The excellent Splendours tour takes you from the wonderful City of Bergen to three of Norway’s most spectacular Fjords - the Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord and Nordfjord. Memorable visits to the largest glacier in Europe, Jostedalsbreen and the Lake Jolster region are also included. You will stay on the shores of Lake Jolster in the superb Skei Hotel. The hotel is close to the small rural village of Skei in an area of infinite natural beauty. Relax and absorb the magnificent scenery, take a helicopter ride over the glacier or explore the many walking routes in the area.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 (Sunday) Bergen
Coach/mini-bus transfer to Bergen Hotel.
Free morning to explore the 900 year old UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen, including the Edvard Grieg house. Or, join our optional 3 hr guided tour of the city (approx. £35). Included excursion: Coastal cruise through beautiful landscapes to Lavik, on Sognefjord, the largest fjord in Norway. Coach tour through the mountains to Skei on Lake Jølster. Day 3 (Tuesday) Skei - Fjaerland/ Glaciers Tour
Optional excursion to Fjaerland (approx. £40), which includes a stop at the 8th book town in the world, a visit to the award winning Glacier Museum and stop for afternoon tea at Bøyum Glacier, the fastest moving arm of the largest glacier in mainland Europe. Or, you can use your free time to explore Skei and enjoy all the hotel’s facilities. Day 4 (Wednesday) Skei - Geiranger
Included excursion: Take a scenic tour through mountains and along the coastline to Hellesylt where you will join an hour’s cruise along the spectacular Geirangerfjord, voted No. 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, passing numerous stunning waterfalls on the way. Day 5 (Thursday) Skei - Briksdal
Optional excursion to the Briksdal glacier (approx. £54), part of Europe’s largest glacier, Jostedalsbreen (487km2). Take a walk, or troll bus, through the magnificent National Park to the base of this stunning glacier and peaceful glacial lake, past many beautiful waterfalls along the way. Day 6 (Friday) Skei – Sandane
Optional excursion to Sandane and Nordfjord Folk Museum (approx. £42) Visit the Gimmestad Church dating back to 1692, the 33m high Eidsfossen waterfall and a trip to the Norwegian Horse centre. After dinner coffee will be served in the 260 year old Gamelstova cottage this evening, with the possibility of hearing some old folk tales. Day 7 (Saturday) Skei - Norway in a Nutshell - Bergen
Included excursion: Over the Gauler Mountain to Balestrand, then ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ tour, including a cruise along the Sognefjord to Flåm, then an awe inspiring journey on the Flåm Railway, one of the steepest non-funicular railways in the world, spiralling up 866m, and completed with a train journey back to Bergen. Day 8 (Sunday) Bergen
Free morning to explore Bergen. Transfer to the airport.
What's Included
· Coastal cruise from Bergen to Lavik and coach tour to Skei
· Excursion from Skei to Balestrand
· Excursion to Geiranger
· Scenic train journey to Bergen
· Norway in a Nutshell tour including Flåm Railway and Sognefjord cruise
· Folklore evening with music and dancing
· 'Gamlestova' evening of historical tales, ghost stories and folk music
· Two nights halfboard at the 4 C Bergen Hotel
· Five nights half board at the 4 C Skei Hotel
· Halfboard meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on final day
· 5 FREE packed lunches (from breakfast buffet)
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