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Table of Contents
MAP OF THE NORDIC REGION
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ESCORTED TOURS OF SCANDINAVIA
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ESCORTED TOURS IN NORWAY
Pages 12-13
SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS
Pages 14-15
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL FJORD TOURS
Pages 16-17
HURTIGRUTEN CRUISES
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NORWAY HIGHLIGHTS TOURS
Pages 19-20
NORWAY HIKING TOUR
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NORWAY SELF-DRIVE TOUR
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SWEDEN SELF-DRIVE TOURS
Pages 24-25
DENMARK SELF-DRIVE TOURS
Pages 26-27
ICELAND SELF DRIVE TOURS
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ICELAND ESCORTED TOURS
Page 29-31
ANTARCTICA CRUISES & TOURS
Pages 32-33
NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR OPTIONS
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Northern Lights by Corepics VOF
Cover photo of Hardangervidda Mountains by Lukasz Janyst
Escorted Tours: These vacations include an experienced English-speaking tour escort who takes care
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adventure! You also get a chance to get acquainted with your fellow travelers. All include local transportation, hotels, and most meals in a group setting.
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Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage: This is the best way to
experience the Land of the Midnight Sun in summer, or the
popular Northern Lights in the winter! And new this year is
ANTARCTICA! Check out pages 32-33 for exciting options
to experience these new destinations on the other side of
the world! Sail what has been called “The World’s Most
Beautiful Voyage” and explore Norway’s coastal communities, or the untouched beauty of the southernmost continent!
Independent Tours: The concept is to offer a variety of structured itineraries which can be customized to
meet your specific needs while traveling on your own.
Self Drive Tours: For those with a spirit of adventure
and love for discovery, take the guessing out of planning
and allow yourself to make the best of your time. Your rental
car will be waiting for you and your hotels are pre-booked,
along with your route mapped out, to make it easy and fun!
Fjord Norway by Sergey Bogomyako
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Escorted Tour of Scandinavia
Dalsnibba Norway by Espen Mills
THREE CAPITALS & THE FJORDS OF NORWAY
+ TALLINN, ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW OPTIONS
Denmark - Norway - Sweden + Russia
13 Days / 12 Nights
19 Days / 18 Nights
22 Days / 21 Nights
From $4435 Per Person Land Only
From $6240 Per Person Land Only
From $7305 Per Person Land Only
TOUR INCLUSIONS: (13 DAY BASE TOUR, LAND ONLY)
• Deluxe & First class city center hotels throughout
• Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfast & five dinners
• Comprehensive guided sightseeing in English and entrance
fees as applicable
• Cruise on the Aurlands, Nærøy & Geiranger Fjords
Day 01 – Saturday COPENHAGEN
Arrive in Copenhagen, meet & greet transfer to your
hotel. Early evening welcome meeting. Overnight at
5* COPENHAGEN MARRIOTT HOTEL Meals: None
Day 02 – Sunday COPENHAGEN
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. Morning orientation meeting with your tour escort. In the afternoon
start a 3-hour city sightseeing tour covering the highlights of “Wonderful Copenhagen”, passing the Royal
Palace, Nyhavn, Old Stock Exchange, The Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace - housing of the Danish
Parliament, plus much more. Overnight at
COPENHAGEN MARRIOTT HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 03 – Monday COPENHAGEN to OSLO
After a hearty Danish breakfast you will have the day to
shop on the famous shopping street Stroeget, located
a couple of minutes from your hotel. Afternoon transfer by coach to the DFDS Seaways terminal for your
overnight cruise to Oslo departing at 4.45 pm. Dinner
buffet on board as you cruise north along the Swedish
coast. After dinner you are free to enjoy dancing and
entertainment on board, or you may prefer to sit out on
deck and watch the sunset. Accommodations in Commodore queen-berth outside cabin.
DFDS SEAWAYS CRUISE
Meals: B/D
Day 04 – Tuesday
OSLO to LOFTHUS IN HARDANGERFJORD
Breakfast onboard as you sail up the Oslo Fjord. After
arrival at 9:45 am disembark and board your private
coach. Driving past Honefoss, Nesbyen and along the
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• Flåm Mountain Railroad ride one-way Voss-Myrdal-Flåm
• Multi-lingual English-speaking tour escort
• Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats
• Luggage service at all hotels plus to and from coach
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure dates listed
picturesque Halling Valley to Gol and the resort town of
Geilo. Continue across the scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord, where we
arrive at Lofthus, one of the most beautiful points of
fjord. Dinner and overnight in a fjord-view room at
4* ULLENSVANG HOTEL & RESORT
Meals: B/D
Day 05 – Wednesday LOFTHUS to BERGEN
After breakfast, depart for Kinsarvik, crossing the Hardanger Bridge. Then drive along the Hardangerfjord
to Bergen, the old Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and gateway to the Fjords. In the afternoon a local guide will take you on a 2-hour Bergen city tour.
Overnight at
4* RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 06 – Thursday
BERGEN to FLÅM to LOEN
After a delicious buffet breakfast, depart from Bergen
to the town of Voss. Here you board a train which
will take you across the mountain plateau to Myrdal
where you will change to the world-famous Flåm
Railroad, the highlight of the day. Experience one of the
most spectacular rail journeys as you descend to the
quaint fjord village of Flåm. Here you will have some
free time before embarking the afternoon ferry, which
will carry you on a breathtaking crossing along the lovely Aurland & Naeroy fjords to Gudvangen. Continue via
Lærdal and Skei to Loen with late afternoon arrival
at your hotel, located between scenic mountains, lakes
and fjords. Dinner and overnight in a fjord-view room at
4* HOTEL ALEXANDRA
Meals: B/D
Day 07 – Friday
LOEN to GEIRANGER/OPTIONAL GLACIER
Breakfast at your hotel. Free morning to enjoy the hotel’s spa and other facilities or take your pre-booked
optional tour to the Briksdal Glacier. From here you
will travel by small motorized Troll cars to the edge of
the glacier and experience the breathtaking blue ice.
Lunch on own. The passengers that remain at the hotel will be picked up in the afternoon around 4 PM and
continue via Stryn, making a stop at the Dalsnibba
viewpoint (weather permitting). Continue on to Geiranger to your hotel, the stunning Union Hotel. Here we
will spend two nights in the wonderful surroundings of
mountains and fjords. Arrive into Geiranger in time for
a special tour of the hotel’s classic car collection followed by dinner. Overnight in a fjord-view room at
4* UNION HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 08 – Saturday GEIRANGER
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day by taking the ferry
from Geiranger to Hellesylt, crossing the dramatic and
impressive UNESCO’s World Heritage listed Geiranger
Fjord. After disembarkation in Hellesylt, we will board
the coach and travel north to Trollstigen or Troll’s Path,
one of the most dramatic and visited areas in Norway.
Travel the 11 hairpin turns on this stunning stretch of
road that winds its way along 100 km of incredible
landscape (weather permitting). Lunch stop en-route
(lunch is not included). Afternoon return to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in a fjord-view room at
UNION HOTEL
Meals: B/D
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Stockholm Old Town by Oleksiy Mark
Tivoli Gardens by Visit Denmark
Day 09 – Sunday GEIRANGER to OSLO
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by coach towards the capital of Oslo, crossing the exciting Grotli
Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved
12th century stave church. The tour continues descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley via Otta
with late afternoon arrival into Oslo. Overnight at the
famous 5* HOTEL CONTINENTAL
Meals: B
Day 10 – Monday OSLO
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast meet your local English speaking guide for a 3-hour Oslo sightseeing tour. You will enjoy a magnificent view of the Oslo
Fjord from the new Opera House before continuing
to Bygdoey to visit highlights such as the Viking Ship
Museum, The Vigeland’s Park. You will also pass the
Royal Palace and the Karl Johan street on the way
back. Afternoon free on own. Overnight at
HOTEL CONTINENTAL
Meals: B
Day 11 – Tuesday OSLO to STOCKHOLM
After breakfast, continue by coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the attractive province of
Värmland via the city of Karlstad on Lake Vänern,
the largest in Sweden. The tour continues through a
landscape of forests and sparkling lakes to Mariefred,
where you will make a stop to admire the outside of
Gripsholm Castle. You will reach the Swedish capital
in the late afternoon. Overnight at
5* GRAND HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 12 – Wednesday STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at hotel followed by a 3 hour guided tour of
the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You
will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan)
with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique
shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with
its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel
Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in
Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa
Museum or take one of the popular canal tours on
own. Overnight at GRAND HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 13 – Thursday
STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE / OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
For guests interested in optional tour extensions to St.
Petersburg and Moscow via Tallinn & Helsinki, available on all 10 departure dates, please see our web site
for itinerary details. Tour name is Scenes of The North.
After breakfast a transfer is included to Stockholm
Arlanda Airport.
Meals: B
National Theatre in Oslo by Anton_Ivanov
Guaranteed Departures
Tour Prices per person Double Land Only
13 days/12 nights
Copenhagen - Stockholm
Tour Starts: Saturdays
Tour Ends: Thursdays
Price: $4435
May 28
June 11, 25
July 09, 16, 23, 30
August 06, 13 & 20
Single Supplement: $1435
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Stock Exchange and Christianborg Palace Copenhagen by Thomas Nykrog
FABULOUS SCANDINAVIA
+ HELSINKI, ST. PETERSBURG & MOSCOW OPTIONS
Denmark - Norway - Sweden + Finland - Russia
10 Days / 9 Nights
12 Days / 11 Nights
15 Days / 14 Nights
From $2230 Per Person Land Only
From $2670 Per Person Land Only
From $3365 Per Person Land Only
TOUR INCLUSIONS: (10 DAY BASE TOUR, LAND ONLY)
• Moderate & First class city center hotels throughout
• Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfast and four dinners
• Guided tours in dual-language (English & Spanish only) with local
guide in Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo and Stockholm,
all entrances included as outlined
• Ferry crossing in Norway
• Overnight cruise Copenhagen - Oslo, with accommodation
in 2-berth outside cabins with shower/WC & porter service
• Multi-lingual English-speaking tour escort
• Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats
• Luggage handling at hotels except on arrival and departure days
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure dates listed
Day 01 – Thursday ARRIVE COPENHAGEN
Arrive in Copenhagen, meet & greet transfer arrangements to your hotel. In the afternoon, meet your tour escort and learn more about the upcoming tour.
Accommodations at
4* TIVOLI HOTEL
Meals: None
You arrive in the beautiful Hallingdal Valley. Here you
will visit Gol followed by Geilo, a small town surrounded
by mountains and famous for its ski resorts. Dinner and
accommodation at
4* DR. HOLMS HOTEL & SPA
Meals: B/D
Day 02 – Friday
COPENHAGEN - OSLO VIA OVERNIGHT FERRY
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. This morning
start a 3-hour city sightseeing tour with a local Englishspeaking guide covering the highlights of “Wonderful
Copenhagen”, including Royal Palace, Nyhavn harbor,
and The Little Mermaid, ending back at the hotel. Afternoon transfer by coach to DFDS Seaways terminal
for your overnight cruise to Oslo. Enjoy this cruise up
the Kattegat on your way to Oslo. There is plenty to enjoy on board. Overnight in 2-berth outside cabins with
shower/WC. DFDS SEAWAYS CRUISE Meals: B/D
Day 04 – Sunday GEILO - BERGEN
Breakfast at your hotel. This morning you head
towards the Hardanger Fjord and make a stop at the
Voringfoss waterfall that thunders down 597 feet from the
Hardanger Plateau. Then it is a short drive via Eidfjord to
Brimnes, where you will cross the new Hardanger Bridge
to Bergen, the gateway to the fjords and Norway’s
second largest city. In the afternoon you will enjoy a
city sightseeing tour which includes St. Mary’s Church,
Haakon’s Hall, the fish market and the old Bryggen area. Evening is at leisure. Accommodation at
4* SCANDIC ORNEN HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 03 – Saturday OSLO - GEILO
Breakfast onboard as you sail up the Oslo Fjord into
Oslo. Morning arrival, disembark and board your
private coach for a panoramic city sightseeing tour
in the Norwegian capital. You will enjoy the view
from the Opera house before heading off to Bygdoy Island. Onward to the Vigeland’s Park, to view
the sculptures of Gustav Vigeland. We will also pass
by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends downtown, where you will be free
to explore at your own pace. Early in the afternoon
your tour continues, surrounded by scenic landscape.
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Day 05 – Monday BERGEN - STALHEIM
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning is at leisure to
further explore the stunning city of Bergen. Early
afternoon departure to the historic town of Voss, with
a stunning background of snow clad mountains. After a short break, your journey continues towards
Naeroy valley where your hotel is situated. The
rest of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the stunning views down the Stalheim Gorge. Dinner and
accommodation at 3* STALHEIM HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 06 – Tuesday STALHEIM - FLAM - FAGERNES
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast the coach
continues down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen where
you embark on a ferry that takes you along the
Naeroyfjord, one of the narrowest and most
popular fjord journeys in Norway. Disembark in the
stunning village of Flam where you will have some
free time. Here you will have an opportunity to try the
Flam Railway (OPTIONAL), one of the most famous
and breathtaking railway journeys in the world. In the
afternoon the coach journey continues along the
Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and Lærdal. A photo stop is
made at the popular Borgund Stave Church (entrance
not included) before continuing on to Fagernes for an
overnight. Dinner and accommodation at 4* QUALITY
HOTEL & RESORT FAGERNES
Meals: B/D
Day 07 – Wednesday FAGERNES - OSLO
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast you travel
towards Oslo. Early afternoon arrival in Oslo and
check-in at your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure to
further explore the Norwegian Capital. Why not take a
harbor cruise or visit one of the many fantastic museums
Evening is at leisure. Accommodation at
4* RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 08 – Thursday OSLO - STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and head for
Stockholm, passing through Norwegian and Swedish
forests, and through the region of Varmland, the home
of many legends. Late afternoon arrival to Stockholm,
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Swedish Dala horses by Ola Ericson
the capital of Sweden, for check-in at your hotel.
Evening is at leisure. Accommodation at
4* SCANDIC GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Meals: B
Helsinki and Russia, please see our web site for itinerary details. After breakfast, transfer is included to
Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
Meals: B
Guaranteed Departures
Tour Prices per person Double Land Only
10 days / 9 nights
Copenhagen - Stockholm
Day 9 – Friday STOCKHOLM
Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your local guide and
depart by private coach for a city sightseeing tour
of Stockholm. The city of Stockholm is built on
14 islands and connected by 57 bridges. It embraces
the unique character of the 13th century Old Town
and is proudly called Beauty on Water. Discover a
city of contrasts as you go back 750 years in time and
feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town “Gamla
Stan” while you wander through the narrow streets.
