12 Days UNESCO sites, Arctic & the Fjords

12 Days Best of Norway – UNESCO Sites, Arctic & the Fjords (Specially Prepared for Mr Huang Junhao) 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. Explore Tromso and the Lyngen Alps at the Arctic Panorama Lodge, an adventure lodge to experience arctic activities and the pristine and untamed landscape!

Flights At A Glance: Fly 01May Singapore / Frankfurt

LH 779

2305/0540+1 (12h 35m) – Daily

Fly 02May Frankfurt / Copenhagen

LH 822

0715/0840 (1h 25m) – Daily

Fly 04May Copenhagen / Oslo

DY 935

0945/1055 (1h 10m) – Daily

Fly 05May Oslo / Tromso

SK 4406

0755/0945 (1h 50m) – Daily

Fly 05May Tromso / Sorkjosen

WF 932

1030/1058 (0h 28m) – Daily

Fly 08May Tromso / Bergen

WF 619

1400/1625 (2h 25m) – Daily

Fly 11May Bergen / Frankfurt

LH 871

1840 / 2050 (2h 10m) – Daily

Fly 11May Frankfurt / Singapore

LH 778

2135/1555+1 (12h 20m) – Daily

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DAY 01 01st MAY (THU) SINGAPORE / COPENHAGEN via FRANKFURT Make your way to Singapore Changi Intl Airport for your international flight to Copenhagen via Frankfurt.

Fly 01May Singapore / Frankfurt

LH 779

2305/0540+1 (12h 35m) – Daily

Fly 02May Frankfurt / Copenhagen

LH 822

0715/0840 (1h 25m) – Daily

DAY 02 02nd MAY (FRI) COPENHAGEN On arrival at Copenhagen Intl Airport, ON OWN ARRANGEMENTS. Make your way to check in at the Andersen Hotel Copenhagen, located in the most hip quarter of Vesterbro.

Overnight: Andersen Hotel, Copenhagen Meals: NIL COPENHAGEN DAY 03 03rd MAY (SAT) Consider purchasing a “Copenhagen Card” available in 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours which provides you free admission to 75 museums and attractions as well as free transport by train, bus, harbour bus and metro in the entire Copenhagen region. Copenhagen is home to some of the most fascinating museums such as the Carlsberg Glyptotek, built by the founder of the Carlsberg breweries over a century ago which houses collections of classical Egyptian, Roman and Greek antiquities. A visit to Copenhagen must also include the Christianborgs Palace – now home to the Danish government. The iconic Little Mermaid sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale is one of the most photographed statues in the world.

Copenhagen Card: 24 Hours – 299 Danish Krone (SGD$70) 48 Hours – 449 Danish Krone (SGD$105) Website: http://www.copenhagencard.com/

Overnight: Andersen Hotel, Copenhagen Meals: Breakfast

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DAY 04 04th MAY (SUN) COPENHAGEN / OSLO Early this morning, make your own way to Copenhagen Intl Airport for your flight departure to Oslo.

Fly 04May Copenhagen / Oslo

DY 935

0945/1055 (1h 10m) – Daily

On arrival at Oslo Intl Airport and after clearing immigrations and baggage collection, make your way to the “Flytoget” Airport Express train station at Oslo Airport to transfer to Oslo Central Station (22mins). On arrival, walk over to the Comfort Grand Central Hotel for check in. After settling down, explore cosmopolitan Oslo. From your hotel, you have easy access to City Hall, Stortinget, the Norwegian Parliament House, Karl Johan Street – the main urban retail, dining street in Oslo. Akershus Fortress – a medieval castle built in the 13th Century which is probably Europe’s finest port fortresses and famed for successfully defending against all sieges. You may also like to visit the Viking Ship Museum in the Bygdoy area in Oslo.

Oslo Pass: Free Entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transportation, free walking tours, discounts on sightseeing and more….

24 Hours Card – Norwegian Krone (SGD$62) Website: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/oslo-pass/

Overnight: Comfort Grand Central, Oslo Meals: Breakfast OSLO / SORKJOSEN / ARCTIC PANORAMA LODGE DAY 05 05th MAY (MON) Early rise this morning. You will be met at the hotel lobby by your driver and transfer to Oslo Airport for your domestic flight to Sorkjosen via Tromso.

