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Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722989
Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Family Friendly, Iconic Landmarks Glide across Norway by rail and road, from glacier air to winding fjord routes and the Atlantic’s wild, cinematic coastline.
Trip Overview:
Glide across Norway by rail and road, from glacier air to winding fjord routes and the Atlantic’s wild, cinematic coastline.
7 nights from $3,219 per person
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo
Welcome to the Kingdom of Norway - a country with the most beautiful fjords on Earth!
A Private Transfer will take from the airport to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can start exploring Norway already today. Walk along the streets and explore the city of the royal family, and the main Karl Johan's Street, with many shops, bars, and cafes. Meet your Tour Leader at the reception of our hotel for an informative meeting about your tour (In case of late arrivals the tour leader will leave a note at reception with a new meeting time and place).
Hotel: Thon Hotel Opera (4 Star Rating)
Overlooking the Oslo Opera House, this hotel is only 100 meters from Oslo Central Station. It offers a large breakfast buffet, a fjord-view restaurant and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. Fresh fruit, homemade bread and both hot and cold dishes are served at breakfast.
Hotel Opera's popular restaurant, Scala, offers Norwegian specialties as well as international dishes. Evening cocktails can be enjoyed at the Tosca Bar. The gym at Thon Hotel Opera features an outdoor terrace and views of the waterfront. For relaxation, guests can visit the opera-themed lounge.
Attractions such as the Akershus Fortress and the National Theatre are both reached within 15 minutes on foot. In addition, the express train to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is just around the corner.
Breakfast buffet in the hotel. Early morning departure towards the fjord area of Norway. Driving through the Norwegian nature, you will pass by the Lake Tyrifjord with its several branches. This lake is one of the largest lakes in Norway and plays an important role for resting migratory birds of many species. Continue driving through magnificent Hallingdal Valley towards the picturesque village of Flam. Nearby Gol you will stop for a photo-stop at Torpo Stave Church from 1200's.
When you return in Flam, you will board the famous Flam Railway (Flamsbana), one of the steepest railway lines in the world. The journey takes you from the fjord-side village of Flam up to Myrdal, a mountain railway station located approximately 13 km away. Along the way, you will travel through spectacular scenery, passing the historic Rallar Road, steep mountainsides, breathtaking waterfalls, and 20 tunnels carved into the mountains. With countless panoramic viewpoints, many consider the Flam Railway one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. Upon arrival in Myrdal, you will continue by train to Voss, where you will stay overnight.
Hotel: Scandic Voss (4 Star Rating)
The new hotel has 215 rooms, a restaurant and bar with outdoor seating, as well as stylish and flexible meeting facilities. With its central location right next to the train station, and being the largest hotel in town, Scandic Voss is a natural meeting point for both tourists and locals.
If you are a conference guest, you can enjoy our modern and flexible meeting facilities with a capacity for up to 400 people. We will gladly help you tailor events – whether it's a small meeting with an intimate atmosphere or a large banquet.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Breakfast buffet in the hotel. After breakfast, departure to Bergen - the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture, and exciting urban life all year around.
Meet your local guide upon arrival and enjoy a 2-hour sightseeing tour. Pass through the most emblematic places such as the Hanseatic Bryggen, with the church of Mary, the Hakon fortress and the famous Fish market. In Bergen you can join the optional visit to the Floibanen Funicular. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Hotel: Scandic Ornen (4 Star Rating)
Hotel Scandic Ornen is centrally located in Bergen.
The Scandic Ornen is located in an attractive area close to Bystasjonen in the center of Bergen. This hotel is the largest conference hotel in Bergen, and is located in the city's cultural center close to Grieg Hall, KODE - Art Museums of Bergen and Bergen's new swimming facility.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Breakfast buffet in the hotel. After breakfast board your coach and head north. You will cross the famous Sognefjord from Oppdal to Lavik on a ferry cruise. Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, which stretches 204 kilometres (127.5 miles) inland from the coast north of Bergen.
Continue driving towards the famous Briksdaal Glacier. Guests from all over the world come to visit this glacier arm set attractively between roaring waterfalls and high peaks. Briksdalsbreen is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier and located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park. From 1.200 meters (3,940 feet) the glacier plunges down into the beautiful Briksdalen Valley. You can approach the Briksdalen Valley by foot (Hiking shoes required) or catch a ride with one of the "Troll cars" up to the glacier, at an additional fee.
