13D Norway - UNESCO Sites, Fjords & Northern Lights

13 Days Best of Norway – UNESCO Sites, Fjords & Northern Lights Norway is, by any standards, one of the most beautiful countries on earth. This journey embodies a diverse array of highlights that many will envy. Combining the beauty and charm of Bergen and a journey to one of the most visually-spectacular journeys – the Flam Railway and the breath-taking Aurlandsfjord, be treated to a whole new level of nature and wilderness. Continue on an alluring sojourn on the Hurtigruten Cruise docking at charming coastal towns and fishing villages of Alesund, Trondheim and Lofoten before arriving into Tromso scientifically proven to be one of the best places to see the Northern Lights! Base yourself in Lyngen Lodge in Northern Norway - a luxurious pine wood lodge hotel on the shoreline of the Lyngen Fjord, providing spectacular views over the dramatic Lyngen Alps and unique Norwegian fjord scenery with only 10 rooms. The experience combines luxurious living, fine dining and adventure - all delivered from a friendly team committed to personalised service. This trip is ideal from December to end of February!

Flights At A Glance: Fly 06Dec

Singapore / Frankfurt

LH 779

2355/0600+1 (13h 05m) – Daily

Fly 07Dec

Frankfurt / Bergen

LH 868

1050/1255 (2h 05m) – Daily

Fly 18Dec

Tromso / Oslo

SK 4417

1400/1555 (1h 55m) – Daily

Fly 18Dec

Oslo / Frankfurt

LH 863

1840/2050 (2h 10m) – Daily

Fly 18Dec

Frankfurt / Singapore

LH 778

2135/1645 (12h 10m) – Daily

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DAY 01 06th DEC (FRI) SINGAPORE / BERGEN via Frankfurt Arrive at Singapore Changi Airport this evening for your departure flight to Frankfurt and then Bergen.

Fly 06Dec

Singapore / Frankfurt

LH 779

2355/0600+1 (13h 05m) – Daily

Fly 07Dec

Frankfurt / Bergen

LH 868

1050/1255 (2h 05m) – Daily

DAY 02 07th DEC (SAT) BERGEN Upon arrival at Bergen International Airport, be met by your driver and transfer to your hotel for check in. The First Marin Hotel is located in the very center of Bergen a few steps away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Bryggen, giving you impeccable access to discover this charming and beautiful city. The rest of the day is at leisure to settle down from jet lag and to orientate yourself to the cold – about Minus 5 to 7 degrees Celsius.

Overnight: First Hotel Marin, Bergen Meals: NIL BERGEN DAY 03 08th DEC (SUN) This morning after breakfast, make your own way to Bergen Railway Station and embark on an INCLUDED full day spectacular journey through some of Norway’s most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breath-taking Flam Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Naeroyfjord - included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Overnight: First Hotel Marin, Bergen Meals: Breakfast DAY 04 09th DEC (MON) BERGEN (EMBARK HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE) Spend the day at leisure to explore Bergen. Consider ascending Mount Floyen or visit the famous Fish market.

You will have your hotel room reserved till the evening. Make your own taxi transfer to embark onto the Hurtigruten Cruise – M/S Nordlys at 2230hrs. ***(Bergen Port is 8mins drive from First Hotel Marin)

Day Room: First Hotel Marin Overnight: Hurtigruten Cruise Meals: Breakfast #04-20/21 Tanglin Shopping Centre, 19 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247909 Tel : (65) 6334 6120 Fax: (65) 6337 4166 (Business Reg. No. 199307023G) enquiries@countryholidays.com.sg Web. www.countryholidays.com.sg

DAY 05 10th DEC (TUE) HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE (ARRIVE ALESUND) Wake up to a fresh morning as your cruise make stops at Floro, Maloy, Torvik before arriving at Alesund at 1200hrs. We recommend your self-visit of Alesund, a colourful and picturesque coastal town that is renowned for its charming Art Nouveau architecture. It began after a devastating fire in 1904, when the town was rebuilt in the ornate construction style that was fashionable at that time – Art Nouveau - a style distinguished by elaborate spires, towers of all shapes and highly detailed ornamentation. We will depart Alesund by 1500hrs to continue our journey north passing and docking at Molde and Kristiansund before continuing our overnight journey.

