Geiranger. Loen. Balestrand Sogndal. Flåm. Myrdal. Voss. Lofthus. Try Flåm & Balestrand. Try Gudvangen. Try Hardanger

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OSLO

• Myrdal • Flåm • Voss Sognefjord Hardangerfjord Balestrand • • Lofthus ÅLESUND • Geiranger

TRONDHEIM

• Dombås • Åndalsnes Hellesylt • • Loen • Sogndal

BERGEN

Nordheimsund • Gudvangen •

Try Flåm & Balestrand Try Gudvangen Try Hardanger

Try Hardanger – roundtrip from Bergen

Try Geiranger – roundtrip from Ålesund

Try Stavanger

Try Trondheim & the coast

Try Lofoten

Try the prominent hotels of the fj ords

STAVANGER

• Svolvær

• Andenes

BODØ

Is an independent incoming tour op-erator, located outside Oslo, the capital of Norway. We have established close and personal relationship with our suppliers and a thorough knowledge of the geographical areas in which we operate. We presents our best sellers in the areas we know from experience are very popular among foreign tour-ists. The products cover many aspects, from ordinary roundtrips, sports and activity tours, group tours and “go as you please” tours for individuals. The product combinations and possibilities are many. We specialize in customized itineraries, so we heartily welcome you to contact us for any special request. You can also visit our website at www.TryNorway.no

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The Sognefj ord

The worlds longest fj ord The Sognefj ord lies at the heart of the Norwegians fj ord country and extends more than more than 200 km ( 120 miles) inland. Here you can enjoy the unique museums, art galleries, heritage sites and stave churches. In the Jostedalsbreen National Park, where glacier arms stretch down into green valleys, you can view the largest glacier in mainland Europe at close range, and join experienced guides on a thrilling walks on the blue glacier ice.

The region where this deep fj ord meets glaciers and Norway highest mountains is considered one of the world`s most beauti-ful travel destinations

TRY FLÅM & BALESTRAND

Day 1 OSLO

Overnight & breakfast at Thon Hotel Opera or similar

Day 2 OSLO – MYRDAL – FLÅM - GUDVANGEN

08.11 Depart on morning scenic train to Myrdal Departure from Oslo S Centralstation 12.53 Arrive Myrdal.

13.27 Flåm Moutain Railway to Flåm 14.25 Arrive Flåm

15.00 Cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen

Dinner & Overnight at Gudvangen Hotel

Day 3 GUDVANGEN – VOSS - BERGEN

Breakfast at the hotel

11.30 Bus from Gudvangen via Stalheim to Voss 12.45 Arrive Voss.

13.33 Train to Bergen

14.35 Arrive Bergen

Overnight and breakfast at Hotel Augustin or similar

Day 4 BERGEN

Tour ends after breakfast

TRY GUDVANGEN

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 08.11 12.53 13.27 14.25 15.00 11.30 12.45 13.33 14.35 Day 1 OSLO

Day 2 OSLO – MYRDAL – FLÅM

13.27 Flåm Moutain Railway to Flåm

Dinner & overnight at Fretheim Hotel, Flåm

Day 3 FLÅM - BALESTRAND

Breakfast at the hotel 15.30 Cruise from Flåm to Balestrand 16.55 Arrive Balestrand.

Dinner & Overnight at Kvikne`s Hotel Enjoy one of the most fabulous dinner buff ets carefully created by the famous Swiss Chef.

Day 4 BALESTRAND - BERGEN

07.55 Cruise from Balestrand to Bergen 11.40 Arrive Bergen

(Sundays only dep. 16.55 – arr. 20.40)

Day 5 BERGEN

Optional Day excursion from Balestrand to Fjærland glacier Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: May – September

5 days/ 4 nights or more if you wish to spend more time on your trip.

Local/express train and tourist boats. Prices on request! TRY100 Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: May – September

Local/express train, bus and tourist boats. Prices on request!

TRY200 3

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NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL

One of the most popular trips in Norway Norway in a nutshell takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Norway`s fj ords. You can experience the scenic Bergen Railway line, the breathtak-ing Flåm Railway line, the Aurlandsfj ord, the narrow Nærøyfj ord and the steep Stalheimskleiva.

The Flåm Railway

The journey on the Flåm Railway is regarded as one of the high points on the Norway in a nutshell round trip. The 20 – km long train journey from the mountain station of Myrdal and down to Flåm deep

in the fj ord takes around 55 minutes. On the journey you have views of some of the most magnifi cent mountain scenery in Norway with an ever- changing panorama of tall mountains and thundering waterfalls. Along the Flåm Railway the train moves slowly or stops at the best views. Down at the idyllic Flåm there is time to eat and to wander around little before continuing your journey by boat. The journey goes out from Aurland-sfj ord and into the Nærøyfj ord, the narrow-est fj ord in Europe. On the journey you have views of the small traditional farms before the boats moors at Gudvangen.

