Essence of Norway Norway in a Nutshell in Style NO Unescorted

Norway UnescortedNorway in a Nutshell in Style NO001
Essence of Norway
• Cruise, tour or hike the incredible fjords along the “The Nordic Company’s Version”
picturesque coastline. Oslo – Balestrand – Bergen

• Visit the historic and well-preserved stave churches. This trip offers our version of the most popular
attraction found in fjord Norway – idyllically located
• Tour the North Cape to experience the traditional Sami between Oslo and Bergen.
culture and reindeer herding, Karåsjok, Kautokeino
and the Midnight Sun. _______________________

• Cruise the Lofoten Islands, fishing villages and Level of travel:
cabins-rorburers.
3 days/2 nights from $825 pp/dbl
• Try your hand at hiking, glacier walking, biking,
skiing, fjord kayaking, horseback riding and fishing. LAND ONLY – Daily departures from Oslo – Fjord View

• Explore sites of newly discovered Viking history May 01 – September 30
and relics. FIRST CLASS –

• Experience a Grieg piano recital at Troldhaugen in Kvikne’s Hotel, the family-run historic hotel. Upgrades
Bergen. available upon request!
$895 pp/dbl; $975 single room
• See weaving, pewter, glass, woodcraft and
porcelain shops. MODERATE

Norway is a strikingly rugged combination of Balestrand Hotel, a family-run hotel that caters to the bed-
mountains, fjords and glaciers that creates a and-breakfast traveler
dramatic landscape stretching across the entire $825 pp/dbl; $885 single room
country. Ideal for outdoor adventure with truly
breathtaking scenery, Norway boasts some of the Day 1: Oslo – Myrdal – Flåm – Balestrand
most picturesque express boat, ferry and train The train departs Oslo at 8:11 a.m. for Myrdal. Transfer
excursions imaginable. Norway’s cities also beckon to the famous Flåm Railway. In Flåm, connect to the
travelers indoors to shop, dine and enjoy the express boat, arriving in Balestrand at 4:55 p.m. Enjoy
arts. Admire the cultural traditions, elaborate folk the evening, complete with traditional Norwegian
costumes and fine craftsmanship proudly displayed. cuisine.
While traveling, dine on sumptuous smørgåsbords Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel or sister property;
that include an array of breads and marinated Balestrand Hotel, D
herring, fresh salmon, shrimp, lingon and cloud
berries. Day 2: Balestrand – Fjærland Glacier Experience
After breakfast, take the 8:15 a.m. boat to Fjærland and
“We had a fabulous time. The weather was amazing! visit the Bøyum Glacier. Transfer to the museum where
The group was excellent and everyone got along really the glacier is a walking distance away (or bus). Don’t
well. I took 350 pictures! Other highlights besides the forget the 3:30 p.m. ferry back to Balestrand!
fabulous views was the chair lift at Lillehammer, Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel or sister property,
the recital at Grieg’s House (amazing) and the Balestrand Hotel, B, D
Flåm Railway!”
Day 3: Balestrand – Bergen
A. D., Columbus, MO Enjoy the last leg of our Nutshell version with a 7:55
a.m. express boat to Bergen. Arrive at 11:00 a.m. and
explore this delightful “Gateway to the Fjords.” B

Supplement for return from Balestrand to Oslo $150 pp

For a more detailed itinerary on escorted and
unescorted travel, please visit our Website:
www.nordicco.com, and select the travel code
from the pull-down menu, or call 1-888-806-7226.