The seven hundred year old cathedral of Stockholm
can be seen during your stroll in the Old Town, where
you will also get a chance to see Stortorget. The tour
ends back at the hotel. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation at
4* SCANDIC GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Meals: B
Day 10 – Saturday
STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE/OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
For guests interested in optional tour extensions to
View of Stalheim Canyon courtesy de Historiske
Tour Starts: Thursdays
Tour Ends: Saturdays
Price: $2230
June 02, 09, 16, 30
July 14, 28
Aug. 04, 11, 18 & Sep. 01
Single Supplement: $760
12 days / 11 nights
Copenhagen - Helsinki
Gudvangen Norway by Victor Pelaez Torrez
Tour Starts: Thursdays
Tour Ends: Mondays
Price: $2670
June 02, 09, 16, 30
July 14, 28
Aug. 04, 11, 18 &
Sep. 01
Single Supplement: $980
15 days / 14 nights
Copenhagen – St. Petersburg
Tour Starts: Thursdays
Tour Ends: Fridays
Price: $3365
June 02, 09, 16, 30
July 14, 28
Aug. 04, 11, 18 &
Sep. 01
Single Supplement: $1220
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View from Djurgardsbron in Stockholm by Mikael Damkier
FOUR CAPITALS TOUR
+ FJORDS OF NORWAY OPTION
Sweden - Finland - Denmark - Norway
9 Days / 8 Nights
From $2645 Per Person Land Only
15 Days / 14 Nights
From $4590 Per Person Land Only
TOUR INCLUSIONS: (FULL TOUR, LAND ONLY)
• Superior First & First class city center hotels throughout
• Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfast, eleven dinners & five lunches.
• Comprehensive guided sightseeing including entrance fees as applicable
• Cruise on the Aurlands, Nærøy & Geiranger Fjords
Day 01 – Tuesday STOCKHOLM ARRIVAL
Transfer provided on arrival to your hotel. Use the day
to relax or to explore Stockholm on your own. Your tour
escort will meet you at the hotel this evening. Dinner
and overnight at CLARION HOTEL SIGN Meals: D
Day 02 – Wednesday STOCKHOLM
After a good Scandinavian buffet breakfast, start on
a four hour guided tour of Stockholm. Famous sights
on the tour include the Royal Palace, the Parliament
Buildings, the island of Djurgården and the Old Town
(Gamla Stan), with its narrow cobbled streets and cozy
antique shops. The highlight of the tour is a visit to City
Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Hall, where the
Nobel Prize Banquet is held each year. Lunch on own.
Your tour escort will be happy to arrange optional visits
to the impressive Drottningholm Palace or the famous
Wasa Ship Museum in the afternoon. Dinner on own.
Overnight at CLARION HOTEL SIGN
Meals: B
Day 03 – Thursday STOCKHOLM to HELSINKI
Morning is free in Stockholm to explore this beautiful
city, also known as Venice of the North because of its
many canals and waterways. Afternoon transfer to the
Silja Line pier for overnight cruise departure at 5:00 pm
bound for Helsinki. You will be sailing through the beautiful Stockholm archipelago before enjoying a grand
Smörgåsbord dinner. Choice of entertainment, shops,
casino and bars on board. Accommodations in 2-berth
outside Seaside cabins.
SILJA LINE CRUISE
Meals: B/D
Day 04 – Friday HELSINKI to STOCKHOLM
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki.
Today’s schedule includes a morning tour of the city’s
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• Flåm Mountain Railroad ride
• English-speaking tour escort throughout
• Luggage service at all hotels and to and from coach
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure dates listed
major attractions such as the Senate Square, Uspenski
Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park, Underground Temple and much more.
Afternoon free to explore and shop in Helsinki before return to Silja Line terminal for your overnight
cruise back to Stockholm. This evening you will enjoy a 3-course dinner as you cruise along the coast
of Finland. Overnight in private outside cabin on
SILJA LINE CRUISE
Meals: B/D
Day 05 – Saturday STOCKHOLM to COPENHAGEN
Buffet breakfast on board followed by arrival at 9:30
am. The tour continues by coach through the pleasant
countryside of Southern Sweden to the city of Klarälven,
situated near Lake Vättern. Stop for lunch. After
lunch continue through the provinces of Småland
and Skåne to the city of Malmö. Cross over the
Oresund Bridge to Denmark with early evening arrival into Copenhagen for dinner and overnight at
ADMIRAL HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 06 – Sunday COPENHAGEN
The day starts with a three hour guided tour of the city.
You will see Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Castle, The Little Mermaid and much more. The afternoon
is free to explore on your own. Tour escort will provide
you with entrance tickets to the famous Tivoli Garden.
Dinner on own tonight in one of the many excellent restaurants in Tivoli or Nyhavn area, located next to your
hotel. Overnight at ADMIRAL HOTEL
Meals: B
a couple of minutes from your hotel. Afternoon transfer
by coach to the DFDS Seaways terminal for your overnight cruise to Oslo departing at 4:45 pm. Dinner buffet
on board as you cruise north along the Swedish coast.
After dinner you are free to enjoy dancing and entertainment on board, or you may prefer to sit out on deck and
watch the sunset. Accommodations in 2-berth outside
cabins. DFDS SEAWAYS CRUISE
Meals: B/D
Day 08 – Tuesday OSLO
Buffet breakfast is being served as you cruise along
Oslo Fjord with arrival in Oslo at 9:45 am. After disembarking you will start your three hour tour of the
Norwegian capital. You will visit the amazing Vigeland
Sculpture Park and other sights. Afternoon is free.
Dinner and overnight at
RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 09 – Wednesday OSLO to EIDFJORD
Clients opting to take the Four Capitals Tour excluding
The Fjords will have transfer to Oslo Airport for your
flight. For rest of group you will visit the famous Viking
Ship Museum, followed by departure from Oslo, driving
past the beautiful Tyri Fjord and along the picturesque
Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Buffet
lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After lunch cross the
scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau to the Vøringsfoss
Waterfall. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to
the idyllic Hardanger Fjord to the picturesque village of
Eidfjord. Dinner and overnight at
HOTEL & RESORT VORINGFOSS
Meals: B/L/D
Day 07 – Monday COPENHAGEN to OSLO
After a hearty Danish breakfast you will have the day to
shop on the famous shopping street Stroeget, located
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Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen courtesy of Tivoli
Day 10 – Thursday EIDFJORD to BERGEN
After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the
beautiful Hardanger Fjord, arriving in Bergen, the old
Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and gateway to
the Fjords. Lunch in Bergen. Afternoon 2 hour tour of
Bergen, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbor with its gabled
packhouses and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You will
also ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for panoramic
views of the city and fjords way below. Overnight at
SCANDIC ORNEN HOTEL
Meals: B/L
Day 11 – Friday
BERGEN to BALESTRAND via FLAM RAILROAD
After a delicious buffet breakfast, departure from Bergen via Dale to the town of Voss. Board the train in
Voss for a ride on the beautiful Bergen Railway to
Myrdal. Here you will connect to the famous Flåm
Railroad, descending 2.838 feet in about one hour.
Take photos of waterfalls and spectacular scenery!
After a short rest in Flåm you will board a boat for a 2
hours cruise along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøey
Fjords, both branches of the Sogne Fjord, the longest
and deepest fjord in the world. After disembarking in
the village of Gudvangen you will continue by coach
through the amazing Stalheim Canyon and across the
Vika Mountains to Vangsnes for the short ferry crossing to Balestrand on the banks of the Sognefjord.
Arrive Balestrand in time for dinner and overnight at
KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 12 – Saturday
BALESTRAND - A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, providing you the opportunity to spend a whole day relaxing and enjoying the
beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with
a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s
elegant dining room. You may want to spend the
morning relaxing on the hotel’s terrace and enjoying
the spectacular views. We can also recommend a
visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may
prefer to rent a bike or row boat from the hotel, or
even go hiking to the nearest mountains. A walking
tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight at
KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 13 – Sunday BALESTRAND to GEIRANGER
Morning departure by coach to Fjærland via Sogndal.
Continue under the Jostedal Glacier to Skei and beautiful Nord Fjord. From here a side trip will be made to
the famous Briksdal Glacier followed by lunch. After
lunch descend to Loen and Stryn to the picturesque
village of Hellesylt. This afternoon you will take a one
hour ferry cruise along the unforgettable Geiranger
Fjord passing close by the magnificent Seven Sisters
Naeroyjord by Ozerov Alexander
and the Bridal Veil water falls. Disembark in the
beautiful Geiranger, amidst some of the most fantastic scenery in the world. Dinner and overnight at
UNION HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 14 – Monday GEIRANGER to OSLO
Ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing
views of the fjord below, before crossing the rugged
Grotli Mountains to the village of Lom, famous for its
14th century stave church. The tour continues alongside Lake Vågå to Otta, then descends the wonderful
Gudbrands Valley towards the town of Lillehammer.
Lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues
along the banks of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake,
back to Oslo for a second stay. Dinner and overnight at
RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 15 – Monday OSLO to USA
The morning is free until time for a transfer to Oslo
Airport.
Meals: B
Guaranteed Departures
Tour Prices per person Double Land Only
9 days / 8 nights
Stockholm - Oslo excluding Fjords
Tour Starts: Tuesdays
Ends: Wednesdays
June 28
July 05, 12, 19, 26
August 02 & 09
Price: $2645
Single supplement: $955
15 days / 14 nights
Stockholm - Oslo including Fjords
Tour Starts: Tuesdays
Ends: Tuesdays
June 28
July 05, 12, 19, 26
August 02 & 09
Price: $4590
Single supplement: $1315
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Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand by David Young
SCENIC NORWAY
+ STOCKHOLM, HELSINKI & COPENHAGEN OPTIONS
Norway + Sweden - Finland - Denmark
8 Days / 7 Nights
10 Days / 9 Nights
14 Days / 13 Nights
From $2400 Per Person land Only
From $2890 Per Person land Only
From $4210 Per Person land Only
TOUR INCLUSIONS: (FULL TOUR, LAND ONLY)
• Superior First & First class city center hotels throughout
• Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfast, ten dinners & six lunches
• Comprehensive guided sightseeing including entrance fees as applicable
• Cruise on the Aurlands, Nærøy & Geiranger Fjords
Day 01 – Tuesday OSLO ARRIVAL
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel in connection with your
arrival flight. Use the rest of the day to relax or explore.
The bustling Aker Brygge Harbor, Karl Johan shopping
street, and other attractions are all within walking distance of your hotel. Dinner and overnight at
RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL
Meals: D
Day 02 – Wednesday OSLO - EIDFJORD
Buffet breakfast at hotel followed by a visit to the famous Viking Ship Museum, before departure from
Oslo, driving past the beautiful Tyri Fjord and along the
picturesque Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of
Geilo. Buffet lunch at Bardøla Mountain Hotel. After
lunch cross the scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau
to the Vøringsfoss Waterfall. Descend the amazing
Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord the
picturesque village of Eidfjord. Dinner and overnight at
Meals: B/L/D
HOTEL & RESORT VORINGFOSS
Day 03 – Thursday EIDFJORD - BERGEN
After buffet breakfast, start of scenic tour along the
beautiful Hardanger Fjord, arriving in Bergen, the old
Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and gateway to
the Fjords. Lunch is included in Bergen. Afternoon
2 hour tour of Bergen town, plus a ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, for panoramic views of the
city and fjords way below. Dinner and overnight at
SCANDIC ORNEN HOTEL
Meals: B/L
Day 04 – Friday BERGEN to BALESTRAND via FLÅM
After buffet breakfast, departure from Bergen to
the town of Voss. Board the train in Voss for a
ride on the beautiful Bergen Railway to Myrdal.
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• Flåm Mountain Railroad ride
• English-speaking tour escort throughout
• Luggage service at all hotels and to and from coach
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure dates listed
Here you will connect to the famous Flåm Railroad,
descending 2.838 feet in about one hour. The ride offers opportunities for photos of spectacular scenery.
After a short rest in Flåm you will board a boat for a 2
hours cruise along the narrow Aurlands and Nærøey
Fjords, both branches of the Sogne Fjord. After disembarking in the village of Gudvangen you will continue by coach through the amazing Stalheim Canyon
and across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes for a
ferry crossing to Balestrand. Dinner and overnight at
KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 05 – Saturday A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand to spend relaxing and enjoying
the beauty and nature of the fjords. Start with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant
dining room. We can recommend a visit to the local
aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a
bike or row boat from the hotel, or go hiking to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the historic village of
Balestrand can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight
at KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 06 – Sunday BALESTRAND to GEIRANGER
Morning departure by coach to Fjærland via Sogndal.
Continue by coach under the Jostedal Glacier to Skei
and beautiful Nord Fjord. From here a side trip will
be made to the famous Briksdal Glacier followed by
lunch. After lunch descend to Loen and Stryn to the
picturesque village of Hellesylt. This afternoon you will
take a one hour ferry cruise along the unforgettable
Geiranger Fjord passing close by the magnificent Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil water falls. Disembark
in the beautiful town of Geiranger, amidst some of the
most fantastic scenery in the world. Dinner and overnight at famous UNION HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 07 – Monday GEIRANGER to OSLO
Ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing
views of the fjord below, before crossing the rugged
Grotli Mountains to the village of Lom, famous for its
14th century stave church. The tour continues alongside Lake Vågå to Otta, then descends the wonderful
Gudbrands Valley towards the town of Lillehammer.
Lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues
along the banks of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake,
back to Oslo for a second stay. Dinner and overnight at
RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 08 – Tuesday OSLO to STOCKHOLM
For guests on 7 night tour Oslo - Oslo, this tour ends
after breakfast, with transfer to Oslo Gardermoen
Airport to connect with your flight. Tour continues by
coach towards the Swedish border, crossing into the
province of Varmland and on to the city of Karlstad on
Lake Vaneren for lunch. After lunch continue east via
forests and sparkling lakes to the Swedish capital in
the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at
CLARION HOTEL SIGN
Meals: B/L/D
Day 09 – Wednesday STOCKHOLM
After a good Scandinavian buffet breakfast, start on
a four hour guided tour of Stockholm. Famous sights
on the tour include the Royal Palace, the Parliament
Buildings, the island of Djurgården and the Old Town
(Gamla Stan), with its narrow cobbled streets and
cozy antique shops. The highlight of the tour is a visit
to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Hall,
where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held each year.
Lunch and dinner on your own today. Overnight at
CLARION HOTEL SIGN
Meals: B
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Fabulous Danish food by Visit Denmark
Day 10 – Thursday STOCKHOLM to HELSINKI
For guests on 9 night tour Oslo - Stockholm, this tour
ends after breakfast, with transfer to Stockholm Arlanda Airport to connect with your flight. Morning is free
in Stockholm to explore this beautiful city. Afternoon
transfer to the Silja Line pier for overnight cruise
departing at 5:00 pm bound for Helsinki. You will be
sailing through the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
before enjoying a grand Smörgåsbord dinner. Accommodations in 2-berth outside Seaside cabins.