Now the coach journey continues the steep and spectacular hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva to Voss. From Voss you can continue your journey by train to Bergen or Oslo.

The Norway in a Nutshell round trip is available all year and can be completed in one day. You can stop off en- route if you wish to spend more time on the journey and enjoy more of what nature has to off er.

See Try Gudvangen as a suggestion.

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TRY HARDANGER

Day 1 BERGEN

Overnight and breakfast at First Hotel Marin or similar

Day 2 BERGEN – NORHEIMSUND - LOFTHUS

07.30 Bus from Bergen to Norheimsund 08.55 Cruise on the Hardangerfj ord to Lofthus

Day 3 Dinner and overnight at Hotel Ullensvang LOFTHUS – NORHEIMSUND – BERGEN

16.15 Cruise from Lofthus to Norheimsund 17.35 Bus from Norheimsund to Bergen

Overnight and breakfast at First Hotel Marin or similar

Day 4 BERGEN

TRY HARDANGER

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 07.30 08.55 16.15 17.35 Roundtrip from Bergen

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: May – August

Local/express train, bus, private transfer and tourist boats. Prices on request! TRY300 Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: May – August

Bus and tourist boats. Prices on request!

TRY400 5

The Hardangerfj ord

The Orchard of Norway Hardanger is a name that the Norwegians associate with blos-som and fruit. A mild pleasant climate and clear, light summer nights are ideal for our guest, as well for fruit and berries. Hardanger is a mixture of cold and warm, wildness and quiet idylls, of old and tradi-tions and modern times. High up you enter the Hardanger-vidda National Park and two of Norway`s largest glaciers- Har-dangerjøkulen & Folgefonda with summerski centre. From mountains and glaciers the ma-jestic waterfalls foam down into the queen of fj ords where the cruises can bring you to the vil-lage communities for a diversity of experiences.

We welcome you to four seasons of beauty.

Day 1 OSLO

Day 2 OSLO - FLÅM - LOFTHUS

13.27 Flåm Moutain Railway to Flåm 14.25 Arrive Flåm

15.00 Cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen 17.30 Bus from Gudvangen to Voss Day 3

Day 4

Private Transfer from Voss to Lofthus Dinner & overnight at Hotel Ullensvang

LOFTHUS

Breakfast at the hotel Day at leisure

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Ullensvang

LOFTHUS - NORHEIMSUND - BERGEN

16.15 Cruise on the Hardangerfj ord to Norheimsund 17.35 Bus from Norheimsund to Bergen

19.00 Arrive Bergen Day 5

BERGEN

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TRY GEIRANGER

Day 1 ÅLESUND

Overnight & breakfast at Radisson BLU Hotel Ålesund or similar

Day 2 ÅLESUND - GEIRANGER

09.30 Costal Steamer from Ålesund to Geiranger 13.30 You will be met by a representant from Day 3

Day 4

Hotel Union at the pier in Geiranger

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Union Geiranger

GEIRANGER

Day in Geiranger

Suggestions: Visit the Norwegian Fjord Centre, hiking, trip to Dalsnibba

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Union Geiranger

GEIRANGER - ÅLESUND

12.45 Bus from outside the hotel over the Eagle Road 14.00 Arrive Eidsdal

14.30 Ferry from Eidsdal to Linge 14.40 Bus from Linge to Ålesund

(Daily except Saturdays and Sundays)

Overnight and breakfast at Radisson BLU Hotel Ålesund or similar

Day 5 ÅLESUND

Tour ends after breakfast Roundtrip from Ålesund

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code:

Mid April – Mid September

TRY500

Ålesund

From ashes to Art Nouveau

One stormy night a hundred years ago, the whole town centre burned to the ground. A new town rose phoenix – like from the ashes – in the distinctive Art Nouveau style with myriad turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation. Ålesund is a modern, pul-sating town with a varied cultural scene and exciting cafès and restaurants. Its rich assortment of shops and galleries so that shopping enthusiasts will also feel at home.

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Geiranger

is the crowning glory among Norway’s fj ord district’s pearls of natural beauty. Majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, beautiful and wild waterfalls, lush, green vegeta-tion and the deep blue waters of the fj ord - yes, it really is like something taken from a fairy tale. Follow the rinds that twist and turn steeply through one hair-pin bend af-ter another up to Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet and Ørnesvin-gen. From here you will have a fantastic view of one of the most beautiful scenic panora-mas anywhere in the world.

