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WEST NORWAY DISCOVERY

8 days / 7 nights, Bergen - Skei - Sogne Fjord - Geiranger Fjord - Briksdal Glacier -

Norway in a Nutshell - Flåm - Flåm Railway - Myrdal - Bergen or Oslo

Departures: Sundays, May 21- September 24, 2006

An unforgettable experience of Norway's magnificent fjords, mountains, glaciers and lakes. For travelers who like to explore the spectacular Fjord region without moving from hotel to hotel. Enjoy the highlights of the fjords, cruise on the Geiranger and Sogne Fjord, ride on the famous Flåm Railway, while staying in comfort at the beautiful Skei Hotel. The popular resort of Skei and the family run Skei Hotel is situated at the head of Lake Jølster, offering panoramic views of the lake and mountains. Set midway between the Sognefjord and Nordfjord, Skei is a good starting point for exploring the fjord region of Norway. Visit the Dalsnibba Mountain Plateau with spectacular view over the village of Geiranger and the magnificent Geiranger Fjord. Explore the highlights without moving from hotel to hotel! Visits include the colorful Hanseatic city of Bergen and bustling Oslo, the capital of Norway as well as an unforgettable journey on the most popular sightseeing tour in Norway, the Norway Nutshell tour.
 

Day 1 BERGEN (D)
Individual arrival in Bergen. Transfer on your own to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Scandic Hotel Bergen City.

Day 2 BERGEN - LAVIK - SKEI (B, L, D)
After breakfast, perhaps join an optional city tour. Including: Troldhaugen, home of the world famous composer Edvard Grieg, Haakon's Hall, Bryggen. Ride on the funicular Fløybanen to Mount Fløyen with spectacular view over the city and fjord. This afternoon depart on a coastal cruise along the West Coast to Gule, at the mouth of the Sogne Fjord. Upon arrival in Lavik we continue by private mini coach through Vadheim and Forde to Skei on Lake Jølster. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful Skei Hotel.

Day 3 SKEI - FJÆRLAND - SKEI (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend this day at leisure to explore Lake Jølster, or take an optional excursion to Fjærland for a visit to the Norwegian Glacier museum, or enjoy a horse-and-carriage ride to the Briksdal Glacier. Enjoy dinner and a folklore evening with music and dancing. Overnight at the Skei Hotel.



Day 4 SKEI - GEIRANGER - SKEI (B, L, D)
Enjoy the breakfast buffet at the hotel. Today's highlight is our excursion to the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, passing through the Vatedal Valley, and along the magnificent Nordfjord. Embark in Hellesylt for a 1-hour fjord cruise to the fjord village of Geiranger, passing spectacular scenery and thundering waterfalls such as the famous Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil Waterfalls. Continue to the Dalsnibba Mountain Plateau, offering fabulous views over the mountains and down to the Geiranger Fjord. Dinner and overnight at the Skei Hotel.


Day 5 SKEI - BRIKSDAL - SKEI (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can join an optional excursion to Nordfjord. Visit the small village of Olden, and continue 20 km along the magnificent Olden Valley to the Briksdal Glacier, a part of Europe's largest glacier, the Jostedalen Glacier. Maybe enjoy a horse-and carriage ride to the glacier. Dinner and overnight at the Skei Hotel.

Day 6 SKEI - SANDANE - SKEI (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Leisure time in Skei or optional excursion through the scenic Vatedal Valley to Breim and Sandane. Visit the old Gimmestad church from 1692, Reed, Breim Lake, the Norwegian Horse center and Byrkjelo. After dinner, enjoy coffee and Norwegian folk songs in the Gamlestova, a 300 year old cottage. Overnight at the Skei Hotel.



Day 7 SKEI - NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL - BERGEN or OSLO (B, D)
After breakfast, continue over the Gaular Mountain to Balestrand. Begin the famous Norway in a Nutshell excursion, including a cruise along the Sogne Fjord to Flåm. Ride the spectacular Flåm Railway through the Flam Valley, winding up steep mountains to Myrdal. The tour is completed by a train journey back to Bergen. Dinner and overnight at the Bergen Hotel.
For clients continuing to Oslo: From Myrdal continue by the scenic Bergenbanen to Oslo. Overnight at the Best Western Hotel Bondeheimen (no dinner included).
Please note: There is no escort on the train Flåm - Bergen or Oslo.

Day 8 BERGEN OR OSLO (B)
Breakfast at the hotel before checking out.


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Departure Dates

Sundays, May 21 - September 24 2006

Prices in US Dollars

West Norway Discovery, 8 days

Prices for May & August 27

Per person in double room

1,535

Single Supplement

425

Prices for June 04 - August 20

Per person in double room

1,675

Single Supplement

425

Prices for September

Per person in double room

1,420

Single Supplement

425

 

 

Included

  • English/French speaking guide from day 2 - 7

  • 7 nights hotel accommodations

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • 6 x Dinners

  • 5 packed lunches  (taken from breakfast buffet)

  • Coastal Voyage from Bergen to Lavik

  • Coach/mini-bus tour to Skei

  • Mini-coach tour Skei to Balestrand or Sogndal

  • Folklore evening with music and dancing

  • Geiranger Fjord excursion

  • Gamlestova evening

  • Use of sauna and Turkish steam bath at the Skei Hotel

  • Norway Nutshell excursion

  • Flam Railway, Flam - Myrdal

  • Train Bergen or Oslo

  • Seat reservation in 2nd class

  • Coach transfer from Bergen hotel to Bergen harbor

  • Coach transfer from Bergen Train Station to hotel on day 7

  • (taxi transfer for clients ending in Oslo)

  • Taxes & services

Not Included

  • Airfare and airport taxes and customs fees

  • Transfers

  • Gratuities

  • Optional excursions ( $ 315 per person )

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • $ 25 Service fee

Add-ons: Tour Options

Please note:

There is no escort on the train Flåm - Bergen or Oslo

 

List of Hotels

Night 1

Scandic Hotel Bergen City

Bergen / Norway

 

Night 2, 3 , 4, 5 & 6

Skei Hotel

Skei / Norway

 

Night 7

Hotel Bergen or Best Western Hotel Bondeheimen

Bergen or Oslo / Norway

 

 

 

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