FJORD REFLECTIONS 2006

6 days / 5 nights, Oslo - Lillehammer - Åndalsnes - Trollstigen - Ålesund - Geiranger -

Briksdal Glacier - Sogne Fjord & Nærøy Fjord - Sunnfjord - Bergen

Departures: June 18, 25 / July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 / August 06, 13  2006

Fjord Norway at its best: a blend of spectacular fjords, charming villages, the coastal cities of Ålesund and Bergen, along with the capital of Oslo. Dramatic scenery of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and pure nature, combined with bustling and colorful city life. Magnificent cruises on the dramatic Geiranger Fjord, passing Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil waterfalls, the mighty Sogne Fjord, longest and deepest fjord in the world, followed by a memorable excursion to the Briksdal Glacier and the Norwegian Glacier Museum, located in the Jostedal Glacier National Park.

Cruise on the Aurland and narrow Nærøy Fjord to Gudvangen, drive via the scenic Stalheim Canyon Road to Voss and Bergen, following the route of the famous Norway Nutshell tour! An unforgettable journey reflecting highlights of the Fjord Region of Norway!
 

Day 1 Sun OSLO 
Individual arrival in Oslo. Check-in at your hotel. Meeting with your tour guide at 19:00 in the hotel reception. Overnight at Scandic Edderkoppen Hotel or similar.

Day 2 Mon OSLO - LILLEHAMMER - SKEIKAMPEN (B, D)
Depart Oslo after breakfast and drive North to the town of Eidsvoll, on the south end of Lake Mjøsa. Continue to the charming town of Lillehammer, home to the 1994 Winter Olympics. You will have time to explore before traveling to the resort center of Skeikampen. Overnight at the Skeikampen Hotel or similar.

Day 3 Tue SKEIKAMPEN - ÅNDALSNES - TROLLSTIGEN - ÅLESUND (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. We drive through the idyllic Gudbrandsdalen Valley to Åndalsnes, situated at the shores of the Romsdalsfjord. The landscape is dominated by Trollveggen, the highest mountain face in Europe. By motor coach we climb up the many steep hairpin turns of the spectacular Trollstigen Canyon Road. Continue along the Stor Fjord before you arrive in the coastal city of Ålesund. Dinner and overnight at the Scandic Ålesund Hotel or similar.

Day 4 Wed ÅLESUND - GEIRANGER FJORD - SUNNFJORD/ FØRDE (B, D)
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure by motor coach for a short drive to Hellesylt, where we continue with a mini-cruise on the magnificent Geiranger Fjord, renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Pass the famous waterfalls of "Seven Sisters" and "Bridal Veil" en route to Geiranger. Continue across the Utvik Mountain, the deserted Vatedalen Valley and along Lake Jolster before you arrive at Førde in the Sunnfjord region. Dinner and overnight at the Rica Sunnfjord Hotel. 

Day 5 Thu FØRDE - SOGNE FJORD – FLÅM - BERGEN (B)
After breakfast we depart Førde. Sail by ferry across the Sognefjord, the longest fjord in the world. Arrive in Vangsnes where you will see the giant 40ft high sculpture, “Fridjof the Bold Viking”. Proceed to Vik and visit the 12th century Hopperstad Stave Church. Continue to Gudvangen for a 2-hour cruise on Naeroy Fjord, past cascading waterfalls and steep mountain sides. Arrive in the small village of Flåm and depart on the famous Flåm Railway. Change trains in Myrdal and continue to Voss, here you will meet your coach for a short drive to Bergen. Overnight at the Scandic City Hotel or similar.

Day 6 Fri BERGEN (B) 
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour terminates after the city tour. 

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Departure Dates

June 18, 25

July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Aug 06, 13

Prices in US Dollars