Fjords of Norway 2008
ESCORTED - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Oslo - Ulvik - Bergen - Balestrand - Geiranger - Oslo
7 nights
English Language Tours start in Oslo on Tuesdays

Map of Tour Route	Sognefjord, Norway

2008 Dates & Rates

Day 01: ARRIVE OSLO
Transfer provided from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to hotel in connection with your flight arrival.
Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, centrally located close to Karl Johan boulevard and the Royal Palace.

Day 02: OSLO - ULVIK
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 around the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik..
Dinner and accommodation at RICA Brakanes Hotel, idealley located on the banks of the fjord.

Day 03: ULVIK - BERGEN
After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord , famous for its many fruit orchards, arriving in Bergen around midday, the old Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and gateway to the Fjords. Afternoon 2 hour tour of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for panoramic views of the city and fjords way below.
Dinner and accommodation at Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, in the centre of the city, within walking distance of the Bryggen Harbor.

Day 04: BERGEN - FLÅM - BALESTRAND
After a delicious buffet breakfast, departure from Bergen via Dale to the town of Voss. Descend the Næroey Valley, passing the amazing Stalheim Canyon, to the village of Flåm. Here you will board the famous Flåm Railroad, a masterpiece of engineering ascending 2.838 feet in less than one hour. The descent to Flåm offers opportunities for photos of waterfalls and spectacular scenery. After a short rest in Flåm you will board Robinson Scandinavia's own sightseeing boat M/S Lady Elisabeth. Start of a 2 hours cruise along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøey Fjords, both branches of the Sogne Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. From the sun deck or the comfortable lounge, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife. After disembarking in the village of Gudvangen you will be continuing across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes for the short ferry crossing to Balestrand on the banks of the Sognefjord.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located overlooking the fjord.

Day 05: BALESTRAND - A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, providing you the opportunity to spend a whole day relaxing and enjoying the beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel's elegant dining room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel's terrace and enjoying the spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or row boat from the hotel, or even go hiking to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings can also be arranged.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.

Day 06: BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry, for a one hour's cruise along the fjord to Fjaerland. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars to give you the best of views. Afterwards a typical Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of the glacier. During the afternoon the tour continues via Loen and Stryn to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you 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. Disembark in the picturesque village of Geiranger, amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the Union Hotel, beautifully situated overlooking the Geiranger Fjord.

Day 07: GEIRANGER - OSLO
Ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing views of the fjord below, before crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to the village of Lom, famous for its 14th century stave church. The tour continues alongside Lake Vågå to Otta, then descends the wonderful Gudbrands Valley towards the town of Lillehammer. Lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues the journey along the banks of Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, back to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the worldfamous ski jump, offering unforgettable views of the city and Oslo Fjord way below.
Dinner and accommodation at the famous Holmenkollen Park Hotel.

Day 08: OSLO DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for your flight home.

Price includes:
7 nights Oslo - Oslo.
7 nights accommodation incl. daily 3-course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities.
3 lunches on days 2/6/7.
Panorama tour of Bergen including ride on the Bergen Funicular.
Ride on the Flåm Railroad Flåm-Myrdal-Flåm.
2+ hours cruise on the Nærøy, Aurlands and Sogn Fjords, and 1 hours cruise on both the Fjaerland and Geiranger Fjords.
Excursion in open car to the Briksdal Glacier.
All ferry crossings.
Luggage assistance at all hotels, 1 piece per person.
Tour escort throughout.
Transfers airport/hotel on first (#) and last (#) days to correspond with flight times.
# Note!! Transfers are ONLY included on tour starting/terminating days from/to main international airports, any deviations including change of flights due to travel delay will result in transfers on own and at own expense, no refunds provided for unused transfers.

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2008 Prices per person sharing twin-bedded room:
English Language Tours start in Oslo on Tuesdays
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES