The Fjord Explorer
Date of departure: May 2; May 9; May 16
Number of days and nights: 5/4 + 1
Departure points: Stockholm, Sheraton Hotel 13.00; Västerås Trainstation 14.30; Örebro Trainstation 15.30; Karlstad Trainstation 17.30; Oslo, Anker Hostel at 22.00.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Sweden -) Oslo to Bergen
We meet at the departure point and jump on the bus. We travel through Norwegians mountains during the night.
Day 2 Bergen
We arrive in the hanseatic city Bergen by the Atlantic Ocean in time for our breakfast in the morning. Join our tour manager for a guided walk and after that you can explore Bergen on your own. You could start with the UNESCO protected Bryggen, Bergen's old waterfront where the Hanseatic traders once lived and worked. If you would like a great view of the city and its surroundings, take the Flöjbanen or walk to the top of mount Flöjen (320 meters), or take the Cable car to Mount Ulriken (642 meters). Bergen also has some great museums.
Day 3 Bergen- Laerdal
After breakfast we will leave Bergen by bus and travel to Gudvangen where we will board a boat for a cruise on the Sognefjord. A narrow part of the fjord is called Nærøyfjord and is protected by UNESCO. In Laerdal we will stay for two nights next to the mighty Sognefjord.
Day 4 Laerdal
A free day in Laerdal with possibilities to hike in the area by foot or bike. You can also choose to go with the bus to the Nigardsbreen Glacier where we will do a hike in the area around the glacier. (Read more under Optional activities)
Day 5 Laerdal-Oslo
We leave Laerdal in the early morning, make a photo stop at unique Borgund Stave church and then travel towards Oslo. We arrive in Oslo about 6 PM and the tour is over.
Day 6 Oslo - (Sweden) OPTIONAL! !
If you wish to prolong your tour with one night in Oslo, you have this possibility. After breakfast 9.00 AM we check out and leave for Oslo city tour. At 12.00 the tour is over and the bus can drop you off near central station or take you back to your hometown in Sweden.
Included
Transport in a modern bus 5 days, Guiding, Information for your independent exploration
3 nights’ accommodation in hostels and cabins, Boat trip on Sognefjord for student price so bring a Student ID or you might have to pay a bit extra.
1 breakfast on day 2
Excursion to Europe’s biggest inland glacier Jostedalsbreen
Excluded
Transport to Oslo from other cities (check cheap airline offers: www.norwegian.no)
Meals accept the ones listed above, though we have access to kitchens where we stay
Optional entrance fees and activities
Bedlinen, bring your own to save some cash!
Optional activities
Bike rental in Laerdal, book and pay on the camping ground.
Glacier walk including guide and equipment (cost about 53 Euros)
Highlights
Experience the amazing landscape with fjords and mountains
Visit to Borgund Stave church
Oslo and Bergen
Adventure activities like biking, walk to the glacier etc
