Country
Norway
Duration
12 Days/11 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tours
Explore Scandinavian highlights with this guided tour. Discover the vibrant capital of Oslo and the breathtaking Norwegian fjords, visit Copenhagen in the one of the ‘happiest countries in the world’, and end your trip in the ‘Venice of the North’, Stockholm.
Inclusions
11-night accommodation (10 nights in hotels, and 1 night overnight cruise)
16 Meals: 11 breakfasts and 5 dinners
Transportation by private coach for 6 days (starting in Oslo)
Transfers: Hotel / Port in Oslo; Port / City Tour / Hotel in Copenhagen; Hotel / Train Station in Stockholm
3-hour city tour in Stockholm
Tour Escort for duration: Oslo to Copenhagen
Geirangerfjord mini cruise
Norwegian waffles including coffee / tea
Cider Tasting
Sognefjord mini cruise in ECO luxury boat
Train from Flåm to Myrdal; Train from Myrdal to Voss
Return Ticket for Funicular Train
Entrance to the Vikingship Museum in Oslo; Entrance to Stockholm City Hall (or Vasa Museum if preferred)
Multiple photo stops for breathtaking views
Exclusions
Flights – Transfers from airport, train stations or piers – Forward transfers to connecting tours – Luggage service during the cruise – Meals not specified on the itinerary – Luggage handling – Travel insurance – All other item not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN OSLO
Welcome to Oslo! Oslo is the capital of Norway, the “Viking Capital”, founded in 1040 by the Oslo Fjord, and home to many fascinating museums and beautiful green parks full of sculptures. In the very city centre, you will find the Karl Johan pedestrian street, and don’t forget to pass by the impressive opera house.
Individual arrival to Oslo and transfer on own to the hotel. Check-In is guaranteed after 4 pm; in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. At 6 pm, meet your tour escort and fellow travelers in the hotel lobby for a short introduction to the upcoming adventure through the Norwegian Fjords. Overnight at the centrally located Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion or Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy perfectly located within walking distance from the pedestrian street Karl Johan.
Individual arrival to Oslo and transfer on own to the hotel. Check-In is guaranteed after 4 pm; in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. At 6 pm, meet your tour escort and fellow travelers in the hotel lobby for a short introduction to the upcoming adventure through the Norwegian Fjords. Overnight at the centrally located Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion or Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy perfectly located within walking distance from the pedestrian street Karl Johan.
Accommodation : Oslo at the Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion/Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 2 OSLO – LILLEHAMMER – LOM – GEIRANGER
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Leave Oslo by coach, driving along the Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Oslo, towards the Olympic city of Lillehammer, where the 1994 winter Olympic Games took place. After a brief stop in Lillehammer, continue towards Lom where we will have a photo stop to admire the 12th century stave church. Continue the journey through the Otta Valley to Geiranger. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful Union Hotel Geiranger.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Geiranger at the Union Hotel Geiranger (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY3 GEIRANGER – BALESTRAND
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, embark on a 1hour cruise along the spectacular, UNESCO-listed Geiranger Fjord with the impressive waterfalls: “the Bridal Veil” and “the Seven Sisters”. Arrive in the village of Hellesylt and drive via the Nord Fjord and along the scenic route to Skei. En route stop to enjoy a Norwegian waffle with coffee. Continue the journey passing the Gaular Mountain National Park, making a stop by the viewpoint before arriving at the idyllic village of Balestrand, located on the shores of the fjord and surrounded by high mountains. This unique spot is a good candidate for the most beautiful place on earth. The area is known for its fertile land and fruit trees. We will pay a visit to the Cider House to enjoy a tasting. Dinner and overnight in fjord view rooms at Kvikne’s Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Balestrand at the Kvikne’s Hotel (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 4 BALESTRAND – FLAM RAILWAY – BERGEN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Leaving Balestrand might be difficult, but ahead awaits two of the most famous experiences in Norway, the Sogne Fjord and the Flåm Railway. Arrival in Gudvangen, at the head of the Nærøy Fjord - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with small farms scattered on the steep hillsides of the fjord, cascading waterfalls, and towering snow- clad mountains. Board a 2 hour’s mini-cruise of the Nærøy and Auerland fjords – both branches of the Sogne Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Disembark in the fjord side village of Flåm and after a short rest, board the world-famous tourist train Flåm Railway, one of the most exceptional railroad trips in the world. With breath-taking views at every curve, it will take you up to the mountain station of Myrdal. In Myrdal, change train and leave by the Bergen Railway to Voss, where your driver will be waiting to take you to Bergen, the “Capital of the Fjords”. Overnight at the Augustin Hotel or Zander K Hotel, centrally located.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bergen at the Augustin Hotel/Zander K Hotel (or similar) for 2 nights
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DAY 5 BERGEN
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, enjoy a walking tour with your tour manager, covering the famous open air fish market, stroll across to Bryggen where the traditional wooden medieval buildings still remain as in the times of the Hanseatic League. Rest of the day off or join an optional, panoramic bus tour to the coastal side. Overnight at the centrally located Scandic Ørnen Hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : Optional Excursion (+$, payable on site):
Take a panoramic drive along the west coast through the fishing Island of Sotra up to for an opportunity to explore a different landscape and take in the wonderful views along this less travelled route (photo stops along the way).