SILJA LINE CRUISE
Meals: B/D
Day 11 – Friday HELSINKI to STOCKHOLM
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki.
Today’s schedule includes a morning tour of the city’s
major attractions such as the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park, Underground Temple and much more. Afternoon free to explore and shop in Helsinki before return
to Silja Line terminal for your overnight cruise back
to Stockholm. This evening you will enjoy a 3-course
dinner as you cruise along the coast of Finland. Overnight in private outside cabin on
SILJA LINE CRUISE
Meals: B/D
Day 12 – Saturday STOCKHOLM to COPENHAGEN
Buffet breakfast on board followed by arrival at 9:30
am. The tour continues by coach through the pleasant
countryside of Southern Sweden to the city of Klarälven, situated near Lake Vättern. Stop is made for
lunch. After lunch continue through the provinces of
Småland and Skåne to the city of Malmö. Cross over
the Oresund Bridge to Denmark with early evening arrival into Copenhagen for dinner and overnight at
ADMIRAL HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 13 – Sunday COPENHAGEN
The day starts with a three hour guided tour of the city.
You will see Amalienborg Palace, Christiansborg Castle,
The Little Mermaid and much more. The afternoon is free
to explore on your own. Tour escort will provide you with
entrance tickets to the famous Tivoli Garden. Dinner on
own tonight in one of the many excellent restaurants in
Tivoli or the charming Nyhavn area, which is located
next to your hotel. Overnight at
ADMIRAL HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 14 – Monday COPENHAGEN to USA
After a hearty Danish breakfast a transfer is provided
to Copenhagen Airport.
Meals: B
Guaranteed Departures
Tour Prices per person Double Land Only
8 days/7 nights
Oslo - Oslo
Tour Starts: Tuesdays
Ends: Tuesdays
Price: $2400
June 07,14, 21, 28
July 05, 12, 19, 26
Aug 02, 09 & 16
Single Supplement: $475
10 days/9 nights
Oslo - Stockholm
Tour Starts: Tuesdays
Ends: Thursdays
Price: $2890
June 21, 28
July 05, 12, 19, 26
Aug 02
Single supplement: $680
14 days/13 nights
Oslo - Copenhagen
Tour Starts: Tuesdays
Ends: Mondays
Price: $4210
June 21, 28
July 05, 12, 19, 26 & Aug 02
Single supplement: $1155
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Escorted Tour of Norway
Geirangerfjord by Øyvind Heen Visitnorway.com
LAND OF THE FJORDS
6 Days / 5 Nights - Bergen to Oslo
From $1920 Per Person Land Only
TOUR INCLUSIONS: (LAND ONLY)
• Superior First & First class city center hotels throughout
• Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfast, four dinners & two lunches
• Comprehensive guided sightseeing including entrance fees as applicable
• Cruise on the Aurlands, Nærøy & Geiranger Fjords
Day 01 – Thursday ARRIVE BERGEN
Transfer provided from Bergen Airport to your hotel in
connection with your flight arrival or from Hurtigruten
Coastal Voyage quay. The hotel is located in the center
of the city, within walking distance of the Bryggen Harbor. Remainder of the day to explore Bergen or take an
optional tour. Tonight your tour escort will be available for
information. Dinner on own at one of the local restaurants .
Overnight at SCANDIC ORNEN HOTEL
Meals: None
Day 02 – Friday
BERGEN to BALESTRAND via FLÅM RAILROAD
After a delicious buffet breakfast, depart from
Bergen via Dale to the town of Voss. Board the train
in Voss for a ride on the beautiful Bergen Railway to
Myrdal. Here you will connect to the famous Flåm
Railroad, descending 2,838 feet in about one hour.
The ride offers opportunities for photos of waterfalls
and spectacular scenery. After a short rest in Flåm
you will board a boat for a 2 hour cruise along the
narrow Aurlands and Nærøey Fjords, both branches
of the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in
the world. After disembarking in the village of Gudvangen you will continue by coach through the
amazing Stalheim Canyon and across the Vika
Mountains to Vangsnes for the short ferry crossing
to Balestrand on the banks of the Sognefjord. Arrival into Balestrand in time for dinner and overnight at
KVIKNE’S HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 03 – Saturday DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, providing you the opportunity
to spend a whole day relaxing and enjoying the beauty
and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional
Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining
room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on
the hotel’s terrace and enjoying the spectacular views.
We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and
art gallery, or a walking tour of the village of Balestrand,
with its historic buildings can also be arranged. Dinner
and overnight at KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals: B/D
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• Flåm Mountain Railroad ride
• English-speaking tour escort throughout
• Luggage service at all hotels and to and from coach
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure dates
Day 04 – Sunday BALESTRAND to GEIRANGER
Morning departure by coach to Fjærland via Sogndal.
Continue under the Jostedal Glacier to Skei and beautiful Nord Fjord. From here a side trip will be made to the
famous Briksdal Glacier followed by lunch. After lunch
descend to Loen and Stryn to the picturesque village of
Hellesylt. This afternoon you will take a one hour cruise
along the unforgettable Geirangerfjord passing close by
the magnificent Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil water
falls. Disembark in the beautiful Geiranger, amidst some
of the most fantastic scenery in the world.
Dinner and overnight at UNION HOTEL Meals: B/L/D
Day 05 – Monday GEIRANGER to OSLO
Ascend the famous Serpentine Road with amazing
views of the fjord below, before crossing the rugged
Grotli Mountains to the village of Lom, famous for its
14th century stave church. The tour continues alongside
Lake Vågå to Otta, then descends the wonderful
Gudbrands Valley towards the town of Lillehammer.
Lunch in Lillehammer. After lunch the journey continues
along the banks of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake,
back to Oslo for a second stay. Dinner and overnight
at RADISSON BLU PLAZA HOTEL Meals: B/L/D
Day 06 – Tuesday OSLO DEPARTURE
The morning is free until time for transfer to
Oslo Airport.
Meals: B
Lom 12th century Stave Church By TasStock
Guaranteed Departures
Tour Prices per person Double Land Only
6 days / 5 nights
Bergen - Oslo
Tour Starts: Thursdays
Tour Ends: Tuesdays
Price: $1920
June 09, 16, 23, 30
Jul 07, 14, 21, 28
Aug 04, 11, 18
Single Supplement: $330
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Flam by Harald M. Valderhaug
MAGICAL NORWAY
9 Days / 8 Nights - Oslo to Oslo
Briksdal Glacier by Perov Stanislav
From $3105 Per Person Land Only
TOUR INCLUSIONS: (LAND ONLY)
• First & Deluxe class city center hotels throughout
• Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfast & four dinners
• Comprehensive guided sightseeing in English including entrance fees
• Cruise on the Aurlands, Nærøy & Geiranger Fjords
Day 01 – Monday OSLO ARRIVAL
Arrival in Oslo, meet & greet transfer to your hotel. Overnight at 5* HOTEL CONTINENTAL
Meals: None
Day 02 – Tuesday
OSLO to LOFTHUS IN HARDANGERFJORD
Breakfast at your hotel. This morning meet and greet with
your tour escort and board your private coach. Drive past
Honefoss, Nesbyen and along the picturesque Halling Valley to Gol and the resort town of Geilo. Continue across
the scenic Hardanger Mountain Plateau to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord, where we arrive at Lofthus, one of the most
beautiful points of the fjord. Dinner and overnight in a fjordview room at
4* ULLENSVANG HOTEL & RESORT
Meals: B/D
Day 03 – Wednesday LOFTHUS to BERGEN
After breakfast depart for Kinsarvik, crossing the
Hardanger Bridge. Drive along Hardangerfjord to Bergen, the old Hanseatic capital of Western Norway and
gateway to the Fjords. In the afternoon a local guide
will take you on a 2-hour Bergen city tour. Overnight at
4* RADISSON BLU ROYAL HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 04 – Thursday
BERGEN to FLÅM to LOEN
After a breakfast you continue by coach to the town of Voss.
Here you board the train to Myrdal where you will change
to the famous scenic Flåm Railroad, decending into Flåm.
Here you will have some free time before embarking the
afternoon ferry, which will take you on a breathtaking sailing to Gudvangen via Aurland & Naeroy fjords. Continue
by coach via Lærdal and Skei to Loen for check-in at your
hotel. Dinner and overnight in a fjord-view room at
4* HOTEL ALEXANDRA
Meals: B/D
Day 05 – Friday
LOEN to GEIRANGER/OPTIONAL GLACIER
Breakfast at hotel. Free morning to enjoy the hotel’s spa
and other facilities or take your pre-booked optional tour to
the Briksdal Glacier. From here you will travel by motorized
• Flåm Mountain Railroad ride one-way Voss-Myrdal-Flåm
• Multi-lingual English-speaking tour escort from Day 2
• Luggage service at all hotels plus to and from coach
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure dates
Troll cars to the edge of the glacier and experience the
breathtaking blue ice. Lunch on own. The passengers
that remain at the hotel will be picked up in the afternoon around 4 PM We continue by coach via Stryn,
making a stop at the Dalsnibba viewpoint (weather permitting). Continue on to Geiranger, to your hotel, the
stunning Union Hotel. Here we will spend two nights
in fjord-view rooms. Before dinner we will be treated to a
special tour of the hotel’s classic car collection. Dinner and
overnight at
4* UNION HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 06 – Saturday GEIRANGER
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we will take the ferry to
Hellesylt, crossing the Geiranger Fjord. After disembarkation, we will travel north to Trollstigen or Troll’s Path, one of
the most dramatic and visited areas in Norway. Travel the
11 hairpin turns on this stunning stretch of road that winds
its way along 100 km of incredible landscape (weather
permitting). Lunch stop en-route (lunch is not included).
Afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at
UNION HOTEL
Meals: B/D
Day 07 – Sunday GEIRANGER to OSLO
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by coach
towards the capital of Oslo, crossing the exciting Grotli
Mountains to Lom, renowned for its well preserved 12th
century stave church. The tour continues descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley via Otta with late
afternoon arrival into Oslo. Overnight at
5* HOTEL CONTINENTAL
Meals: B
Day 08 – Monday OSLO
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast meet your local
English speaking guide for a 3-hour city sightseeing tour.
You will enjoy a magnificent view of the Oslo Fjord from
the modern Opera House before continuing to visit highlights such as the Viking Ship Museum and The Vigeland’s Park. You will also pass the Royal Palace and Karl
Johan street on the way back. Afternoon on your own.
Overnight at
HOTEL CONTINENTAL
Meals: B
Day 09 – Tuesday OSLO DEPARTURE
After buffet breakfast, transfer to Oslo Airport. Meals: B
Guaranteed Departures
Tour Prices per person Double Land Only
9 days / 8 nights
Oslo - Oslo
Tour Starts: Mondays
Tour Ends: Tuesdays
Price: $3105
May 30, June 13, 27
July 11, 18, 25
Aug 01, 08, 15 & 22
Single Supplement: $790
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Independent Tour
The Barcode - Oslo’s new modern skyline by William Perugini
SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS
COPENHAGEN, STOCKHOLM, OSLO & THE FJORD REGION INCLUDING BERGEN - THE FULL TOUR
COPENHAGEN - STOCKHOLM - OSLO + THE FJORD REGION
This tour features three nights in Copenhagen, rail to Stockholm, three nights in Stockholm, rail to Oslo, two nights in the
Capital city of Oslo, then the lovely Norway in a Nutshell Tour with a stay in the fjords, plus two nights in Bergen. It is the
Copenhagen - Stockholm - Oslo - Flåm - Bergen
perfect way to see the three capitals plus the spectacular fjords.
12 days/11 Nights
COPENHAGEN – STOCKHOLM - OSLO
From $1870
This tour focuses on each capital and features three nights in Copenhagen, then a scenic train ride to Stockholm for
Copenhagen - Stockholm - Oslo
three nights followed by another train journey to Oslo. It is the perfect way to connect Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
9 days/8 Nights
STOCKHOLM - OSLO & THE FJORD REGION
From $1120
This tour features three nights in Stockholm, then a scenic train ride through the Swedish countryside to Oslo, two nights
Stockholm - Oslo - Flåm - Bergen
in the Capital city of Oslo, then the lovely Norway in a Nutshell Tour with a stay in the fjords, plus two nights in Bergen.
9 days/8 Nights
This way you can combine Sweden with the best of Norway.
From $1365
OSLO & THE FJORD REGION
Oslo - Flåm - Bergen
6 days/5 Nights
This tour features two nights in the Capital city of Oslo, then the lovely Norway in a Nutshell Tour with a stay in the fjords,
plus two nights in Bergen. It is the perfect way to see the best sights of Norway in 6 days.
From $935
TOUR INCLUSIONS: (BASED ON 12 DAY COPENHAGEN-BERGEN)
• Tourist Class or First class city center hotels as
per your rate selection
• Daily Scandinavian buffet breakfast + one dinner
• 2nd/standard class train tickets including seat reservations as needed
Day 01 – COPENHAGEN ARRIVAL
Transfer upon arrival to your hotel on own. Copenhagen
airport is a short train ride from the Central Station (10
min./$6 p.p.) or take a taxi directly to your hotel (15 min/
$60). Rest of the day is free to rest and get to know one of
the world’s oldest and most spectacular kingdoms. Overnight at 3* HOTEL VESTERBRO / 4* TIVOLI HOTEL
or similar
Meals: None
Day 02 – COPENHAGEN
After a good Scandinavian buffet breakfast, a full day in
Copenhagen free to explore on own or take an optional
local city tour. You should visit the Royal Amalienborg
Palace, Christiansborg Castle, The Little Mermaid and
much more. This evening we recommend a visit to the famous Tivoli Amusement Park. 3* HOTEL VESTERBRO /
4* TIVOLI HOTEL or similar
Meals: B
Day 03 – COPENHAGEN
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy another day in Copenhagen in the shopping areas including the mile long
pedestrian street ‘Stroget’ lined with shops and depart
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• Ride on the famous Flåm Railroad
• Cruise on the Aurlands & Nærøy Fjords
• Coach through the Stalheim Canyon
• Travel documents and tickets in hand prior to departure
ment stores. If you prefer to see parts of the scenic countryside you can take an optional Castle Tour of North Sealand, visit the famous Carlsberg Brewery or take a train
to one of the nearby sights. 3* HOTEL VESTERBRO /
4* TIVOLI HOTEL or similar
Meals: B
and the Old Town, followed by a one hour sail
around the royal park of Djurgården. We can also
suggest visits to the Drottningholm Palace or the
famous Wasa Ship Museum. 3* FIRST KUNGSBRON / 4* NORDIC LIGHT or similar
Meals: B
Day 04 – COPENHAGEN to STOCKHOLM
After breakfast at your hotel transfer on own to the central station for a 5 hour X2000 high speed train ride to
Stockholm. You will see small cozy villages, forests and
sparkling lakes as the train crosses the beautiful Swedish countryside. Arrive in the Swedish capital in the late
afternoon. Transfer on own to your hotel located close
to the Central Station. Rest of day free. Overnight at
3* FIRST KUNGSBRON / 4* NORDIC LIGHT or
similar
Meals: B
Day 06 – STOCKHOLM
Buffet breakfast at hotel. A full day to explore Stockholm and its many sights or take an optional tour. The
Stockholm archipelago is spectacular and you can
take one of several boat tours available from the downtown harbor. 3* FIRST KUNGSBRON / 4* NORDIC
LIGHT or similar
Meals: B
Day 05 – STOCKHOLM
After a good Scandinavian buffet breakfast, we
recommend taking an optional coach and boat tour
of Stockholm. Famous sights on the tour include
the Royal Palace, the Parliament Buildings, City Hall
Day 07 – STOCKHOLM to OSLO
After breakfast transfer on your own to the Central Station for a 6-7 hour scenic train ride to Oslo. You will arrive in the Norwegian Viking capital in the afternoon or
evening, depending on which departure you choose.