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Discover the Fjords & Countryside NO002 Norway
Tour highlights include:
Oslo, Lofthus, Bergen, Balestrand,Escorted • 10 days Oslo – Oslo
Geiranger, Lillehammer, Oslo – • 8 nights accommodations
Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord • 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners/buffets
and Geirangerfjord
Day 1: Overnight transatlantic flight from your U.S. gateway city
Now in our sixth year and gaining momentum, this Day 2: Oslo – Transfer included to your hotel. Refresh, relax
trip is recognized as the Norway Fjord Tour not to
be missed! All of our hotels have been selected for and get acquainted with this historic capital city of
their charm and historic family traditions as well Norway!
as their outstanding level of service and fantastic Accommodations: Grand Hotel, a regal hotel with
cuisine. Experience the grandeur of the three tradition, atmosphere and style, B
major Norwegian fjords: Sogne, Hardanger and Day 3: Oslo – Meet your guide at 9:00 a.m. for a
Geiranger, coupled with historic sites of Oslo, Bergen, comprehensive 3-hour morning city tour.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel, B
_______________________mountains, canyons and glorious countryside. Day 4: Oslo – Lofthus – Travel through Gol, Geilo and
Eidfjord ending in the lovely fjordside village of Loftus.
Level of travel: Accommodations: Ullensvang Hotel, where family,
tradition and quality come first, B, D
10 days/8 nights from $3,370 pp/dbl Day 5: Lofthus – Rosendal – Bergen – Explore the
LAND ONLY – ESCORTED TOUR Hardangerfjord, Barony, waterfalls and Bergen!
Accommodations: Radisson SAS Norge, B, L
Air/land pricing from the East Coast on Icelandair Day 6: Bergen – Enjoy an early 3-hour tour of this Hanseatic
town and the 5:30 p.m. unique Grieg piano recital.
Plus applicable airport departure taxes and any fuel surcharges Accommodations: Radisson SAS Norge, B, D
Day 7: Bergen – Balestrand – Experience the Flåm railway,
Depart U.S. Price pp/dbl Stalheim canyon and the Sognefjord!
Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel, family-run historic hotel,
Jul 10• $4395* B, D
Day 8: Balestrand – Geiranger – Savor Skei, Hellesylt and
Jul 24• $4395* the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil waterfalls.
Accommodations: Union Hotel, charming historic hotel, B, D
Sep 11•• $4045* Day 9: Geiranger – Oslo – Meander through Lom (Stave
church), Lillehammer and back to Oslo.
• Radisson SAS in Bergen •• First Marin in Bergen Accommodations: Grand Hotel, B, L, D
Day 10: After breakfast, transfer included to the airport for
* Transfers included! your return flight to the U.S. or continue your stay with
one of The Nordic Company’s many extension options, B
Single supplement: $535
For a more detailed itinerary on escorted and
Add-on pricing for travel on Scandinavian Airlines unescorted travel, please visit our Website:
www.nordicco.com, and select the travel code
Seattle Chicago Newark from the pull-down menu, or call 1-888-806-7226.
$245 $170 $100

Most other cities upon request! Just Ask!

Our most popular tour in Norway!

Balestrand Norway Sweden

Geiranger

Lom

Voss Flåm Lillehammer
Bergen

Lofthus Oslo En route to Balestrand, on the Sognefjord
Photo: Bob Metheney
DISCOVER FJORDS AND COUNTRYSIDE
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Norway

Experience the Fjords & Glaciers NO003

Bergen – Balestrand – OsloEscorted

A remarkable journey through the land of the Photo: Evans-Newman Family
fjords that nature has generously given us. Start
in the Hanseatic port of Bergen before delving into Day 5: Balestrand – Briksdal Glacier – Loen – Journey
the countries’ picturesque villages, magnificent through Dragsvik, Hella, Skei and Briksdal Glacier for a
waterfalls, breathtaking mountains and glaciers. breathtaking ride. The day ends in Loen.
This tour culminates in historic Oslo, Scandinavia’s Accommodations: Alexandra Hotel, a perfectly situated
oldest capital founded in 1050! We promise this will hotel nestled in majestic fjord country, B, D

_______________________be a delightful combination of Norway’s finest! Day 6: Loen – Geiranger – Loen – Meander into unspoiled
landscape near Geiranger for lunch at the famous Union
Level of travel: Hotel and enjoy the breathtaking view at Dalsnibba.
Accommodations: Alexandra Hotel, B, L, D
9 days/7 nights from $2,900 pp/dbl
LAND ONLY – ESCORTED TOUR Day 7: Loen – Oslo – Visit Norway’s oldest Stave Church in
Lom and continue via Otta to the unique capital city of
Air/land pricing from the East Coast on Icelandair Oslo!
Guaranteed Departures Accommodations: Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel, a
modern, full-service hotel in the heart of Oslo, B
Plus applicable airport departure taxes and any fuel surcharges
Day 8: Oslo – Awake for an early morning 3-hour
Depart U.S. Price pp/dbl comprehensive city tour of the finest attractions in Oslo.
Afternoon free.
Jun 09 $3875* Accommodations: Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel, B

Jul 07, 21 $3875* Day 9: Oslo – USA – After breakfast, transfer (included) to
the airport for your return flight to the U.S., or continue
Aug 04, 11, 18, 25 $3875* your stay with one of The Nordic Company’s many
extension options, B
Single supplement: $540 For a more detailed itinerary on escorted and
unescorted travel, please visit our Website:
* Transfers included! www.nordicco.com, and select the travel code
from the pull-down menu, or call 1-888-806-7226.
Add-on pricing for travel on Scandinavian Airlines
“My mother and I just returned from a truly
Los Angeles Chicago Dulles memorable trip with your company, and I want to
$235 $170 $140 thank you so much for giving us such a memorable
opportunity to experience Norway in depth.
Most other cities upon request! Just Ask! Everything was arranged beautifully from beginning
to end and it couldn’t have been delivered in a more
Tour highlights include: “seamless” way. All the particulars were organized
• 9 days – Bergen, Balestrand, Geiranger and Oslo perfectly and our guide, Nikki, was thoroughly
• 7 nights accommodations professional in every way (and a lot of fun to be
• 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners/buffets around).”
Day 1: Overnight transatlantic flight from your U.S. gateway
R. F., San Francisco, CA
city
Day 2: Bergen – Upon arrival in Bergen, a transfer is

