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Norway's Fjord Favourites

Self-guided, 10 nights, price from: £1670

Norway's Fjord Favourites

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This hugely popular journey explores Lake Vang,

Sognefjord & Nordfjord - three contrasting

areas linked by magnificient scenery.

Voss, overlooking Lake Vang, is situated between the two great fjords of Hardanger and Sogn and is a thriving small town with a hub of activity.

Balestrand overlooks the mighty Sognefjord; a dramatic location situated on a promontory of land, with the fjord on one side and a mountain backdrop on the other.

Leon is a tiny villiage which stands at the head of inner Nordfjord against a background of mountain peaks, with their lower slopes heavily coated with birth forests. At this point the river Lo reaches the fjord, having travelled from its source into Lake Loen and along the breathtaking Loen Valley, descending by gentle waterfalls to sea level. The village centres mainly around and below the white wooden church and has a few shops. For walkers, the area is ideal with the main attraction being the easy walk on foot to view Briksdal Glacier, an offshoot from the main Jostedal Glacier.


Day 1

Arrive in Bergen Airport and transfer to the railway station. By train, taking the famous Bergen/Oslo Line as far as Voss.

3 nights VOSS - Fleischer's Hotel **** (HB)

Day 4

By train to Myrdal. Change to the mountain railway for the spectacular descent to Flåm. Continue by express boat along the Sognefjord to Balestrand.

3 nights BALESTRAND - Midtnes Hotel *** or Kvikne's Hotel **** (HB)

Day 7

Take a coach and ferry along the northern shore of the Sognefjord to Sogndal then beneath the great Jostedal Glacier via Fjærland to Skei. Along Våtedal and over the Utvik Mountain to the Nordfjord.

3 nights LOEN - Loenfjord Hotel *** or Hotel Alexandra **** (HB)

Day 10

Direct express bus from Loen to Bergen, crossing the Sognefjord en route.

1 night BERGEN - Augustin Hotel ***

Day 11

Transfer back to airport for return to UK

Departure Day: Fridays from London Heathrow (alternative departures available, see below)
Departure Dates: 1 May- 30 September 2013
Duration: 10 nights


Fleischer's Hotel, Voss ****

A delightful traditional hotel, surrounded by mountains and lakes. Internationally renowned under owner managment of the Fleischer family for over 150 years. Elegant public rooms, perhaps the most beautiful dining room in western Norway inspired by swiss architecture. Indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, solarium, bars, dancing to live music six nights weekly. Rooms are accessible via a lift to every floor.


Kvikne's Hotel, Balestrand ****

At Kvikne's the best traditions of innkeeping go right back to 1752. The Kvikne family, who still own the hotel today, took over in 1877 and a continuous process of development has been going on from that day to this. 

The hotel was built in the "Swiss" style. Much new building, reconstruction and extension has gone on since, but none of it has altered the special character of this place. Kvikne's is a modern hotel with old world charm and atmosphere and with 200 guest rooms is one of the largest tourist hotels in Norway. The hotel is graced with an extensive collection of artworks and antiques, which give it its special style. The list of prominent guests is a long one. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany was a frequent guest in Balestrand. Royalty, emperors, presidents, prime ministers, film stars and artists from many countries can be found on the guest list.

There are a number of different room categories available at the hotel.  Taber Holidays use as standard rooms on a high floor in the New Wing of the hotel with a view of the gardens and fjord.  These rooms have twin beds, a seating area, desk, TV, telephone and bathroom with bath/shower and WC.  A small number of twin rooms are also available in the Old Wing of the hotel which are simply and traditionally furnished in keeping with the old style of the hotel and have a view of the fjord.  These rooms are available at a supplement.  The Old Wing also has a small number of Junior Suites which have a separated seating area and bedroom and a view of the fjord. Please ask our reservations staff for applicable supplements.