Transfer on your own to your hotel, centrally located.
Remainder of the day free. Overnight at 3* HOTEL
CECIL / 4* BRISTOL HOTEL or similar
Meals: B
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Stegastein viewpoint Aurlandsfjord by Øyvind Heen Visitnorway.com
Tour Prices per person Double Land Only
Tours run daily all year
Day 08 – OSLO
After a good Scandinavian buffet breakfast, we suggest taking an optional Oslo city sightseeing tour, visiting landmarks and attractions such as the City Hall, the
Viking Ship Museum, the Vigeland Sculpture Park and
more. In the afternoon, a visit on your own to the medieval Akershus castle and the World War II Resistance
museum is highly recommended. Evening at leisure.
3*HOTEL CECIL / 4* BRISTOL HOTEL
or similar
Meals: B
12 days/11 nights
Copenhagen - Bergen
Tours using 3-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $1870
Single supplement: $700
Tours using 4-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $2240
Single supplement: $860
Day 09 – OSLO to FLÅM - NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL
After an early breakfast, transfer on your own to the
Central Rail Station. You are now embarking on an
expanded version of the famous Norway in a Nutshell tour starting with an 8 am or 12 pm departure
for a 5 hour train ride into the beautiful Hallingdal
Valley to Myrdal. In Myrdal you will change trains to
the spectacular Flåm Mountain Railroad, descending for 13 miles from a height of 2600 feet to sea
level via 20 tunnels, with scenic views and waterfalls
before reaching the Flåm Village in about one hour.
You will spend the night at a charming hotel next to
the fjord. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at
3* FLAMSBRYGGA / FRETHEIM HOTEL Meals: B/D
Day 10 – FLÅM to BERGEN
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you look out over the
scenic Aurlandsfjord. Flåm is a small fjord village
but offers many options for activities including hiking
and kayaking. You can either depart in the morning
or mid-afternoon, on your 2 hour fjord cruise along
the Aurlands and Næroeyfjords to Gudvangen. In
Gudvangen you will connect to the scheduled bus
to Voss. The bus travels for about 90 minutes up
through Stalheim Canyon and past several impressive
waterfalls from May till September. (Off season, the
bus goes via tunnel.) Upon arrival in Voss you will
connect to the Bergen train for a one hour ride to
Bergen Station. In Bergen transfer on your own to
your hotel located next to the city harbor. Overnight at
3* HOTEL AUGUSTIN / 4* HAVNEKONTORET
HOTEL or similar
Meals: B
Day 11 – BERGEN
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. The rest of the
day is free to explore Bergen city and harbor. We recommend a local city sightseeing tour (May-September
only) that includes a visit to Troldhaugen, the home of
famous Norwegian composer Edward Grieg and Old
Bergen Museum or Fantoft Stave Church. Evening
at leisure. Overnight at 3* HOTEL AUGUSTIN / 4*
HAVNEKONTORET HOTEL or similar
Meals: B
Day 12 – BERGEN
After your final Scandinavian buffet breakfast, check
out and transfer on own to Bergen Airport. Transfer
options are Airport bus (30 min./$15) or a taxi (25
min/$70).
Meals: B
9 days/8 nights
Copenhagen - Oslo
Nobel Peace Prize Center in Oslo By Thor Jorgen
Udvang
HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH TRIP TO TAKE?
- How much time do you have?
- How much do you want to pack and unpack?
- Do you focus more on the scenery and
nature or on the cities and museums?
- Do you spend a lot of time in your hotel
room or just go there to sleep?
- How many countries do you want to
see this time?
CALL US AND WE CAN GUIDE YOU!
Tours using 3-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $1120
Single supplement: $545
Tours using 4-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $1305
Single supplement: $620
9 days/8 nights
Stockholm - Bergen
Tours using 3-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $1365
Single supplement: $485
Tours using 4-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $1685
Single supplement: $570
6 days/5 nights
Oslo - Bergen
Tours using 3-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $935
Single supplement: $255
Tours using 4-Star Hotels:
Prices from: $1140
Single supplement: $340
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Norway Fjord Tours
Nutshell fjord cruise by © Rolf M Sorensen
Norway in a Nutshell ®
If you have limited time, these tours offer the perfect way to get a “taste” of the spectacular Norwegian Fjord region.
Most tours are operated Oslo to Bergen or in reverse, one way or round trip.
These can be 2, 3, 4, or more days, whatever fits into your itinerary.
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL
SOGNEFJORD IN A NUTSHELL
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL +
BALESTRAND
FRETHEIM HOTEL
FLAM
FLAMSBRYGGA HOTEL
FLAM
KVIKNES HOTEL
BALESTRAND
Fretheim Hotel by Morten Rakke
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Flamsbrygga Hotel by Vitaly Titov
Photo courtesy Kviknes Hotel
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Norway Fjord Tours
Flam Railway by Flamsbana
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL
SOGNEFJORD IN A NUTSHELL
Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm - Gudvangen - Voss - Bergen
Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm - Balestrand - Bergen
Daily Departures
Highlights:
The Flåm Railway, a 2 hour fjord cruise
on the Naeroyfjord, the Stalheim Canyon, and the Bergensbanen train line.
Daily Departures
May 01 to September 29
Highlights:
The Flåm Railway, Express Boat fjord
cruise to Balestrand, and continuing
the length of the magnificent Sognefjord to Bergen.
Day 01—Depart Oslo by train to Myrdal. In Myrdal
change trains to the spectacular Flåm mountain railroad
which descends for 13 miles, from a height of 2600ft. to
sea level, via 20 tunnels, scenic views and waterfalls before reaching the Flåm village. Overnight at the charming
Fretheim or Flamsbrygga Hotel in Flåm.
Day 02—Board the ferry for a scenic 2-hour cruise to
Gudvangen. Here you board the waiting motorcoach for
the trip through the stunning Stalheim Canyon and past
several impressive waterfalls to Voss. An easy connection to the train takes you right to Bergen.
Tour Includes:
• Train from Oslo to Myrdal, Voss to Bergen
• Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm
• One night hotel including dinner and
breakfast daily in Flåm
• Fjord Cruise Flåm to Gudvangen
• Scheduled bus Gudvangen to Voss
Day 01—Depart Oslo by train to Myrdal. In Myrdal
change trains to the spectacular Flåm mountain railroad
which descends for 13 miles, from a height of 2600ft.
to sea level, via 20 tunnels, scenic views and waterfalls
before reaching the Flåm village. Overnight at the charming
Fretheim or Flamsbrygga Hotel in Flåm.
Day 02—Enjoy a fabulous morning in Flam, exploring or
hiking. After lunch, board the afternoon express boat to
Balestrand for an overnight at the historic Kviknes Hotel.
Day 03—In Balestrand you will find high mountains,
deep fjords and peace and quiet. You can enjoy various
day tours, activities, hiking trails and cultural and art experiences such as the Viking Museum and the English
Church before boarding the afternoon boat for a cruise on
the Sognefjord to Bergen. Due to the long summer nights,
it will be light all the way!
2 Day Tour Price
Per Person Twin From: $520
Single supplement:$30
Tour Includes:
• Train from Oslo to Myrdal
• Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm
• Two nights hotel Including dinner and
breakfast daily in Flåm and Balestrand
• Fjord cruise Flåm to Bergen via Balestrand
3 Day Tour Price
Per Person Twin From: $735
Single supplement: $73
Photo courtesy Flamsbana
NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL +
BALESTRAND in
THE SOGNEFJORD
Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm - Balestrand - Flåm
- Gudvangen - Voss - Bergen
Daily Departures
May 01 to September 29
Highlights:
The Flåm Railway, Express Boat fjord
cruise round trip between Flam and
Balestrand in the magnificent Sognefjord, a 2 hour fjord cruise on the Naeroyfjord, the Stalheimskleiven hairpin
road, and the Bergensbanen train line.
Day 01—Depart Oslo by train to Myrdal. In Myrdal
change trains to the spectacular Flåm mountain railroad
which descends for 13 miles, from a height of 2600ft.
to sea level, via 20 tunnels, scenic views and waterfalls
before reaching the Flåm village. You will transfer to the
afternoon express boat to Balestrand in the Sognefjord
for an overnight at the historic Kviknes Hotel.
Day 02—Morning is free before taking the return boat
back to Flåm. Transfer to the fjord cruiser for a scenic
ride along the Aurlands and Næroeyfjords to Gudvangen. Your motorcoach awaits at the pier for the trip
through the stunning Stalheim Canyon to Voss. From
there you have an easy connection to the train to
Bergen.
Tour Includes:
• Train from Oslo to Myrdal, Voss to Bergen
• Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm
• Fjord Cruise Flåm to Balestrand round trip
+ Flåm to Gudvangen
• Scheduled bus Gudvangen to Voss
• One night hotel in Balestrand including
breakfast and dinner
2 Day Tour Price
Per Person Twin From: $580
Single supplement:$43
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Hurtigruten Cruises
Hurtigruten on the Geirangerfjord by Oleg Mitiukhin
THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL VOYAGE
We have a complete list of tour options including the HURTIGRUTEN CRUISES for 5, 6 & 11 night cruises,
rates and other details. Contact us by phone or email for a copy of the 2016/2017 Hurtigruten brochure.
Browse the next two pages for a taste of this unique journey, and see pages 32 & 33 for our Antarctica packages!
Hurtigruten is the best way to experience the Land of the Midnight Sun and Northern Lights! Such remote wonders as the Lofoten Islands,
the Trollfjord with its narrow rocky gateway, and Finnmark with its wild landscape, are now readily accessible to travelers. Sail what has been
called “The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage” to explore Norway’s coastal communities and meet their inhabitants. Passengers are dazzled by
an ever-changing landscape of sapphire fjords and snow-capped peaks, quaint farms nestled amidst hills and bustling fishing villages hugging
the coast. If they like, they may also venture inland to see historic sites and unusual museums, when joining one of many optional tours offered
along the way. By the time their journey is over, they will have glimpsed the sweep of Norwegian history from the Vikings to modern times.
NEW ANTARCTICA VOYAGES!
DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE FOR ALL
Take a life-changing voyage to a continent
blanketed in ice and snow!
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Norway Highlights Tour
Stave Church by Espen Mills
NORWEGIAN TREASURES
OSLO - NUTSHELL TOUR - BERGEN - HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE TRONDHEIM – OSLO
Norwegian Treasures is our original and most popular independent tour covering
the must-see Norwegian highlights. Everything you’ve heard is true!
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Five nights in 3 & 4* city center hotels including 5 breakfasts,
1 dinner in Flåm,
• Norway in a Nutshell Tour Oslo to Bergen, see pages 16- 17 for
Nutshell tour details
Day 01 – ARRIVE OSLO
Arrive into Oslo the Norwegian Viking capital. Transfer
on own to your hotel located close to the Central Station.
Remainder of day free to visit landmarks and attractions
such as City Hall, the Viking Ship Museum, the Vigeland
Sculpture Park and more. Overnight at
4* HOTEL OPERA or similar
Meals: None
Day 02 – OSLO - NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL to FLÅM
After an early breakfast, transfer on your own to the Central Station. You are now embarking on an expanded
version of the famous Norway in a Nutshell tour starting
with a five hour train ride towards the beautiful Hallingdal
Valley to Myrdal. In Myrdal you will change trains to the
spectacular Flåm Mountain Railroad, descending for 13
miles from a height of 2600ft. to sea level via 20 tunnels,
and pass scenic views and waterfalls before reaching the
Flåm Village. You will spend the night at the charming
Fretheim Hotel located next to the rail station. Evening at
leisure. Dinner and overnight at
3* FRETHEIM HOTEL or similar
Meals: D/B
Day 03 – FLÅM - NUTSHELL to BERGEN
Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you look out over the scenic Aurlandsfjord. Flåm is a small fjord village but offers
many options for activities including hiking and kayaking.
You can either depart in the morning or mid-afternoon
on a 2 hour fjord cruise along the Aurlands and Næroey
Fjords to Gudvangen. In Gudvangen you will connect to
the scheduled motorcoach for a scenic ride through the
Stalheim Canyon to Voss. In Voss you will connect to the
Bergen train for a one hour ride to Bergen Station. Transfer on your own to your hotel close to the harbor. Overnight
at 3* HOTEL AUGUSTIN or similar
Meals: B
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $2263 Per Person Land Only
* Tour can be done all year. However, the HCV cruise ships only
sail into Geirangerfjord on 6/01-8/31 cruise departures and Hjorundfjord on 9/01-10/31 cruise departures. Rates are lower outside these periods, so please contact us for details.
• Hurtigruten Cruise Bergen to Trondheim in outside category “L”
cabin or similar including daily breakfast buffet & port charges
• Geirangerfjord or Hjorundfjord sailing on Hurtigruten in season*
• Standard class train Trondheim to Oslo including seat reservation
Day 04 – BERGEN - HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE Scandinavian
buffet breakfast at hotel. The day is free to explore Bergen city and harbor including the fish market, Bergen
Aquarium and Old Bergen Museum. Evening transfer on your own to the Hurtigruten Cruise ship, sailing
at 8 pm, for a 2 night cruise to Trondheim. Overnight
onboard in standard outside cabin with private bath.
HURTIGRUTEN SHIP
Meals: B
Day 05 –
HCV - GEIRANGERFJORD/HJORUNDFJORD* - CRUISE
Scandinavian breakfast buffet onboard ship. After
short morning call in Ålesund, spend the day cruising
into the spectacular Geirangerfjord (6/01-8/31 sailings) or Hjorundfjord (9/01-10/31 sailings). Optional
shore excursions are available onboard. In the afternoon your ship continues north along the coast calling on port cities of Ålesund, Molde and Kristiansund.