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TRY STAVANGER

Day 1 OSLO

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Opera or similar

Day 2 OSLO - STAVANGER

07.11 Early morning departure from Oslo by train to Stavanger Departure from Oslo S Centralstation

(Sunday dep. 11.11, change train in Kristiansand. Arrive Stavanger 19.19)

14.47 Arrive Stavanger

Overnight and breakfast at Clarion Hotel Stavanger

Day 3 STAVANGER – Pulpit Rock Cruise

12.00 3 hours cruise to Prekestolen (Pulpit rock), east of Stavanger. Depart from Skagenkaien

Overnight and breakfast at Clarion Hotel Stavanger

Day 4 STAVANGER – BERGEN

09.00 Departure to Bergen by coach. 14.00 Arrive Bergen

Day 5 BERGEN

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: May – September

Local/express train, coach and tourist boat. Prices on request!

TRY600

Stavanger

A visit to Stavanger is a visit to a land of opportunities. You arrive in a landscape – an experience in itself – which is varied, contrasting and inspir-ing. On the one side you have wide-open views, on the other

ords and steep mountain. At one moment, sophisticated city life, at the next the picturesque coun-tryside of Jæren. If it is peace and quiet you are looking for, there are plenty of opportuni-ties, a peaceful park, a stroll in Old Stavanger or a quiet table in a café. Breath out,

ow on the tide – enjoy life!

Fo to: Fjo rd No rw ay/ Per Eide

The pulpit Rock and Kjerag

Heaven & ocean

You can tiptoe nervously out to the edge of the Pulpit Rock plateau and peer down at the 600 – metre drop or you can hike even higher to the summit of Kjerag at 1000 metres. The Pulpit Rock is called Preikestolen in Norwe-gian and the name could have its origin in the shape or possibly be due to that it might have been a place of

ce. Enjoy the cruise to the impressive towering natural

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“A cruise on the Coastal

Steamer can safely be

called the world’s most

beautiful voyage.”

Bergen

World heritage city

Bergen grew up around its colour-ful harbour – it was the hub of commerce, Seafaring and crafts-manship. It became the north`s largest city. In the 13th century the Hansas – the German medieval guild of merchants opened one of their four European offi ces on the wharf called Bryggen.

It has become a symbol of our cultural heritage and has gained a place on UNESCO`s World Heritage List. Today Bergen is a city with its feet in the sea, the head in the skies and its heart in the right place – full of infectious enthusiasm, and happy to share it with visitors.

TRY TRONDHEIM & THE COAST

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: Day 1 OSLO

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Opera or similar

Day 2 OSLO - TRONDHEIM

08.37 Depart on a scenic train ride to Trondheim Departure from Oslo S Centralstation

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Gildevangen or similar

Day 3 TRONDHEIM

Spend a day exploring the city.

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Gildevangen or similar

Day 4 TRONDHEIM – Costal steamer

10.00 Depart on Costal Steamer to Bergen

Overnight on board in outside cabin (no meals incl.)

Day 5 BERGEN

14.30 Arrive Bergen

Day 6 BERGEN

All year

Express train and costal steamer. Prices on request!

TRY700

Trondheim

The city of Kings

“No king in Norway could rule in peace if he failed to have the people of Trøndelag on his side” wrote Snorre Sturlason, the famous Icelan-dic Poet and historian. Trondheim holds a special place in Norwegian history and culture. It was the fi rst capital of Norway, and is still the city where new kings receive their ceremonial blessing.

The crown Jewels, the symbol of Royal power, are kept in Nidaros Cathedral. Norway`s national sanctuary and the most important monument of the Middle Ages. It has been and still is a popular pilgrimage site.

Today Trondheim is a city where past and present times live together in harmony. The architecture and the surroundings create a beauti-ful setting for any outing. Choose between a rich variety of historical sights, museums & art galleries – and look forward to a unforget-table experience!

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The Lofoten Islands

Scenic Norway at its best

The islands rises majestically from the sea to a height of almost 1,000 metres. The mountains are sepa-rated by swathes of green and the water’s edge is fringed with white sandy beaches. The water is green,

sh. The Midnight sun and friendly people - the Lofoten Islands: the most un-spoiled, stunning scenery in Norway.

The Midnight Sun

The world knows Norway as the Land of the Midnight Sun. Strictly speaking, only North Norway lives up to the name in a literal sense. It is only in the north that the sun truly never sets during the sum-mer months. Tourists who visit this region during the summer will experience the Midnight Sun fully in clear weather, but even if it is cloudy, these light nights are still a com-pletely unique experience. Nights are light during the summer in the rest of the country too, with sunset as late as 22.30 and sunrise again at 03.00.

