Loen Lake and Breng
Norway Hotel Loen ord © Paula Lauberga
Hotel Loen ord, Loen The charming 3 star superior Hotel Loen ord is located in the centre of the village of Loen. All rooms held for our groups are with river view and balcony, to make the most of the scenery. The hotel has a cosy bar, 1st oor restaurant and terrace. • 3 star superior • 141 bedrooms • Lift • Terrace overlooking the water • Coach parking
Sogn Folk Museum • Loen • Stave Churches • Norwegian Glacier Museum • Balestrand
2 This new tour travels further northwards in Norway, into the magni cent ords region, and truly highlights one the most scenic areas in Europe. With dramatic mountains, crystal waters and pretty villages to explore along the way, the touring possibilities are wonderful and showcase the country at its very best. Highlights include unspoilt scenery, stave churches and glaciers, as well as hotels with enviable locations on the water’s edge. Norway’s Fjordland
Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand For our hotel description see page 84.
13 days from £2400 including:
Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in Holland. Day 2 Travel across Germany and into Denmark for dinner and an overnight stay near Kolding. Day 3 Travel to Hirtshals to board a fast-craft for the exciting journey across the Skagerrak Sea to Norway. Leave the port and enjoy fantastic scenery en-route to Hamar, on the shore of Lake Mjøsa, for an overnight stay. A short de-tour into Oslo enroute is possible. Day 4 After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive past rivers and lakes northwards. Traversing through spectacular valleys, arrive at the tranquil Loen ord for a 2 night stay. Day 5 Enjoy a full day in Loen. Take a leisurely walk along the water’s edge, taking in the breathtaking views. Alternatively, just outside the village there is the Loen Skylift cable car with magni cent views across the mountain tops and down to the beautiful ords. Alternatively, relax at the hotel enjoying a drink on the hotel’s terrace. Day 6 Depart southwards through the mountains, through the village of Skei and make a stop at Fjærland for a visit to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Continue to the bustling town of Sogndal and follow the ord to Balestrand for a 4 night stay. Day 7 Take the ferry from Hella to Vagnes and stop for a photo of the Hopperstad Stave Church. Continue over the Vik Mountains and on to
Gudvangen and an included visit to the Viking Village. Travel past Flåm and on through the Lærdal Tunnel, the longest in the world. A visit to the Salmon Centre in Lærdal is recommended. Day 8 Travel the short journey across the ord to the vibrant town of Sogndal for a little free time before continuing to Kaupanger to visit the Sogn Folk Museum. This interesting site tells the history of ordland life through farm dwellings and exhibitions. Day 9 Enjoy a full day at leisure in Balestrand. Within the village there is a cider producer who o ers tours and tasting, the pretty English Church, a Viking mound and fascinating ‘dragon houses’ built by artists at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Alternatively, the hotel o ers lounges and a terrace to relax and enjoy the views. Day 10 Depart Balestrand, taking the short ferry crossing southwards, making a photo stop at the stunning Borgund Stave Church enroute. Continue through the impressive Hemsedal Valley, before arriving at the overnight stay in Horten and dinner. Day 11 Take the early morning fast-craft ferry crossing to Denmark, and travel on to the Hamburg area for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 12 Travel through Germany, into Holland and on to the North Sea coast for a relaxing overnight crossing to Hull or Harwich. Day 13 Arrive back in the UK and travel home.
• Short Channel crossing • 1 night half board in the Netherlands
• 1 night half board in Kolding • 1 night half board in Hamar
• 2 nights half board in Loen with: Buffet breakfast and buffet dinner After dinner tea or coffee • 4 nights half board in Balestrand with: Buffet breakfast and buffet dinner After dinner tea or coffee • Admission to the Norwegian Glacier Museum • Admission to the Viking Village Gudvangen • Admission to Sogn Folk Museum • Norwegian internal ferry crossings • Norwegian road tolls as per this itinerary • 1 night half board in Horten • 1 night half board near Hamburg • Return fast ferries Denmark/Norway/ Denmark • Overnight ferry Netherlands to Hull or Harwich 2027 guideline price per person May to Sept £2400
Hardanger iord
Telemark Canal © Kåre Pedersen
82
Every
tour can be tailored to your requirements
Made with FlippingBook Annual report maker