Enjoy the sun setting late in the evening. Overnight
onboard in standard outside cabin with private bath.
HURTIGRUTEN SHIP
Meals: B
Day 06 – HCV - TRONDHEIM
Morning arrival into Trondheim. Enjoy breakfast onboard before you disembark and transfer on own
to your hotel for a one night stay. Trondheim was
founded in the year 997 by King Olav Tryggvason
and became Norway’s medieval capital. Be sure to
visit the Nidaros Cathedral and Episcopal Palace.
4* GRAND OLAV HOTEL or similar
Meals:B
Day 07 – TRONDHEIM to OSLO
Breakfast buffet at hotel followed by departure on morning or afternoon train to Oslo. The 7 hour scenic ride
will take you over the Dovrefjell Mountains & National
Park, through the Gulbrandsdals Valley via Lillehammer,
site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, to Oslo. Option: last
night can also be booked at Oslo Gardermoen Airport as
train stops at airport station enroute to Oslo. Overnight at
4* HOTEL OPERA or similar
Meals: B
Day 08 – OSLO END
After your final Scandinavian buffet breakfast, check out
and transfer on your own to Oslo train station or Airport.
Meals: B
8 days / 7 nights
Oslo to Oslo
Prices from: $2263
Single supplement: $899
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Norway Highlights Tour
Geirangerfjord by YuliaB
NORWEGIAN PEARLS
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $1735 Per Person Land Only
BERGEN - HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE - GEIRANGER - ÅLESUND - OSLO
Daily Departures May 31-August 28 Norwegian Pearls gives you plenty of time to fully enjoy all the offerings of the Geirangerfjord area.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Six nights in 3 & 4* city center hotels including 6 breakfasts,
2 dinners in Geiranger, local taxes & service charges
• Hurtigruten Cruise Bergen to Geiranger in outside
category “L” cabin or similar including breakfast buffet & port charges
Day 01 – ARRIVE BERGEN
Arrive into Bergen, the gateway to the Fjords. Transfer on
own to your hotel, located in the heart of Bergen close to
the harbor. Remainder of day free to visit landmarks and
attractions or take a city tour. Overnight at
3* HOTEL AUGUSTIN or similar
Meals: None
Day 02 – BERGEN - HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. The day is free to
explore Bergen city and harbor including the fish market,
Bergen Aquarium and Old Bergen Museum. Evening
transfer on own to the Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage (HCV)
ship, sailing at 8 pm, for a one night cruise to Geiranger.
Overnight onboard in standard outside cabin with private
bath. HURTIGRUTEN SHIP
Meals: B
Day 03 – GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE - GEIRANGER
Breakfast buffet is included onboard. After a short morning call in Ålesund, spend the day cruising into the
spectacular Geirangerfjord on Hurtigruten ship. At 1
pm, disembark and spend the next two nights in Geiranger. Afternoon at leisure. 4* UNION HOTEL & SPA
Meals: D/B
Day 04 – GEIRANGER
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. The day is free to
explore charming fjord village of Geiranger, the Geirangerfjord, take a hike or visit nearby glaciers. Overnight at
4* UNION HOTEL & SPA
Meals: D/B
Day 05 – HCV - GEIRANGERFJORD CRUISE - ÅLESUND
Breakfast buffet at hotel. Morning is free until time to
board the HCV ship for an afternoon day-sailing to Ålesund with arrival at 6 pm. Disembark and spend the next
2 nights in Ålesund.
3* THON HOTEL ÅLESUND or similar
Meals: B
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• Day-sailing on Hurtigruten vessel to from Geiranger to Ålesund
• Scheduled coach from Ålesund to Åndalsnes
• Standard class train Åndalsnes to Oslo via Dombås including seat
reservations
Day 06 – ÅLESUND
Breakfast buffet at hotel. Full day to explore Ålesund on
your own and take optional tours such as a rib boat safari,
fishing trip or a city sightseeing tour.
3* THON HOTEL ÅLESUND or similar
Meals: B
Day 07 – ÅLESUND to OSLO
Breakfast buffet at hotel before morning or midday departure by scheduled coach for a 2-hour ride along the
beautiful fjords to Åndalsnes. Upon arrival, board the
spectacular Rauma Rail Line for a 90 minute journey
to Dombås. Here you will connect to the express train
bound for Oslo with early/late evening arrival. This 4-hour
train trip will take you through the scenic Gulbrandsdals
Valley and Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics,
to Oslo. Option: last night can also be booked at Oslo
Gardermoen Airport as train stops at airport station enroute. Let us know when booking if you want this option.
Overnight at 4* HOTEL OPERA or similar. Meals: B
Family sailing on the fjords by Pavel Losevsky
Day 08 – OSLO END
After your final Scandinavian buffet breakfast, check out
and transfer on own to Oslo train station or airport.
Meals: B
7 days / 6 nights
Bergen to Oslo
Prices from: $1735
Single supplement: $653
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Norway Soft Hiking Tour
Sognefjord by Sverre Hjornevik
FJORD NORWAY HIKING TOUR - SEMI-ESCORTED SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE
BERGEN - VOSS - MYRKDALEN - BALESTRAND - FLÅM - BERGEN
18 Weekly Departures June 01 - September 28 A culturally-immersive hiking tour of the scenic Sognefjord region, with optional kayaking!
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Eight nights in 3 & 4* hotels including 8 breakfasts,
5 lunches, 6 dinners, local taxes & service charges
• Local English speaking mountain tour guide, days 03-09
• Local transportation and luggage handling, days 03-08
• Small group tour guaranteed with min. 4 persons & max. 12
Day 01 – Wednesday ARRIVE BERGEN
Arrive into Bergen, gateway to the Fjords. Transfer on
own to your hotel. Remainder of day free. Overnight at
3* THON HOTEL ROSENKRANTZ
Meals: None
Day 02 – Thursday BERGEN CITY WALKING TOUR
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Today you will have
a private local guide for a 3 hour walking tour of
Bergen. The afternoon is free on own.
3* THON HOTEL ROSENKRANTZ
Meals: B
Day 03 – Friday BERGEN - VOSS - MYRKDALEN
Breakfast at your hotel. Check-out transfer on
own to Bergen Railway station for a 1 hour train
ride to Voss. Here you will be met by your guide
and transferred to Myrkdalen Resort. Tonight enjoy dinner and meeting your fellow travelers.
Overnight at 4* MYRKDALEN RESORT
Meals: B/D
Day 04 – Saturday MYRKDALEN HIKE
Scandinavian buffet breakfast at hotel. Today you will
head out on your first hike. A 5 hour hike of the Myrkdalen
mountains with your guide and he will show you some
of Norway’s most scenic landscapes. Packed lunch is
included. Afternoon return, time to relax prior to dinner.
4* MYRKDALEN RESORT
Meals: B/L/D
Day 05 – Sunday MYRKDALEN - VIK - BALESTRAND
Breakfast buffet at hotel. Morning 5 hour hike across the
Vikafjellet mountin plateau to the small fjordside village of
Vik. During the hike, enjoy a packed lunch. In Vik you will
board a fjord ferry crossing the Sognefjord to Balestrand.
Check-in for 2 nights at the historic Kviknes Hotel. Enjoy
dinner tonight at the hotel.
4* KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
• Day-sailings on ferries and RIB boat tour as per itinerary
• Scenic Flåm Railway ride Flåm to Myrdal
• Standard class trains Bergen to Voss & Myrdal to Bergen
including seat reservations as required
• Option to start or end in Oslo; contact us for pricing
Day 06 – Monday BALESTRAND HIKE
Breakfast buffet at hotel. Today you will experience a 5
hour hike along the Sognefjord-the longest fjord in the
world. Your guide will choose a suitable hike for the group
based on overall experience. Another packed lunch will
be enjoyed. Late afternoon return to your hotel and tonight you will experience a spectacular buffet dinner.
4* KVIKNES HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 07 – Tuesday BALESTRAND to FLÅM
Breakfast buffet at hotel before a 2 hour morning hike.
Midday departure by boat sailing to Flåm. You will stay at
the historic Fretheim Hotel. After check-in time for a fjord
safari by RIB boat. You will be exploring the Aurlands and
Naeroyfjord with a local guide. A stop is made in Undredal, a small village, where you will sample some local delecacies, before returning to Flåm for dinner.
4* FRETHEIM HOTEL Meals: B/L/D
9 days / 8 nights
Bergen to Bergen
Tour Starts: Wednesdays
Tour Ends: Thursdays
Price from: $2499
June 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
July 06, 13, 20, 27
Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sep 07, 14, 21 & 28
Single Supplement: $ On request
Day 08 – Wednesday FLÅM AREA HIKE
After buffet breakfast, a short morning excursion to the
Stegastein Viewpoint. At 2,133 feet above the Aurlandsfjord it offers amazing views of the area. Return to hotel for
lunch. In the afternoon a short hike to the Brekkefossen
Waterfall, before your last dinner.
4* FRETHEIM HOTEL
Meals: B/L/D
Day 09 – Thursday FLÅM - BERGEN END
After your final Scandinavian buffet breakfast, check out
and walk to the Flåm train station. Board the Flåm Railway for one of the most scenic train rides in the world,
ending in Myrdal. Connect to your train to Bergen with an
afternoon arrival. Transfer on own to Bergen Airport.
Meals: B
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Norway Self Drive Tour
Trollstigen Troll Road by Tom Griger
Scenic drive along the fjords by Tsuguliev
FJORDS AND GLACIERS STAYING AT HISTORIC HOTELS
Briksdalsbreen Glacier by Vvoe
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $1145 Per Person Twin Sharing Car
OSLO - LILLEHAMMER - LOM - GEIRANGERFJORD - BRIKSDALGLACIER - SOGNEFJORD - FLAM - OSLO (OR BERGEN)
Daily Departures May 01 - September 30 Our self-drive tour will take you into an area of the Norwegian fjord and glacier kingdom that is
truly unique in scenery and beauty. This area is not easily accessible unless you drive, but the roads are of a high standard and easy to navigate.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Cat. B. Economy size rental car for 6-7 days with stick shift including
unlimited KM, basic required insurance and 25% vat tax
• 2 nights in standard room in Oslo at Thon Hotel Opera with private
bath including breakfast, tax and service
Day 01 – OSLO ARRIVAL
Arrive in to Oslo, the Capital city of Norway. The rest of
day is free to explore the many sights or take optional local tours. Overnight at THON HOTEL OPERA or similar.
Day 02 – OSLO to LILLEHAMMER
Pick up your rental car this morning before departure
from Oslo City. You will be driving north to Lillehammer,
site of the 1994 Winter Olympics. In Lillehammer you
will have time to explore some of the Olympic sites, museums and take a boat tour on Lake Mjosa. Overnight at
SCANDIC VICTORIA HOTEL. (~118 miles)
Day 03 – LILLEHAMMER to LOM
After a good breakfast head northwest to the Gudbrandsdal Valley offering amazing scenery. Continue to Lom,
famous for its well preserved Stave Church and many
out-door activities. Overnight at historic
FOSSHEIM HOTEL. (~107 miles)
Day 04 – LOM to GEIRANGER
Continue west via beautiful mountain roads, passing Stryn Summer Ski Center. (summer skiing is usually available) Onward to the famous Geirangerfjord, a
UNESCO World Heritage site. In the afternoon you will
have time to drive on the scenic Eagles Road offering
spectacular views of the Geirangerfjord, or take a local
boat tour. Overnight at charming
UNION HOTEL & SPA. (~60 miles)
Day 05 – GEIRANGER to BALESTRAND
Today you will drive south via mountains, fjords, lakes
and villages to the Sognefjord, the world’s longest, and
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• 5 nights at Historic & Fjord Hotels as listed in standard
rooms with private bath including breakfast, tax and service
• Basic road map and driving information
along the shore to Balestrand. We recommend a
detour to the Briksdal Glacier. Overnight at historic
KVIKNE’S HOTEL. (~173 miles)
Day 06 – BALESTRAND to FLAM
This morning you will take a short ferry ride, crossing
the Sognefjord from Dragsvik to Vangsnes (buy tickets
locally). Once on the other side, continue south to Vinje
and through the famous Stalheim Canyon to Flam. From
Flam you can take local boat tours, plus we recommend
a ride on the scenic Flam Mountain Railroad. Overnight at
the cozy historic FRETHEIM HOTEL. (~70 miles+ ferry)
Day 07 – FLAM to OSLO (or BERGEN option)
After a good nights sleep, drive back to Oslo (or you can
opt to continue to Bergen, see Tour Options). Your return
to Oslo will take your through the world’s longest road tunnel (15 miles long) and onward via Borgund, home of the
famous Borgund Stave Church, on to Fagernes and via
scenic lakes and mountains to Oslo.
Return your rental car. Overnight at
THON HOTEL OPERA or similar. (~210 miles)
Day 8 – OSLO DEPARTURE
After breakfast your Norway self-drive tour is complete.
Tour Options & Extras:
• Ask us about dinner value package for
5 nights outside Oslo
• Car rental upgrade options possible
• Hotel room upgrade options possible
• Tour can terminate or start in Bergen as well.
One-way car rental fee of NOK1125/~ $135 is
additional and paid to car rental company
• Tour can be modified to be longer, shorter or
with multiple nights at each hotel
8 days / 7 nights
Oslo to Oslo
Prices from: $1145 Per Person
Twin With Category B.
car VW Polo or similar
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
Single supplement: $480
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
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Norway Self Drive Tour
View of Flam by Jonny Akselsen
FJORD SPECTACULAR
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $1667 per person Twin Sharing Car
OSLO - FLAM - BALESTRAND - GEIRANGER - BERGEN (OR IN REVERSE)
Daily Departures May 01 - September 25 Independent Norway fjord tour from Oslo to Bergen, a unique combination of the Sognefjord in
a Nutshell tour and self-drive to Geiranger and the spectacular Geirangerfjord area.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Daily accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private bath
• 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners, tax and service
• Sognefjord in a Nutshell Tour Oslo to Bergen, see pages 16-17 for
Nutshell tour details
Day 01 – OSLO ARRIVAL
Today you’ll arrive in Oslo, the Viking capital of Norway.
Transfer on your own to your city-center hotel. Remainder of day free to explore Oslo. Overnight at THON HOTEL OPERA or similar.
Day 02 – OSLO
Enjoy a free day in Oslo to get acquainted with Norwegian culture in the capital. Among the many interesting
sights in this city on the Oslofjord are Bygdoy Island—
home to the famous Scandinavian cultural exhibition,
Vigeland Park—as well as the Oslo Opera House, the
Royal Palace, and the main boulevard Karl Johan’s
Gate. Overnight at THON HOTEL OPERA or similar.