TRY LOFOTEN & VESTERÅLEN

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: Day 1 BODØ

Overnight and breakfast Thon Hotel Nordlys or similar

Day 2 BODØ - SVOLVÆR

15.00 Costal steamer from Bodø to Svolvær 21.00 Arrive Svolvær

Overnight and breakfast at Svinøya Rorbuer or similar

Day 3 SVOLVÆR

Discover Lofoten area

Overnight and breakfast at Svinøya Rorbuer or similar

Day 4 SVOLVÆR - ANDENES

12.30 Bus from Svolvær to Fiskebøl, ferry to Melbu Continue by bus to Sortland

Change bus in Sortland

15.30 Onwards with bus over Sortland to Andenes 17.45 Arrive Andenes

Overnight at Hotel Marena

Day 5 ANDENES – Whale Safari

09.30 Guiding in whalecenter and whale safari Starting point: Andenes Whale Center Overnight and breakfast at Hotel Marena

Day 6 ANDENES

May - September

Costal steamer and local busses. Prices on request!

TRY800

The Northern Lights

During the dark winter months, North Norway has yet another remarkable phenomenon - the Northern Lights - or Aurora Borealis,

ames across the heav-ens in varying intheav-ensity and form.

They can manifest as rays arcs or curtains of colour that range from greenish white to deep red. Seeing the North-ern Lights blazing across the winter night is an extraordi-nary and mystical experience. Northern Lights is caused by charged particles from the sun that get caught in the

eld, caus-ing air molecules and atoms to light up. During winter the Northern Lights can some-times be seen across south-ern Norway as well.

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TRY THE PROMINENT HOTELS OF THE FJORDS

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: June - August

TRY900

Day 1 OSLO

Overnight and breakfast at Hotel Continental or similar

Day 2 OSLO – DOMBÅS – ÅNDALSNES – GEIRANGER

08.07 Train from Oslo to Dombås

Departure from Oslo S Centralstation 12.05 Arrive Dombås

12.15 Departure from Dombås to Åndalsnes with train 13.32 Arrive Åndalsnes

17.30 Departure with bus on “the golden route” to Geiranger 20.20 Arrive Geiranger

Dinner & overnight at Hotel Union Geiranger

Day 3 GEIRANGER – HELLESYLT – LOEN

ord to Hellesylt 13.35 Arrive Hellesylt

13.55 Onward by bus to Loen 15.40 Arrive Loen

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra

Day 4 LOEN – BRIKSDALEN GLACIER ECXURSION – LOEN

10.10 Bus to Briksdalen 11.00 Arrive Briksdalen 11.00 Excursion to the Glacier 14.00 Bus return to Loen

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Alexandra

Day 5 LOEN – SOGNDAL – FLÅM

08.55 Departure by bus to Sogndal 11.15 Arrive Sogndal

11.30 Continue to Flåm by bus 13.15 Arrive Flåm

Dinner and overnight at Fretheim Hotel

Day 6 FLÅM – VOSS – LOFTHUS

08.35 Departure with the famous Flåmsbanen to Myrdal 09.27 Arrive Myrdal

10.00 Continue to Voss by train 10.46 Arrive Voss

Private transfer from Voss to Lofthus with English speaking driver

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Ullensvang

Day 7 LOFTHUS – NORHEIMSUND – BERGEN

16.15 Cruise from Lofthus to Norheimsund 17.25 Arrive Norheimsund

17.35 Bus from Norheimsund to Bergen 19.00 Arrive Bergen

Overnight and breakfast at Clarion Collection Hotel Havne-kontoret or similar

Day 8 BERGEN

Norwegian

Food

Tradi-tions &

Culi-nary Trends

Bright summers and clean nature. Great mountain expanses, a long coastline and changing seasons. The

cent nature is the source of the

avour of Norwegian raw ingredients. Modern Norwegian food con-sists, for preference, of traditional Norwegian dishes, based on ingre-dients of high quality and prepared in an innovative way. Many of the world`s best chef`s are Norwegian, and what they have in common is that they love to take traditional Norwegian food in new directions.

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Winter Nutshell

Experience Norway in a Nutshell in the wintertime! The tour takes you from Oslo over the mountains through winterland and down to the fjords! Visit Flåm and the mystic Nærøyfjord, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, via Gudvangen and Voss to Bergen. The water is crystal clear, the mountains covered in snow and hopefully the sun is shining. We invite you to take part in some exciting activities in Flåm, the spectacular place by the fjords.

