Stunning Norway Tour Information
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Stunning Norway Tour information Start: Hirtshals, Denmark End: Oslo The Tour Tour days: 21 Non-Driving days: 9 Norway is home to some of Europe’s most spectacularly beautiful landscapes. From its Max. daily mileage: 206 miles dramatic coastline and dazzling natural wonders, to its cosmopolitan cities and traditional Avg. daily mileage: 98 miles towns, it is a country of contrasts. Visit with us this country of outstanding natural beauty Total mileage: 1,180 miles Calais- Hirtshals: 792 miles and see crystal clear fjords, including the Geiranger Fjord and the Nærøyfjord, both Pets allowed UNESCO World Heritage Sites, dramatic waterfalls, majestic mountains, and spectacular glaciers. Drive along the historic Trollstigen road, Norway’s most visited tourist road with its 11 hairpin bends up a steep mountainside and be rewarded with breathtaking viewpoints. Enjoy a boat trip on one of the Fjords or a train ride on the Flam railway, often Travel services described as the world's most incredible train journey. We also visit the cities of Bergen, Stavanger and, of course, the Capital Oslo where you can experience their vibrant cultural ➢ Ferry Crossing Hirtshals (Denmark) – life. Kristiansand (Norway) For Tour dates and prices visit our website ➢ Welcome meal ➢ Boat trip through the Nærøyfjord, the narrowest Fjord in Norway and Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage ➢ Boat trip through the Nærøyfjord, the ➢ All campsites with narrowest Fjord in Norway and electricity UNESCO World Heritage ➢ Assistance of multi-lingual motorhome guides during ➢ Fjords and National Parks, like the whole tour Jostedalsbreen National Park, with ➢ Travel pack containing Europe’s largest glacier, or Lysefjord maps, a detailed road book with Preikestolen (Pulpit rock) with directions to the campsites, suggestions for ➢ UNESCO World Heritage Sites as sightseeing and general Bryggen in Bergen, Geiranger Fjord and advice on motorhoming in the Urnes Stave church Europe ➢ Secured Payment Certificate MandA Tours - Michael und A. Hirschhäuser GbR Lönsstr. 2, D-61250 Usingen Tel.: +49 6081 9191212 Fax: +49 6081 9191213 E-Mail: [email protected] www.manda-tours.com Stunning Norway Day 1: Hirtshals (DK) – Byglandsfjord Day 10: Flåm The group will meet in the port of Hirtshals, Today we go on a boat trip through the Nærøyfjord, Denmark. During the ferry crossing to Norway we the narrowest Fjord in Norway and part of the will have a group meal, giving the group time to get UNESCO World Heritage list. to know each other. In the afternoon we will arrive at a scenic campsite directly on the fjord. Day 11: Flåm – Jostedalsbreen National Park Our campsite in the National park is close to the Day 2: Byglandsfjord easily accessible Nigard glacier, Europe’s largest After the long journey to Norway, relax on the fjord, glacier. On route we can drive through the or visit the nearby mineral park or the visiting centre Lærdalstunnel, the world’s longest road tunnel. with tame moose. Day 12: Jostedalsbreen Park – Lake Lovatnet Day 3: Byglandsfjord – Lindesnes Another scenic drive along fjords and mountains. Today we make our way back to the coast either via Kristiansand or inland passing some smaller fjords Day 13: Lake Lovatnet and waterfalls. In Lindesnes go for a walk to the Close to our campsite, you will have the opportunity most southernly lighthouse in Norway. to take the cable car to the top of Mt. Hoven (1011m) with amazing views over the Innvikfjord. Day 4: Lindesnes – Stavanger Enjoy the scenic drive along the beach coastline. Day 14: Lovatnet Lake – Geirangerfjord Before arriving at our campsite, drive up a sequence Day 5: Stavanger of hairpin bends to Geiranger Skywalk, Europe’s Today you will have time to visit the city or go on a highest fjord viewpoint from a road (1500 meter). boat trip into the Lysefjord, where you can see the massive Pulpit Rock from the water. If you feel Day 15: Geirangerfjord adventurous, take the famous hike up to the Rock. We will spend the day at the iconic Geirangerfjord, which is considered one of the most beautiful fjords Day 6: Stavanger – Røldal in the world and is UNESCO World Heritage listed. We will be driving along fjords and lakes to our campsite in Røldal, which is in walking distance of Day 16: Geirangerfjord – Åndalsnes the stave church. Our route today takes us along one of the most famous Norwegian Tourist Routes, Trollstigen - a Day 7: Røldal – Bergen dramatic and exciting experience. On our way to Bergen you will have the opportunity to see famous waterfalls, like the 400m long Day 17: Åndalsnes – Romsdalen Valley Låtefossen. We will also pass the Hardangerfjord. Today we will pass Trollveggen (“The Troll Wall”), Europe’s highest vertical mountain wall. Day 8: Bergen From our lakeside campsite it is only a short ride on Day 18: Romsdalen Valley – Oslo public transport to the city centre of Bergen, with its On our way to the capital we have our longest drive, many attractions, like Bryggen the UNESCO listed but the roads are good, so there will be time to stop old wharf. Alternatively, just relax at the lake, go for in Lillehammer to see the ski jumping arena. a swim or rent a boat. Day 19 & Day 20: Oslo Day 9: Bergen – Flåm Time to enjoy the bustling capital with its many We take the stunning drive from Bergen to Flåm and parks, museum, buildings, historic sites, restaurants in the afternoon, you can enjoy a trip on the Flåm and shops. Railway, which is described as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. Day 21: Departure and end of tour MandA Tours - Michael und A. Hirschhäuser GbR Lönsstr. 2, D-61250 Usingen Tel.: +49 6081 9191212 Fax: +49 6081 9191213 E-Mail: [email protected] www.manda-tours.com .