Country
Norway
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tours
Stunning fjords. Small, cozy cities. Adventures under the midnight sun. Experience Norway!
Inclusions
7-night accommodation
11 meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Transportation by private coach for 6 days (starting and ending in Oslo)
English speaking tour escort for duration: Oslo to Oslo
Geirangerfjord mini cruise; Sognefjord mini cruise in ECO boat
Norwegian waffles including coffee/tea
Cider Tasting
Train from Flåm Myrdal; Train from Myrdal Voss
Return Ticket for Funicular Train Bergen
Entrance to the Fram Museum in Oslo
Multiple photo stops for breathtaking views
Exclusions
Flights – Transfers from airport, train stations or piers – Forward transfers to connecting tours – Luggage service during the cruise – Meals not specified on the itinerary – Luggage handling – Travel insurance – All other item not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN OSLO
Welcome to Oslo! Oslo is the capital of Norway, the “Viking Capital”, founded in 1040 by the Oslo Fjord, and home to many fascinating museums and beautiful green parks full of sculptures. In the very city centre you will find the Karl Johan pedestrian street, and don’t forget to pass by the impressive opera house.
Individual arrival to Oslo and transfer on you own to the hotel. Check-In is guaranteed after 4 pm, in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. At 6 pm, meet your tour escort and fellow travellers in the hotel lobby for a short introduction to the upcoming adventure through the Norwegian Fjords. Overnight at the centrally located Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion or Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy, perfectly located within walking distance from the pedestrian street Karl Johan.
Individual arrival to Oslo and transfer on you own to the hotel. Check-In is guaranteed after 4 pm, in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. At 6 pm, meet your tour escort and fellow travellers in the hotel lobby for a short introduction to the upcoming adventure through the Norwegian Fjords. Overnight at the centrally located Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion or Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy, perfectly located within walking distance from the pedestrian street Karl Johan.
Accommodation : Oslo at the Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion/Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 2 OSLO – LILLEHAMMER – LOM – GEIRANGER
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Leave Oslo by coach, driving along Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Oslo, towards the Olympic city of Lillehammer, where the 1994 winter Olympic Games took place. After a brief stop in Lillehammer, continue towards Lom where we will have a photo stop to admire the 12th century stave church. Continue the journey through the Otta Valley to Geiranger. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful Union Hotel Geiranger.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Geiranger at the Union Hotel Geiranger (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 3 GEIRANGER – BALESTRAND
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, embark on a 1-hour cruise along the spectacular, UNESCO-listed Geiranger Fjord with the impressive waterfalls: “the Bridal Veil” and “the Seven Sisters”. Arrive in the village of Hellesylt and drive via the Nord Fjord and along the scenic route to Skei. En route stop to enjoy a Norwegian waffle with coffee. Continue the journey passing the Gaular Mountain National Park, making a stop by the viewpoint before arriving at the idyllic village of Balestrand, located on the shores of the fjord and surrounded by high mountains. This unique spot is a good candidate for the most beautiful place on earth. The area is known for its fertile land and fruit trees. We will pay a visit to the Cider House to enjoy a tasting. Dinner and overnight in fjord view rooms at Kvikne’s Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Balestrand at the Kvikne’s Hotel (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 4 BALESTRAND – FLAM RAILWAY – BERGEN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Leaving Balestrand might be difficult, but ahead awaits two of the most famous experiences in Norway, the Sogne Fjord and the Flåm Railway. Arrival in Gudvangen, at the head of the Nærøy Fjord – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with small farms scattered on the steep hillsides of the fjord, cascading waterfalls, and towering snow- clad mountains. Board a 2 hour’s mini-cruise of the Nærøy and Auerland fjords – both branches of the Sogne Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Disembark in the fjord side village of Flåm and after a short rest, board the world-famous tourist train Flåm Railway, one of the most exceptional railroad trips in the world. With breath-taking views at every curve, it will take you up to the mountain station of Myrdal. In Myrdal, change train and leave by the Bergen Railway to Voss, where your driver will be waiting to take you to Bergen, the “Capital of the Fjords”. Overnight at the Augustin Hotel or Zander K Hotel, centrally located.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bergen at the Augustin Hotel/Zander K Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights
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DAY 5 BERGEN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with your tour escort, covering the famous open air fish market, stroll across to Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings remain as in the times of the Hanseatic League. Rest of the day off or join an optional, panoramic bus tour to the coastal side.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : Optional Excursion (+$, payable on site):
Take a panoramic drive along the west coast through the fishing Island of Sotra up to for an opportunity to explore a different landscape and take in the wonderful views along this less travelled route (photo stops along the way).
Escorted by Tour Leader; Duration: 4 hrs
* Minimum 10 participants are required for this excursion to operate
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DAY 6 BERGEN – GEILO
After the buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will take the funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen and the surrounding fjord. Depart from Bergen and stop off at the impressive Vøringsfoss waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 meters before entering the Hardanger Fjord area with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains. Continue on the Hardanger Mountain Plateau, crossing the Hardanger Fjord Bridge for an afternoon arrival in the city of Geilo, a famous ski area during the winter. Dinner and overnight in the Vestlia Resort or Highland Lodge beautifully located by the Hardangerviddda Mountain Plateau.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Geilo at the Vestlia Resort/Highland Lodge (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 7 GEILO – OSLO
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Drive back towards Oslo via the Hallingdal Valley. Upon arrival in Oslo, you will be taken on a city tour of Oslo with with your tour escort. Famous sights include the Frogner Park which is home to famous sculptures by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, the Royal Palace, the medieval fortress Akershus, the Opera house, the City Hall and much more. The day finishes with a visit to the Fram Museum. Overnight and light self-served dinner at the centrally located Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion or Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Oslo at the Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion/Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM OSLO
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Individual departure and transfer from Oslo. For guests joining one of our escorted extensions tours to Copenhagen or Stockholm and Helsinki, please see separate itinerary.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Oslo – Clarion Collection Hotels Bastion or Savoy 4*
Geiranger – Union Hotel Geiranger 4*
Balestrand – Kvikne’s Hotel 4*
Bergen – Augustin Hotel 3* or Zander K Hotel 3*
Geilo – Vestlia Resort Hotel 4*; Highland Lodge 4*
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Rates in $ CA, per person, starting from – Land Package |
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| Departure Dates 2023 | Double Occupancy | Single Supplement | |
| May 20 August 26 |
3395 | +740 | |
| June 3, 17 July 15, 29 August 12 |
3555 | +770 | |
| Supplements | |||
| Optional Excursion in Bergen on Day 5 (min. 10 participants required for operations) |
70 per person | ||
| Reduction in triple occupancy | upon request | ||
| Arrival and/or departure transfer(s) | upon request | ||
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment The prices indicated exclude the contribution to the Customer Compensation Fund of $3.50 per $1,000 of tourism product or service purchased from a travel agent in Quebec.
Norwegian Legends – detailed itinerary
Norwegian Legends – detailed itinerary