Day 03 – OSLO to BALESTRAND
Depart Oslo by morning train to Myrdal. In Myrdal
change trains to the spectacular Flåm railway which
descends for 13 miles, from a height of 2600ft. to sea
level, via 20 tunnels, scenic views, and waterfalls
before reaching the Flåm village. You will have
some free time for lunch on own before boarding the afternoon express boat to Balestrand
for an overnight at the historic Kviknes Hotel.
Overnight & dinner at KVIKNES HOTEL
Day 04 – BALESTRAND to GEIRANGER
After breakfast pick up your rental car and drive north
through beautiful fjord regions. We suggest a detour to
visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. Continue on past
Loen, Stryn, and picturesque Hellesylt, and arrive in Geiranger—a magnificent town at the end of Geirangerfjord.
Overnight & dinner at HOTEL UNION & SPA (158 miles)
• Cat. B. Economy size rental car for 3 days with stick shift including
unlimited KM, CDW/TP insurance and 25% vat tax
• Basic road map and driving information
Day 05 – GEIRANGER
After a hearty breakfast, free day to roam Geiranger. Explore this charming fjordside village, plenty of hiking trails
and optional boat tours. Make the trek up to the nearby
Dalsnibba Mountain Plateau for an incredible fjord overlook! Another self-drive excursion in this area is to take the
Eagle’s Road out of Geiranger to the famous Trollstigen
road, open mid-June through late September. Overnight &
dinner at HOTEL UNION & SPA
Day 06 – GEIRANGER to BERGEN
After breakfast you have the day to get back to Balestrand.
Return you rental car and board the express boat at 5 PM
sailing to Bergen with a 9 PM arrival. Overnight at
THON HOTEL ROSENKRANTZ or similar.
Day 07 – BERGEN
Enjoy a buffet breakfast before heading out for a full
day of exploring Bergen on your own. Including local museums, the colorful fish market, Bryggen Harbor, and a ride by funicular to the top of Mount Fløien
Overnight at THON HOTEL ROSENKRANTZ or similar.
Sailing on the Naeroyfjord by Jonny Akselsen
Day 08 – BERGEN DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer on own to Bergen Airport.
8 days / 7 nights
Oslo to Bergen
Prices from: $1667
Single supplement: On request
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Sweden Self Drive Tour
Gimo Castle courtesy of Countryside Hotels
WATERWAYS & THE FOLKLORE DISTRICT
Dala Horse by Richard Cavalleri
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $1164 per person
STOCKHOLM - ESKILSTUNA - DALA HUSBY - TALLBERG – GIMO - STOCKHOLM
Daily Departures all year. Countryside Hotels consists of unique and charming privately owned castles,
manor houses and country inns located throughout central and southern Sweden.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• One pre- & one post-tour night in Stockholm includes breakfast and tax
• Cat. B. rental car for 6-7 days includes unlimited KM, basic insurance, city location fee & tax.
• 5 nights at Countryside Hotels includes breakfast and tax
Day 01 – STOCKHOLM ARRIVAL
Arrive into Stockholm. Pre-tour night in city center hotel
located close to car rental office. Remainder of day free
to explore Stockholm and/or take an optional city tour.
Overnight at 4* NORDIC LIGHT HOTEL or similar
Day 06 – TÄLLBERG to GIMO
After breakfast you will drive east for about 3 hours to the
picturesque town of Gimo, close to the Swedish eastern
shore and the famous university city of Uppsala. Overnight at charming GIMO MANOR HOUSE & ESTATE.
Day 02 – STOCKHOLM to ESKILSTUNA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning or afternoon rental car pick
up before departure from Stockholm City for a two hour
drive west towards the city of Eskilstuna for an overnight
at SUNDBYHOLM CASTLE on the southern shore of
Lake Mälaren. The Castle is famous for its restaurant
and offer an array of activities plus golfing close by.
Day 07 – GIMO to STOCKHOLM
Return to Stockholm City, a 1-2 hour drive. Post-tour
night in city center hotel located close to car rental office. Remainder of day free to do some last minute shopping and/ or visit the famous Old City area located close
to your hotel. Overnight at NORDIC LIGHT HOTEL or
similar.
Day 03 – ESKILSTUNA to DALA HUSBY
Continue into Dalarna and the charming Swedish Folklore
District. After about 3 hours you will reach the cozy
town of Dala Husby. Here you will overnight at charming
DALA-HUSBY MANOR offering views of Dalalven river.
The Manor offers nature trails, golf nearby and an awardwinning restaurant.
Day 08 – STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE
After a good breakfast check-out and tour terminates.
Days 04 & 05 – DALA HUSBY to TÄLLBERG
Drive north for 2 hours to the city of Tällberg on the beautiful
Lake Siljan for 2 overnights at TÄLLBERGSGÅRDEN
HOTELL. The hotel is famous for its traditional Swedish
restaurant. With 2 nights you will have plenty of time to explore area and visit some of the famous sights such as the
Dala Horse Factory, Zorn Museum and famous artist Carl
Larsson’s House, located close to Falun.
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• Tour can be modified to be longer, shorter
or with multiple nights at each hotel
• Driving times listed are approximate
Dining at Dala Husby Hotell by Countryside Hotels
Tour Options & Extras:
• Ask us about hotel upgrade options in Stockholm
• We can add on a dinner value package for
5 nights outside Stockholm
• Car rental upgrade options available
Prices from: $1164 Per Person
Twin With Category B.
car Ford Fiesta or similar
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
Single supplement: $532
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
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Sweden Self Drive Tour
Swedish dessert table by Jakob Fridholm
Lacko Castle by Per Pixel Petersson
SWEDISH LAKES & THE CHARMING COUNTRYSIDE
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $1194 per person
STOCKHOLM - FLEN - PHILIPSTAD - TROLLHÄTTAN - GRÄNNA - VADSTENA - STOCKHOLM
Daily Departures all year. At these Countryside Hotel properties, enjoy Scandinavian coziness, design and style combined
with outstanding service, eye for detail, spectacular scenery and fresh local culinary specialties.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• One pre- & one post-tour night in Stockholm includes breakfast and tax
• Cat. B. rental car for 6-7 days includes unlimited KM, basic insurance,city location fee & tax.
• 5 nights at Countryside Hotels includes breakfast and tax
Day 01 – STOCKHOLM ARRIVAL
Arrive into Stockholm. Pre-tour night in city center hotel
located close to car rental office. Remainder of day free
to explore Stockholm and/or take an optional city tour.
Overnight at 4* NORDIC LIGHT HOTEL or similar.
Day 06 – GRÄNNA to VADSTENA
Driving north for 1 hour to the old city of Vadstena and the
historic VADSTENA KLOSTERHOTELL. An old monastery converted into an unique hotel, the hotel offers many
activities and sights.
Day 02 – STOCKHOLM to FLEN
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning or afternoon rental car
pick up before departure from Stockholm City for a 2-hour
drive southwest to the town of Flen. Overnight at spectacular YXTAHOLMS CASTLE. The castle offers many
activities and is famous for its restaurant and wine cellar.
Day 07 – VADSTENA to STOCKHOLM
Return to Stockholm, a 3 hour drive. Post-tour night in
city center hotel located close to car rental office. Remainder of day free to do some last minute shopping and/or
visit the famous Old City area located close to your hotel.
Overnight at NORDIC LIGHT HOTEL or similar.
Day 03 – FLEN to PHILIPSTAD AREA
Today drive northwest for 3 hours, close to the old city
of Philipstad, and the cozy HENNICKEHAMMERS
MANOR HOUSE. The hotel offers many outdoor activities such as tennis, riding, fishing, biking and has one of
Sweden’s best restaurants.
Day 08 – STOCKHOLM DEPARTURE
After a good breakfast, check-out and tour terminates.
Day 04 – PHILIPSTAD AREA to TROLLHÄTTAN
Head southwest along Lake Väneren for 3 hours to the
city of Trollhättan. Here you will overnight at ALBERT
KÖK HOTELL situated on a plateau offering views of
a beautiful waterfall and downtown. The hotel has an
award-winning restaurant.
Day 05 – TROLLHÄTTAN to GRÄNNA
Driving southeast for 3 hours to the charming city of
Gänna and the historic VÄSTANÅ CASTLE HOTEL.
Västanå Castle was Sweden’s first manor hotel dating
back to 1590. The hotel has its own golf club and tennis court. The medieval village of Röttle is also nearby.
• Tour can be modified to be longer, shorter
or with multiple nights at each hotel
• Driving times listed are approximate
Tour Options & Extras:
• Ask us about hotel upgrade options in Stockholm
• We can add on a dinner value package for
5 nights outside Stockholm
• Car rental upgrade options available
Swedish lake district by Milosz M
Prices from: $1194 Per Person
Twin With Category B.
car Ford Fiesta or similar
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
Single supplement: $532
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
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Denmark Self Drive Tour
Kokkedal Castle
Old Houses in Aarhus by Socrates
CASTLES & MANOR HOUSES
7 Days / 6 Nights
From $875 per person
COPENHAGEN - FUNEN - JUTLAND - COPENHAGEN
Daily Departures All Year. This tour combines Copenhagen & 4 nights in charming castles and manor houses;
each distinctly different offering a unique combination of history, romance and adventure, all in modern comfort.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• One pre- & one post-tour night in Copenhagen including breakfast & tax
• Cat. B. rental car for 5 days including unlimited KM, basic insurance & 25% VAT tax
• 4 nights at castle & manor hotels as listed including breakfast & tax
Day 01 – COPENHAGEN ARRIVAL
Arrive into Copenhagen. Pre-tour night in city center
hotel located close to car rental office. Remainder of
day free to explore Copenhagen and/or take an optional city tour. Overnight at 4* TIVOLI HOTEL or similar.
Day 02 – COPENHAGEN to FÅBORG
Breakfast at your hotel. Pick up your rental car and drive
to Funen Island and Fåborg. You can drive directly to
Fåborg and spend the day, or via Odense the hometown
of Hans Christian Andersen. HVEDHOLM CASTLE.
(driving time: 3 hours)
Day 03 – FÅBORG to SKANDERBORG
Breakfast at castle. Explore Fåborg before driving along
the Funen coast to Jutland. Head north via Vejle Fjord to
Skanderborg, for an overnight at SOPHIENDAL MANOR.
(driving time: 2 hours.)
Day 04 – SKANDERBORG to NIBE or BROVST
After breakfast, drive to Århus, the second largest city in
Denmark, and spend the day exploring local sites such
as “Den Gamle By,” The Old City. Continue north through
central Jutland to Nibe or Brovst located by the Limfjord
west of Ålborg. Overnight at either STORE RESTRUP
MANOR or KOKKEDAL CASTLE. (driving time: 2 hours)
Day 05 – NIBE or BROVST to HORNBAEK
Enjoy a good breakfast. Drive to Ålborg, the third largest city in Denmark, and spend the day exploring local sights . In the afternoon drive back to Sealand
and on to Gilleleje, a cozy harbor town on the northcoast, west of Helsingoer. Overnight in Hornbaek at
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• Tour can be modified to be longer, shorter
or with multiple nights at each hotel
• Driving times listed are approximate.
SAUNTEHUS MANOR. (driving time: 5 hours )
Day 06 – HORNBAEK to COPENHAGEN
After a good Danish breakfast, drive east to nearby Helsingoer to visit Kronborg Castle also known as Hamlet’s
Castle. Continue south along the “gold” coast and end
in Copenhagen. (driving time: 2 hours) Post-tour night
in city center hotel located close to car rental office. Remainder of day free to do some last minute shopping
and/or visit the famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park
located close to your hotel. Overnight at TIVOLI HOTEL
or similar.
Day 07 – COPENHAGEN DEPARTURE
After a good breakfast check-out and tour terminates.
Tour Options & Extras:
• Ask us about hotel upgrade rates in Copenhagen
• Castle Package including Afternoon coffee/tea
with cake, Welcome drink with hors d’oeuvre,
Chef’s 3 course Castle Menu add. $87 p.p.
per night, 1-4 nights of your choice
• Contact us for car rental upgrade options and rates
Kronborg Castle by Ole Malling
Prices from: $875 Per Person
Twin With Category B. economy
car 2-4 door manual
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
Single supplement: $440
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
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Denmark Self Drive Tour
Egeskov Castle on Funen by Odense Tourist Board
Photo courtesy of Legoland, Billund
HEART OF DENMARK & LEGOLAND
7 Days / 6 Nights
From $900 per person
COPENHAGEN - FUNEN - JUTLAND - COPENHAGEN
Daily Departures April 01 - October 15 On this tour you will enjoy Small Danish Hotels and visit some of the charming towns and countryside that Denmark
is so known for. It follows a moderate driving pace and includes an optional visit to the world famous original Legoland Park, making this a perfect family trip.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• One pre- & one post-tour night in Copenhagen including breakfast & tax
• Cat. B. rental car for 5 days including unlimited KM, basic insurance & 25% VAT tax
• 4 nights at Small Danish Hotels as listed including breakfast & tax
• Tour can be modified to be longer, shorter
or with multiple nights at each hotel
• Driving times listed are approximate
Day 01 – COPENHAGEN ARRIVAL
Arrive into Copenhagen. Pre-tour night in city center hotel
located close to car rental office. Remainder of day free
to explore Copenhagen and/or take an optional city tour.
Overnight at 4* TIVOLI HOTEL or similar
one of the many lakes or just explore some of the excellent museums in the area. In the afternoon continue to
the university city Århus, the second largest city in Denmark, offering numerous sights and museums.
Overnight at CITY HOTEL OASIA. (driving time: 2 hours )
Day 02 – COPENHAGEN to ODENSE
Breakfast at hotel. Pick up your rental car in Copenhagen
and drive to Funen Island and Odense. Odense was the
hometown of the world-famous author Hans Christian
Andersen. Overnight at ODENSE CITY HOTEL. (driving
time: 2 hours)
Day 06 – ÅRHUS to COPENHAGEN
Spend the day exploring local sights such as “Den Gamle
By,” The Old City, a unique open-air museum that consists of sixty-five old buildings, dating as far back as the
16th century, collected from towns all over Denmark. In
the afternoon, drive to Sealand then on to Copenhagen.
Overnight at TIVOLI HOTEL or similar. (driving time: 3
hours)
Day 03 – ODENSE to SVENDBORG
After a good Danish breakfast, drive south to Svendborg.
From Svendborg you can choose to take a daytrip
to Æroskobing by ferry. This little city on the island
of charming Æro has remained almost untouched since
the 17th century. Overnight at HOTEL TROENSE-INN.
(driving time : 1 hour.)
Day 04 – SVENDBORG to BILLUND & LEGOLAND
Take a morning stroll through the city of Svendborg before
driving west along the coast to Jutland and Billund,
home to the world famous original LEGOLAND PARK,
for an overnight. Spend the afternoon at the LEGOLAND
PARK (entrance fee is additional - open 3/19 -10/30)
Overnight at HOTEL SVANEN. (driving time: 2 hours.)
