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Travel schedule/itinerary
Day 1 - Oslo
Individual arrival to Oslo. Check in at the centrally located elegant Hotel Continental, next to the main Karl johan street, close to the Royal Castle and the popular Aker Brygge wharf area. 2 restaurants in the hotel building: the famous, traditional Theatercaféen and the gourmet restaurant Eik 2en Etage. 1 night in Oslo
The hotel is located close to the Airport Express train.
Private transfer on request.
Day 2 - Oslo-Geilo mountain village
Pick up the rental car, then drive through the Hallingdal valley to the nice mountain village of Geilo. Check in at the classic, historic Dr. Holm's hotel, room with view.
Excellent hiking areas close to the hotel.
Day 3 - Geilo-Hardangerfjord/Lofthus
Across the Hardangervidda National Park to the beautiful fjord village of Lofthus. Make a stop to view the breathtaking Voringfoss waterfall before the descent through the dramatic Maabodalen canyon taking you down to the scenic Hardangerfjord.
Overnight at the beautifully located Ullensvang hotel, room with fjord view. Norwegian buffet dinner included.
Day 4 - Lofthus-Bergen area/Solstrand
Drive via the outer Hardangerfjord through beautiful fjord scenery to the excellent Solstrand fjord hotel, with views of the fjord and the glacier. Room with fjord view, 2 nights. Excellent hiking areas close to the hotel.
Day 5 - Bergen area/Solstrand
Spend the day visiting Bergen (45 mins drive from the Solstrand hotel) & the surrounding areas. Alternatively spend a relaxing day in the beautiful Solstrand area or
enjoy the excellent SPA and wellness facilities at the hotel. Book your SPA appointment in advance.
Day 6 - Bergen area-Balestrand
Drive via Voss and the beautiful Vikafjell mountain road to the Sognefjord and the scenic fjord village of Balestrand. En route you can visit the Stave church and the old stone churches in Vik.
Overnight at the historic Kvikne's hotel old, wooden wing, fjord view room. In the evening we have included the excellent Norwegian buffet dinner.
Day 7 - Balestrand-Nordfjord
Drive across the spectacular Gaularfjell mountain road, then along lake Joelster to the inner parts of the Nordfjord, crossing the Utvik mountain, offering spectacular views of the fjord.
Overnight at the beautifully located Alexandra hotel.
Excellent hiking areas close to the hotel
Day 8 - Nordfjord-Geirangerfjord-Grotli
Drive to the Geirangerfjord, with a scenic car ferry cruise and an optional detour to the Dalsnibba mountain road, offering a marvellous view of the fjord. Overnight at the Norwegian style, wooden Grotli mountain lodge hotel. Excellent Norwegian buffet dinner included.
Day 9 - Grotli-Oslo
Across beautiful mountain scenery, then through the idyllic Gudbrandsdal valley via the Olympic town of Lillehammer to Oslo. Drop the rental car and spend the final night at the Hotel Continental. Airport hotel on request.
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Prices
Tour not available in 2012
Departures: 01.06-15.09
Car group C - manual: NOK Per person in double/twin room for 2 14 860 Car group C - automatic: NOK Per person in double/twin room for 2
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Hotels w. breakfast buffet
Oslo
Hotel Continental (5*)
Geilo
Dr. Holm's historic hotel, room w. view
Lofthus
Hotel Ullensvang, De luxe room w. fjord view & buffet dinner
Bergen area
Solstrand Fjord hotel (historic hotel), De luxe room w. fjord view
Balestrand
Kvikne's hotel, historic wing, room w. fjord view + buffet dinner
Loen
Hotel Alexandra, upgraded room w. fjord view
Grotli
Grotli historic mountain lodge hotel + dinnerRental car & driving
Car group C compact, manual or automatic transmission according to your booking. 8 days
Free mileage/main insurances
A drivers guide, will be delivered along with the rental car (subject to availability)
Detailed driving route w. road numbers and instructions
GPS
All required ferry timetables*
*NOTE: The car ferries are not included and are to be paid directly. No advance reservations available. Toll roads are not included.All taxes & VAT
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