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SCANDINAVIA
 

Fjords of Norway Tour
7 days / 6 nights Oslo - Oslo
for only 1.735,-

Guaranteed departures 2005:

Wednesdays:

Jun   07, 14, 21, 28

Jul    05, 12, 19, 26

Aug   02, 09, 16
 
Day 1: ARRIVE OSLO
Transfer from Oslo Airport to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, centrally located close to Karl Johan shopping boulevard.

Day 2: OSLO - HARDANGER FJORD - BERGEN
After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving past the beautiful Tyri Fjord and along the picturesque Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the mighty Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 m., the highest in Norway. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Short ferry crossing, followed by drive via Voss and Dale to Bergen, the old Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and gateway to the Fjords. Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral, ideally located in the heart of the city center on Bergen's central harbor.

Day 3: BERGEN
The day starts with a 3 hour guided tour of the city, including a visit to the famous Fish and Flower Market, the old Bryggen Harbor with its gabled pack houses, the popular Hanseatic Quarter and the ancient Maria Church. Ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien for panoramic views of the city and fjords far below. Afternoon free in Bergen for exploring this enchanting maritime city. Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral

Day 4: BERGEN - SOGNE FJORD -BALESTRAND
After breakfast departure from Bergen, followed by scenic tour alongside the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, to the town of Voss. Stop to view the enchanting Tvindefoss Waterfall, before the breathtaking ascent to Stalheim, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain peaks and Nærøy Valley. Descend to Gudvangen for start of 2 hour cruise with lunch on one of the private sightseeing boats from Gudvangen to Flam, sailing along the narrow Nærøy and Aurlands Fjords.  After a visit to the village of Flam, continue by coach across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand on the banks of the Sogne Fjord. Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne's Hotel, superbly located overlooking the fjord and surrounded by mountains.

Day 5: BALESTRAND - NORD FJORD - GEIRANGER FJORD

Continue by ferry along the fjord to Fjærland. Continue by coach passing under the Jostedal Glacier. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord via Olden to visit the world famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be in open cars for better view. A typical Norwegian lunch is served in sight of the glacier.
Continue the tour via Loen and Stryn to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. Here board the ferry for the one hour's cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord. During the cruise you will pass close by some impressive waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Dinner and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel , overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.

Day 6: GEIRANGER - LILLEHAMMER - OSLO
From the top of the famous Serpentine Road, you have the opportunity to digest some fantastic views of the fjord, before crossing the exciting Grotli Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved 14th century stave church. The tour continues via Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Lunch. Stop to visit the famous Olympia Park with panoramic views of the town, before continuing the journey alongside Lake Mjøsa back to Oslo. Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel

Day 7: OSLO DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Airport for your flight home.

Price includes:
  • 6 nights accommodation incl. daily 3-course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
  • 4 lunches on days 2/4/5/6.
  • 3 hours guided tour of Bergen, incl. entrance to Maria Church.
  • Ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien.
  • 2 hours cruise on the Nærøy and Aurlands Fjords, and 1 hours cruise on the Geiranger Fjord.
  • 2 hour cruise on the Nærøy and Aurlands Fjords, and 1 hour cruise on both the Fjaerland & Geiranger Fjord
  • Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier.
  • All ferry crossings.
  • Luggage assistance at all hotels.
  • Tour escort throughout.
  • Transportation by modern de luxe coach with reclining seats, etc.
  • Transfers airport/hotel only on first and last days in connection with individual flight times.
Prices per person sharing twin-bedded room:
7 days / 6 nights Oslo - Oslo
Tour number: Start Oslo: Finish Oslo: Price in :
FN6OO608 June 07 June 13 1.435,-
FN6OO615 June 14 June 20 1.435,-
FN6OO622 June 21 June 27 1.435,-
FN6OO629 June 28 July 04 1.435,-
FN6OO706 July 05 July 11 1.435,-
FN6OO713 July 12 July 18 1.435,-
FN6OO720 July 19 July 25 1.435,-
FN6OO727 July 26 August 01 1.435,-
FN6OO803 August 02 August 08 1.435,-
FN6OO810 August 09 August 15 1.435,-
FN6OO817 August 16 August 22 1.435,-
Single supplement: 365,-

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