TRY NORWAY IN A WINTERNUTSHELL

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: Day 1 OSLO

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Bristol or similar

Day 2 OSLO & Sightseeing

Breakfast at your hotel before sightseeing! 10.30 Oslo All Inclusive - Duration; 4 hrs 45 mins.

The bus will take you through the city center of Oslo, to the Vigeland Sculpture Park and to the ski jump at Holmenkollen (Photo stop). In Bygdøy, you will visit the Viking Ship Museum and the Fram Museum. The last stop is the Kon-Tiki Museum, where your

guide will tell you about Thor Heyerdahl’s spectacular expeditions.

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Bristol or similar

Day 3 OSLO - MYRDAL - FLÅM

Breakfast at the hotel before train departure to Flåm 08.25 Train from Oslo to Myrdal.

13.10 Mountain Railway down to Flåm and the Sognefjord 14.00 Arrive Flåm and check in at your hotel

Enjoy dinner and overnight at Fretheim Hotel, Flåm

Day 4 FLÅM – Winter Fjordsafari & Snowshoeing

Breakfast at the hotel & get ready for some winterfun! 11.45 Departure from Flåm with RIB boat for a winter

fjord safari

14.15 Arrival back in Flåm and end of Fjordsafari. Time for lunch and relax before your next activity!

January - April

Express / local train, bus and boat. Prices on request!

TRY1800

12.59 Arrive Myrdal - change train! Just across the platform!

15.30 Departure on the Snowshoe hike tour 18.00 Arrival back in Flåm

Dinner and overnight at Fretheim Hotel

Day 6 BERGEN

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in the colourful

15.10 Boat from Flåm to Gudvangen

17.20 Arrive Gudvangen and change from boat to bus 17.25 Bus from Gudvangen to Voss

18.20 Arrive Voss and change from bus to train 18.40 Train from Voss to Bergen

19.57 Arrive Bergen

Overnight and breakfast at Augustin Hotel or similar city of Bergen. Make sure you’ll visit Mount Fløien

for a great view of the city!

Overnight and breakfast at Augustin Hotel or similar

Day 7 BERGEN

-Tour ends after breakfast

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Day 5 FLÅM - GUDVANGEN - VOSS - BERGEN

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Tromsø

Located 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is the capital of the Arctic, surrounded by beautiful fjords and mountains. Tromsø has a population of about 70,000 and covers an area of 2,516 square kilometers. Tromsø is home to the world's northernmost university, botanical garden and cathedral. The zone where the Northern Lights appear is a circle around the Magnetic North Pole. Tromsø is situated in the middle of this zone and, as a result, you have fantastic chances of seeing the Northern Lights here!

TRY NORWAY IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: Day 1 TROMSØ

Arrive Tromsø Airport - a prebooked taxi transfer

is arranged to the city center.

Check in for overnight and breakfast at Scandic Ishavshotell or similar

18.45 Go hunting for the beautiful Northern Light Remember to bring your camera! Duration: 5-7 hrs.

TROMSØ Villmarksenter & LYNGSFJORD Adventure

10.00 Pick up by Tromsø Villmarksenter for your dogsled experience! Duration: 4 hrs. Day 2

Time for a short break before you’ll continue to Lyngsfjord for more Northern Light hunting, snowmobile and reindeer excursion!

16.50 Pick up by Lyngsfjord Adventure - transfer from city Northern Light activities!

After a thorough safety introduction, it is time to go snowmobile at night. If we are lucky perhaps the Northern Light will show itself to us!

Exciting overnight in your choice of accommodation: Sami tent, Wilderness cabin or an Aurora Chalet.

Day 3 LYNGSFJORD Adventure - Reindeer sledding - Tromsø

Breakfast before your reindeer sledding excursion!

November - April

Prebooked taxi transfers, local transfers for activities Prices on request!

TRY1900

center to Lyngsfjord for your overnight stay and

10.15 Reindeer sledding is the oldest form of transport in the driving in pairs, with one sled for each reindeer. Also, you will learn about Sami culture and history. north, and an ancient part of Sami Culture. You will be 16.00 Return back to Tromsø city center and check in at

Scandic Ishavshotell or similar

Optional: Northern Lights Dinner Cruise in the evening departure at 20.00 hrs

Day 4 TROMSØ

Tour ends after breakfast - your pre-booked taxi transfer will take you back to the airport in time

for your flight to your next destination!

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Hurtigruten

A winter expedition cruise from Tromsø to Kirkenes along the north coast of Norway is a beautiful experience. The landscape is covered in pure white snow; the air is fresh, pure and crisp. Clusters of cozy houses glow on the shores like embers, and the stunning backdrop of snow-clad mountains reflects the polar twilight.