The hotel serve a traditional Scandinavian buffet for dinner with a broad selection of cold meats, fish and salad along with a number of hot dishes featuring meat, fish and vegetarian options. A large buffet breakfast is also served.

The hotel has extensive lounges in the old building with wonderful views of the fjord and a cosy bar next door to the reception desk.


Midtnes Hotel, Balestrand ***

One of the most popular quality small hotels in Western Norway. Owned and managed by Jon Gjeraker, who is a mine of local information. All rooms are accessible via a lift and have shower and WC with a number also having a private balcony. Several nice living rooms, one with an open fireplace and TV, darts, billiards and a sun terrace with a fabulous panorama view of the Sognefjord. The hotel has its own pier, a bathing place and rowing boat. Water comes straight from a mountain lake and is drinkable from the tap! Buffet breakfast and dinner is a 3 course set menu.


Alexandra Hotel, Loen ****

One of the finest hotels in Scandinavia. With recently added bath and spa facilities, the Alexandra Hotel is sure to provide you with the highest level of luxury and comfort. The Alexandra Buffet is an absolute speciality, serving abundances of the finest food Norway has to offer. The hotel also has a fantastic a la carte restaurant - restaurant Andrine. Dancing at the Alex nightclub throughout the week and weekend. Extensive lounges, wine cellar, bar, indoor heated swimming pool with sun terrace, saunas, solarium, gymnasium, mini golf, tennis courts, boats, hairdressing salon and souvenir shop. Two categories of room. Both have mini bar, hairdryer, satellite TV and bath. De-luxe rooms have separate lounge and bedroom, fjord view and balcony.


Loenfjord Hotel***

Built in traditional style with a large terrace cafe overlooking the river. This location enables you to be close to magnficient mountain scenery. There is a Lounge, bar, and a spacious dining room for you to enjoy and the option of dancing to live music six nights each week is also availble! All rooms have telephone and TV. Guests are able to use the facilities of the Hotel Alexandra for a small charge.


Augustin Hotel, Bergen ***

Bergen's oldest family-run hotel now managed by the fourth generation. Centrally located in the shopping and harbour area, the oldest part of the hotel was built in Art Nouveau style in 1909, however, since then the hotel has expanded, incorporating old neighbouring houses and building new wings. The hotel has a popular intimate dinner restaurant (closed Sundays) and a lovely 400-year-old cellar bar. All bedrooms are equipped with TV, phone, hairdryer, mini-bar and trouser press Lift to all floors.

The Fjærlandsfjord and Glaciers from Balestrand

Description: Leisurely journey by boat along the lovely Fjærlandsfjord to the picturesque village of Fjærland visiting the Glacier Exhibition Museum and the Bøyabreen Glacier before returning to Balestrand by the same route.
Operates: 1/5 – 30/9.
Duration: 3 ½ or 5 hours, departs 0805 (3½ hrs - 1/6 - 31/8) or 1150  (5 hrs - 1/5 - 31/5 & 1/9 - 30/9).
Price: £74 per adult, children 3 - 15 £37.


Lake Olden and Briksdal Glacier from Loen

Description: Journey by Glacier Bus along the shores of lovely Lake Olden to Briksdalbre Mountain Lodge. From here there is quite a steep walk up the hillside of approx. 2 kms (Troll Car available, payable locally, approx £20 return) and then a further 500 metres easy walk to the lake at the base of the glacier.
Operates: 1 May - 30 September.
Departs: 0940.
Duration: Approx. 5 hours during high season and 9 hours during May/September (including return bus journey of almost 2 hours).
Price: £14 (return bus ticket).
 


Hardanger Fjord Adventure from Voss

Description: Day trip including delightful bus journey to Ulvik, boat trip along the Eidfjord followed by sightseeing at the Hardangervidda Nature Centre and a view of the magnificent Vøringfoss Falls.
Operates: Daily, 1 May - 30 September.
Duration: 6½ hours, departs 1005.
Price: £71 per adult, children under 16 £54.


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