Escorted by Tour Leader; Duration: 4 hrs
* Minimum 10 participants are required for this excursion to operate
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DAY 6 BERGEN – GEILO
After the buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will take the funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen for a stunning view of Bergen and the surrounding fjord. Depart from Bergen and stop off at the impressive Vøringfossen waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 meters before entering the Hardanger Fjord area with its romantic landscape of fruit orchards and rounded mountains. Continue on the Hardanger Mountain Plateau, crossing the Hardanger Fjord Bridge for an afternoon arrival in the city of Geilo, a famous ski area during the winter. Dinner and overnight in the Vestlia Resort or Highland Lodge beautifully located by the Hardangerviddda Mountain Plateau.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Geilo at the Vestlia Resort/Highland Lodge (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 7 GEILO – OSLO
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Drive back towards Oslo via the Hallingdal Valley. Upon arrival in Oslo, you will be taken on a city tour of Oslo with your tour escort. Famous sights include the Frogner Park which is home to famous sculptures by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, the Royal Palace, the medieval fortress Akershus, the Opera house, the City Hall and much more. The day finishes with a visit to the Fram Museum. Overnight and light self-served dinner at the centrally located Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion or Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Oslo at the Clarion Collection Hotel Bastion/Clarion Collection Hotel Savoy (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 8 OSLO – NIGHT CRUISE
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out. Make the most of the free morning – we recommend a visit to the Munch Museum or the Nobel Peace Center. In the early afternoon, transfer to the port for departure on an overnight cruise towards Denmark and Copenhagen. Enjoy a large Scandinavian buffet on board as you sail through the Oslo Fjord. There are a variety of bars and a nightclub on board.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : On board a cruise ship in 2-berth Seaview cabin with shower and WC
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DAY 9 COPENHAGEN
Buffet breakfast on board. Morning arrival in Copenhagen and transfer to your hotel after a city tour with your tour escort. Check in is guaranteed after 4pm, in case of earlier arrival, the hotel can assist with luggage storage. Head out to explore the Danish capital. Founded in the 10th century as a fishing village, the Danish capital is now a city full of beautiful buildings and exciting museums – but be careful, Copenhagen is a biking city, about 60% of the population use bike as their main transportation. Enjoy a walk along Strøget, one of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe, or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the many outdoor cafés in the old port area of Nyhavn, or maybe take a canal tour. Or, in the summertime, go to the harbour if you feel like taking a swim with the locals. Dinner is on your own, and overnight at the Comwell Portside Hotel located only 2 metro stops from the city centre or Scandic Spectrum Hotel 10 minutes’ walk from city centre.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Copenhagen at the Comwell Portside Hotel/Scandic Spectrum Hotel (or similar) for 1 night
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DAY 10 COPENHAGEN – STOCKHOLM
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. In the morning transfer from your hotel to Copenhagen train station for departure by train (economy class) towards Stockholm, Sweden’s capital. During this approximate 5½ hours train ride you will pass the world famous Øresund bridge between Denmark and Sweden. Arrival in Stockholm and transfer to the nearby hotel. Dinner is on your own and overnight at the centrally located Clarion Hotel Sign.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Stockholm at the Clarion Hotel Sign (or similar) for 2 nights
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DAY 11 STOCKHOLM
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour with local guide, including entrance to the City Hall where you can see the Nobel Prize room among others beautiful rooms. Rest of the day free to enjoy this wonderful city. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, was founded in 1252 and is built on 14 islands which is why it is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North”. It has many fun activities on offer, such as cruises on the Lake Mälaren, the interactive ABBA Museum, or go on a boat & bus sightseeing tour on an amphibian bus or perhaps just sit at a café in the Old Town and enjoy a cup of coffee. Your tour escort will be happy to help you plan activities.
Meals : Breakfast
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DAY 12 DEPARTURE FROM STOCKHOLM
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Individual departure transfer from Stockholm on own to the airport for your flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
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Rates in $ CA, per person, starting from – Land Package |
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| Departure Dates 2023 | Double Occupancy | Single Supplement | |
| May 20 August 26 |
7400 | +1300 | |
| June 17 July 15, 29 August 12 |
7885 | +1375 | |
| Supplements | |||
| Optional Excursion in Bergen on Day 5 (min. 10 participants required for operations) |
70 per person | ||
| Reduction in triple occupancy | upon request | ||
| Arrival and/or departure transfer(s) | upon request | ||
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