Combine a dramatic car journey from Oslo via Geiranger to Ålesund.
9-day car tour including Voyage
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Enjoy a relaxing overnight sailing to Bergen before
completing your dream route along spectacular mountain roads to Oslo.
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Day 1 Oslo
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Arrive in Oslo and stay overnight in Norway’s largest city and capital since 1814. Offering some 50 museums and many art galleries, Oslo is also home to internationally known attractions including the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum and Holmenkollen.
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Day-3 Vinstra-Geiranger (approx 220km drive)
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Drive through the Gulbrandsdal to Ådalsnes and via the
Trollstigen mountain road. With deep mountain sides this is one of the most renowned roads in Norway. On the Trollstigen (The Trolls’ Path), navigate hairpin bends as you climb to Stigøra then continue to Geiranger along the spectacular Eagle road. Stay overnight in Geiranger.
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Day 4 Geiranger – Ålesund (approx. 110km drive)
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Geiranger Fjord
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Drive-up to the Dalsnibba Mountain Plateau, 1,500 metres
above sea level with stunning views of the surrounding mountain area and the Geiranger fjord. Continue to the architectural jewel Ålesund, burned to the ground in 1904 the timber buildings were replaced in an attractive Art Nouveau style. At midnight join your Hurtigruten ship, settle into your cabin and begin your short voyage to Bergen.
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Day 5 Ålesund – Bergen (overnight voyage)
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During the night, the ship will call at Torvik, Måløy, and Florø. Next morning enjoy some of the spectacular scenery of west Norway including the mouth of Sognefjord, and the beautiful archipelago on the approach to Bergen. Bergen is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site and has a delightful natural setting, with
seven imposing mountains surrounding it on three sides forming a dramatic backdrop for the rainbow-painted houses that cling all the way down to the waterfront. Leave the ship and stay overnight at a local hotel.
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Day 7 Flam - Geilo (approx 130km drive)
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Drive through the Flåm tunnel back to Gudvangen and Voss and enjoy the mountain road via Ulvik to Bruravik before taking the ferry to Brimnes. Arrive in Geilo passing the beautiful Måbødal valley and continue to Geilo where you stay overnight.
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Day 6 Ålesund – Bergen (overnight voyage)
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Today´s highlight, “Stalheimskleiva”, the steepest road in Norway, which twists and turns up through hairpin bends offering magnificent views of the Sivlefossen and the Stalheimsfossen waterfalls.
Afterwards take the ferry via the Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord and continue your drive through a remarkable 24km long tunnel to Flåm, where you stay overnight.
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Day 8 Geilo – Oslo (approx. 250km drive)
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Return to to Oslo and enjoy your last night in Norway’s capital.
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Day 9
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Depending on the time of your flight home there may be a last chance to explore Oslo’s bustling streets.
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Car Hire
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Car Hire rates are based on 24hr rates. The below car hire rate is just an example, there is a wide range of hire cars available in various sizes, please contact us for details and prices. 0845 225 6640
Car Hire from £519
Car Hire will include 9 days hire VW Golf or similar including unlimited mileage, airport surcharge, third party cover, colision and theft waver, VAT.
Not included Toll Road Fees
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Price per person
From £806pp*
*Price is based on travel 1 Jun- 30 Sept 2010. Price includes breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinner.
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