Day 05 – BILLUND to ÅRHUS
After breakfast, drive north through central Jutland to
Silkeborg. This is a beautiful lake area and it is famous
for its scenery. You can enjoy sailing by steamer on
Day 07 – COPENHAGEN DEPARTURE
After a good breakfast check-out and tour terminates.
Church on west coast of Jutland by Faabi
Tour Options & Extras:
• Ask us about hotel upgrade costs in Copenhagen
• Contact us for car rental upgrade options and rates
Prices from: $900 Per Person
Twin With Category B. economy
car 2-4 door manual
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
Single supplement: $672
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
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Iceland Self Drive Tours
Godafoss Waterfall by Filip Fuxa
RING ROAD HIGHLIGHTS
Hallgrimskirkja church in Reykjavik by Daniel Staniszewski
8 Days / 7 Nights
From $1582 per person
HVERAGERDI - VIK - HÖFN - EAST FJORDS - HUSAVIK - LAKE MYVATN - AKUREYRI - SKAGAFJORDUR - REYKJAVIK
Daily Departures April through October. On this tour you will drive on average 3-4 hours per day excluding stops. The main circle road is paved,
signs are excellent and you will find limited traffic. Should you need help most of the locals speak English and are happy to assist.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Cat. 2.0. Car, Toyota Auris/manual or similar, for 7 days including
unlimited KM, CDW insurance, GPS, airport fee & 25% VAT tax
• 7 nights at 3* hotels, guest houses and/or farms stays as listed
with private bath and includes breakfast and tax
Day 01 – ARRIVAL IN KEFLAVÍK - HVERAGERDI
Pick up the car at the Keflavík International Airport; we
recommend driving the southern coast of the Reykjanes
peninsula towards your first overnight stay in the charming village of Hveragerdi. Overnight at Hotel Ork or similar. ( Driving distance ~ 62 miles)
Day 02 – HVERAGERDI - VIK
Breakfast at your hotel. Today’s highlights are Pingvellir
National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir hot-spring
area. Then drive onwards along the south shore, viewing
Skogafoss waterfall, the black beaches around Vik and
Myrdalsjökull glacier. Overnight in Vik area. ( ~ 193 miles)
Day 03 – VIK – HÖFN
Drive through the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, explore
Skaftafell National Park, a green oasis nestling below the
great Vatnajökull glacier surrounded by black desert sands.
Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and onwards to the
charming harbor town Höfn known as the lobster capital of
northern Europe. Overnight in Höfn area ( ~ 168 miles)
Day 04 – HÖFN – EGILSSTADIR
Drive along the rugged varied coastline of the East Fjords
with their towering mountains and charming fishing villages.
On the way there is an option of taking a boat tour to Papey island where thousands of puffins nest in summer or
visit the famous stone collection of Petra at Stödvarfjördur.
Overnight in Egilsstadir area ( ~ 186 miles)
Day 05 – EGILSSTAÐIR – MÝVATN
Travel across the Mödrudalsöræfi highlands to the waterfall Dettifoss, Tjörnes peninsula and Husavik fishing port.
Overnight in Myvatn area. ( ~ 193 miles)
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• Detailed road map and itinerary
• See our web site for a complete list of car options,
including 4x4’s and cars with automatic transmission
• See our web site for list of optional tours offered on each leg
Day 06 – MÝVATN – AKUREYRI/SKAGAFJÖRDUR
Explore highlights of the Lake Myvatn area, including the
volcanic formations at Dimmuborgir, the pseudocraters at
Skutustadir, Námaskard and Krafla volcano. Drive on to
Godafoss waterfall to the town of Akureyri or Skagafjördur.
Overnight in Akureyri or Skagafjodur area. ( ~ 81 miles)
MORE SELF DRIVE TOURS AROUND ICELAND:
Day 07 – SKAGAFJÖRDUR - REYKJAVÍK
Travel through the historical region of Skagafjördur
renowned for horsebreeding. There is the option to visit the
old farmstead of Glaumbær. Continue to the bay of Hunafloi
and across Holtavörduheidi plateau, returning to Reykjavik
in the late afternoon. Overnight in Reykjavik at Reykjavik
Lights Hotel or similar. ( ~ 305 miles)
Day 08 – REYKJAVIK DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel and return rental car at airport.
( ~30 miles)
Call or email us for detailed itineraries.
Golden Circle - 5 days/ 4 nights
From $ 904
Spectacular West - 7 days/ 6 nights
From $1356
Highlands & Lowlands - 9 days/ 8 nights
From $2216
Around Iceland - 10 days/ 9 nights
From $2034
Arctic Iceland - 11 days/ 10 nights
From $2260
Iceland Odyssey - 12 days/ 11 nights
From $2486
Majestic Fjords - 14 days/ 13 nights
From $2938
Prices are per person in twin based on 2 persons sharing
car. Self-drive tours normally operate from May 01- September 30 but some tours offer April/October departures
depending on local weather/terrain conditions. Airfare is
additional.
Prices from: $1582 Per Person
Twin With Category B. economy
car 2-4 door manual
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
Single supplement: $392
(minimum 2 people sharing car)
15% discount in May & September
and 20% in April & October
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Escorted Hiking Tour of Iceland
Hiking through the glaciers by Maridav
SCENIC TRAILS SOFT HIKING TOUR
Whale watching by Elding
11 Days / 10 Nights
From $3552* Per Person Land and Air
From $3005 Per Person Land Only
REYKJAVIK - BORGARFJORDUR - SIGLUFJORDUR - LAKE MYVATN - HELLA - REYKJAVIK
5 Departures June 18 - September 03. This small group tour takes you off the beaten track and explores Iceland’s lesser-known highlights.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Transatlantic flight in coach class excluding meal service
• One pre & one post-tour overnight in Reykjavik at First Class Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
• Full Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Day 01 – USA-ICELAND
Board your Icelandair jet for overnight flight to Keflavik
Airport in Iceland.
Meals: None
Day 02 – REYKJAVIK
Upon arrival optional Flybus or private car/driver
transfer to Reykjavik City. Check in at your hotel.
Afternoon free on your own to explore Reykjavik.
RADISSON BLU SAGA HOTEL & SPA
Meals: None
Day 03 – REYKJAVIK-BORGARFJORDUR
Pick up at your hotel in the morning followed by a short
Reykjavik city tour. We drive along the scenic coastline of
Hvalfjordur Fjord to Glymur, Iceland’s highest waterfall. We
head through Borgarfjordur Valley to our first stop at Glanni
waterfall for a short hike to the 3,500 year-old Grabrok Crater.
On to Borgarfjordur for dinner and overnight.
Meals: B/D
Day 04 – BORGARFJORDUR-SIGLUFJORDUR
After breakfast we cross Holtavorduheidi plateau,
and on to the Reykir geothermal area. We continue
to the charming village of Hofsos and take a short
stroll. Then we visit the stunning geothermal swimming pool in the village of Hofsos, before continuing to
Siglufjordur for 2 nights.
Meals: B
Day 05 – SIGLUFJORDUR AREA EXPLORING
Today we’ll enjoy a whale-watching trip from Dalvik village. In addition, we try our hand at sea angling and
the freshly caught fish is grilled upon arrival in Dalvik
for you to sample. Also on today’s agenda is a 3.5
hour nature hike with a local mountain guide followed
by a traditional Icelandic soup. Return to hotel for
overnight.
Meals: B
Day 06 – SIGLUFJORDUR-LAKE MYVATN AREA
The day begins with epic views of the Godafoss Waterfall. On to the Lake Myvatn Nature Reserve, a geological
wonderland that is ideal for light hiking and bird watching.
Next we hike up to Mt. Leirhnjukur hot spring area, visiting
Namafjall geothermal field. Finally, a stop will be made at
the Myvatn Nature Baths for an optional dip in the warm
and soothing waters. We spend the next 2 nights in the
Myvatn area.
Meals: B/D
• Accommodations in rooms with private facilities
• English speaking tour escort on tour portion,
days 3-10. Maximum 30 passengers per departure
Day 07 – LAKE MYVATN AREA EXPLORING
We travel towards Tjornes Peninsula where we see the
horseshoe-shaped canyon of Asbyrgi National Park.
Onwards to the entrance to Vesturdalur, Hljodaklettar or ‘Echo Rocks’, a distinctive cluster of columnar
rocks. We spend the remainder of the day exploring
the lush vegetation of the northeastern area of Vatnajokull National Park. The day ends with a visit to Europe’s mightiest waterfall, Dettifoss. Return to hotel
for dinner.
Meals: B/L/D
Day 08 – LAKE MYVATN AREA-HELLA
Today we’ll traverse Kjolur mountain track straight
through Iceland’s uninhabited interior highlands. This
area has numerous walking paths along the way. We’ll
stop at Hveravellir, one of the most beautiful geothermal
areas in the world. Once on the other side we reach the
Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir area. 2 nights and dinner
tonight in Hella area.
Meals: B/L/D
Day 09 – HELLA AREA EXPLORING
Iceland’s uninhabited interior areas of Landmannalaugar
and Fjallabak reveal geological elements in volcanic
craters, rhyolite mountains, steaming lava fields, and
the Hekla volcano. There are many beautiful walking
trails in the area. We enjoy the benefits of this geothermal area with a refreshing dip in the Landmannalaugar Hot Spring. Return to hotel.
Meals: B/L
Day 10 – HELLA-REYKJAVIK
Today we stop by Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you
can walk behind the curtain of its cascading water - before continuing on to Thorsmork Nature Reserve, a hidden valley nestled between two glaciers and shielded
by rivers and mountains. Along the way we. Once within
the Reserve, we walk along marked trails in the beautiful
scenery. Afternoon arrival back in Reykjavik. Overnight at
RADISSON BLU SAGA HOTEL & SPA
Meals: B/L
Guaranteed departures from U.S.
Including air from JFK, Newark, Boston
or Washington-Dulles *
11 days / 10 nights
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Tour Starts: Saturdays Ends: Tuesdays
Price from: $4216 & September $3552*
Land only: $3475 & September $3005
June 18, July 09, July 30 & August 13
Plus September 03 special rates
Single supplement: $950 & Sep. $745
Land only tour starts one day later than
above in Reykjavik.
Air add-on from Chicago, Denver & Minneapolis from $50 per person and from Seattle
& Portland from $80 per person
* Departure taxes, Fuel Surcharge and U.S.
security fees are not included.
Presently $280 p.p. at time of printing.
Day 11 – REYKJAVIK-USA
Morning free for optional tour or some last minute shopping
before transfer to Keflavik Airport and your afternoon flight
back to the U.S.
Meals: B
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Escorted Tour of Iceland
Black sand beach of Reynisfjara by Andrey Bayda
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon by Iceland Travel
VOLCANOS AND GLACIERS
7 Days / 6 Nights
From $1807* Per Person Land and Air
From $1260 Per Person Land Only
REYKJAVIK - WESTMAN ISLANDS - SKOGAR - SOLHEIMAJOKULL GLACIER - VIK - GULLFOSS - REYKJAVIK
Saturday Departures April 30 - September 24. Icebergs, hot springs and volcanos are plentiful in Iceland. Join this popular tour and discover how Mother
Nature’s forces are shaping the world in its most primal state.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Transatlantic flight in coach class excluding meal service
• One pre & one post-tour overnight in Reykjavik at
First Class Natura Hotel Reykjavik
Day 01 – Saturday USA-ICELAND
Board your Icelandair jet for overnight flight to Keflavik
Airport in Iceland.
Meals: None
Day 02 – Sunday REYKJAVIK
Upon arrival optional Flybus or private car/driver transfer to
Reykjavik City (request a quote if you want us to book arrival/departure transfers). Check in at your hotel. Afternoon
free on your own to explore Reykjavik.
NATURA HOTEL REYKJAVIK
Meals: None
Day 03 – Monday REYKJAVIK-WESTMAN ISLANDS
Pick up at your hotel in the morning. The tour departs from
Reykjavík, where you will travel along the south coast to
Landeyjarhöfn harbor. After arriving at the pier at Bakkafjara, take a 30 minute ferry to the Westman Islands. Once
there the group will explore Heimaey Island, the largest of
the Westman Islands. Other adventures of the day include:
a visit to the puffins in Storhofdi, a walk up to the crater
of a volcano that erupted only three decades ago, visiting
Eldheimar Museum, and exploring flora of the new lava
field. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Island on your own
Overnight in Westman Islands.
Meals: B/D
Day 04 – Tuesday SOUTH SHORE- SKOGAR-VIK
After breakfast return by ferry and continue along the south
shore through fertile farmland and glacial rivers to reach
Skogar and Skogafoss waterfall. Visit with the farmers of
Thorvaldseyri Farm located at the foot of the world famous
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano that last erupted in the spring of
2010. A visitors center/family run exhibit was opened in
spring 2011; here guests can view a 20 minute film about
the spectacular natural event. Next a stop will be made
at the Skogar Folk Museum before continuing on past
Solheimajökull Glacier to the black Reynisfjara beach.
Dinner and overnight in Vik area.
Meals: B/D
Day 05 – Wednesday SKAFTAFELL-JOKULSARLON
Today we cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava to date,
and onward through the Catholic convent at Kirkjubæjarklaustur towards Skaftafell National Park, one of Iceland’s
most outstanding areas of natural beauty.
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• Full Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily & 2 dinners
• Accommodations in rooms with private facilities
• English speaking tour escort days 3 to 5.
The area is dominated by magnificent views of the mighty
Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Later, continue to the
stunning Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon for a boat tour, where
huge icebergs float in the deep waters of the lagoon. Afterwards we return to Vik area.
Dinner and overnight in Vik area.
Meals: B/D
Day 06 – Thursday GULLFOSS -REYKJAVIK
The first stop is the Geyser hot spring area to see the
famous great Geyser and Strokkur, a hot spring that
spouts every few minutes. Then on to Gullfoss, one of
Iceland’s most impressive waterfalls. Next is Thingvellir National Park, where the ancient parliament met for
centuries on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake, before
heading back to Reykjavik. Overnight stay in Reykjavík.
NATURA HOTEL REYKJAVIK
Meals: B
Day 07 – Friday REYKJAVIK-USA
Morning free for optional Reykjavik City Tour or some last
minute shopping before transfer on own to Keflavik Airport
and your flight back to the U.S.
Meals: B
Guaranteed departures from U.S.
Including air from JFK, Newark, Boston
or Washington-Dulles *
7 days / 6 nights
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Tour Starts: Saturdays
Ends: Fridays
Price from: $1807*
Land only: $1260
April 30
May 07, 14, 21 and
Sep 03, 10, 17 & 24
Single Supplement: $295
Price from: $2166*
Land only: $1425
June 04, 11, 25
July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Aug 06 & 13
Single Supplement: $410
Land only tour starts one day later than
above in Reykjavik.
