Description
| Type of Tour: | Individually tailored tour |
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| Operates: | Departs daily (alternate program in winter) |
| Duration: | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Visit: | Oslo – Flåm Railway – Balestrand – Bergen |
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| Notes: | The tour operates with a minimum of 2 persons. Winter will change Balestrand to Flåm as the hotels in Balestrand are not open this winter. |
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: OSLO
Arrive Oslo, the capital of Norway, situated at the end of the Oslo fjord. Oslo is the largest city in Norway and offers a closeness to nature that few other capitals can provide.
Overnight: Oslo
Day 2: OSLO
Day at leisure for personal discovery and shopping in the capital of Norway. We suggest a walk down “Karl Johan”, Oslo’s main street, or a stroll along the Aker Brygge with its numerous shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Other sights of interest are the Akershus Fortress, the national art gallery or the Munch museum.
Overnight: Oslo (B)
Day 3: OSLO – FLÅM RAILWAY – BALESTRAND
Morning departure by train from Oslo. After you have crossed the rugged Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, change train in Myrdal and enter the famous Flåm Railway. This railway has been ranked one of the top 20 train rides in the world and is the world’s steepest railway line on normal gauge. Arrive in Flåm, beautifully situated at the end of the Aurlandsfjord. The Norwegian fjord landscape is considered to be one of the most spectacular sceneries in the world. At Flåm, catch a ferry on the spectacular Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord arriving in Balestrand in the afternoon.
Overnight: Balestrand (B)
Alternative winter itinerary for Day 3: Applicable 1 Oct – 30 Apr
Morning departure by train from Oslo. After you have crossed the rugged Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, change train in Myrdal and depart on the famous Flåm Railway. This railway has been ranked one of the top 20 train rides in the world and is the world’s steepest railway line on normal gauge. Arrive in Flåm, beautifully situated at the end of the Aurlandsfjord.
Overnight: Flåm (B)
Day 4: BALESTRAND – BERGEN
Morning departure by fjord ferry to Bergen. Afternoon arrival in Bergen.
Overnight: Bergen (B)
Alternative winter itinerary for Day 4: Applicable 1 Oct – 30 Apr
Spend the morning exploring Flåm before departing by fjord ferry bound for Gudvangen. Cruise through the Nærøyfjord, considered to be among the most scenically outstanding fjord areas in the world, and is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Surrounded by towering mountains up to 1700m high, this arm of the Sognefjord is amazingly beautiful. Arrive in Gudvangen and then board the bus to Voss from where you will take a train to Bergen.
Overnight: Bergen (B)
Day 5: BERGEN
At leisure in Bergen. We recommend a ride on the funicular to Mt. Fløien, offering spectacular views on clear days. There are several optional tours available or you may decide to explore Bergen on foot, stopping at Håkons Hall and the famous “Bryggen” – the fish market.
Overnight: Bergen (B)
Day 6: BERGEN
Check out from your hotel. Own transfer to the airport. (B)
Rates on request, please e-mail: travel@itt.co.za
Includes:5 night’s accommodation in tourist class hotels , Train Oslo – Myrdal – Flam, Ferry Flam – Balestrand – Bergen, Meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Alternative winter version:5 night’s accommodation in tourist class hotels; Train Oslo – Myrdal – Flam; Ferry Flam – Gudvangen; Bus Gudvangen – Voss & Train Voss – Bergen;meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
All rates will be converted at time of final payment according to ITT’s bank selling rates. Please double check the final ZAR amount with us on day of payment. All services are subject to availability at time of booking and subject to the General Terms and Conditions of ITT Inspirations Travel & Tours (PTY) LTD.
