Norway : Magnificent Fjords and Mountains Retreat

Discover the contrasts of awe-inspiring fjords, majestic mountains and shimmering glaciers

Discover the contrasts of awe-inspiring fjords, majestic mountains, shimmering glaciers and crystal-clear lakes when exploring the sights of Bergen, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord, Nordfjord and Jostedalsbreen which plays host to Europe’s largest glacier. Combining travel by rail, coach and ferry with a relaxing stay in the wonderful Skei Hotel, we make sure you get close up to all the splendid scenery which combines with the culture and tradition of this unspoilt region to make the very most of your time in Norway.

Itinerary

Day 1 - (Sunday) UK - Bergen

(Sunday): UK - Bergen Arrival and check-in at the Scandic Hotel Bergen City (formerly the Bergen Hotel) in the Bergen city centre. Dinner and overnight stay at the Scandic Hotel Bergen City.

Day 2 - (Monday)Bergen - Lavik - Skei

After breakfast at the hotel, optional city sightseeing tour. Sights of interest: Troldhaugen, the home of the world famous composer Edvard Grieg, the Rosenkrantz Tower and the Haakons Hall at Bergenhus Fortress, Bryggen, the famous Hanseatic harbour area and Flöibanen, the funicular to Mount Flöien, where spectacular views of the city and surrounding areas can be enjoyed. Time at your own disposal in the city centre.16.30 hrs embarking on a coastal voyage through lovely coastal landscapes along the West Coast to Gulen. This is the beginning of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Arrival in Lavik and further on by coach through Vadheim and Førde to Skei on Lake Jølster. Dinner and overnight stay at Skei Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - (Tuesday) Skei – Fjærland/Glaciers Tour - Skei

After breakfast at the hotel, either free time to use the excellent hotel facilities and explore the wonderful Lake Jølster area or an optional excursion to Fjærland including a scenic drive along Lake Jølster, through the 6.350m tunnel and past the Bøyumsdal glacier to the small rural community of Fjærland. Visit to the Norwegian Glacier Museum, then via the Supphelle glacier unique for its amazingly low altitude (only 51m above sea level) to afternoon coffee at Bøyum Glacier. Return to Skei Hotel for evening dinner. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - (Wednesday) Skei - Geiranger - Skei

Breakfast at the hotel, then an incredible journey through the Våtedal Valley, across Utvik Mountain, along the magnificent Nordfjord passing the small villages Olden, Loen and Stryn on the way to Hellesylt for a 1-hour cruise on the spectacular Geirangerfjord, passing many famous waterfalls. Continue to Mount Dalsnibba for fabulous views of the fjord. Then return to Skei via Grotli, Hjelle and Lake Oppstryn. This full day excursion is included in the tour price. Dinner and overnight stay at Skei Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - (Thursday) Skei - Briksdal - Skei

Breakfast at the hotel, day at leisure in Skei or an optional excursion to Nordfjord as above, and on to the little village of Olden and 20 kms along the magnificent Olden valley to the Briksdal Glacier, a part of Europes largest glacier, the Jostedal Glacier (487 sq.kms.) Dinner and overnight stay at Skei Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - (Friday) Skei – Sandane – Skei

Breakfast at the hotel. Leisure day in Skei or an optional excursion to Sandane & the Nordfjord Folk Museum. From Skei to Klakegg, through the scenic Våtedal Valley to Breim and Sandane, past the thundering Eidsfossen falls to the Nordfjord Folk Museum and a visit to the old Gimmestad church dating back to 1692. On the return journey we visit Reed for wonderful views of the Breim Lake, the Norwegian Horse centre and Byrkjelo. After dinner at the Skei Hotel, coffee shall be taken in “Gamlestova”, a 300 year old timber cottage on the hotel premises. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - (Saturday) Skei – Norway in a Nutshell – Bergen

After breakfast at the hotel, tour from Skei across the Gaular Mountain to Balestrand, then the famous Norway in a Nutshell excursion, including a cruise on the Sognefjord to Flåm (approx. 2 hrs.) Then journey on the spectacular Flåm Railway, spiralling up 900m to Myrdal. The tour is completed by a train journey on the Bergen Railway to Bergen and overnight/dinner at the Scandic Hotel Bergen City. Breakfast at the hotel on Sunday morning. End of tour. Or instead of ending the tour in Bergen you have the option of finishing this tour in Oslo After breakfast at the hotel, tour from Skei over the Gaular Mountain to Balestrand, then the famous “Norway in a Nutshell” excursion, including a cruise on the Sognefjord to Flåm (approx. 2 hrs.) Then journey on the spectacular Flåm Railway, spiralling up 900m to Myrdal. The tour is completed by a train journey “Across the Roof of Norway”, the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, to Oslo and overnight stay at the Hotel Continental in the city centre. Breakfast at the hotel on Sunday morning. End of tour. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 - (Sunday) Bergen – UK

