Winter/Spring Scandinavia

NORWAY

Even though skiing as a sport started in Morgedal in Telemark, and Norwegians claim to be born with skis on their feet, you don't have to love skiing to enjoy the paradise of winter Norway. The snow-laden fir trees and white landscapes make a visit to any Norwegian town or village a magical experience.

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Mountain Escape
Winter Norway
Orca Whale Safari

MOUNTAIN ESCAPE

Oslo-Geilo-Voss-Bergen

7 days/6 nights

From $789 per person, double
From $1125 single

Combine a visit to Norway's capital, Oslo, with a trip through the beautiful Hallingdalen and mountain country to Bergen.

The itinerary begins with two nights in Oslo with plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing. Make sure to visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen Ski Jump & the Ski Museum, the Vikingship Museum and the Fram museum.
On day three, enjoy a scenic train ride through Hallingdalen to Geilo, one of Norway’s popular ski resorts, for overnight. Continue on the Bergen Line to Voss, a quaint valley ski resort, to spend 1 night. There are few places you can find so many winter activities in one place as in Voss - a skier’s paradise - alpine and cross-country!
Travel to Bergen by train for 2 nights. Make sure to include a visit to the popular Fish & Flower Market, the ancient Maria Church, the Hanseatic Quarter and old Bryggen Harbor, or even take a ride on the funicular railway to Mt. Fløien for breathtaking views of the city and fjord far below. This itinerary can also be done in reverse.

Price Includes:

2 nights in Oslo
1 night in Geilo
1 night in Voss
2 nights in Bergen
Breakfast daily
2nd class rail between the cities

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WINTER NORWAY

Oslo-Lillehammer-Sjusjøen

7 days/6 nights

From $649 per person, double
From $799 single

Visit Oslo, Norway's Capital, with the Vigeland Sculpture park, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the Viking ships, many museums and great shopping opportunities.
Travel by train to Lillehammer, Norway's Olympic region, to see the Olympic Village and museum and its quaint downtown area. Continue to Sjusjøen - a wonderful mountain resort area with beautiful mountains, ski trails and majestic scenery.

Price Includes:

2 nights in Oslo
1 night in Lillehammer
3 nights in Sjusjøen
Breakfast daily
Lunch & dinner daily in Sjusjøen
Rail between the cities

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ORCA WHALE SAFARI

Svolvær

3 days/2 nights

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Every fall the world's largest shools of herring migrate into Vestfjorden in Norway to spend the winter. In their wake, some of the world's greatest congregations of Orcas, "killer whales" follow. Usually, there are more than 600 Orcas concentrated within a relatively small area of the Vestfjord. From the boats you will be able to observe the lords of the sea at close range. In groups of 5-10, the Orca hunt as a team - a fantastic sight in incredibly beautiful surroundings.

Your Orca Safari Includes:
2 nights at Rica Hotel or Svinoya Rorbuer in Svolvaer
Daily breakfast
2 dinners
1 day on Killer Whale Safari, including lunch onboard
Hotel taxes & service charges

Day 1
Arrive in Svolvaer on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage. Check in at Rica Hotel or Svinoya Rorbuer. Dinner at the hotel or a similar restaurant nearby.

Day 2
After breakfast, enjoy the day on the Killer Whale Safari. A light lunch is served onboard. Return to Svolvaer for dinner at the hotel or similar restaurant nearby.

Day 3
After breakfast, enjoy Svolvaer, the capital of the Lofoten Islands, and the surrounding area at your leisure. Depart in the evening on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage.

Airfare and Norwegian Coastal Voyage not included - contact us for the best available airfare from a major U.S. city near you and prices for the Coastal Voyage.

The KILLER WHALE - SPEKKHUGGER - ORCINUS ORCA

The Orca, "Killer Whale", is a toothed whale and a member of the dolphin family. It is found in all ocean areas and is the most common species of whale. The average weight is about 4 tons, and it can grow to be 6-8 meters long. It has a keen sense of smell, hearing and taste. It is estimated that the female orcas can live up to 80 years, and the males approx. 60 years. The Orca gives birth to only one "calf" at a time. The calf is about 2 meters long at birth, and is nursed by the mother up to two years. The pregnancy term is 16 months. The whale feeds on fish, turtle, seal and sea birds. The Orca eats about 100 kg per day. Norwegian Orcas are particularly fond of herring.

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