Scheduling: Arrive Floro 0430hrs Depart 0445hrs Arrive Maloy 0645hrs Depart 0730hrs Arrive Torvik 1020hrs Depart 1045hrs Arrive Alesund 1200hrs Depart 1500hrs Arrive Molde 1730hrs Depart 1830hrs Arrive Kristiansund 2200hrs Depart 2300hrs Overnight:Hurtigruten Cruise Meals: Breakfast DAY 05 11th DEC (WED) HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE (ARRIVE TRONDHEIM) Early this morning, enjoy breakfast in the cruise as you make an early arrival at 0600hrs into the city of Trondheim – founded in 997A.D by Viking King Olav Tryggvason and is Norway’s first capital. By Norwegian standards, Trondheim is a large city but preserves the charms and intimacies of a small town. Trondheim is full of colourful contrasts: monastic ruins, impressive wooden buildings, colorful wharves and a beautiful red bridge dating from 1861. The Kristiansten Fortress, from the 1600s, stands guard above the town. Trondheim is home to a world-famous research and educational community, modern sports facilities, lively nightlife and countless services. (A Guided Excursion can be arranged at €40 per person – OPTIONAL). At 1200hrs, we will continue our sailing further north – closing in on the Arctic Circle and in the chase for the northern lights!

Scheduling: Arrive Trondheim 0600hrs Depart 1200hrs Arrive Rorvik 2030hrs Depart 2115hrs Overnight:Hurtigruten Cruise Meals: Breakfast

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DAY 06 12th DEC (THU) HURTIGRUTEN CRUISE (ARRIVE STAMSUND) We continue sailing north passing and making quick stops at Bronnoysund, Sandnessjoen, Nesna, Ornes before arriving into the town of Bodo at 1230hrs where you have the next 2.5hrs to explore this beautiful charming village. We leave at 1500hrs and continue to Stamsund in the Lofoten Islands where we join an INCLUDED EXCURSION to Lofotr Viking Museum, where you are invited in to experience the largest house known from the Viking age. The Chieftain’s house has been recreated in full size, with exhibits of finds from the Viking age.

The Chieftain and the Lady of the house wants to give you an unforgettable night as they invite you to join in on a real Viking feast in the banquet hall. Experience the magic and excitement as they make sacrifices to the Gods, hoping that the sun will turn to avoid Armageddon. Will we receive a sign from above? After a meal fit for the gods, served with real mead, you travel by bus to SvolvĂŚr, where you re-embark Hurtigruten.

Scheduling: Arrive Bronnoysund 0030hrs Depart 0100hrs Arrive Sandnessjoen 0345hrs Depart 0415hrs Arrive Nesna 0525hrs Depart 0530hrs Arrive Ornes 0900hrs Depart 0930hrs Arrive Bodo 1230hrs Depart 1500hrs Arrive Stamsund 1900hrs Depart 1930hrs Arrive Svolvaer 2100hrs Depart 2200hrs Overnight:Hurtigruten Cruise Meals: Breakfast & Dinner DAY 07 13th DEC (FRI) ARRIVE TROMSO The final part of the journey on Hurtigruten welcomes you into the Arctic Circle as you sail arrive into Tromso at 1430hrs. Make your own taxi transfer to the hotel. ***(Clarion Collection Hotel With enjoys the best location in all of Tromso and is just 5mins drive from the port)

Scheduling: Arrive Stokmarknes 0045hrs Depart 0100hrs Arrive Sortland 0230hrs Depart 0300hrs Arrive Risoyhamn 0415hs Depart 0430hrs Arrive Harstad 0645hrs Depart 0800hrs Arrive Finnsnes 1115hrs Depart 1145hrs Arrive Tromso 1430hrs Overnight: Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso Meals: Breakfast

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DAY 08 14th DEC (SAT) TROMSO Today you may like to explore Tromso - “Paris of the North” on your own at leisure. Visit the Polar Museum, which contains the history of the arctic explorers Amundsen, Nansen and Scott and end your tour at Polstjernaone of the last vessels hunting seals in the Arctic Ocean. Other sights include the Storgata, Market Place and Catholic & Protestant Church. ***Polar Museum is just 5mins walk away from Clarion Collection Hotel With ***Polstjerna Seal Hunting Vessel is just 10mins walk away from Clarion Hotel Collection With ***Storgata and Market Place are all within the vicinity of Clarion Collection Hotel With

