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Cruising the Spectacular Fjords of Norway
MAY 25, 2007 - JUNE 06, 2007
13 Day Escorted Norwegian Coastal Voyage

We invite you to experience the stunning Norwegian coastline, ravishing fjords, and fascinating Lapland, home of the native Sami people. Your program begins in Norway's historical capital of Oslo, where you'll meet your tour director.

You will travel to the Finnmark region, exploring Sami culture and history. Next, you will travel along the Tana River to Kirkenees, from here board the MS Trollfjord. You will now embark on a southbound journey to the charming town of Bergen. After disembarking, you will head to the fjord region through the dramatic Hardangerfjord area. You will cruise on the Sognefjord to the village of Flam, where you will enjoy two extraordinary train journeys, the Flam Railway to Mrydal and then transfer to the Bergen Railway. Finally, you will return to Bergen, where you will tour this historic city before your flight back to Canada.

The Ms Trollfjord features Norwegian wood and stone throughout the interior. Large windows throughout the ship allow for wonderful scenic views as you cruise the coast. There are 2 restaurants and several cafés, an Internet café, a library and several bars. You can enjoy spectacular views from the large outdoor deck or from the panoramic balcony.

Detailed Itinerary:

May 25: Board your overnight transatlantic flight to Oslo.

May 26: Arrive in Oslo

Welcome to the historical city of Oslo, You will be met by your guide, who'll accompany you on the trip. Transfer to your hotel; the rest of the day is at your leisure. A welcome drink and dinner await you. (D)

May 27: Oslo
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Oslo by motor coach with visits to the Vigeland Park, a sculpture garden, and the Viking Ships Museum. The tour will drive past the medieval Akershus Fortress and the Royal Palace. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

May 28: Oslo-Alta- Karasjok After breakfast, fly to Alta in the Sami region of Finnmark. Drive across the Finnmarksvidda Mountain Plateau to the village of Masi. Then continue to the villages of Kautokeino and Karasjok and visit the Sami Cultural Center, before enjoying a traditional fireside meal in a turf hut known as a "gamme". (B, D)

May 29: Karasjok-Kirkenees/Embarkation
Drive along the banks of the salmon-rich Tana River. Continue along the dramatic Varangerfjord to Kirkenees, where you will board the Ms Trollfjord. On your journey, you'll sail south to Bergen, with stops at the Lofoten Islands and Medival Trondheim, and passage through the Trollfjord. (B, L, D)

Norwegian Coastal Voyage - Kirkenees-Vardo-Batsford-Berlevag
After few hours docked at Kirkenees, the ship will depart upon the southbound half of her voyage, calling during the day at ports passed at night on the trip northward. Crossing Varangerfjord, Norway's only east-facing fjord and a fabled bird-watching site, you'll arrive in Vardo, the easternmost point of the country. Next the ship will round the Varanger peninsula, where archeologist excavated a community believed to date from 9000 BC. In the evening, the ship calls at Batsfjord, which also boasts remains of a Stone Age settlement, and Berlevag. Look out for the Tanahorn Mountain, which long ago was a Sami sacrifice site. (B, L, D)

May 30: Honningsvag-Havoysund-Hammerfest-Oksfjord-Skjervoy-Tromso
The ship arrives at Honningsvag in the early morning. After calling at Havoysund, she will stop for 1.5 hours in Hammerfest, the world's most northerly town. Despite its remote location, it was the first Norwegian town to have electric street lighting and its own power station. She then heads south to Oksfjord, whose glacier calves directly into the sea. After crossing open water, the ship calls at the old trading post of Skjervoy. You'll dock in Tromso just in time to savor its nightlife. Optional shore excursion available. (B, L, D)

May 31: Harstad-Risoyhamn-Sortland-Stokmarknes-Svolvaer-Stamsund

The island groups of Lofoten and Vesteralen have some of the most stunning scenery on this journey. Before your arrival, you'll see the captain skillfully maneuver the ship through the shallow waters of the Risoyrenna Channel, where sand banks are visible through the green water on both sides of the channel. The ship will negotiate the narrow Raftsund Strait leading into the breathtaking Trollfjord, before arriving in Svolvaer and Stamsund. Later, the ship heads east across Vestfjord toward Bodo. Optional shore excursion available. (B, L, D)