Fly 05May Oslo / Tromso

SK 4406

0755/0945 (1h 50m) – Daily

Fly 05May Tromso / Sorkjosen

WF 932

1030/1058 (0h 28m) – Daily

Welcome to the Arctic Circle! On arrival at Sorkjosen Airport, be transferred to the Arctic Panorama Lodge where you will be based for the next 3 nights for an amazing adventure and discovery of the Lyngen Alps!

Overnight: Arctic Panorama Lodge Meals: Box Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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DAY 06 06th MAY (TUE) ARCTIC PANORAMA LODGE Right in the heart of Northern Norway, at the entrance to Lyngen Fjord, you will find the Arctic Panorama Lodge, surrounded by majestic mountains reflected in the Arctic Sea. The lodge is perfect for recreation, rest and silence, while opportunities for outdoors activities are almost endless. The resort has panoramic views and is situated in Uløybukta under Aaron Mountain. Here you can get close to nature, and from the common room you can see sea eagles catching fish. See the Northern Lights dance across the sky and elk and reindeer grazing undisturbed. Nature experience is strong and almost breath-taking.

Activities: • Northern lights tour with dog sled • Dog sledding • Arctic Adventure tour with snowmobiles • Guided snowshoe tour • Boat tours • Guided fishing tours • Boat tour around Uloya • Boat trip to the Lyngen Alps • Horse-riding • Canoeing & rafting • Hiking

Overnight: Arctic Panorama Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ARCTIC PANORAMA LODGE DAY 07 07th MAY (WED) Spend another day enjoying the activities and remote wilderness of the Arctic Circle Overnight: Arctic Panorama Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 08 08th MAY (THU) ARCTIC PANORAMA LODGE / TROMSO / BERGEN After breakfast, set off at approximately 0900hrs with a private boat from Uloya to Rotsund where we then drive to Olderdalen for your ferry boarding at 1005hrs to Lyngseidet before connecting another ferry to Svensby. We take a final ferry from Svensby to Breivikeidet where a car transfer will take you to Tromso Airport for your domestic flight to Bergen.

Fly 08May Tromso / Bergen

WF 619

1400/1625 (2h 25m) – Daily

On arrival at Bergen Airport, make your own transfer to hotel for check in.

Bergen Airport Bus runs transfers to Bergen City with a stop at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Price: NOK90 (SGD$19)

Overnight: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen 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 09 09th MAY (FRI) BERGEN “NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL” 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: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen Meals: Breakfast BERGEN DAY 10 10th MAY (SAT) Spend the day at leisure to explore the beautiful UNESCO city of Bergen, soaking in the atmospheric charm of one of Europe’s most beautiful city. Visit the world famous Bryggen Wharf, experience the bustling Fishmarket and take in the panorama from atop Mount Floyen. One of Europe’s most beautiful city is yours to discover today.

Bergen Card: Get ready to explore Bergen, the City of Culture, the practical and inexpensive way!

With your Bergen Card, you can enjoy free bus and Bybane (Bergen light-rail) travel within the city limits, free or discounted admittance to most museums and attractions and discounts on a variety of cultural and sightseeing attractions, restaurants and parking.

24 Hours: NOK200 (SGD$43) 48 Hours: NOK260 (SGD$55) Website: http://www.visitbergen.com/Bergencard

Overnight: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen Meals: Breakfast DAY 11 11th MAY (SUN) BERGEN / SINGAPORE via FRANKFURT Spend another day enjoying Bergen’s relaxed coastal lifestyle and thereafter, make your own transfer to Bergen Airport for your international flight return to Singapore via Frankfurt.

Fly 11May Bergen / Frankfurt

LH 871

1840 / 2050 (2h 10m) – Daily

Fly 11May Frankfurt / Singapore

LH 778

2135/1555+1 (12h 20m) – Daily

Meals: Breakfast END OF TOUR #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

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON: - The following prices are based 1 adult travelling; - 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

Price Per Person

2N in Andersen Hotel, Copenhagen 1N in Comfort Grand Central, Oslo 3N in Arctic Panorama Lodge 3N in Radisson Blu Royal, Bergen

S$6,550

GRAND TOTAL

S$6,550

Cost includes: - One-way economy airfare on Norwegian Air Shuttle (Copenhagen-Oslo); - One-way economy airfare on Wideroe (Oslo-Sorkjosen) via Tromso; - One-way economy airfare on Wideroe (Tromso-Bergen); - All accommodations with daily as stated; - Daily lunch & dinner at Arctic Panorama Lodge; - One-way private transfer from Oslo hotel to Oslo Airport; - One-way transfer from Sorkjosen Airport to Arctic Panorama Lodge; - One-way transfer from Arctic Panorama Lodge to Tromso Airport; - 3hrs Guided Snowshoeing Tour with cake, coffee/tea; - Arctic Adventure tour with snowmobile; - Full day excursion “Norway-In-A-Nutshell” - COMPLIMENTARY 24 Hours Bergen Card - All regional and domestic airport & fuel taxes

Cost excludes: - Return international airfare on Lufthansa German Airlines (SIN-CPH/BGO-SIN); - 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.

