Fjords, Lakes & Mountains

Lake Loen

Picturesque Lake Loen

Kviknes Hotel Balestrand

Alexander Hotel

Alexander Hotel Loen

Briksdal Glacier

Visit the Briksdal Glacier

Bergen

View Across Bergen

Fjords, Lakes & Mountains

Some of Norway’s spectacular scenery reveals itself on this tour: the dramatic Geirangerfjord with its overhanging waterfalls, the emerald green waters of Lake Loen, the unparalleled Kjendal Glacier and the Sognefjord. Overnight hospitality is at two of Norway’s most famous fjord hotels, renowned for their night time buffets and family atmosphere.

Day 1 UK – Bergen

Scheduled flight from London Gatwick to Bergen, self transfer and overnight at Hotel Neptun.

Day 2 Bergen

Enjoy a day at leisure: a trip up the Floybanen Funicular for the most spectacular view across the Bergenfjord and lunch from the Fish Market are both musts.

Day 3 Bergen – Loen

Travel north by bus across the Sognefjord to Utvik and along the south side of Nordfjord to the Alexandra Hotel in Loen for a 3 night stay.

Days 4/5 Loen

At leisure in this, one of Norway’s most dramatic settings. During your stay, a spectacular half day excursion by coach to the Briksdal glacier is included.

Day 6 Loen – Balestrand

Transfer by scheduled bus to Balestrand for 2 nights at Kviknes Hotel with time to relax in this picturesque fjord village alongside the Sognefjord.

Day 7 Balestrand

At leisure: optional excursions across the fjord to Flam for a ride on its mountain railway or a ferry along to the Fjaerland glacier.

Day 8 Balestrand-Bergen

Travel by Fjord Express boat along the Sognefjord to Bergen for a final night at the Hotel Park.

Day 9 Bergen – UK

Morning at leisure before your return flight to London Gatwick.

Hotel Alexandra

With landscaped gardens looking out over an emerald green lake, the views, whether of mountain or lake, are something special. Members of the Grov family are somehow always around keeping an eye on things and perhaps it is this special attention that makes the hotel something of a gem.

• 191 rooms • Lobby café • Live Music 6 nights a week • Tennis court/crazy golf • 2 restaurants • Indoor and outdoor swimming pool • Bicycle hire • Boat and pedal boat hire • Bar/piano bar • Souvenir shop • Nightclub • Sauna/solarium • Spa

Hotel Kviknes

Originally popularised in the late 19th century by German and British aristocracy, Scottish fishermen and painters who came for the magnificent light reflected on the Sogne, the hotel is still owned and run by descendants of the founding family. Built on a promontory overlooking the fjord, it is the centrepiece of the tiny village of Balestrand, one of whose features is a replica Anglican Church originally commissioned by an English woman to appease her father for having married a Viking!

• Bar • Lift in the new wing • Live music six nights a week in high season • Restaurant overlooking the fjord • Sauna and fitness centre • Small boat marina • Own beach