After breakfast, transfer to the airport in time for your return flight.   Meals included: Breakfast

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Prices

Norway - Magnificent Fjords and Mountains retreat - Prices From:
Dates	Magnificent Fjords and Mountains retreat
	Adult
10/05/2009 - 16/05/2009 06/09/2009 - 12/09/2009 13/09/2009 - 19/09/2009 20/09/2009 - 26/09/2009	£1,353
17/05/2009 - 23/05/2009 24/05/2009 - 30/05/2009 30/08/2009 - 05/09/2009	£1,396
31/05/2009 - 23/08/2009	£1,508
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing. Tour departs weekly on Sundays.
Prices are based on Bergen to Bergen Prices on request for returning from Oslo

Prices for single travellers:

Norway - Magnificent Fjords and Mountains retreat - Prices From:
Dates	Magnificent Fjords and Mountains retreat
	Adult
10/05/2009 - 16/05/2009 06/09/2009 - 12/09/2009 13/09/2009 - 19/09/2009 20/09/2009 - 26/09/2009	£1,628
17/05/2009 - 23/05/2009 24/05/2009 - 30/05/2009 30/08/2009 - 05/09/2009	£1,670
31/05/2009 - 23/08/2009	£1,783
Notes
Prices are per person. Tour departs weekly on Sundays.
Prices are based on Bergen to Bergen Prices on request for returning from Oslo

What's Included?

• Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow to Bergen (or returning from Oslo as an option)
• All airport taxes and passenger security charges
• Two nights half board at the 4-star Scandic Hotel Bergen City  (for guests ending their tour in Oslo, one night half board at the Scandic Hotel Bergen City, one night Bed & Breakfast at the 5-star Hotel Continental in Oslo)
• Coach transfer from the Bergen Hotel to the express boat quay at the Bergen Harbour
• Coastal express boat cruise from Bergen to Lavik  and coach tour to Skei
• Five nights at the 4-star Skei Hotel
• Half board meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on final day  (except guests ending their tour in Oslo;- only B&B on final night in Oslo, all other nights half board)
• 5 FREE packed lunches from breakfast buffet whilst staying in Skei
• Excursion to Geiranger with 1-hour ferry cruise on the Geiranger Fjord
• Coffee in the 300 year old “Gamlestova” timber cottage
• Coach tour from Skei to Balestrand
• Norway in a Nutshell Tour including the Flåm Railway and Sognefjord cruise
• Train journey to Bergen (to Oslo for guests ending their tour in Oslo)
• Coach transfer from the Bergen Railway Station to the Scandic Hotel  Bergen City (taxi transfer from the Oslo Central railway station to the Hotel Continental in Oslo on Saturday evening for guests ending their tour there)
• English speaking guide for the whole tour Bergen-Skei-Bergen  (guests ending their tour in Oslo will travel without guide Flåm-Oslo en route from Skei)

What's NOT Included?

• Airport transfers in Bergen and Oslo:
  

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Optional Excursions:
• Excursion in Bergen city sightseeing tour day 2, NOK 325 per person
• Excursion to Fjærland day 3, NOK 335 per person
• Excursion to Nordfjord day 5, NOK 475 per person
• Excursion to Sandane and the Nordfjord Folk Museum day 6, NOK 335 per person

Accommodation:
With traditions dating back to 1889, the family-run Best Western Skei Hotel enjoys an ideal location amidst beautiful surroundings in the heart of fjord Norway between the Sognefjord and Nordfjord on the northern shores of Lake J¢lster. For a comfortable stay, this is an excellent resort hotel offering a perfect base for exploring this scenic region. The 130 guest rooms all have private facilities, TV, telephone, radio and internet access.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, cocktail lounge, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish steam bath, sauna and sun bed, a fitness room, table tennis, children’s play room, rifle range and mini-bowling. Outdoor activities available include tennis and badminton court, mini-golf, bicycle rental, a 9-hole golf course, riding and fishing.

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