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Fabulous Fjords & Stockholm
8 Days / 7 Nights

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Bergen and the fjords AWAITS YOU before reaching oslo and the lovely and elegant capital of sweden, Stockholm. enjoy the privileged natural beauty of the magnificent norwegian fjords and the fascinating Scandinavian capitals, with their cobbled streets, palaces and CANALS. experience the most notable sights of this wonderful journey through scandinavia. be amazed by the contrasts of the viking capitals and the nature of the wild fjords. feel the essence of the north!

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All about the Fabulous Fjords & Stockholm
8 Days / 7 Nights.

GUARANTEED ESCORTED DEPARTURES 2024:

JUN

JULY

AUG

SEP

12

10, 24

14, 28

11

 * Regular Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfers from the Airport in Copenhagen & to the Airport in Helsinki and only on the published official date of beginning & end of the tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Via Hansa & Borealis and are shared with other fellow passengers; therefore, minor waiting time at the airport may occur. This transfer service is not valid for passengers with pre/post nights or passengers who require private transfers – for a supplement, private transfers can be reserved for these passengers

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • 5 nights at 4* plus & 5 * hotels centrally located
  • Accommodation in standard & superior rooms 
  • 2 nights at Fyri Resort with spa facilities, 4 *+
  • 7 Breakfasts – Scandinavian Buffet style
  • 2 lunches (as per program)
  • 1 dinner (as per program)
  • 1 coffee break with Norwegian Waffles
  • Fjord Cruise in Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock 
  • Fjord Cruise with panoramic E-boat in Naeroy Fjord
  • Visit to Flaam 
  • English Speaking Resident Tour Director throughout 
  • All touring by private coach, with air-condition & WIFI
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Beverages & extras
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  1. Day MONDAY

    Bergen Børs
    ****

    Arrival to Bergen Airport, meet & greet by Via Hansa & Borealis representative for your transfer to your hotel. At 19:00 hours we invite you to meet your Tour Director in the lobby of your hotel. Join an evening walking tour through Bergen the charming Capital of the Fjords

  2. Day 2 TUESDAY

    Bergen Børs
    ****

    Breakfast at hotel. This morning (09:00) will be dedicated to exploring beautiful Bergen, capital of the Norwegian fjords. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and one of the three university cities in the country. Experience the ambience of the Hanseatic port Bryggen a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the ride with the Funicular to the top of Mount Floien and admire the beauty of Bergen, located between seven Mountains. Pass by Mary St. Marys Church, Haakon’s Hall (no entrances) and the colorful and picturesque fish markets where you will enjoy a fish platter with local delicacies. The Floibanen funicular in Bergen in the heart of Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions. The journey up to the peak of Mount Floyen (320 m above sea level) takes 5–8 minutes. The journey is an experience, cutting through the steep mountain side and forests revealing more of the city below. At the top you can enjoy fantastic views over Bergen and Norwegian coastline.
    We strongly recommend joining our optional Edvard Grieg Experience commencing right after the lunch at the Fish market.

    Optional: Edvard Grieg Experience with Live Piano Concert at Troldhaugen ( only available between June 20th and August 20th )

    PRICE: 85 EUR /PERSON

    • Time: 12:20 – 15:00
    • Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
    • Includes: Concert, guide & entrance to Troldhaugen
    • Min 2 persons
    • Available by pre-booking only

    Troldhaugen was the home of Nina and Edvard Grieg, Scandinavia’s greatest compositor and the author of great works like Peer Gynt Suites, Piano concerti in A Minor among many. The Villa was built in 1885, and the couple lived there the last 22 summers of Edvard Grieg’s life. Troldhaugen became a museum in 1928 and includes Grieg’s Villa, the composer’s hut and the Grieg couple’s gravesite as well as a modern museum building and the concert hall Troldsalen, a chamber music hall seating 200 people. Troldsalen is the centre of the museum’s extensive concert activities and has excellent acoustics. Start the visit with a 30 minute live piano concert followed by a guided visit of Edvard’s Grieg’s home. The tour end at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Bergen by your own hand.

