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THE PROMINENT ROUTE:

GEIRANGER & NORDFJORD 2008
 

7 days / 6 nights, Oslo - Åndalsnes - Ålesund - Geiranger Fjord -

Hellesylt - Loen - Briksdal Glacier - Bergen

Departures: Daily,  02 -May - 30 September, 2008

Norwegian fjord scenes

This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Norwegian nature. Begin your journey in Oslo. Enjoy a spectacular train ride to the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. Continue by cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, sailing past the waterfall “The Seven Sisters” to the fjord village of Geiranger. Spend two nights in the picturesque village of Loen. Visit the Briksdal Glacier, a part of the Jostedal Glacier National Park. The wild, powerful glacier swoops down from a height of 1200m to the lush, narrow Briksdal Valley. Finally, your journey ends in the colorful city of Bergen, capital of the fjords.

Day 1 OSLO
Arrive Oslo, transfer on your own to the hotel. From the Gardermoen Airport you may take the high-speed train directly to the Oslo Central Station. Short walking transfer to the hotel across the street. Overnight at the centrally located 
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera


Day 2 OSLO - ÅLESUND (B)
After breakfast transfer on your own to Central Station for your early morning train to Åndalsnes. Continue by bus to Ålesund. Early evening arrival in the Art Noveau town, transfer on your own to the hotel. Evening at leisure to explore this colorful city. Overnight at your hotel.

Accommodation: First Hotel Atlantica

 

 Alesund Canal, Alfred Lupke 


Day 3 ÅLESUND - GEIRANGER (B,D)
After breakfast, enjoy a 3.5-hour cruise on the Coastal Steamer along the rugged Norwegian coast line before turning into the Geiranger fjord. Pass spectacular scenery of snow capped mountains, waterfalls and quaint villages nestled along the shores. Afternoon arrival in the fjord village of Geiranger. Day at leisure. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the first class Union Hotel overlooking the harbor and village.
Accommodation: Union Hotel Geiranger


Day 4 GEIRANGER - LOEN (B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. This afternoon via ferry across the Geiranger Fjord to Hellesylt. Continue by bus to Loen. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your fabulous hotel.

Accommodation: Alexandra Hotel


Geirangerfjord


Day 5 LOEN (B,D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend your entire day at leisure. Participate in one of the many activities offered by the hotel. Perhaps a drive through the enchanting Oldedal Valley to Fjellstova from where you can walk or ride in a “trollcar” or just relax and pamper yourself with a spa treatment!  Dinner and overnight at the Alexandra Hotel.

Accommodation: Alexandra Hotel


Day 6 LOEN - BERGEN (B)
After breakfast, continue by motor coach to Bergen. Afternoon arrival, transfer on your own to the hotel. Day at leisure to explore the colorful fjord capital Overnight at the Hotel Augustin, ideally located in the city center near the waterfront.
Accommodation: Augustin Hotel

 

Bergen, Terje Rakke


Day 7 BERGEN (B)
Enjoy breakfast before checking out.


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 Departure Dates 2008
 Daily, 02 May - 30 September
 Prices in US Dollar
 The Prominent Route, 7 days
 Per person in double room 2,055
 Single Supplement 520
 Triple, 3rd person in double room 1,615
   

 Included

  • 6 nights first class hotel accommodations

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • 3 x dinners

  • Train, Oslo - Åndalsnes

  • 2nd class seat reservation

  • Bus, Åndalsnes - Ålesund

  • Coastal Steamer, Ålesund - Geiranger

  • Ferry, Geiranger - Hellesylt

  • Bus, Hellesylt - Loen

  • Bus, Loen - Bergen

  • Taxes & services

 Not Included

  • Airfare & airport taxes

  • Transfers

  • Gratuities

  • Optional excursion to Briksdal Glacier*

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • $ 25 Service fee

 * Briksdal Glacier excursion: $ 130 per person

   Includes Bus to/from Loen and ride in “trollcar”

   to the Briksdal Glacier

 

 Add-ons: Tour Options
 Please note:

 The services are based on public transportation

 and are on an individual basis.

 No tour leader is provided.

 

 Photo credit: Alesund - Alfred Lupke

 Bergen - Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord Norway

 MS Nordnorge in Geiranger fjord - Ingrid Shumway

 

 List of Hotels

 Night 1

 Opera Hotel

 Oslo / Norway

 

 Night 2

 First Hotel Atlantica

 Ålesund / Norway

 

 Night 3

 Union Hotel

 Geiranger / Norway

 

 Night 4 & 5

 Hotel Alexandra

 Loen / Norway

 

 Night 6

 Hotel Augustin

 Bergen / Norway

 

 

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