The Fjords of Norway
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ESCORTED COACH TOURS Day 1: ARRIVE OSLO The day starts with a traditional Norwegian Transfer from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining hotel in connection with your flight arrival. room. After breakfast departure by coach for 6 nights Oslo - Oslo The Fjords of Norway Dinner and accommodation at Radisson the short drive to Slinde, where you go on EUR 1.495 / USD 1.885 SAS Scandinavia Hotel, centrally located board Robinson Scandinavia’s own close to Karl Johan Boulevard and the Royal sightseeing boat M/S Lady Elisabeth. 10.30 Guaranteed departures: Palace. hrs.: Start of more than 2 hours cruise along the splendid Sogn Fjord, the longest and Wednesdays - Day 2: OSLO - BERGEN deepest fjord in the world. From the sun deck June 06, 13, 20, 27 After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving or the comfortable lounge, you can enjoy the July 04, 11, 18, 25 past the beautiful Tyri Fjord and along the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, picturesque Halling Valley to the tourist resort sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and August 01, 08, 15 town of Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla a variety of wildlife. Cruise along the narrow Saturdays – Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the scenic and winding Nærøy Fjord to disembark in the Geiranger Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, village of Gudvangen. Drive by coach to Balestrand June 16*, 30* stopping to view the mighty Vøringsfoss Stalheim for views of the surrounding mountain July 14*, 28* Waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 m., the peaks and Stalheim Canyon. The tour Bergen Oslo August 11*, 18, 25* highest in Norway. Descend the amazing continues via the picturesque villages of Flåm * = Spanish speaking guide Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger and Aurland, passing through the newly Fjord. Short ferry crossing, followed by drive constructed Lærdal’s tunnel towards the town via Voss and Dale to Bergen, the old Hanseatic of Sogndal. Drive along the beautiful northern capital of Western Norway and gateway to shore of the Sogn Fjord, crossing the fjord the Fjords. Dinner and accommodation at once more by ferry from Hella to Dragsvik, to Radisson SAS Hotel Norge, ideally located arrive back in Balestrand in late afternoon. on Ole Bull Square within walking distance of Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s the famous Bryggen Harbour and other sights. Hotel. Day 3: BERGEN - BALESTRAND Day 5: BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER Day 6: GEIRANGER - OSLO After buffet breakfast, start of panorama tour After breakfast departure from your hotel by From the top of the famous Serpentine Road, of Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish ferry, for a one hour’s cruise along the fjord you have the opportunity to digest some and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen to Fjærland. Continue by coach along the amazing views of the fjord, before crossing Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well old Hanseatic Quarter. You will also ride on Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village known for its memorable 14th century stave the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for the best views of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, church. The tour continues via Lake Vågå, of the city and fjords way below. Lunch at making a detour at Olden to visit the world- before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Bryggeloftet Restaurant, close to the famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to Valley to the popular tourist town of harbour. After lunch departure from Bergen the glacier will be made in open cars to give Lillehammer. Stop for lunch in Lillehammer. to the town of Voss. Stop to view the you the best of views. Afterwards a typical After lunch visit the famous Olympia Park enchanting Tvindefoss Waterfall, believed to Norwegian lunch will be served in sight of with panoramic views of the town, before be the source of eternal youth. Continue by the glacier. During the afternoon the tour continuing the journey alongside Lake Mjøsa coach across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes continues via Loen and Stryn, to the back to Oslo. Dinner and accommodation for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here at Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel. resort of Balestrand. Dinner andyou go on board the ferry for the one hour’s accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, Day 7: OSLO DEPARTURE located on the banks of the fjord and possibly the most impressive of all the Buffet breakfast at hotel, followed by transfer surrounded by mountains. Norwegian fjords. During the cruise you will to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for your flight pass close by some magnificent waterfalls, home. Day 4: BALESTRAND – A DAY IN THE such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. FJORDS Dinner and accommodation at the Your 2 nights stay in Balestrand gives you the excellent Union Hotel, overlooking the opportunity to experience at close hand the Geiranger Fjord. Price includes: outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. * 6 nights accommodation incl. daily 3- course or buffet dinner and Scandinavian Prices per person sharing twin-bedded room: buffet breakfast, in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private 6 nights Oslo - Oslo: facilities. * 4 buffet- or 3-course lunches on days Tour Start Finish Price in Price in Language: 2/3/5/6. number: Oslo: Oslo: Euros: US dollars: * Panorama Tour of Bergen incl. ride on the Bergen Funicular to Mt. Fløien. FN6OO606 June 06 June 12 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English * 2+ hours cruise on the Sogn and Nærøy FN6OO613 June 13 June 19 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English Fjords, and 1 hours cruise on both the FN6OO616 June 16 June 22 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 Spanish Fjærland and Geiranger Fjords. FN6OO620 June 20 June 26 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English * Excursion in open car to the Briksdal FN6OO627 June 27 July 03 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English Glacier. FN6OO630 June 30 July 06 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 Spanish * All ferry crossings. FN6OO704 July 04 July 10 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English * All visits mentioned in itinerary. FN6OO711 July 11 July 17 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English * Luggage assistance at all hotels. FN6OO714 July 14 July 20 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 Spanish * Robinson Scandinavia tour escort FN6OO718 July 18 July 24 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English throughout. FN6OO725 July 25 July 31 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English * Transportation by modern de luxe coach FN6OO728 July 28 Aug. 03 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 Spanish with reclining seats, etc. FN6OO801 Aug. 01 Aug. 07 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English * Transfers airport/hotel on first and last days in connection with individual flight FN6OO808 Aug. 08 Aug. 14 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English times. Transfers to/from a different FN6OO811 Aug. 11 Aug. 17 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 Spanish The Sogn Fjord. Photo: Finn Loftesnes airport than the one mentioned in the FN6OO815 Aug. 15 Aug. 21 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English tour programme may incur a FN6OO818 Aug. 18 Aug. 24 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 English supplement. Please refer to Airport FN6OO825 Aug. 25 Aug. 31 EUR 1.495 USD 1.885 Spanish Transfers under General Information & Single supplement: EUR 295 USD 375 Conditions on page 24. 3 4.