  3. Day 3 WEDNESDAY

    Hotel Fyri Resort
    ****/*

    Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure from Bergen and travel to the Naeroy Valley with a stunning background of snow-clad mountains. Enjoy a break with Norwegian waffles and the breath-taking views down the valley from the Stalheim Hotel. Continue down the Naeroy valley to Gudvangen for a beautiful fjord cruise along the Naeroyfjord, one the narrowest and most impacting journeys in fjord Norway. The western Norwegian fjord landscape with the Naeroyfjorden and Geirangerfjorden at the head was listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2005. According to UNESCO, the two fjords are considered archetypal fjord landscapes, almost untouched in modern times, and among the most scenic in existence. Your fjord experience has been designed with vessels especially designed to maximize the sightseeing experience. They are fully electrical with no noise or emissions disrupting the atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here you will get the feeling of gliding through the fjord, very different from what you experience on the more traditional passenger vessels. Tall panoramic windows give a full view to the marvelous landscape of the calm fjord, tall mountains, and beautiful waterfalls when sitting inside the lounges. Disembark in the stunning village of Flaam where you will have some time at leisure, before or after joining one of the must dos of Fjord Norway. As the possibilities are various you can design your afternoon as per your preference. The guests that choose not to join an experience will have a couple of hours to enjoy the village of Flaam.

    Optional: Stegastein Viewpoint

    • PRICE: 40 EUR /PERSON
    • Time: 15:30 – 17:00
    • Duration: 1,5 hours
    • Includes: Guide & ticket and seat reservation
    • Min 10 persons
    • Available by pre-booking & on site

    An unmissable sightseeing trip for any visitor to Flaam. The Stegastein Viewpoint is part of the Norwegian Scenic Route that runs from Aurland to Laerdal. This structure, which juts out 30 meters from the mountainside, 650 meters about the fjord, offers and unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding is hard to imagine. In the afternoon, the coach journey continues along the Aurlandfjord, via Aurland and Laerdal. A photo stop is made at the popular Borgund Stave church (entrance not included) before continuing the last part of the journey to Fagernes. Check-in.
    The evening is at your leisure

    Optional: Flamsbana (available for pre-booking)

    • PRICE: 65 EUR /PERSON
    • Time: 14:00 – 16:30
    • Duration: Approximately 2 hours
    • Includes: 2 x 50 minutes panoramic train ride & seat reservation
    • Min 10 persons
    • Available by pre-booking only

    Flamsbana is one of the steepest train lines in the world on normal tracks. The 2-hour train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, 20 tunnels and offers a multitude of views. In the span of a single hour, the train takes you from the ocean level at the Sognefjord in Flam, to the mountaintop at Myrdal Mountain station on Hardangervidda, 863 meters above the ocean. When back in Flaam enjoy a little free time.

    Continue through the mountains to Borgund where you will have the opportunity to admire from the outside the beauty of one of the remaining Norwegian stave churches from dating back to the 12th century. Continue to Hemsedal and check in at Fyri Resort where you will overnight the next two nights.

     

  4. Day 4 THURSDAY

    Hotel Fyri Resort
    ****/*

    Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for relaxation and enjoyment of the surroundings and the spa facilities. At the evening meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a dinner with local delicacies. The Pool Club offers treatments, always a good idea to reserve prior to the arrival to the hotel.

     

  5. Day 5 FRIDAY

    Grand Hotel
    *****

    Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, travel towards Oslo, leaving the mountains behind. Arrival to Oslo and visit to the famous and impressive Munch Museum where you can admire Munch’s masterpiece, The Scream. Guiding is not allowed inside the museum. Visit the museum at your own pace or enjoy a platter of seafood and Munch Deli & Café.

