAL CRUISE - GEIRANGER FJORD - TROLLSTIGEN EXCURSION* (B)
Highlight is our cruise from Ålesund to Geiranger. Enjoy the scenic cruise on the Geirangerfjord. Perhaps disembark for a land excursion by coach across the "Golden Route", with the breathtaking Trollstigen hairpin road. Meet up with the Coastal Steamer in Ålesund and continue on your voyage to Trondheim.

*01 June -15 Sep. 7½ hours ( Excursion not included )

Accommodation: Onboard Coastal Steamer


Day 5 COASTAL CRUISE - TRONDHEIM (B)

Morning arrival and disembark in Trondheim after breakfast. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Spend the day at leisure in the historic city; visit the Nidaros Cathedral, the old Bybroa bridge and the picturesque wooden houses. Overnight at the Radisson SAS Royal Garden Hotel**** or similar.

Accommodation: Radisson SAS Royal Garden Hotel****


Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim

 

Day 6 TRONDHEIM - OSLO (B)
Transfer on your own to the train station. Enjoy the spectacular train ride across the Dovrefjell mountain plateau and through the scenic Gudbrandsdalen Valley to Oslo. End of program.

 

Option: Additional night in Oslo

 

 

 

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 Departure Dates

 Daily,  May -  September

 Prices in US Dollar

 Fjords & Mountains, 8 days

 Per person in double room

2,385

 Single Supplement

535

 Triple, 3rd person in double room

2,105

 

 

 Included

  • 3 nights four star hotel accommodations

  • 2 nights onboard the Coastal Steamer, outside cabin

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • 1 dinner at Kvikne's Hotel

  • Train, Oslo - Myrdal

  • Seat reservation in standard class (not available in 1st class)

  • Flam Railway, Myrdal - Flam

  • Sogne Fjord cruise, Flåm - Bergen

  • Norway Coastal Steamer cruise, Bergen - Trondheim

  • Train, Trondheim - Oslo

  • Seat reservations in standard class

  • Taxes & services

 Not Included

  • Airfare and airport taxes and customs fees

  • Transfers

  • Gratuities

  • Geiranger & Trollstigen excursion*

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • $ 25 Service fee

 

  •  * Geiranger & Trollstigen excursion is USD $ 305 per person

 

 Add-ons: Tour Options

 Please note:

 This is a non-escorted tour. No tour leader is

 provided on trains/cruise, except for the excursions,

 which are guided by English speaking guides.

 

 List of Hotels

 Night 1

 Thon Hotel Opera****

 Oslo / Norway

 

 Night 2

 Kvikne's Hotel

 Balestrand / Norway

 

 Night 3 & 4

 On board the Norwegian Coastal Steamer

 Bergen - Trondheim

 

 Night 5

 Radisson SAS Royal Garden Hotel****

 Trondheim / Norway

 

 Additional Information

 Oslo

 Take the SAS airport bus directly to the hotel, or the high-speed train from Gardermoen Airport to  Oslo Central Station. Short walk from the train station.


 Myrdal

 Short walk across the platform.

 

 Flam

 Short walk to the pier.


 Bergen

 Short walk from the pier. Transfer bus to the cruise


 Trondheim

 Short taxi trips, ship/hotel and hotel/train station

 

 

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