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Loenfjord (3 Star Rating)
Hotel Loenfjord lies at the shoreside in Loen, backed by mountains and overlooking Loelva River and Nordfjord, this relaxed, low-rise hotel is 6 km from climbing on Skala mountain, 11 km from skiing in Stryn and 28 km from Briksdal glacier, an arm of the Jostedalsbreen.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast buffet in the hotel. Departure to Geiranger, where you will board a sightseeing cruise on the Geiranger fjord - one of the Norway's most narrow and impressive fjords, dominated by a huge rock face with stunning waterfalls including the two most famous: "The Seven Sisters" or "The Veil of the Bride".
After the cruise you will continue driving north and pass by the famous Eagle Road, the steepest stretch of road up the mountain side from Geiranger towards Eidsdal on road no. 63. The road swings through 11 hairpin bends up from the Geirangerfjord and to the highest point on the stretch, 620 metres (2,035 feet) above sea level at Korsmyra. The road was an attraction from the very first day and was called Eagle Road because at its highest point it passed through terrain that had traditionally been the domain of many eagles.
The viewpoint has been recently upgraded and was officially opened on 21st June 2006 with a simple ceremony as part of the project "Nasjonal Turistveg" (National Tourist Roads). Short ferry crossing from Eidsdal to Linge, before reaching the Troll’s Road, an exciting series of 11 hairpin bends that descend the mountain. A true work of art with astonishing views. Another short ferry crossing from Vestnes before arriving in Molde.
Hotel: Scandic Seilet (3 Star Rating)
Come and enjoy and stay centrally with panoramic views of Romsdalsalpene mountains. With a short distance to the centre and fantastic views from both our rooms and the breakfast restaurant, our hotel is the natural choice for both holidays and conferences. We will help you tailor-make small and large meetings and conferences.
Seilet breakfast restaurant on the 1st floor offers fantastic views of Romsdalsfjord and serves a generous breakfast. On the buffet you will find healthy and organic breakfast items, and sweet temptations. Unwind after an active day with something tasty from our barception.
Stay in shape during your stay and visit our gym. Moldebadet pool is in the same building as our hotel. If you wish to have a swim, you can walk over there in your slippers. Please contact our reception for more information about facilities close to our hotel. Free WiFi is available in all our hotel rooms and common areas.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Breakfast buffet in the hotel. Enjoy the scenic ride and stunning views on the Atlantic Road, beautifully built between sea and land, crossing bridges and dikes, at the edge of the ocean. This true masterpiece of civil engineering was voted the "work of art of the century" by the Norwegians and ranked one of the best road routes in the world by the daily The Guardian. Continue south to Oppdal.
Hotel: Quality Hotel Skifer (4 Star Rating)
Quality Hotel Skifer is in the center of Oppdal, 120 kilometers south of Trondheim. The hotel has 177 rooms, modern and flexible conference rooms, a restaurant and a wellness area. The hotel's location is a perfect starting point for courses, conferences and holiday-leisure stays in beautiful surroundings and scenic experiences.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Breakfast buffet in the hotel. Today you will return to Oslo. Short stop in Lillehammer and some free time to explore the Olympic City.
Continue along the coast of Lake Mjosa, the largest lake in Norway. In the afternoon, upon arrival in Oslo, you will enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour with a local guide. The guided tour of the city includes a visit to the Frogner Park, with all sculptural Vigeland. You will also see the magnificent Royal Palace, City Hall and Akershus Fortress. Rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel: Thon Hotel Opera (4 Star Rating)
Overlooking the Oslo Opera House, this hotel is only 100 meters from Oslo Central Station. It offers a large breakfast buffet, a fjord-view restaurant and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. Fresh fruit, homemade bread and both hot and cold dishes are served at breakfast.
Hotel Opera's popular restaurant, Scala, offers Norwegian specialties as well as international dishes. Evening cocktails can be enjoyed at the Tosca Bar. The gym at Thon Hotel Opera features an outdoor terrace and views of the waterfront. For relaxation, guests can visit the opera-themed lounge.
Attractions such as the Akershus Fortress and the National Theatre are both reached within 15 minutes on foot. In addition, the express train to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is just around the corner.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant. Enjoy some last-minute shopping for the Viking souvenirs. You will be picked up for a private transfer from your hotel to the airport.
Meal(s): Breakfast
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