    Early afternoon your local guide will share the many beautiful spots of the Norwegian Capital beautifully located by the fjord. Admire the view from the Opera house. The Vigeland Park, one of the major Scandinavian cultural treasures, will delight you with sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, who dedicated his life to his artistic works. Pass also pass by the Royal Palace and the main street, Karl Johan. The tour ends at your hotel at 16:00 hours with the check-in.

    At 18:30 hours join your Tour Director for an walking tour to Akker Brygge. Enjoy the local vibe of the capital and try a local shrimp salad at one of the many cafés and restaurants

  6. Day 6 SATURDAY

    The Sparrow
    ****+

    Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Oslo and heading to Stockholm, passing Norwegian and Swedish forests through the region of Varmland, the home of many legends. A lunch will be served in Karlstad located by the Lake Vänern. Arrival to Stockholm by the end of the afternoon and check-in. Join your Tour Director for a walking tour of the Swedish Capital. The evening is at leisure.

  7. Day 7 SUNDAY
    The Sparrow
    ****+
    Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local for a city sightseeing of the Swedish capital. The city is built on 14 islands and connected by 57 bridges often called the “Beauty on Water”. Stockholm embraces the unique character of the 13th century Old Town and modern high-tech architecture. Its islands are bordered by Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea in the east where the archipelago, with its 30.000 islands awaits exploration. The capital is a big city with a small-town personality. Go back 750 years in time and feel the medieval atmosphere of the Old Town ”Gamla Stan” as you wander through its narrow streets. The seven-hundred-year-old cathedral of Stockholm, seat of the archbishop, will be seen during your stroll through Old Town, where you will have the opportunity see Stortorget, the place where the Stockholm Blood Bath took place. An inside visit is paid to one of the city’s best-known symbols, the City Hall with its Blue and Golden Halls, where the great Nobel banquet is celebrated every December. The tour ends at the hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Stockholm by your own hand or join today’s experience.
    Optional: VASA Museum following the city tour              
    • PRICE: 60 EUR /PERSON
    • Time: 12:00
    • Duration: 1,5 hours – 2 hours
    • Duration: approximately 2 hours
    • Includes: Entrance, transportation & local guide
    • Min 10 persons
    • Available by pre-booking & in situ
    Scandinavia’s top museum built around the only intact 17th century warship. Following the city tour visit the Swedish warship, Vasa, considered as one of the world’s largest and the pride of the mighty Swedish navy. The Museum was built around the 17th century warship, which sank in Stockholm’s inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628; its discovery in 1956 and subsequent salvage in 1961 is one of the most important events in marine archaeology. Painstakingly restored to its original magnificence, the Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.
  8. Day 8 MONDAY

    Breakfast at the hotel. A Via Hansa & Borealis English-speaking representative will meet you for your transfer to the Airport.

    NB: Departure & Arrival Transfer Services included in the program are only available for transfer upon arrival at Copenhagen Airport & departure from Stockholm Airport valid on the official end date of tour. The transfers are escorted by an English-speaking representative from Via Hansa & Borealis and can be shared with other fellow passengers. Minor waiting time at the airport may occur.

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*NOTE: Maximum 2 children per room, sharing with parents. Due to the nature of the tour and the destination, we are unfortunately not able to accept children younger than 7 years old on these tours.

All rates are retail sales rates and given per person in Euro. The rates include all service taxes and reservation charges as well as the VAT percentage known on day of issuing the program of each country included in the respective programs. We reserve the right to amend the rates in case of governmental interference beyond our control.

The rates are based on full pre-payment prior to departure. Invoices will be forwarded in due time prior to the traveler’s arrival to destination.

We kindly ask you to send your reservations by e-mail to Guaranteed.Departures@bdm-info.com stating the tour code. We need the following information in order for us to confirm your reservations:

  • Booking code, type of room, full name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport number and expiry date.
  • Confirmation is subject to availability. Our confirmation will be returned within 48 hours during weekdays (Mon-Fri).
  • We should be glad to sign you up for a free sales agreement, information and requirement thereto to be forwarded separately.

