Sognefjord & Balestrand village exclusive - 6 nights

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Enjoy an amazing Fjord cruise package, with 2 nights stay in the beautifully located Balestrand fjord village at the historic, wooden Kvikne's hotel, Fjord cruises on the Sognefjord, the spectacular Flam Railway & the scenic Bergen line, Oslo and Bergen.

Stays at the exclusive Hotel Continental in Oslo, the beautifully located, historic Kvikne's hotel in the scenic Balestrand fjord village and at the Radisson Blu Royal hotel located next to the picturesque, UNESCO Bryggen wharf in Bergen.

Independent/unescorted trip starting & finishing in Oslo. Duration 6 nights. Read more:

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    Hotel Continental Oslo. Photo Hotel Continental

    Day 1 - Oslo & Hotel Continental

    Individual arrival and check in at the centrally located, elegant Hotel Continental, one of "The Leading Hotels of the World". Spend 1 night in Oslo

     

     

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    Aurlandsfjord. Photo RM Sorensen/Flam Utvikling

    Day 2 - Oslo-Flam-Sognefjord

    Bergen line, Flam Railway & Fjord cruise: Morning train departure from Oslo on  the scenic Bergen line  across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau to the mountain station of Myrdal, where you change to the famous Flam Railway, taking you through hairpin bends down to sea level and the Sognefjord.

     

    In Flam you board  the express boat for a beautiful fjord cruise from Flam to Balestrand, on the Aurlandsfjord branch & the main Sognefjord.

     

    Spend 2 nights at the historic Kvikne's hotel, room with fjord view in the old wooden wing. Excellent Norwegian buffet dinner is included

    The historic Kvikne's hotel Balestrand. Photo CH/Innovation Norway

    Day 3 - Relaxing day in Balestrand

    Enjoy the beautiful scenery, the fjord view, the mountains, a relaxing walk in this tiny village with a long and interesting history, the clean air and the tranquility.

     

    Some sights in Balestrand:

    The tiny, English church, the typical Swiss style wooden villas, the scenic Cultural trail, the tiny aquarium, Art galleries. Excellent, well marked trails. Guided tours available 

     

    About the Kvikne's hotel:
    the historic wooden wing is built in the "Swiss style", and the hotel is graced with an extensive collection of antiques and authentic artworks.  The Kvikne family has been the hosts since 1877

    Beregn view from mount Floyen. Photo Paul Smit, Imago/Bergen TB

    Day 4 - Fjord cruise to Bergen

    Express boat cruise on the Sognefjord and along the scenic coast line to Bergen. Individual check in at the centrally located Radisson Blu Royal hotel, located at the Bryggen wharf, upgraded room. Spend 2 nights in Bergen. Read more about Bergen

    Bryggen wharf Bergen. Photo Rita de Lange/Fjord Travel Norway

    Day 5 - Bergen at leisure

    Enjoy a full day to explore the sights of Bergen, the picturesque, hanseatic town, surrounded by 7 mountains, fjords & islands, with the old Bryggen wharf (UNESCO World Heritage site), the Fish market & the Aquarium.

    Funicular Bergen. Photo Terje Rakke, Nordic Life/Innovation Norway

    Things to do:
    -Take a hop-on hop-off city sightseeing
    -Take the Funicular to the top of mount Floyen, marvellous view of the city
    -Take the cable car to the top of mount Ulriken, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding fjords & islands
    - Visit the authentic, picturesque areas with tiny, wooden houses & narrow streets at the Nordnes peninsula & the hillside around the Funicular station

    Oslo Opera house. Photo Matjaz Intihar/VisitOslo

    Day 6 - Flight Bergen-Oslo

    Morning flight to Oslo. Enjoy the 2 hour classic Oslo Fjord sightseeing in the afternoon, passing through narrow sounds, idyllic bays and a maze of islands with small summer houses.

     

    Spend 1 night in Oslo at the Hotel Continental

     

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    Balestrand fjord village. Photo Kvikne's hotel

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    Independent/unescorted trip

    Departures:
    Daily from May 1 to Sept 27

    Prices per person

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    Double/twin room for 2 12920
    Single room, 1 person 16045
    Child in parents room   6290
    Per person in triple room 12045
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    Hotels w. breakfast buffet
    Oslo
    Hotel Continental
    Balestrand
    Kvikne's hotel, historic wing, room w. fjord view + buffet dinner x 2*
    Bergen
    Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
    *Please note: no lift in the historic wing

     

    Transport
    Train Oslo-Myrdal
    Flam Railway
    Express boat Flam-Balestrand
    Express boat Balestrand-Bergen
    Flight Bergen-Oslo 

     

    Sightseeing/excursions
    Fjord cruise in Oslo

     

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