Norwegian Fjords Pre-Voyage Extension

Day 1 - Bergen

Arrive in the city of Bergen, once a powerful trading hub of the Hanseatic League. Check in to the Hotel Norge by Scandic, or similar. After independent arrivals, meet the group for an included dinner at the hotel. (D)

Day 2 - Bergen

Today we visit the town center with its colorful fish and flower market and the Hanseatic Museum, which details the history of the Germanic merchants. Venture into St. Mary's Church and the rebuilt Fantoft Stave Church, as well as composer Edvard Grieg's home. After lunch, we ride the funicular to the city's apex for an extraordinary view. Dinner is on your own. (B,L)

Day 3 - Flam Railway / Sognefjord / Ullensvang

A panoramic ride on the Flåm Railway is a must-do on any exploration of the fjordlands. We drive into the mountains and arrive at Voss to join the train. From Voss we will embark on a train journey to Myrdal, where we will change over to the Flam Railway which ascends 2,900 feet in less than an hour with spectacular scenery.

After lunch in Flåm, we will continue to Gudvangen, sailing from Gudvangen through the fjords of Naeroy and both arms of the Sognefjord. We will continue the drive via Stalheim Canyon through the Naeroydal Valley with breathtaking views, and ferry across from Bruravik to Brimness. We will arrive in Loftus late evening and check into the Hotel Ullensvang for two nights. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Ullensvang

Our hotel, set on the shores of Sorfjord, offers a day of relaxing activities. Enjoy kayaking or canoeing in the fjord, go on hikes (there are various hikes marked, with maps available), and/or spend the day enjoying the idyllic setting of the hotel with a view of the fjords. We also have the chance to visit the Hardanger Folk Museum and the Ullensvang church while in Ullensvang. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Ullensvang / Rjukan

Nature has carved quite a portrait in Norway. Oddadalen is known as the Valley of Waterfalls and will create the backdrop for our morning of exploration as we drive to the Roldal Stave church for a visit before lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we continue on to the Hardangervidda National Park Visitors Center in Rjukan where we will spend the night at a picturesque mountain lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Oslo

This morning we make our way into the capital city of Oslo and join the main group for the afternoon tour of the Fram Museum. (B,L,D)

Cost Includes:

Hotel accommodations, meals as indicated, transfers, sightseeing.

 

Not included:

International Airfare, personal items.