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Fjords of Norway Tour

By Motor Coach

8 Days / 13 locations in Norway

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Discover the magnificent Fjords of Norway on thisexclusive tour, including all the major sights of the region,whilst enjoying staying at first class hotels with the best

locations.Some of the highlights are Bergen and Oslo, cruises on the famous Sogne- and Geiranger Fjords, excursions to the Briksdal Glacier and on the Flåm Railway. With 2 nights at historical Kvikne’s Hotel, you’ll have a full day of relaxation or sightseeing in the heart of the Fjords region.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol

Arrival in Oslo according to your own schedule and transfer on your

own to your hotel. Oslo, the capital, is situated at the head of the

Oslo Fjord. We recommend a stroll along the harbor, Aker Brygge,

with numerous restaurants, sightseeing boats offering guided tours on

the Oslofjord, etc.

Your tour escort will meet you at 6.00pm in the hotel lobby for a

welcome drink, where you’ll also meet your fellow travellers.

Dinner on your own this evening in the capital.

Hotel accommodation at Thon Hotel Bristol, located in

the city center.

 
Day 2     Oslo - Geilo - Hardangerfjord - Ulvik
Accommodation: Brakanes Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast enjoy a panoramic tour of Oslo, including entrance

to the Fram Museum, before driving via Hønefoss along the

charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Gol. Lunch in

Gol. Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping

to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of

180 m. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic

Hardanger Fjord. Cross the Hardanger Bridge, followed by a short

drive along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the

picturesque village of Ulvik.

Dinner and accommodation in rooms with fjord view at Brakanes

Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.

 
Day 3     Ulvik - Hardangerfjord - Bergen
Accommodation: Norge by Scandic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

After breakfast, scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord,

famous for its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Øystese and

Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen around midday.

In the afternoon, enjoy a 2 hours city sightseeing tour of Bergen with

a local guide, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market,

the famous Bryggen Harbor with its gabled pack houses, and the old

Hanseatic Quarter.

After the city tour, you’ll go on a return ride on the Bergen Funicular

to the top of Mount Fløien. Enjoy great views over the fjords and

mountains surrounding the city of Bergen.

Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Norge By Scandic, located

right in the middle of the city

 
Day 4     Bergen - Flam - Stalheim - Balestrand
Accommodation: Kvikne Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

After breakfast, departure via Voss to Flåm where you’ll board the

train for an excursion on the spectacular Flåm Railway, one of the

most beautiful and steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the

world.

Departure on board an eco-friendly ship for a fjord cruise on the

narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen.

Surrounded by steep valley sides and snow-covered peaks,

thundering waterfalls and picturesque villages, this area has been

judged one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world and

is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Continue by coach through the amazing Stalheim Canyon and

Nærøy Valley, across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short

ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand.

Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on

the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains.

 
Day 5     Balestrand
Accommodation: Kvikne Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the

outstanding 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 terrace,

breathing in the fresh mountain air 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 rowing boat from the

hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings and other interesting sites can also be arranged.

Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel

 
Day 6     Balestrand - Skei I Joelster - Briksdal - Geiranger
Accommodation: Union Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to

Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn

Fjord to Sogndal.

The tour continues by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal

Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei at the northern

end of beautiful Lake Jølster. Descend to the 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 – “Troll cars”

- and takes you to the stand about 700 m away from the glacier.

You will have a nice walk to the glacier, before returning by Troll

cars.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue by coach to Hellesylt.

Enjoy a cruise on the Geirangerfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in

Norway, from Hellesylt to Geiranger.

The Geirangerfjord is one of the most famous fjords in the world and

has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005.

Surrounded by deep blue water and green valleys, you will also

experience magnificent waterfalls such as the "Seven Sisters" and

the "Bridal Veil".

Dinner and ccommodation at Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking

the Geirangerfjord.

 
Day 7     Geiranger - Lom - Lillehammer - Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast discover the roads that twist and turn through one

hairpin bend after another to Geiranger Skywalk - Mt. Dalsnibba - to

experience a panoramic view of one of the most scenically

outstanding fjord areas on the planet (weather permitting). Your journey continues across the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer.

Drive alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, and arrive in Oslo,

the capital, situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord.

Dinner on your own in Oslo.

Hotel accommodation at Thon Hotel Bristol, located in

the city center.

 
Day 8     Oslo
Meals: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast at your hotel.

Depending on your own schedule, if you have time free in the

morning, we recommend a stroll along Aker Brygge, a lively pier with

numerous restaurants and departures for sightseeing boats on the

Oslo Fjord. Or, you might want to take a stroll through the new central

city district Bjørvika and walk between Oslo’s latest architectural

additions; the Deichman Library and Munch Museum.

Transfer on your own to Oslo Airport - Gardermoen - in connection

with your flight home.

 

Notes

PLEASE NOTE: This tour is organized and operated by our Associate Office in Oslo. Due to the nature of this tour organization, there may be tour participants and escorts who will join or leave the tour at certain transit points. We hope this does not create any distraction and is understood it is a means to offer as much variety to the customers as possible.

Price Includes
Luggage Assistance
Toll Fee and Visit to Geiranger Skywalk.
Excursion in “troll Car” to the Briksdal Glacier.
Ride on the Flåm Railway, Flåm – Myrdal - Flåm
2 Hours City Sightseeing of Bergen With a Local Authorized Guide.
English Speaking Tour Escort Throughout.
All Ferry Crossings As Per Itinerary.
4 Dinners and 2 Lunches
Price Does Not Include
 Transatlantic Air
 Transfers Airport - Hotel -Airport
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