Overnight: Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso Meals: Breakfast DAY 09 15th DEC (SUN) TROMSO / LYNGEN LODGE This morning, be met by your driver at Radisson Blu and be transferred to the Lyngen Lodge (approximate 3hrs drive). Check into your charming lodge. Try snow-shoeing this afternoon - explore the forest wildlife of moose, lynx and snowy owls directly from the lodge to reach superb viewpoints high above the fjord. Guide and equipment included. Your walks lead to wonderful viewpoints high above the Lyngen Fjord. This evening, catch the magical Northern Lights in the night-sky if you’re lucky!

Overnight: Lyngen Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea & 3 Course Dinner DAY 10 16th DEC (MON) LYNGEN LODGE Today, go dogsledding inside the Reisa Valley. Experience dogsledding under the Arctic sky with a twist.

You`ll have the opportunity to mush your own team of 8 dogs under the full guidance and instruction of our professional sled guides. Alternatively you can sit in the sled, be driven and simply sit back and enjoy the experience. Enjoy rest of the day for leisure!

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DAY 11 17th DEC (TUE) LYNGEN LODGE Today, spend the day at leisure to enjoy the surrounds of the Lyngen Alps.

Overnight: Lyngen Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & 3 Course Dinner DAY 12 18th DEC (WED) LYNGEN LODGE / TROMSO / OSLO / SINGAPORE This morning after breakfast, transfer to Tromso Airport (3hrs drive) for your domestic flight to Oslo. Upon arrival in Oslo, connect to your next departure flight on Lufthansa German Airlines via Frankfurt for return to Singapore.

Fly 18Dec

Tromso / Oslo

SK 4417

1400/1555 (1h 55m) – Daily

Fly 18Dec

Oslo / Frankfurt

LH 863

1840/2050 (2h 10m) – Daily

Fly 18Dec

Frankfurt / Singapore

LH 778

2135/1645 (12h 10m) – Daily

Meals: Breakfast DAY 13 19th DEC (THU) END OF TOUR

ARRIVE SINGAPORE

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON: - The following prices are based 2 adults travelling in Twin Sharing; - The prices stated can only be indicative and may be adjusted once we have your date of travel, the exact number of people in your groups and other specific requirements.

Our Recommended Hotels 2N in First Hotel Marin, Bergen 1 Day Use Room in First Hotel Marin, Bergen 3N Hurtigruten Cruise M/S Nordlys – Outside Cabin 2N in Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso 3N in Lyngen Lodge, Lyngen Alps

GRAND TOTAL

Price Per Person

S$7,750 PER PERSON + $790 Airport & fuel taxes

S$17,080

***Airport & fuel taxes are subject to changes and will be fix upon ticket issuance ***All international and domestic airfares are strictly no date changes, name changes and non-refundable once tickets are issued.

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Cost includes: - Return economy airfare on Lufthansa German Airlines (SIN-Bergen/Oslo-SIN) via Frankfurt; - One way economy airfare on Scandinavian Airlines (Tromso-Oslo); - One-way Private airport transfer from Bergen Airport – First Hotel Marin, Bergen; - 2 nights at First Hotel Marin with Daily breakfast; - 1 Day Use Room at First Hotel Marin with Daily breakfast; - 3 nights onboard Hurtigruten M/S Nordlys with Daily breakfast – Outside Twin Bed Cabin; - 2 nights at Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso with Daily breakfast; - 3 nights at Lyngen Lodge on Full-Board Meals basis; - INCLUDED excursion with Viking dinner feast in Stamsund (Lofoten Islands); - Full Day Excursion Bergen-Flam Railway-Gudvangen Fjords-Bergen; - Private transfer from Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso to Lyngen Lodge; - Guided Snowshoeing tour @ Lyngen Lodge; - Guided Dog Sledding @ Lyngen Lodge; - Private transfer from Lyngen Lodge to Tromso Airport;

Cost excludes: - Visa if any; - Gratuities to guide and driver; - Personal and other expenses not stated; - Any other activities termed and highlighted as “OPTIONAL” - Travel Insurance; - Any extra meals other than specified; - Any expenses incurred beyond our control due to natural disaster, weather conditions, etc.