Remarks: • Prices are subject to change as all domestic and regional airfares cannot be blocked for more than 24 hours and therefore are subjected to rates fluctuation.

• “Snow-based” activities are not guaranteed to operate and are subjected to snow conditions.

In the event that the included activity is unable to run, may offer an alternative of same value

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HOTELS Copenhagen: Andersen Hotel – Set in the trendy Vesterbro district, this boutique hotel is just 200 metres from Copenhagen Central Station. It offers modern, design rooms with LED TVs and free Wi-Fi. Opened in April 2012, Andersen Boutique Hotel provides stylish rooms with décor by award-winning company Designers Guild. Each room has soundproofed windows, a shower and Molton Brown toiletries. All feature a minibar, desk and safe. Guests can take advantage of Andersen’s Concept 24 philosophy if requested in advance. It provides guest rooms for a full 24 hours from the time of check-in. Italian liqueurs, speciality coffee and select teas from the famous Østerlandsk Thehus tea shop are offered in the hip lobby lounge. Guests can also relax on the terrace or rent a bicycle and explore the city. The galleries, restaurants and bars of the popular Kødbyen (Meatpacking District) are within 5 minutes’ walk. Tivoli Gardens Amusement Park is a 7-minute walk from the hotel. http://www.andersen-hotel.dk/en/information-2/information/

Oslo: Comfort Grand Central – Situated at Oslo Central Station, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a free 24-hour gym and modern rooms with a flat-screen TV. The main street, Karl Johans gate, is just 50 metres away. Comfort Hotel Grand Central is set in a carefully refurbished part of the 1874 Central Station. Many rooms offer views of the Jernbanetorget square, Oslo Opera and the Oslo Fjord. All feature a desk and a bathroom with shower.

The hotel interiors are decorated with art by well-known designer, Ariel McMillion. A small grocery shop is available on site. The Oslo Opera House is 50 metres from Hotel Grand Central. The 13th-century Akershus Fortress is a 5-minute walk away. https://www.nordicchoicehotels.com/comfort/comfort-hotel-grandcentral/?epslanguage=no&__utma=165879713.1094787358.1394638973.1394638973.1394638973.1&__utmb= 165879713.1.10.1394638973&__utmc=165879713&__utmx=&__utmz=165879713.1394638973.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20prov ided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=221139864

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Uloya: Arctic Panorama Lodge – This waterfront property is located on Uløya island in the Lyngen Fjord, 26 km from the village of Rotsund. It offers free Wi-Fi, modern rooms and an on-site restaurant with panoramic, scenic views. The individually decorated Arctic Panorama Lodge rooms all have a private bathroom with a shower.

Some feature a view over the fjord. Arctic specialties made from local produce are served in the restaurant.

Arctic Panorama also has a full bar, as well as a communal lounge with a TV, fireplace and seating areas. Boat rental is possible on site. Diving, fishing and hiking are common area activities. The island is only accessible by a ferry which departs from the village of Rotsund on the mainland. http://www.arcticpanorama.com/arctic-panorama-lodge-en.html

Bergen: Radisson Blu Royal – Situated by the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen Wharf, 300 metres from the fish market, is Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen. This modernised hotel offers air conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. All rooms at Radisson Blu Royal have a TV and a bathroom with a shower. Some rooms also have a bathtub and seating area or desk. Restaurant Madam Felle offers American-inspired cuisine and regular live music. Italian dishes can be enjoyed at the elegant Filini Restaurant. In summer, Bryggen Restaurant offers outdoor waterfront seating. The lobby bar serves drinks, snacks and light dishes. Bryggen Piano Bar & Night Club offers late-night dancing and entertainment. Guests can stay active at the in-house fitness room, which also offers a relaxing sauna and steam bath. Torgallmenningen Square is located a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The Fløibanen Funicular is just 250 metres away and the Airport Shuttle Bus stops right in front of the hotel. http://www.radissonblu.com/royalhotel-bergen

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