ESN Poland Adventure to Norwegian Fjords (06.05.2019-09.05.2019)
- Departure 06.05.2019
- End date 09.05.2019
- Availability over 8
- Price from 325€
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Trip overview
Join us on an adventure through the famous Norwegian fjords! Explore the urban vibes of Oslo and Bergen. Take a boat tour through the fjords and enjoy the breathtaking sceneries. After the hikes, we will enjoy cosy relaxing time in the small picturesque villages of Flåm and Gudvangen. This journey is the perfect combination of city and nature exploration.
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Guided activities
Day excursion in Oslo
Guided Tour (walking+bus) - around 3 hours, free time in the city - 3 hours
We begin our tour with the Guided City Tour in Oslo as our bus parks next to the City Hall.
During the walking part of the city tour we will visit Akershus fortress, see outside Opera House, go along main street - Karl Jonas Gate
In the end of the tour we will go by bus to famous Vigilandsparken, where you will have free time to experience Vigilands installation - sculpture compositions of people, their emotions and feelings shown in a very sophisticated and phylosophical style.
During your free time you can visit National Gallery of Norway (10EUR admission fee) and see the famous painting of Edvard Munch, "The Scream"
Another option is Viking Museum of Oslo (80NOK admission fee + transportation), where you will see the large collection of ships, try to imagine crossing Atlantic on one of them as Vikings did!
Day excursion in Bergen
Duration of the tour - whole day, guided walking tour - around 3 hours, free time in the city - 5 hours
A day tour to the second biggest Norwegian city, that was in the past Norwegian and trading capital.
On the guided walking city tour you will see Bryggen, the well-known panorama of reconstructed fisherman houses of Hanseatic Era, visit the fortress, main street and fish market, where you can try some local fish delights or buy some dry cod fish - the largest Norwegian export product since the Viking ages. In the end of the walking tour you will be given an option to go up the Floyen Funicular (10EUR) or to hike the hill by yourself. From the top you can experience postcard-quality view of the whole city.
After the walking tour you will have some free time to experience the city by yourself
Flam-Gudvangen cruise, Duration 2h - extra 39€
Duration of the tour - 2hours
Make yourself comfortable in the boat and prepare for one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world, listed in Unesco World Heritage list!
The tour will start in Flam, one of the most picturesque villages in Norway, and then boat will take you to Sognefjord - the largest and deepest of all the fjords in Norway. Most of the time you will be surrounded by snowy walls of the fjords and pristine nature. Stunned by the fjords beauty, don't forget to look after waterfalls! In the end of the tour you will go through - Nærøyfjord, named by many as the most beautiful fjord in Norway. The bus then picks you up and delivers back to Voss.On the boat: Toilets, wi-fi, cafeteria
Nigardsbreen Glacier Hiking, Duration 8h
This day you will start early, as the way to the Europe's biggest Glacier takes around 3,5 hours.
At the total area of more than 480km square kilometres, Jostedal Glacier consists of many "arms", and one of the most beautiful is Nigardsbreen. We are going to get instructions and all the needed equipment and then start a hike with out guide.
Some part of the route climbs quite steep up and down, which is made easier by steps in the ice.
Important notes for Nigardsbreen Glacier Hiking:
- The participants should be reasonably sure-footed. For people without any hiking experience on mountain trails the trip can be exhausting.
- Please, make sure to have: Hiking shoes, warm and wind/rainproof clothing - should cover the whole body, some food for lunch, 2L water
Duration of the tour - whole day, hiking part - around 3 hours
Activity includes the transportation and the rental of glacier equipment.
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Preliminary trip program
*Preliminary itinerary. Times for activities may still change, you will receive the final itinerary by email 2-3 prior the departure!
Day 1 Departure to Oslo
00:15 Departure from Copenhagen Railway Station
01:30 Departure from Malmö Railway Station
02:00 Departure from Lund Cathedral (Domkyrkan)
05:30 Departure from Götebörg
09.00 Estimated arrival in Oslo (City Hall) and time to join the trip, who is arriving from Poland
10.00 Free time for breakfast (not included)
10:30 Time to join the trip, who is arriving from Poland
11.00-14.00 Guided Walking city tour of Oslo
14.00-17:00 Free time in Oslo / Optional Tour of Viking Ship Museum by BUS (15EUR)
17:00-00:00 Bus journey to Voss
00:00 Arrival to Voss, Briefing and Lodging
Overnight in Voss Hostel
Day 2 Day in Flam (included), Fjord Cruise (extra - 39EUR)
08:30-09:30 Breakfast (included)
09.30 Bus Departure to Flam
10.30-13.00 Free time for hiking and exploring the area
13.30-15:30 Fjord Cruise Flam-Gudvangen (extra)
Overnight in Voss Hostel
Day 3 Day in Bergen (included)
08.00-09:00 Breakfast (included)
09:00 Departure to Bergen
11.00 -13.00 GuidedWalking tour of Bergen
13.00 Free time in Bergen to explore the city and the fjords
20.00 Departure back to Voss
Overnight in Voss Hostel
Day 4 Trip to Jostedal Glacier (included)
07.00 Breakfast (included)
08:00 Departure to Jostedal
11.00-15.30 JostedalGlacier hiking and Kayaking
16:00 Departure back
20.00 Arrival back to Voss
Overnight in Voss Hostel
Day 5 Day in Voss, Departure back home09:00 Free day in Voss
12:00 Check-out from the hostel, the luggage can be kept in the luggage room
Free time in Voss, possibility for hiking, canoeing etc.14.00 Departure back to south
23:00 Estimated arrival in Oslo
Day 6 Arrival back00:30 Estimated arrival in Götebörg
04:00 Estimated arrival in Lund
04:30 Estimated arrival in Malmö
05:45 Estimated arrival in Copenhagen
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What is included
Included for the basic trip price:-
Bus ride from your starting point to Norway and return
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Accommodation in Voss 4 nights
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4 breakfasts in Voss*
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Bed linen
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City tour of Oslo lead by a licenced local guide
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Day in Bergen and city tour of Bergen
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Day in Flåm
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Nigardsbreen Glacier hiking
*accommodation is in a hostel, shared dorm roomFor extra cost:
- Flights
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Meals
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Viking Ship Museum 15€
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Fjord Cruise Flam-Gudvangen 39€
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Possible extra activities in Voss like canoeing
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Entrances to the museums
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Visiting the Funeculoer in Bergen (10€ / ticket
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