TRY TROMSØ, THE NORTH CAPE & KIRKENES

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: Day 1 TROMSØ

Arrive Tromsø Airport - a pre-booked taxi transfer

is arranged to the city center

Check in for overnight and breakfast at Scandic Ishavshotell or similar

18.45 Go hunting for the beautiful Northern Light!

Remember to bring your camera. Duration: 5-7 hours

TROMSØ Villmarksenter & LYNGSFJORD Adventure

10.00 Pick up by Tromsø Villmarksenter for your dogsled experience! Duration: 4 hrs. Day 2

Time for a short break before you’ll continue to Lyngsfjord for more Northern Light hunting, snowmobile and reindeer excursion!

16.50 Pick up by Lyngsfjord Adventure - transfer from city Northern Light activities!

After a thorough safety introduction, it is time to go snowmobile at night. If we are lucky perhaps the Northern Light will show itself to us!

Exciting overnight in your choice of accommodation: Sami tent, Wilderness cabin or an Aurora Chalet.

Day 3 LYNGSFJORD Adventure Reindeer sledding

-Coastal steamer

November - April (Snowhotel overnight available from end of Dec.)

Prebooked taxi transfers, local transfers for activities Prices on request!

TRY2000

center to Lyngsfjord for your overnight stay and

10.15 Reindeer sledding is the oldest form of transport

Day 4

way to Kirkenes. Overnight onboard - outside cabin. HONNINGSVÅG - The North Cape,

Breakfast before your reindeer sledding excursion! You will be driving in pairs, with one sled for each reindeer. Also, you will learn about Sami culture in the north, and an ancient part of Sami Culture. and history.

16.00 Return back to Tromsø city center

Check in on the coastal steamer for your 2 nights sailing to Kirkenes

18.30 Hurtigruten departs from Tromsø - follow it all the Crossing the 71st Parallel

Breakfast onboard

Arrive Honningsvåg and continue to the North

Cape Plateau

An excursion to the North Cape Plateau puts you at 71°10’21”N, only 2.000 km from the

Geographical North Pole. Standing on top the 307m North Cape plateau gives you a sublime feeling of being at the end of the world. After all, you can’t get any further north in mainland Europe.

North Cape

The North Cape - Europe's northern end: Far inside the Arctic Circle, imagine a place in the far north, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Arctic Ocean and their frigid waters mix: this place is the North Cape in Northern Norway. Here, there is no dry land between you and the North Pole except for the Svalbard Archipelago. In the winter, average temperature at the North Cape can vary between -3 and -11 degrees C, but it can get much colder at times, so bring plenty of warm clothing if you plan to watch the northern lights - which you definitely should.

Day 5 KIRKENES - Kingcrab Safari & Kirkenes Snowhotel

Breakfast onboard as you approach Kirkenes. Meet with representative from Kirkenes SnowHotel and go for an amazing experience: A King Crab safari! Departure from Kirkenes via minibus before you change to Snowmobile and go fishing for king crabs. Duration: 3 – 4 hrs. Transfer to the SnowHotel afterwards.

Check in and a the Kirkenes SnowHotel for a 3-course dinner and overnight in a snowsuite -

A cool experience!

KIRKENES

Breakfast at the SnowHotel. Also possible to take a sauna and a shower. After check out your minibus will then take you to the airport for departure for your next destination

Day 6 13.00

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Kirkenes

Kirkenes is situated between two time zones; Helsinki and Moscow. In Kirkenes, which lies in the municipality of Sør-Varanger, people speak Norwegian, Sami, Finnish and Russian. The small mining town has approximately 3,300 inhabitants. The nature in Sør-Varanger will give you fantastic experiences. In the Pasvik Valley, you will find one of the biggest remaining primeval forests in Norway. In the middle of this fascinating landscape you can treat yourself with an unforgettable experience – stay overnight at the amazing Kirkenes SnowHotel! Here you can even order a northern lights wake up call before going to bed.

TRY KIRKENES & THE SNOWHOTEL

Season: Duration: Transportation: Prices from: Tour Code: Day 1 KIRKENES

Arrive Kirkenes - transfer from the airport

by a pre-booked taxi or by your very own dogsled

transfer - a once in a lifetime experience! 21.00 Get ready for an evening tour on snowmobile!

Duration 2 hrs.

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Kirkenes

KIRKENES & Dogsledding

Breakfast at the hotel before it is time to get ready for a thrilling experience: Dogsledding!

13.00 You will be picked up from your hotel! Day 2

Note! Require good physical health. Duration: 2 hrs.