Air add-on from Chicago, Denver & Minneapolis from $50 per person and from Seattle & Portland from $80 per person
* Departure taxes, Fuel Surcharge
and U.S. security fees are not included.
Presently $280 p.p. at time of printing.
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Escorted Tour of Iceland
Godafoss Waterfall by Filip Fuxa
ICELAND COMPLETE
Puffins by Florence Mcginn
10 Days / 9 Nights
From $2537* Per Person Land and Air
From $1990 Per Person Land Only
REYKJAVIK - GULLFOSS - VIK - SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK - HÖFN - EGILSSTADIR
LAKE MYVATN - AKUREYRI - SKAGAFJÖRDUR - BORGARNES - REYKJAVIK
Weekly Departures May 03 - September 27. This comprehensive tour highlights the natural wonders, the majestic landscapes and the unique character of Iceland.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Transatlantic flight in coach class excluding meal service
• Accommodations in rooms with private facilities
• One pre & one post-tour overnight in Reykjavik at First Class Hilton Nordica Hotel or similar • English speaking tour escort on tour portion,
• Full Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily and 5 dinners
days 3-9. Maximum 35 passengers per departure
Day 01 – USA-ICELAND
Board your Icelandair jet for overnight flight to Keflavik
Airport in Iceland.
Meals: None
Day 02 – REYKJAVIK
Upon arrival optional Flybus or private car/driver transfer to Reykjavik City. (request a quote if you want us to
book arrival/departure transfers.) Check in at your hotel. Afternoon free on your own to explore Reykjavik.
HILTON NORDICA HOTEL
Meals: None
Day 03 – REYKJAVIK-VIK
Pick up at your hotel in the morning followed by a short Reykjavik city tour. From Reykjavík head through the village of
Hveragerdi to explore Gullfoss, the ‘Golden Waterfall’, and
the nearby Geyser hot spring area to see the famous Geysir and Strokkur, and numerous other hot springs and boiling
mud pools. You drive along the south coast, stop at the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss. Continuing eastwards
to Dyrholaey nature reserve, closed during the nesting period
(5/15 until 6/23) , a solitary cliff with interesting formations and
teeming bird life. On to Vik. Dinner and overnight. Meals: B/D
Day 04 – SKAFTAFELL-HÖFN
Cross Eldhraun, the largest mass of lava ever to flow on the
face of the earth, before reaching the small village Kirkjubæjarklaustur, former site of a 12th-century Catholic convent.
The tour continues over Skeidararsandur sands to Skaftafell National Park. Continue to Jökulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
to see the birthplace of icebergs. You will have a optional
boat tour between the floating icebergs before continuing to
Höfn for dinner and overnight.
Meals: B/D
Day 05 – HÖFN-EGILSSTADIR
Tour over the Almannaskard pass to Lonsöræfi, a mountainous wilderness ringed by extinct volcanos. Towering mountains, their bare rock faces ridged by nature, plunge vertically into the sea to form Austfirdir, Iceland’s magnificent East
Fjords. On to Egilsstadir for dinner and overnight. Meals: B/D
Day 06 – EGILSSTADIR-LAKE MYVATN
Explore the highland desert plateau Mödrudalsöræfi. Continue towards Namaskard pass with its boiling mud pools
and vibrant color. Explore the natural beauty of the Lake
Myvatn area, including the peculiar lava formations at Dim
muborgir, the pseudocraters at Skutustadir and the Laxa salmon river. Overnight and dinner in the Myvatn area Meals: B/D
Day 07 – LAKE MYVATN-AKUREYRI
After breakfast you will head towards the northern
capital Akureyri with a stop at the waterfall Godafoss.
Akureyri has become the northern centre of education,
culture, trade and industry. Dinner on own tonight. Overnight in Akureyri area.
Meals: B
Day 08 – AKUREYRI-BORGARNES
Majestic mountains and narrow passes lead to Skagafjördur for an introduction of the unique Icelandic horse, with
its fifth gait - the tölt. Cross the Holtavörduheidi plateau to
Borgarfjördur in the beautiful Borgarnes. Overnight and
dinner in Borgarnes area.
Meals: B/D
Day 09 – BORGARNES-REYKJAVIK
Your last day touring will take you on a drive to Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in the world. Head to
Lake Tingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest lake, and Thingvellir
National Park, the ancient site of the world’s first parliament held outdoors. Afternoon arrival in Reykjavik. Overnight at HILTON NORDICA HOTEL
Meals: B
Day 10 – REYKJAVIK-USA
Morning free for optional Reykjavik City Tour or some last
minute shopping before transfer to Keflavik Airport and your
afternoon flight back to the U.S.
Meals: B
Guaranteed departures from U.S.
Including air from JFK, Newark, Boston
or Washington-Dulles *
10 days / 9 nights
Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Tour Starts: Tuesdays, Thursdays &
Sundays
Ends: Thursdays, Saturdays & Tuesdays
Price from: $2537*
Land only: $1990
May 03, 10, 17, 22, 24
Sep 06, 13, 20 & 27
Single supplement: $520
Price from: $3171*
Land only: $2430
June 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
July 03, 05, 12, 14, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31
Aug 02, 07, 09, 16, 23 & 30
Single Supplement: $800
Land only tour starts one day later than
above in Reykjavik.
Air add-on from Chicago, Denver & Minneapolis from $50 per person and from Seattle
& Portland from $80 per person
* Departure taxes, Fuel Surcharge and U.S.
security fees are not included. Presently
$280 p.p. at time of printing.
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Antarctica
Penguin excursion by Hurtigruten
Glacier Bay by Hurtigruten
DISCOVER YOUR INNER EXPLORER!
ALL NEW DISCOVERY STYLE VOYAGES TO ANTARCTICA AND THE CHILEAN FJORDS
Cape Horn to the Penguins of Antarctica
15 Days / 14 Nights - Departures from Santiago, Chile
From $9135 Per Person Land Only
Call us for more cruise options!
3 Guaranteed Departures: Jan 21, Feb 3, & Feb 16, 2017
This introductory Antarctica tour features all of the most remote continent’s rugged charm and her endless panoramic vistas as well as the
famous Chilean fjords! Sail the Beagle Channel and glide past the ‘end
of the world’ in the wake of history’s most seasoned explorers to reach
what few people alive have seen—the last uninhabited place on Earth
and her unusual wildlife.
Cities Visited:
Santiago - Punta Arenas - Puerto Williams - Cape Horn - South
Shetland Islands - Half Moon Island - Yankee Harbor - Cuverville
Island - Neko Harbor - Paradise Harbor - Wilhelmina Bay - Punta
Arenas - Santiago
Penguin landing by Hurtigruten
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Hurtigruten Sailings
Antarctic peninsula by Hurtigruten
Polar ice tunnel by Hurtigruten
TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS IN POLAR WATERS!
HURTIGRUTEN EXPEDITION VESSELS HAVE NORWEGIAN KNOW-HOW
18 Days / 17 Nights - Departures from Santiago, Chile
From $9369 Per Person Land Only
Sailing the Legendary Magellan:
Pathway to Antarctica
Call us for more itinerary options!
2 Guaranteed Departures: Dec 20, 2016 + Jan 5, 2017
Braving the waters of the Magellan Strait to tour Antarctica is not for the
squeamish, but the rewards for traveling here are undeniably extraordinary: incredible icescapes, pristine snow untouched by man, and breathtaking vistas filled with mountaintops and wildlife found nowhere else on
Earth. Celebrate the holiday season or the New Year with us as we travel
to the vast expanse of Earth’s final untouched continent, and experience
along the way what the coldest, driest, and windiest landscape in the
world has to offer: Chilean fjords, the Falkland Islands, and millions of
fascinating penguins in their native habitat!
Cities Visited:
Santiago - Punta Arenas - Puerto Williams - Cape Horn - South Shetland Islands
- Half Moon Island - Yankee Harbor - Cuverville Island - Neko Harbor - Paradise
Harbor - Wilhelmina Bay - The Falkland Islands - Port Stanley - Punta Arenas Santiago
Drake Passage by Hilde Foss
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Northern Lights Tours
Northern lights over Ersfjorden, Kvaløya, Tromsø by Bjørn Jørgensen
Kakslautanen Igloo Hotel in Finland
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SEE THE AMAZING NORTHERN LIGHTS!
You can travel to Iceland, Northern Norway, Sweden or Finland and experience the world’s most
awesome light show!
Winter in the Nordic region is the perfect time to take a trip above the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis! You can visit Iceland, Finland, Norway or Sweden and hunt for this amazing
phenomenon while enjoying fabulous food, outstanding accommodations such as the famous Ice Hotel, Snow Hotel
or luxury igloos, plus interesting and adventurous side trips during the day. We have many tours and packages to
choose from, so you can find the perfect fit. Visit our website for all the latest tour options and prices!
Arctic Winter Adventure & Northern
Lights Hunt in Northern Norway
Night in an Igloo Under the
Northern Lights in Finland
This trip brings you to Kirkenes in northern Norway. This part of the
country will offer you many exciting winter activities including the
Snow Crab Safari.
The port town of Kirkenes is the start/ending/turn around point of
the world-famous Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage. Should you wish to
combine this tour with the Norwegian Coastal Voyage, please contact us for a quote. In between you might experience the Northern
Lights and a bit of the Sámi culture!
Search for the elusive and awe-inspiring Northern Lights by snowmobile in Kirkenes, the winter gem of northern Norway: try your
hand at husky sledding, embark on a Snow Crab Safari, and visit
the local reindeer before settling in for a stay at the famed Kirkenes
SnowHotel!
Hotel Kakslauttanen—half an hour drive from Ivalo Airport—is
the perfect location for an exotic holiday experience, far away
from the rush and bustle of city life. It has a beautiful location
amidst the untouched Lapp wilderness, 200 miles north of the
Arctic Circle. Far away from city lights, the place is excellent for
viewing the aurora borealis, whenever they adorn the dark sky
with their colorful waves.
Guests will enjoy comfortable lodgings in rustic log cottages,
which reflect the traditional Lapp style. There are 40 cottages, 8
Snow Igloos, 53 Glass Igloos, a restaurant with souvenir shopping facilities and two saunas. Each cottage has a peaceful location not too close to the others. This resort provides an exotic
holiday experience including an overnight in a glass igloo with
comfortable room temperature and panoramic view of the stunning night sky! Here you will experience the true nature of the
Arctic winter and still enjoy modern conveniences.
Hedinsfjordur by Volundur Jonsson
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The Northern Lights in Iceland
There are few areas better than Lake Mývatn for viewing the
Northern Lights and discovering the wonders of the Icelandic
winter. Just below the Arctic Circle, discover the beauty and
unique attractions of Lake Mývatn on this special tour: the
lake’s surroundings offer an incredible variety of landscapes
as well as geological formations, and it’s an extremely active
volcanic region.
Admire the forces of nature at work: immerse yourself in Iceland’s wilderness while the Northern Lights, also known as the
Aurora Borealis, may dance in the clear winter skies!
You can enjoy the leisure activities in the area, since there are
multiple tours available. Dinner will be served at the hotel. It
is ideal to end the evening with a late night relaxation in the
outdoor hot tub and enjoy the so often seen Northern Lights
dancing around in striking colors across the Arctic sky.
Jokulsarlon Iceland by Ragnar Th. Sigurdsson / ARCTIC I
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Scandinavian American World Tours 2016 Terms & Conditions
ESCORTED TOURS:
Deposits: A 25% deposit of total tour price is required at the time of confirmation. Greenland tours require a 50% deposit.
Final Payment: The balance of the total tour price is due no later than 60 days prior to departure. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in automatic cancellation of the reservation and forfeiture of
deposit.
Departures: Escorted Tour departures are guaranteed only if so stated. Non-guaranteed departures can be canceled by the operator until 4 weeks prior. In such cases we will make every effort to provide similar
alternative arrangements; if this is not possible, a full refund will be given constituting full settlement.
Cancellation and Refunds: Cancellation fees are assessed as a percentage of the total tour price. Notification of cancellations must be in writing. Up to 60 days prior to tour departure a refund will be paid less
a 25% cancellation fee of total tour price. Between 59 and 31 days prior to tour departure a refund will be paid less a 50% cancellation fee of total tour price. Cancellations received between 30 and 15 days prior
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is $100.00 per person per change plus any fees levied by hotels or other suppliers. No changes are permitted 30 days or less prior to departure. Special requests/changes are not guaranteed to be available.
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Hotels: When necessary, hotel substitutions are of similar quality standard.
Meals: Full breakfasts are included at all hotels. Lunches and/or dinners are included only where specifically listed in the itineraries. Lunch and/or dinner can be Scandinavian buffet style or 2-3 course set menu.
Beverages are not included.
Hurtigruten Cruises Policy: Note - Clients that book Hurtigruten full cruises should be aware that deposits and final payments are charged directly to your credit card by Hurtigruten in Norway.
Though payment processing is in U.S. Dollars, some credit card companies may charge a foreign transaction fee. Make sure you check with your credit card companies for rules and fees before providing us
with your card. Hurtigruten cannot reverse charges once processed.
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The passport must be valid a minimum of 6 months after your RETURN date to the U.S.
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Baggage: Baggage is the sole responsibility of the owner and taken at owner’s risk. Make sure you check with your carrier as to the latest rules just prior to departure, as frequent changes occur.
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days may be subject to an expedite fee of $25.00.
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hotel accommodations, are made by them as agents only on the expressed condition that they shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned either by
reason of any defect in any vehicle, or through the acts or default of proprietor or servant. The operators and/or associated companies accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or
changes in train, steamer, or other services, sickness, weather, epidemics, quarantine, strikes, Acts of God, or other causes. All tour itineraries may be affected by alterations in steamship, air, or railroad services
of the various countries, or by other causes. The rights are reserved to cancel a not guaranteed tour prior to departure. In such cases, full refund of all payments will constitute full settlement with the passenger.
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aircraft. The passenger ticket in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of the tickets and/or the passenger. Neither SAS/ICELANDAIR nor any
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Greenland and Antarctica Tour Policy: Note - Arctic/Antarctic weather conditions may cause delays, cancellations, or extra expenses. In addition, limited capacity in Greenland may cause traffic delays resulting in interruptions, limitations, or changes in the itinerary. This may result in extra expenses to cover meals, hotel accommodation, and/or transportation not foreseen in the programs. Such expenses must be paid directly by passengers themselves. The tour operator cannot accept any responsibility, economic or otherwise, for such changes. Please note that optional tours can be cancelled or
changed due to local conditions without prior notice. Mosquitoes are prevalent in July and August in Greenland, and you are advised to bring repellent, proper clothing, and/or medicine in case of allergies.
When booking Greenland and Antarctica tours, all clients agree to above mentioned special conditions. See additional terms when booking these areas.
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