The Prominent fjords of Norway

9 days/8 nights
Superior First Class

We are pleased to offer you the ultimate tour of the Norwegian Fjords- a quality first class tour at a leisurely pace during which you will experience the fjord area whilst staying at first class hotels.The scenic highlights include the longest fjord in Norway - The Sognefjord, the Geirangerfjord and the Briksdal Glacier. In the area of the Fjords your accommodation will be 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. In Oslo and Bergen, there is ample time to enjoy the amenities on offer and to get to know these cities, each with a distinctly different atmosphere. Throughout the tour you will travel by first class coach and one of our professional Tour Managers will ensure you get full enjoyment of the trip.

Day 1 Monday
Arrival in Oslo

Individual arrival in Oslo. The easiest way to get from Gardemoen International Airport to the city center of Oslo is to take an express train (approx. 20 minutes) which stops at the main rail station - opposite the hotel Clarion Royal Christiania. Overnight.


Day 2 Tuesday
Oslo

Buffet breakfast at hotel.You will be picked up for your sightseeing tour between 10.00-10.30 in the morning. You will visit the world-famous Viking Ships and the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park. Afternoon free for independent activities. Overnight.


Day 3 Wednesday
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.


Day 4 Thursday
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. Descent to the lovely Hardanger Fjord where you will be spending the night at the traditional Ullensvang Hotel, situated at the water´s edge. Dinner and overnight.



Day 5 Friday
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 have a 2 hours 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 at First Hotel Marin, centrally located.

Day 6 Saturday
Bergen-Balestrand

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Today your coach will take you on 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 ferry crossing of the Sognefjord. Arrival in Balestrand in time for dinner and accommodation at the magnificent Kvikne´s Hotel, beautifully located overlooking the fjord.


Day 7 Sunday
Balestrand-Loen

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Departure from your hotel by ferry, for a one hour´s cruise along the fjord to Fjaerland. Visit the glacier Museum. Continue by coach along the scenic route, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to 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 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 Monday
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´s 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, the following Lake Vågå, descending the remarkable Gudbrands Valley, renowned for its old farmsteads and beautiful river, to the small town of Lillehammer, known to the world since the Olympic Winter Games in 1994. Accommodation and overnight.

Day 9 Tuesday
Lillehammer-Oslo (Gardemoen Airport)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Time to look around Lillehammer before continuing alongside Lake Mjösa, the biggest lake in Norway and on to the International Airport of Gardemoen (outside Oslo). Approximate arrival at airport: 14.00 hrs. We thank you for joining our tour and visiting our beautiful destination.



Rates in EUR: 1550 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). 1630 per person in double. 650 single supplement
Hotels included or similar

Oslo

Clarion Royal Christiania - first class hotel

Lofthus

Ullensvang Hotel - superior first class hotel

Bergen

First Hotel Marin - first class hotel

Balestrand

Kvikne´s Hotel - superior first class hotel

Loen

Alexandra Hotel - superior first class hotel

Lillehammer

Radisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel - first class hotel
Departures:

English guaranteed for dates in bold.

June 18, 25

July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30

August 6, 13, 20, 27

September 3

Rates include:

  • Scandinavian breakfast daily
  • 3 dinners
  • Touring by first class air-conditioned motorcoach plus full time service of English and Spanish professional tour manager from Dorothy Tours.
  • Luggage handling of one piece of luggage per person at hotels.
  • 2nd class train Voss-Myrdal-Flåm
  • Local boat Flåm-Gudvangen
  • Ferry Balestrand-Fjaerland
  • 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. Fjord Museum in Geiranger
  • Sightseeing in Oslo with local guide (in Bergen with tour escort) plus admission charges where applicable
  • Twin bed accommodation at first/superior first class hotels listed or similar.
  • Dorothy Tours baggage tags and all tour documents.
  • Dorothy Tours limits passenger luggage transportation to 1 piece of luggage of normal size (ie. max cms 60 x 80 x 35 or max inches 23,5 x 31,5 x 13,8) per person. Should this be exceeded Dorothy Tours will have to charge an additional EUR45 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. Dorothy Tours 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.

2006-02-06/NK