Oslo, Stavanger & Bergen
7 Days
from
$4,256
to
$4,655
per person*
Highlights:
Norway
(Oslo, Bergen)
Trip Start/End:
Oslo
/
Bergen
Spend time in Oslo, Norway's capital city, known as the "big-hearted city". The city is surrounded by magnificent scenery with the fjord lapping its shores and forested hills encircling it which beg to be explored. Leave the metropolis and head towards Stavanger, where you can take a cruise along the fjord to Pulpit rock - an impressive 604 metres over the Lysefjord, and admire the stunning scenery. Then make your way to Bergen by hydrofoil and spend time discovering this small, compact city. Discover Bergen's hanseatic museum which is housed in the oldest and best preserved wooden buildings in the city.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Oslo
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Thon Hotel Opera (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Oslo
| - Private - Panoramic City Tour (3 hrs) - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Thon Hotel Opera (B) (Standard) |
- Day 3
- Oslo - Stavanger
| - Approx. 8hrs
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Clarion Hotel (B) (Standard) |
- Day 4
- Stavanger
| - Cruise to Pulpit Rock (3hrs)
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Clarion Hotel (B) (Standard) |
- Day 5
- Stavanger - Bergen
| - Approx. 4 hours
- Lunch (not included)
- Transfer - Private - Port - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Augustin (4*)
Standard (B)
|
- Day 6
- Bergen
| - Private - Walking Tour, Hanseatic Museum & Funicular (2hrs) - Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Augustin (3*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Bergen
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
National Theater of Oslo
Thon Hotel Opera
Day 1: Oslo
Relax on a private Airport transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver in Oslo.
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera (4*) Thon Hotel Opera (4*) is located close to the Airport Express Train Terminal at Oslo Central Station. The hotel offers 434 well-equipped rooms in various sizes, 2 of which are magnificent suites on the 9th floor and fabulous views of Oslo Fjord and the new opera house in Oslo.
Oslo at Night
Thon Hotel Opera
Day 2: Oslo
Oslo is widely known as "the big-hearted city". Oslo was founded in 1048. In 1536 Norway became a Danish province through a royal marriage until 1814 where Norway seceded from Denmark, went into a union with Sweden and made Christiania the capital of Norway. The new constitution required some official buildings. In the year 1624 fire destroyed most of the city which was later rebuilt by the Danish King Christian IV and named Christiania. In 1925 the city reverted to its original name of Oslo. The city is surrounded by magnificent scenery with the fjord lapping its shores and forested hills encircling it. Together the fjord and the forests offer outdoor recreational opportunities with which no other capital in the world can compare. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your private escort. No entrance fees are included.
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera (B) (Standard) Thon Hotel Opera (4*) is located close to the Airport Express Train Terminal at Oslo Central Station. The hotel offers 434 well-equipped rooms in various sizes, 2 of which are magnificent suites on the 9th floor and fabulous views of Oslo Fjord and the new opera house in Oslo.
Clarion Hotel
Reception
Day 3: Oslo - Stavanger
Take the train from Oslo to Stavanger this morning. The train journey is approximately 8 hours.
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel (B) (Standard) Clarion Hotel (4*) located in the city center of Stavanger is a modern and fresh, provides an impressive contrast to the city's more traditional hotels. With several rooms offering stunning views over Stavanger city centre and the surrounding islands. This exciting hotel will appeal to those who enjoy a chic, comfortable yet minimalistic Scandinavian lifestyle. Clarion rooms are comfortable and practical, offering modern conveniences for the well connected traveller. Within the heart of Stavanger and next door to the city's main pedestrian shopping streets, The Clarion Hotel Stavanger is close to famous attractions such as the Old Town. Unwind in the comforts of the relax centre "Pust", located on the top floor of the Clarion Hotel Stavanger -visit the state-of-the-art Relax centre where you may like to linger in the luxuriously turbo Jacuzzi or relax in the sauna, with a spectacular view of Stavanger and the surroundings.
The Pulpit Rock
Day 4: Stavanger
Enjoy a 3 hour cruise to Prekestolen (Pulpit rock) located east of Stavanger. The most famous tourist attraction in Ryfylke, Prekestolen towers an impressive 604 metres over the Lysefjord. This flat mountain plateau, approximately 600 square metres, was most likely formed with the melting frost 10,000 years ago. (Please note that there must be at least 15 passengers for this cruise to run. Given that it is a very popular cruise, it typically runs as per schedule).
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel (B) (Standard) 
Bergen
Augustin Hotel
Day 5: Stavanger - Bergen
Depart Stavanger today on a hydrofoil to Bergen. The journey takes approximately 4 hours.
Enjoy port transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver.
Accommodation: Augustin (4*) Augustin Hotel (4*) has a central location by the harbour and the shopping area. The hotel is a good base for a walk around the old town at Nordnes and down towards the concert-and dance stage at the USF Warf. At Nordnes you will find the Aquarium and the beautiful Nordnes Park with views of the fjord. Augustin is now the oldest family-run full-service hotel in Bergen. The hotel, built in 1909 in Jugend style, passed into the hands of the present family ten years later, and is now run by the fourth generation. Its 1999 extension increased the capacity 109 room and a new bar in 400 year-old cellar. The Brasserie No22 has a modern rustic interior but there is nothing rustic about the food it serves – neither its light meals nor its tempting main dishes. Guests can enjoy both a pleasant "old-fashioned" lounge and modern, award-winning interiors. Its highly conscious use of colours and fittings helps make the Augustin a hotel out of the ordinary.
