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"An unforgettable experience of Norway’s awe-inspiring fjords, mountains, glaciers and lakes on a spectacular 7-day tour"
The beauty of Norway lies in its unspoiled landscapes and natural splendour, ranging from serene lakes to the awe-inspiring fjords. The scenery is quite different to that in the Alps, but equally spectacular. Norway is rich in history and cultural heritage, complemented by the genuine hospitality of your Scandinavian hosts.

Introduction
Together with our good friends the Skrede family of the Skei Hotel in Jølster, we have created a unique holiday experience that will give you the chance to enjoy the some most famous sights in Norway. Our exclusive tour combines a stay in the wonderful town of Bergen with the splendid Norway in a Nutshell tour, visits to the most famous fjords, Sognefjord, Geiranger and Nordfjord, the largest glacier in Europe, Jostedalsbreen and the magnificent Lake Jølster region, home to the Skei Hotel.

Tour Itinerary
Day 1 (Sunday) Bergen
A Crystal transfer coach/mini-bus will take you to the Bergen Hotel. 

Day 2 (Monday) Bergen - Lavik - Skei
You have the morning free to explore the attractive city of Bergen with its 900 year old centre. To make the most of your time here we have arranged an optional guided tour of the city (3 hrs; approx. £24). Later you will embark on a coastal cruise through beautiful landscapes to Lavik and then board a coach for a tour through Vadheim and Førde to Skei on Lake Jølster. In Skei you will stay in the Skei Hotel, right on the shoreline.

Day 3 (Tuesday) Skei - Fjaerland/Glaciers Tour
This morning you can either enjoy the excellent hotel facilities and explore the wonderful Lake Jølster area or we have arranged a second optional excursion to Fjaerland (approx. £28). This tour takes you on a scenic drive along Lake Jølster and past the Bøyumsdal glacier to the small rural community of Fjaerland. You will visit to the fascinating Norwegian Glacier Museum and then continue via the Supphelle glacier, unique for it's amazingly low altitude (only 51m above sea level). Mid afternoon you'll make a stop for afternoon tea at the Boyum Glacier. On your return to Skei in the evening there is a lively folklore evening with dinner, music and dancing.

Day 4 (Wednesday) Skei - Geiranger
Today you will make the incredible journey through the Våtedal Valley, over Utvik mountain and along the magnificent Nordfjord passing Olden, Loen and Stryn. On arrival at Hellesvlt you will join an hour's cruise along the spectacular Geirangerfjord, past many famous stunning waterfalls. You then continue to Dalsnibba for fabulous views of the fjord before proceeding back to Skei via Grotli, Hjelle and Lake Oppstryn.

Day 5 (Thursday) Skei - Briksdal
You can choose to enjoy some time in Skei or take an optional excursion (approx. £40) which will take you back to Nordfjord via the Ulvik mountain and then on to the little village of Olden. From Olden a 20km drive along the magnificent Olden valley brings you to the Briksdal glacier - part of Europe's largest glacier, Jostedalsbreen (487 sq. kms).

Day 6 (Friday) Skei - Sandane
Today's optional excursion is to Sandane & Nordfjord Folk Museum (approx. £30). From Skei you will head to Klakegg, through the scenic Våtedal Valley to Breim and Sandane. On the way you pass the thundering Eidsfossen falls and stop at the Nordfjord Folk Museum. You will also visit the Gimmestad church which dates back to 1692. On the return journey you will make a stop at Reed to admire the wonderful views of the Breim Lake and then visit the Norwegian Horse centre and Byrkjelo. Back in Skei after dinner coffee is served in the Gamlestova, a 260 year old cottage in the hotel grounds as you enjoy a wonderful evening with Norwegian folk music, local history and tales, and a few ghost stories!

Day 7 (Saturday) Skei - Norway in a Nutshell - Bergen
On the final day the tour takes you over the Gaular Mountain to Balestrand to join then the famous 'Norway in a Nutshell' tour which include a two hour cruise along the Sognefjord to Flåm and then an awe inspiring journey on the Flåm Railway, spiralling up 900m to Myrdal. The day is completed with a train journey to Bergen where you will stay overnight at the Bergen Hotel.

What's Included:
· Coastal cruise from Bergen to Lavik and coach tour to Skei
· Excursion from Skei to Balestrand
· Excursion to Geiranger
· Scenic train journey to Bergen
· Norway in a Nutshell tour including Flåm Railway and Sognefjord cruise
· Folklore evening with music and dancing
· 'Gamlestova' evening of historical tales, ghost stories and folk music
· Two nights halfboard at the 4 C Bergen Hotel
· Five nights half board at the 4 C Skei Hotel
· Halfboard meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on final day
· 5 FREE packed lunches (from breakfast buffet)

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