The Prominent Fjords of Norway 2010

	The Prominent Fjords of Norway 9 days/8 nights Superior First Class/First Class We are pleased to offer you the ultimate tour of the Fjords of Norway and Sweden - a quality first class tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience Norwegian fjords whilst staying at very good first class hotels right in the heart of each city. You will have time to explore the 2 capitals and you will travel through some of the most beautiful parts of the Fjords of Norway and Sweden. The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The Sognefjord, the Geirangerfjord and the Briksdal Glacier. Whilst in Fjord area you will be staying at hotels belonging to "The Prominent Hotels of the Fjords of Norway". You will be travelling on the famous Flåm Railway and cruising the fjords by ferries and boat. Bergen, the Capital of the fjords, will surprise and enchant you. Throughout your tour you will travel by first class coach and with one of our professional Tour Managers who will ensure you get full enjoyment of your holiday.
Day 1 Thursday Arrival in Oslo	Individual arrival in Oslo. The easiest way to get from Gardemoen International Airport to the city centre of Oslo is to take an express train (approx. 20 minutes) which stops at the main rail station which is located just beside the city centre and very close to your hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2 Friday Oslo	Buffet breakfast at hotel. You will be picked up for your sightseeing tour between 09.30-10.00 in the morning. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight stay.
Day 3 Saturday Oslo	Buffet breakfast at hotel. Day free in Oslo. The bustling Aker Brygge Harbour, the Akershus Fortress, and other popular attractions are all within walking distance of your hotel. Your tour escort will assist you in planning your day and offer optional excursions. Overnight stay.
Day 4 Sunday Oslo-Lofthus in Hardangerfjord	Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from Oslo, driving to the mountain resort of Geilo for a stop. The tour continues skirting the wild Hardanger Mountain Pleateau, stopping at Fossli to admire Norway’s highest waterfall, Vöringsfoss, with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the water’s coast. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 Monday Lofthus-Bergen	Buffet breakfast at hotel. Short ferry crossing, before continuing via Norheimsund to Bergen, capital of Western Norway and gateway to the fjords. In the afternoon you will enjoy a city tour of this beautiful Old Hansa Town, surrounded by 7 mountains. The tour escort will show you the Old Bryggen Area and the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, Hanseatic Quarter, Old Bryggen Harbour and other famous sights. Accommodation in central Bergen.
Day 6 Tuesday Bergen-Balestrand	Buffet breakfast at hotel.Today you will have a scenic tour to the Sognefjord starting with a train journey from Voss to Flåm. This train journey is one of the most famous in Norway and gives fantastic views of the fjord. In Flåm you will take a 2 hours cruise along the Aurlands, Naeröy and Sognefjord. After this you have a breathtaking ascent of the Stalheim Canyon, with impressive views of the Naeroy Valley, its mountain peaks and waterfalls. Continue by coach over the Vika mountains to Vangsnes, followed by a short trip by ferry crossing the Sognefjord. Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the magnificent Kviknes Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord.
Day 7 Wednesday Balestrand-Loen	Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from your hotel by coach to Fjaerland. Visit to the glacier Museum. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, arriving at the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open troll cars to give you the best of views. During the afternoon the tour continues to Loen. Dinner and accommodation at the first class hotel Alexandra in Loen.
Day 8 Thursday Loen-Geiranger-Lillehammer	Buffet breakfast at hotel. . Travel through Stryn to the village of Hellesylt. From here you board the ferry for the one hour cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord. During the cruise you will pass close by some impressive waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters. Disembark in the picturesque village of Geiranger. Visit the interesting Fjord Museum and continue across the Grotli Mountains to Lom, travelling along Lake Vågå and descending the remarkable Gudbrands Valley, renowned for its old farmsteads and beautiful river. Arrive at the small town of Lillehammer, known as the Olympic Winter Games host city in 1994. Short visit to the town. Accommodation.
Day 9 Friday Lillehammer-Oslo (Gardemoen Airport)	Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure towards Gardemoen, the international airport outside Oslo. The tour ends with your departure back home. We wish you a very nice trip.

Rates in EUR:	2129 per person in triple (Please note that in Scandinavia a triple room is a double room with extra bed. This bed is usually a very simple bed or a sofa). 2234 per person in double. 1016 single supplement
Hotels included or similar
	Oslo	Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania - first class hotel or Thon hotel Bristol or Thon Opera – first class.
	Lofthus	Ullensvang Hotel - superior first class hotel OBS Departure 20 of May – hotel Fretheim in Flåm
	Bergen	Radisson Blu Royal - first class hotel
	Balestrand	Kvikne's Hotel - first class hotel.
	Loen	Alexandra Hotel - superior first class hotel
	Lillehammer	Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel - first class hotel
Departures: English guaranteed for dates in bold.	May 6, 20 June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, September 2, 9, 16, 23
Rates include:	Scandinavian breakfast daily 3 dinners Touring by first class air-conditioned motor coach plus full time service a professional tour manager from SIS Scandinavia. 2nd class train Voss-Myrdal-Flåm Local ferries in Norway according to programme. Electric "Trolls cars" to the Briksdal Glacier. Entries to Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Glacier Museum in Fjaerland and Fjord Museum in Geiranger. Sightseeing in capitals with local guide (in Bergen with tour escort) plus admission charges where applicable. Tour conducted in English, Spanish and Portuguese, on dates marked in bold, otherwise in Spanish and Portuguese. Twin bed accommodation at first/superior first class hotels listed or similar. SIS Scandinavia baggage tags and all tour documents. Luggage handling of one piece of luggage per person at hotels. SIS Scandinavia limits passenger luggage transportation to 1 piece of luggage of normal size (ie. max cm 60 x 80 x 35 or max inches 23,5 x 31,5 x 13,8) per person. Should this be exceeded SIS Scandinavia will have to charge an additional EUR60 per piece of luggage, per tour. (This excludes hand luggage).
Important notice:	Overnight flight bags may also be carried but must remain in the passengers possession at all times. SIS Scandinavia is not responsible or liable for loss, damage of theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, so please be sure to have adequate insurance to cover loss, damage or theft. SIS Scandinavia reserves the right to make changes in the program and/or hotels if necessary. Always in the same standard and category.

2009-07-02/DT