LILLEHAMMER - THE OLYMPIC ADVENTURE
7 days / 6 nights, Lillehammer - Hafjell - Olympic Arena
Departures daily, Dec 2005 / Jan - April 2006
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Hafjell Ski Area, only a short drive from the city center of Lillehammer, and site of the Olympic Alpine events, has much to offer for all ages and abilities. From skiing to snowboarding, downhill slopes to cross country trails, from Telemark to half pipe or big jumps, powder snow to groomed trails, the Alpine center at Hafjell has it all! Variety and excitement for young and old!
Whether you prefer traditional alpine skis, carvers, snow-blades or mono-ski, the opportunities are endless. 25 km of slopes, consisting of both high mountains and sheltered forest terrain. Hafjell offers 9 lifts with a vertical drop of 850 meters. The choice is yours, powder, packed slopes, well prepared cross-country trails, wide open terrain or forest trails, friendly green runs for the entire family, snow making equipment to cover 18 km of slopes in Hafjell!
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The Terrain Park for snowboarders and free riders is one of the best in Northern Europe! The choice and challenge is yours, off-piste runs for cruising from top to bottom, forest or wide trails, and for more demanding challenges you find Little Half Pipe, several quarter pipes, glides, Big Jump, Kicks. The cross-country skier await 300 km of well prepared tracks leading through groomed mountainous terrain and forests to Rondane, Rena or Lillehammer. Many trails are located throughout Hafjell and begin right outside your hotel!
Children are very welcome at Hafjell! This is the ideal place for kids, with specially designed outdoor activities and fun surroundings. You will find Nursery slopes for the youngsters, the Snow-mans Club for 4- to 12 years old, featuring ski-events, tobogganing and barbecue. A separate heated play area, toboggan slope, and play-ground facilities will keep children happy and entertained. Diplomas and prizes for all children are warded at the end of the day. Everyone a winner at Hafjell!
The Nursery has an indoor playing and resting room. It is an ideal place for children age 2-7 where they will be taken care of by well trained nannies, who give out special treats like cookies and waffles!
Lillehammer Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track is situated at Hunderfossen, 15 km north of Lillehammer and 500 meters from Hunderfossen Family Park. The track offers a range of activities in summer and winter. It is Northern Europes only artificially refrigerated bobsleigh and luge track in Hunderfossen near Lillehammer. Several tourist activities are available on ice during the winter. In summer the brave can enjoy the ride down the Olympic track on wheeled bobsleighs. Norwegian-built wheeled bobsleighs are used in the summer season when there is no ice in the track. They can carry four passengers, along with an authorized pilot, and reach speeds of 100 km/h. Welcome to adventure and, speed and excitement!
Bob rafting
In a rubber bobsleigh on ice up to five adventurous passengers can enjoy bob rafting, reaching speeds reach 40-50 mi/h. The competition is fierce as the sleighs are timed to determine the winner!
ITINERARY
Day 1 Sun ARRIVAL IN OSLO
Transfer on your own to the Oslo city center. The high-speed train departs right from the airport to the Oslo Central Train Station. Short walking transfer to your hotel, ideally located in the city center by the train station. Overnight at the Hotel Opera.
Day 2 Mon OSLO - LILLEHAMMER (B, D)
Morning departure by train from the Oslo Central Train Station. Enjoy the 2.5 hour scenic ride to the Olympic Town of Lillehammer. Check-in at your hotel, where you will stay for the next four nights. Afternoon time at leisure for skiing or snowboarding, or perhaps take a stroll through the festively lit city center. Dinner and overnight at the Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel.
Day 2 - 5 Mon - Thu LILLEHAMMER - HAFJELL -
WINTER ACTIVITIES (B, D)
Breakfast buffet at your hotel daily before you head out for a fun-filled day. Enjoy many activities such as dog- sledding, snow mobile safaris, sleigh rides, indoor climbing facilities, skating and walking. Hafjell, the perfect winter resort for the entire family! Dinner and overnight at the Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel.
Day 6 Fri LILLEHAMMER - DEPARTURE FOR OSLO (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure for skiing or other activities. Afternoon train from Lillehammer to Oslo Central Station. Overnight at the Hotel Opera.
Day 7 OSLO DEPARTURE (B)
Enjoy your breakfast buffet at the hotel. Check-out and end of program.
Optional nights available.
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Departure Dates
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Lillehammer / Hafjell, 7 days
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01 Dec 2005 - 30 Apr 2006*
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Prices in US Dollars
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Every week between 01 Dec 05 - 30 Apr 06* (Sunday - Saturday)
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Option I: Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel
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Per person in double room
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935
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Single Supplement
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330
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Option II: Rica Hotel Victoria
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Per person in double room
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915
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Single Supplement
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330
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Option III: Quality Hafjell Hotel
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Per person in double room
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995
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Single Supplement
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315
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* Except Christmas 2005 / New Year & Easter 2006
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Rates
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On request
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Included
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2 nights hotel in Oslo
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4 nights hotel in Lillehammer
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily
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4 x Dinners
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Train Oslo Central Station - Lillehammer, round trip
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Seat reservation in 2nd class
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Taxes & services
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Not Included
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International airfare & Airport taxes
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Ski bus Lillehammer to Hafjell or return
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Ski lift pass (tba)
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Gratuities
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Personal insurance / personal items
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Alcoholic beverages
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$ 25 Service fee
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Please note
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Package available at Rica Victoria Hotel, Lillehammer, from
Package available at Quality Hafjell Hotel, Hafjell, from
Supplementary nights in Lillehammer or Oslo are possible.
Several winter activities: cross country and downhill skiing, snowmobile excursions,
snow-shoe tours, Husky dog sled tours, sleigh rides etc.
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Add-ons: Tour Options
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Additional nights in Oslo or Lillehammer
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Norway Nutshell excursion, Oslo - Bergen
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Norway Nutshell Sampler, Oslo - Bergen
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List of Hotels
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Night 1 & 6
Rainbow Hotel Opera
Oslo / Norway
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Night 2, 3, 4 & 5
Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel
Lillehammer / Norway
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