included to your centrally located hotel.
Accommodations: Radisson SAS Norge Hotel, one of
Bergen’s most prestigious and historic hotels, B
Day 3: Bergen – Meet between 2:00–2:30 p.m. for your
travel documents before your afternoon 3-hour panoramic
city tour.
Accommodations: Radisson SAS Norge Hotel, B
Day 4: Bergen – Flåm - Balestrand – Experience historic
Voss, the spectacular Flåm Railway, and the mighty
Sognefjord. End your day in Balestrand.
Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel, family-run historic hotel,
B, D

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Norway JEWEL OF THE FJORDS

Geiranger

Nordfjord Skei
Lavik

Flåm Briksdal
Myrdal

Jewel of the Fjords NO004 Bergen

Bergen – Skei Resort – Bergen or Oslo Norway Oslo

Escorted Begin this adventure with a city tour in maritime Next 5 days Accommodations: Skei Hotel, nestled in the
Bergen. Then, leave this city behind and enjoy daily beautiful surroundings of Lake Jølster, B, D
cruises and excursions, immersing all your senses
for five unforgettable days of natural beauty. The Day 4: Fjærland and
world-famous “Norway in a Nutshell” excursion Glaciers Tour – Today’s
completes this holiday with a farewell Sognefjord excursion to Fjærland
cruise and journey on the Flåm Railway. Your journey includes a scenic drive
then departs for either a return visit to Bergen or along Lake Jølster to the
Glacier Museum. B, L, D
_______________________Oslo.
Day 5: Geiranger Tour – Spend the day meandering through
Level of travel: the Geiranger area, cruising to the Seven Sisters and
Bridal Veil Waterfalls. B, L, D
9 days/7 nights from $2,345 pp/dbl
LAND ONLY – ESCORTED TOUR Day 6: Briksdal Glacier Tour – Venture to the charming
town of Olden, Briksdal Glacier and valley culminating at
Air/land pricing from the East Coast on Icelandair Jostedalen. B, L, D
Guaranteed Departures
Day 7: Sandane Tour – Delve deeper into Sandane! After
Plus applicable airport departure taxes and any fuel surcharges dinner, a special treat awaits you in the Gamlestova
Cottage for a festive folk night. B, L, D
Departs Saturdays from U.S.
Day 8: Skei – “Essence of Norway” – Bergen or Oslo
Depart U.S. Price pp/dbl After breakfast, depart for Bergen or Oslo via Flåm.
Transfer to the hotel is included.
May 10, 17, 24; Aug 30 $3370 Accommodations: Scandic Hotel Bergen City, B, L, D
May 31 – Aug 23 $3570 OR
Sept 6, 13, 20 $3320 Accommodations: Hotel Continental, a “Leading Hotel of
Single supplement: $455 the World” offering exceptional service, B, L

Add-on pricing for travel on Scandinavian Airlines Day 9: Bergen or Oslo departure for U.S. – After breakfast,
transfer on your own to the airport or continue your
Seattle Chicago Newark stay with one of The Nordic Company’s many extension
$245 $170 $100 options. B

Most other cities upon request! Just Ask! A Taste of the Fjords NO005

Tour highlights include: Unescorted 8 days/7 nights
• 6 escorted daily excursions: Bergen City Tour, Sognefjord, Oslo – Geilo – Bergen – Balestrand –
Geiranger – Oslo
Fjærland, Geirangerfjord, Briksdal Glacier, Sandane,
“Sognefjord Holiday” – Another modified version of Immerse yourself in some of Norway’s best on this
“Norway in a Nutshell” customized journey. This independent itinerary has
• 7 nights accommodations at 4-star mountain hotels two options, moderate or first-class hotels as well as
• 8 breakfasts, 5 packed lunches, 7 dinners the category of rental car chosen.
Added bonus: Guaranteed rooms with view of Lake Jølster!
For a more detailed itinerary on escorted and
Day 1: Overnight flight to Bergen from U.S. gateway city unescorted travel, please visit our Website:
Day 2: Arrive in Bergen – Transfer on own to hotel, refresh www.nordicco.com, and select the travel code
from the pull-down menu, or call 1-888-806-7226.
and get acquainted with the city.
Accommodations: Scandic Hotel Bergen City, situated in
the midst of Bergen’s charming attractions, D
Day 3: Bergen – Lavik – Skei – Tour escort will meet you
at hotel. Journey begins with an early 3-hour city tour of
Bergen. End the day in Skei.

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