Overnight and breakfast at Thon Hotel Kirkenes Kingcrab Safari & Overnight at the Snowhotel Breakfast at your hotel & morning at leisure before you meet with representative from experience: A King Crab safari!

13.00 Departure from Kirkenes via minibus before you change to Snowmobile and go fishing for king crabs. Duration 3-4 hrs. Transfer from King Crab safari to the SnowHotel afterwards.

Check in at the Kirkenes Snowhotel for a 3-course dinner and overnight in a snowsuite -

A cool experience!

Day 3

KIRKENES

Breakfast at the SnowHotel. Also possible to take a

December - April

Local transport & transfers Prices on request! TRY2100

Kirkenes SnowHotel and go for an amazing

sauna and a shower. After check out your minibus will then take you to the airport for departure for your next destination.

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Language

English is Scandinavia`s second language uently throughout.

Transfers

Transfers are only included where indicat-ed. Otherwise, taxis are reliable and easy to

nd in Scandinavia

City Tours & Excursions

ered in all major cities as well as excursions on buses and boats into the countryside. We can include most such tours, either public or by

eured car.

Hotels

All hotels are well runned and respected establishments. Hotel rates include rooms with private facilities (toilet, shower or bath), service charge, tax and breakfast un-less otherwise noted.

Meals

Scandinavian breakfast are included in all hotel rates and tours and are

et style. When lunch/dinner is included in the itinerary it is normally a three course

erent et style. Side orders and beverages are not normally included.

Luggage

It is recommended to pack lightly as cult to carry too many suitcases when using public buses, trains or ferries. Porter service is not easily available.

Try Norway AS

Addr: P.O. Box 684 N- 3003 Drammen, Norway

Tel: +47 32 81 62 00 Mobile: +47 90 99 28 02 E-mail: trynorway@trynorway.no www.trynorway.no

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL TIPS

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www.fjord1.no

Foto: Desire Weststrate Foto: Sverre Hjørnevik/Fjord Norway Foto: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life

The best way to explore the fjords is by boat. Norled offer fjordcruises on

the world famous Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord and Lysefjord.

Travel like the locals

Norled offer daily Expressboat journeys on the

Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord. Travel the fjords

the same way the locals do.

Expressboat routes on the Sognefjord:

Bergen-Sogn/Flåm-Bergen

Bergen-Selje-Bergen

Expressboat routes on the Hardangerfjord:

Norheimsund-Eidfjord-Norheimsund

Day excursions and roundtrips

We have roundtrips on the Sognefjord, Hardanger-

fjord and Lysefjord. Go see the Pulpit Rock on a

cruise at the Lysefjord, feel the cold glacier on a

guided hiking tour, cycle along the Hardangerfjord

or try out island hopping on the Fjord Coast. Just to

mention some of the things you can do when

travelling the fjords.

For more information and

booking visit:

norled.no

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roduksjon: Allt

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Norway. The fjord lands_{cape with its mountains,}

glaciers, waterfalls and p_{eaceful small}

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Environment signed the_{application for world sta}

tus (UNESCO’s World Herita_{ge List)}

for the area that encompasses the Nærø

y and Geiranger fjords.

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Fjord District has been p_{roclaimed the world’s}

best travel destination, p_{articularly because of its}

natural and cultural qua_lities.

The Sognefjord_{is the fjord that has the m} ost

tourists in Scandinavia. 4_{00,000 people travel the}

fjord by ship or other bo_{ats each year.}

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and there are some routes open durin_{g the entire year.}

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shoulder season possib_{ilities, will surely}

strengthen the Sognefjo_{rd as a travel destination}

in the future.

The Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord

now enjoy the same recognition as the Great

Wall of China, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Zambia

’s Victoria Falls and the Grand Canyon in USA.

UNESCO includes Norwegian fjords on World Heritage List

UNESCO has now included the fjords of Norwa y, exempli ed by two of them, on its renowned

World Heritage List

Norwegian Fjords - world

’s best travel destination

www.fjord1.no

The best way to explore the fjords is by boat. Norled offer fjordcruises on

the world famous Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord and Lysefjord.

Travel like the locals

Norled offer daily Expressboat journeys on the

Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord. Travel the fjords

the same way the locals do.

Expressboat routes on the Sognefjord:

Bergen-Sogn/Flåm-Bergen

Bergen-Selje-Bergen

Expressboat routes on the Hardangerfjord:

Norheimsund-Eidfjord-Norheimsund

Day excursions and roundtrips

We have roundtrips on the Sognefjord, Hardanger-

fjord and Lysefjord. Go see the Pulpit Rock on a

cruise at the Lysefjord, feel the cold glacier on a

guided hiking tour, cycle along the Hardangerfjord

or try out island hopping on the Fjord Coast. Just to

mention some of the things you can do when

travelling the fjords.