- Transfer from First Hotel Marin, Bergen to Bergen Port; - Transfer from Tromso Port to Clarion Collection Hotel With, Tromso

HOTELS Bergen: First Hotel Marin – This central hotel is in Bryggen, Bergen’s old Hanseatic harbour area. It is about 1 km from the train and bus stations and offers free Wi-Fi, gym and sauna access. Each guest room at First Hotel Marin has satellite TV, a minibar and a work desk. All guest rooms offer views of the street, courtyard or mountains. Rooms on higher floors have harbour views. The in-house restaurant and bar serves cod and other Norwegian classics as well as international specialities such as pork tenderloin. Airport buses stop 200 metres from First Hotel Marin. Three of Bergen’s ferry terminals are less than 15 minutes walk away. The Fløibanen funicular and the Fish Market are both within 3 minutes’ walk of Hotel Marin. http://www.firsthotels.com/Our-hotels/Hotels-in-Norway/Bergen/First-Hotel-Marin/

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Hurtigruten Cruise: M/S Nordlys – MS Nordlys is named after the spectacular natural phenomenon visible in these waters between October and March. Nordlys, meaning the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis), which appear in the sky of the Northern Hemisphere as green and sometimes red flaming "waves" and will leave you with memories that will last forever. MS Nordlys was built in 1994 and its art, décor and colours are all inspired by the Northern Lights phenomenon. With her light and delicate interior, Norwegian artists have created a unique and distinct environment on board. Passangers are encouraged to relax in the ship's elegant maritime atmosphere, panorama lounges and comfortable reclining chairs. http://www.hurtigruten.com/ • • • • • •

Cabin number will be assigned upon boarding the ship Separate beds Some of the cabins, a bed can be made into a sofa Some cabins have upper/lower beds Shower & WC(ensuite)

Tromso: Clarion Collection Hotel With – Located in central Tromsø, this waterfront hotel overlooks the Tromsdalstinden Mountain. Free facilities include Wi-Fi, a top-floor relaxation area with sauna as well as a light evening buffet and afternoon waffles. Each air-conditioned room at Clarion Collection Hotel With includes a minibar and a flat-screen TV with a number of digital, cable and satellite channels. Many rooms offer views of the Tromsesundet Sea or the Arctic Cathedral. Free coffee, tea and fruit are available around the clock at Hotel With. An evening meal is served in the dining area. In addition, an organic breakfast buffet is available each morning. Clarion Hotel With is only 10 minutes’ walk from the Polar Museum. Attractions such as the Fjellheisen cable car to Storsteinen Mountain and the Arctic-alpine Botanic Garden are less than 10 minutes’ drive away. http://www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-tromso-norway-NO029

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Lyngen Alps: Lyngen Lodge – Overlooking the scenic Lyngen Fjord, this rustic boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi access and rooms with private bathrooms. Strupbreen Glacier is 50 km away. Local dishes are served for lunch and dinner at Lyngen Lodge’s in-house restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed by the fireplace in the bar. Relaxation options include a sauna, outdoor hot tub and a library. In summer, staff can help arrange sea safaris, glacier walks and fishing. Skiing equipment can be rented during winter. Parking is free on site. Tromsø city centre is 2.5 hours’ drive away. http://www.lyngenlodge.com/

Please note that - the above is just a quotation and no reservation has been made. The itinerary is thus subject to availability. To book, we require a deposit payment to ensure reservations is made.

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the above quotation is based on a package price, which also includes the working out of itineraries and coordination with local operators. While we are most happy to make any adjustment or take out component such as flights where you may have better deals, we will not be able to breakdown and sell individual items separately.

If you are happy with the proposed itinerary and wish to proceed with the booking, please (let us know which is your preference and) print and fill up the attached tour booking form with our terms and conditions.

If you wish to make any further adjustment, please let us know accordingly.

Best regards, David