Furnicular
Day 6: Bergen
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the city. The places along your route include the Hanseatic Museum which is housed in the oldest and best preserved wooden buildings in Bergen. The interiors date from the 18th and 19th centuries. In times past, the Hanseatic merchants traded mainly with stockfish from Northern Norway and grain from the Baltic countries. Only German merchants were allowed to live at Bryggen during the period of the Hanseatic Office. The Hanseatics were unmarried and had to live in celibacy as long as they lived in the area. The tenements in the Bryggen area each consists of several smaller trade houses, each run by a merchant with a journeyman and apprentices. The Museum depicts what one of these trade houses would have been like in the last years of the German Office at Bryggen. Your tour will also include a visit to the local Fish market and you can take a funicular ride up to the top of Fløyen mountain (320 metres above sea level). The ride itself is spectacular and the views of Bergen only improve the closer you get to the top.
Accommodation: Augustin (3*) Augustin Hotel (3*) has a central location by the harbour and the shopping area. The hotel is a good base for a walk around the old town at Nordnes and down towards the concert-and dance stage at the USF Warf. At Nordnes you will find the Aquarium and the beautiful Nordnes Park with views of the fjord. Augustin is now the oldest family-run full-service hotel in Bergen. The hotel, built in 1909 in Jugend style, passed into the hands of the present family ten years later, and is now run by the fourth generation. Its 1999 extension increased the capacity 109 room and a new bar in 400 year-old cellar. The Brasserie No22 has a modern rustic interior but there is nothing rustic about the food it serves – neither its light meals nor its tempting main dishes. Guests can enjoy both a pleasant "old-fashioned" lounge and modern, award-winning interiors. Its highly conscious use of colours and fittings helps make the Augustin a hotel out of the ordinary.
Day 7: Bergen
Airport transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Thon Hotel Opera
Thon Hotel Opera (4*) - Oslo
Thon Hotel Opera (4*) is located close to the Airport Express Train Terminal at Oslo Central Station. The hotel offers 434 well-equipped rooms in various sizes, 2 of which are magnificent suites on the 9th floor and fabulous views of Oslo Fjord and the new opera house in Oslo.
- Thon Hotel Opera
Thon Hotel Opera (B) (Standard)
Thon Hotel Opera (4*) is located close to the Airport Express Train Terminal at Oslo Central Station. The hotel offers 434 well-equipped rooms in various sizes, 2 of which are magnificent suites on the 9th floor and fabulous views of Oslo Fjord and the new opera house in Oslo.
- Clarion Hotel
- Reception
Clarion Hotel (B) (Standard)
Clarion Hotel (4*) located in the city center of Stavanger is a modern and fresh, provides an impressive contrast to the city's more traditional hotels. With several rooms offering stunning views over Stavanger city centre and the surrounding islands. This exciting hotel will appeal to those who enjoy a chic, comfortable yet minimalistic Scandinavian lifestyle. Clarion rooms are comfortable and practical, offering modern conveniences for the well connected traveller. Within the heart of Stavanger and next door to the city's main pedestrian shopping streets, The Clarion Hotel Stavanger is close to famous attractions such as the Old Town. Unwind in the comforts of the relax centre "Pust", located on the top floor of the Clarion Hotel Stavanger -visit the state-of-the-art Relax centre where you may like to linger in the luxuriously turbo Jacuzzi or relax in the sauna, with a spectacular view of Stavanger and the surroundings.
- Augustin Hotel
Augustin Hotel
Augustin (3*) - Bergen
Augustin Hotel (3*) has a central location by the harbour and the shopping area. The hotel is a good base for a walk around the old town at Nordnes and down towards the concert-and dance stage at the USF Warf. At Nordnes you will find the Aquarium and the beautiful Nordnes Park with views of the fjord. Augustin is now the oldest family-run full-service hotel in Bergen. The hotel, built in 1909 in Jugend style, passed into the hands of the present family ten years later, and is now run by the fourth generation. Its 1999 extension increased the capacity 109 room and a new bar in 400 year-old cellar. The Brasserie No22 has a modern rustic interior but there is nothing rustic about the food it serves – neither its light meals nor its tempting main dishes. Guests can enjoy both a pleasant "old-fashioned" lounge and modern, award-winning interiors. Its highly conscious use of colours and fittings helps make the Augustin a hotel out of the ordinary.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Norway
VISA/PASSPORT
Norway is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Norway for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/norway.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Oslo.
Government: Constitutional monarchy. Declared independence from Sweden in 1905.
Language: Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk). Sami is spoken by the Sami population in the north. English is widely spoken.
Religion: Approximately 86% Evangelical Lutherans; plus other Christian denominations.
Time: Norway Mainland: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October). Jan Mayen Islands, Svalbard: GMT + 1.
Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50/60Hz. Plugs are of the European round two-pin type.
Telephone: Country code +47.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with many international mobile phone companies. Mobile phones cannot be hired. Coverage is mostly good, but may be patchy in rural areas.
Internet: There are many Internet cafes throughout Norway and the Internet can also be accessed via public libraries.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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