June 1: Ornes-Nesna-Sandnessjoen-Bronnoysund-Rorvik
From Ornes, you'll travel through crystalline waters, filled with spawning cod from January to April, and go by lush agricultural fields. Nearly every towering peak you'll see is associated with a local legend. Crossing the Artic circle once again, you'll pass the idyllic island of Sandnessjoen. On the approach to Bronnoysund, which you reach this afternoon, you'll spy the mythical Seven Sisters Mountains. Make sure you're on deck when the ship departs Bronnoysund-you'll be impressed by the captains steady hand! Today's last port of call will be Rorvik. (B, L, D)

June 2: Trondheim-Kristiansund-Molde
Arrive in Trondheim early, with time to visit Norway's largest medieval church, Nidaros Cathedral, and the restored Archbishop's Residence. You'll then sail through the beautiful Trondheimfjord, past Hitra, island of deer, and lonely Grip. At day's end, you'll call at Molde, before arriving in Alesund late in the evening in time for a stroll on shore. Optional shore excursion available. (B, L, D)

During the night the ship will call at Torvik, Maloy, and Floro. The world's most beautiful voyage is drawing to a close. Yet still ahead lies mile after mile of spectacular west Norway scenery: holly trees on Svanoy, the mouth of the Sogneford, and the beautiful archipelago on the approach to Bergen.

June 3: Disembarkation/Bergen-The Hardangerfjord-Ulvik
Disembark at Bergen, and transfer to motor coach. You'll drive along the shores of the Soerfjord before ascending the dramatic Kvamskogen Mountain Plateau, and traversing the impressive Tokagjelet Ravine. See the beautiful villages along the dramatic Hardangerfjord, and pay a visit to Steinstone Farm's orchards before travelling on to picturesque Ulvik, where you'll have dinner and spend the night. (B, D)

June 4: Ulvik-The Sognefjord-Flam-Bergen
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Ulvik and pass the Skjervet Waterfall to the resort town of Voss. Drive the shores of Lake Oppheim to Stalheim and desend Gudvangen. Enjoy a cruise on the Sognefjord; before going to the Flam, where you'll have lunch on your own. Board the train for a thrilling ride on the Flam Railway, one of the world's steepest railway lines. You'll spiral up mountains, passing waterfalls and farms clinging to sheer slopes before arriving at Myrdal. From here you'll board the Bergen Railway train for another breathtaking trip back to Voss, where you'll board your motor coach back to Bergen. (B, D)

June 5: Bergen
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour of Bergen, visiting the colorful fish and flower markets, the Bryggen Wharf, and museums. Then you'll tour Bergen's environs, and visit Troldhaugen, the home of Edvard Grieg. Enjoy a free afternoon. A delicious farewell dinner awaits you. (B, D)

June 6: Depart Bergen
After breakfast, transfer to Bergen airport for your flight home. (B)

COST - $5900.00 sharing twin cabin
$399.00 taxes
Single Supplement - $820.00
Cost is based on Category I on the ship
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Includes:

  • Air from Toronto
  • 11 - Breakfast (B)
  • 5- Lunches (L)
  • 10- Dinner (D)

Deposit: $1200.00 per person
Balance Due: March 14, 2007
Early Booking Bonus Book By February 14th SAVE $100.00 per person

All prices quoted in Canadian Funds. We accept all major credit cards

We can quote a return airfare from your home city. Just give us a call at 1 888-830-5324

Did You Know? Norway is Famous for its Trolls!

Some trolls were believed to be giants, and the biggest of them all was Dovregubben (their king in the mountain Dovre). They were shaggy and rough haired, with trees and moss-like growth on their heads and noses, their noses were long and they would stir with it when cooking broth or porridge. Some even had two or three heads; some only had one eye in the middle of their foreheads. Their features differed from humans with four fingers and four toes and a tail resembling that of a cow. The trolls lived to be hundreds of years old, but would die and turn into stone if the sun caught them.

They might have looked frightening, but were actually often good-natured and terribly naive, so sly peasants would successfully trick them. Their supernatural powers consisted among others of transforming themselves, for instance into beautiful young ladies. Many hunters and farmers were such lured into the mountains and captured, but the trolls could never hide their tails, if you only could get to see them from behind you would know if the captivating creature was a troll or just a beautiful shepardess.