Skiing in a nutshell
TRAVEL PERIOD: DECEMBER – MARCH
Skiing in a nutshell
Norwegians are born with skis on their feet and as soon as the first flocks of snow hit the ground you will find them on the slopes. This tour will give you the opportunity to find your inner Norwegian and explore the slops of the mountain village of Geilo. In addition you will experience stunning mountain and fjord landscapes dressed in their winter costume.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Oslo
Arrival in Oslo according to your own itinerary. Enjoy your winter day in the Norwegian capital. Wander through the bustling streets or visit one of the many interesting museums.
Accommodation at Scandic Oslo City or similar. -
Day 2: Discovery of Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is yours to explore Oslo further. We highly recommend taking the metro to Oslomarka – the wooded and hilly areas that surround Oslo. Here you can feel like a true Norwegian and ski, ice skate or explore the snowy forest on foot.
Accommodation at Scandic Oslo City or similar. -
Day 3: Oslo – Geilo
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the city life behind and board the train towards the Hardangervidda mountain plateau and Geilo. The village is a true winter wonderland. Upon arrival make your way to your cosy cabin for the coming nights. Your cabin is self-catering, and we recommend that you do some grocery shopping at one of the supermarkets in the village centre before taking a local taxi (paid on the spot)
Accommodation in a cabin in Geilolia Hyttetun or similar.
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Day 4 & 5: Geilo
Prepare your own breakfast and the following two days are at your disposal to test the slopes of Geilo Ski resort. With a total of 45 slopes, both beginners and advanced skiers will find plenty of excellent skiing opportunities here. We can include ski rental, ski passes and skiing lessons in your reservation. Please ask us for an offer.
Accommodation in a cabin in Geilolia Hyttetun or similar. -
Day 6: Geilo – Bergen via Flåm
Today you will experience the lovely fjord scenery of Norway when you make your way to Bergen. You will travel by train to Myrdal and down the Flåm railway. The Flåm railway will take you through wild and beautiful scenery and down to the Sognefjord. From here travel by electric boat to Gudvangen and take a shuttle bus to Voss where you will board a train for the last stretch of the journey to Bergen – Norway’s second largest city.
Accommodation at Zander K or similar. - Day 6: Departure from Norway Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Bergen according to your own schedule.
Services included:
Accommodation
• 2 night in centrally located hotel in Oslo, Bed & Breakfast
• 3 nights in cabin in Geilo, Self-catering
• 1 night in centrally located hotel in Bergen, Bed & Breakfast
Transport & Transfers
• Train from Bergen to Geilo (Standard class with seat reservation)
• Train from Geilo to Myrdal (Standard class, with seat reservation)
• Train from Myrdal to Flåm on the Flåm Railway
• Fjordcruise Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen
• Bus from Gudvangen to Voss
• Train from Voss to Bergen (Standard class, with seat reservation)