 

  • Reservations made more than 45 days prior to the beginning of the tour, may be cancelled within 10 working days (weekdays) from date of booking without cancellation charges.
  • Reservations made between 45 days and 36 days prior to the beginning of the tour, may by cancelled within 5 working days (weekdays) without penalties.
  • Reservations made between 35 and 21 days prior to the beginning of the tour, may be cancelled within 3 working days (weekdays) without cancellation charges.
  • Penalty will be imposed for cancellation of reservations made less than 20 days prior to the beginning of the tour, no matter the time of cancellation as follows.

Once the limits mentioned above are expired, any confirmed reservation by Borealis Destination Management cannot be cancelled or changed without penalty. All cancellations will be charged with a minimum cancellation fee of EUR 75.00 per person. The following cancellation charges apply:

  • Cancellations up to 36 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to a fee of EUR 75.00 per person.
  • Cancellations between 35 and 14 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 25% of the total cost of the reservation.
  • Cancellations between 13 and 08 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 50% of the total cost of the reservation.
  • Cancellations between 07 days and arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 100% of the total cost of the reservation.

Name changes can be made up to 36 days prior to arrival without charges. Otherwise as per below:

Name changes are considered as cancellation and rebooking and will be charged with a fee of EUR 60.00 per name change.

In ADDITION to the conditions in point 5), the following cancellation penalties will apply for tours including Russia:

  • Cancellations between 50 – 22 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to an additional charge, of the already mentioned in point 5), of EUR 500.00 per person.
  • Cancellations between 21 – 08 days prior to the arrival of the passenger are subject to an additional charge, of the already mentioned in point 5), of EUR 800.00 per person.
  • Cancellations made within less than 7 days of arrival of the passenger are subject to a charge, per person, of 100% of the total cost of the reservation.

Name changes can be made up to 36 days prior to arrival without charges. Otherwise as per below:

Name changes are considered as cancellation and rebooking and will be charged with a fee of EUR 75.00 per name change.

It is the travelers own responsibility to hold and present valid documents (passport & visa) to the immigration authority of each country. Borealis Destination Management is pleased to provide a visa support letter as basis for the travelers’ application to the Embassy of his or her home country should a visa be required for the travelers in question. In order for us to supply such a support letter we must receive the following information: full name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport number and expiry date.

Borealis Destination Management Aps shall not be liable for any delay or failure in its performance of any of the services when such delay or failure arises beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of terrorism, civil insurrection, revolution, blockade, labor disputes and strikes, material shortages, supplier failure, embargoes, rationing, acts of local, state or national governments or public agencies, utility or communication failures or delays, fire, acts of war, floods, epidemics, and riots.

We reserve the right to amend the itinerary and/or included entrances without notice due to weather conditions or interference of local authorities, which is out of the control of Borealis Destination Management Aps and its suppliers. The weather in Norway, especially on fjords area, can be unpredictable during the season and road closures are sometimes enforced by local authorities, therefore some of the activities on this tour are subject to change or cancelation without notice. Should the itinerary be amended due to unforeseen circumstances then we will endeavour to find suitable alternative activities.

Hotels confirmed for the respective dates are as per the program, there however might be a variation on some of the tours due to a difficult booking situation or similar. Should the actual hotel vary from the program, the tour operator will always be notified in advance and prior to the arrival of the passenger.
The Hospitality in Scandinavia is not officially classified by the international star system. The classification of the hotels described in our programs are as for the official classification, when existing, or with the number of stars based on the professional evaluation of Borealis Destination Management Aps.
The classification/evaluation used in our programs are based on the date of print of the program and could vary from the date of print to the date of the start of the actual tour.

Due to the nature of the tours and the destination, we are unfortunately not able to accept children younger than 7 years old on these programs. Children aged between 7 – 12 years old receive a discount when sharing a room with two paying adults.

It is important to note that all our programs can be physically demanding and the passenger may be exposed to different kinds of physical strain. Uneven grounds during walking tours, snow and ice are common surface in our destinations.

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