For more information and

booking visit:

norled.no

www.fjord1.no

The best way to explore the fjords is by boat. Norled offer fjordcruises on

the world famous Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord and Lysefjord.

Travel like the locals

Norled offer daily Expressboat journeys on the

Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord. Travel the fjords

the same way the locals do.

Expressboat routes on the Sognefjord:

Bergen-Sogn/Flåm-Bergen

Bergen-Selje-Bergen

Expressboat routes on the Hardangerfjord:

Norheimsund-Eidfjord-Norheimsund

Day excursions and roundtrips

We have roundtrips on the Sognefjord, Hardanger-

fjord and Lysefjord. Go see the Pulpit Rock on a

cruise at the Lysefjord, feel the cold glacier on a

guided hiking tour, cycle along the Hardangerfjord

or try out island hopping on the Fjord Coast. Just to

mention some of the things you can do when

travelling the fjords.

For more information and

booking visit:

norled.no

sk p

roduksjon: Allt

ry

kk

National Geographic Tr

_aveler

has named the Norwegia

_{n fjords as the world’s b}

est travel

destination. 115 other fa

_{mous travel destinations}

competed for the covete

_{d prize so this was}

an extremely important e

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district in its attempt to a

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looking for unique and e

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ays been the greatest

d Norway. The fjord lands

cape with its mountains,

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normal every-day that m_{ost people are used to.}

for the area that

encompasses the Nærø_{y and Geiranger fjords.}

This candidacy is furthe_{r strengthened after the}

All of the boating routes are open

for the five-month period from May 1st

Increased focus on the f_{jords, including expanded}

strengthen the Sognefjo

rd as a travel destination in the future.

World Heritage List

Norwegian Fjords - world

’s best travel destination

www.fjord1.no

The best way to explore the fjords is by boat. Norled offer fjordcruises on

the world famous Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord and Lysefjord.

Travel like the locals

Norled offer daily Expressboat journeys on the

Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord. Travel the fjords

the same way the locals do.

Expressboat routes on the Sognefjord:

Bergen-Sogn/Flåm-Bergen

Bergen-Selje-Bergen

Expressboat routes on the Hardangerfjord:

Norheimsund-Eidfjord-Norheimsund

Day excursions and roundtrips

We have roundtrips on the Sognefjord, Hardanger-

fjord and Lysefjord. Go see the Pulpit Rock on a

cruise at the Lysefjord, feel the cold glacier on a

guided hiking tour, cycle along the Hardangerfjord

or try out island hopping on the Fjord Coast. Just to

mention some of the things you can do when

travelling the fjords.

For more information and

booking visit:

norled.no

www.fjord1.no

The best way to explore the fjords is by boat. Norled offer fjordcruises on

the world famous Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord and Lysefjord.

Travel like the locals

Norled offer daily Expressboat journeys on the

Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord. Travel the fjords

the same way the locals do.

Expressboat routes on the Sognefjord:

Bergen-Sogn/Flåm-Bergen

Bergen-Selje-Bergen

Expressboat routes on the Hardangerfjord:

Norheimsund-Eidfjord-Norheimsund

Day excursions and roundtrips

We have roundtrips on the Sognefjord, Hardanger-

fjord and Lysefjord. Go see the Pulpit Rock on a

cruise at the Lysefjord, feel the cold glacier on a

guided hiking tour, cycle along the Hardangerfjord

or try out island hopping on the Fjord Coast. Just to

mention some of the things you can do when

travelling the fjords.

For more information and

booking visit:

norled.no

sk p

roduksjon: Allt

ry

kk

National Geographic Tr

_aveler

has named the Norwegia

_{n fjords as the world’s b}

est travel

destination. 115 other fa

_{mous travel destinations}

competed for the covete

_{d prize so this was}

an extremely important e

_{ndorsement for the fjord}

district in its attempt to a

_{ttract those}

looking for unique and e

_{xciting experiences.}

Norwegian Fjords – world’s

_{best travel destination}

The fjord district has alw

ays been the greatest

d Norway. The fjord lands

cape with its mountains,

e normal every-day that m

ost people are used to.

for the area that

encompasses the Nærø_{y and Geiranger fjords.}

This candidacy is furthe_{r strengthened after the}

All of the boating routes are open_{for the five-month perio}

d from May 1st

Increased focus on the f_{jords, including expanded}

strengthen the Sognefjo

rd as a travel destination in the future.

World Heritage List