The incredible scenery of the Skei Hotel and Resort area will entice you on expeditions by day and relax you by night on the tranquil shores of Lake Jølster with guaranteed lake view.

Begin with a stopover and city tour in maritime Bergen. Cruise the Sognefjord and sparkling Geirangerfjord, with mighty waterfalls and lush shores close enough to touch. Inland coach tours show off the glorious Sognefjord valleys, lakes, meadows, plateaus and longest fjord.

Rural fjord and mountain communities invite your interest in craftsmanship, carefully preserved historical buildings and farming lifestyle - be a child again at the Fjordhorse Centre, sense the pride of the Nordfjord Folk Museum.

The Skei Hotel boasts family hospitality dating back to 1889, turning out evenings in style with traditional music, dancing and folklore nights of enchanting legends and historical encounters.

The world famous "Norway in a Nutshell" excursion completes the marvel of this holiday. Depart back to Bergen - or Oslo and take in the sophistication of Norway's capital city!

Day 1 Saturday: Overnight flight to Bergen from USA gateway city.

Day 2 Sunday: Arrive Bergen
Refresh and get acquainted with the city and take advantage of some of our suggested activities
Dinner
Accommodation: Bergen Hotel

Day 3 Monday: Bergen - Lavik - Skei
Breakfast
Your tour escort will meet you at the hotel
Morning 3-hour city sightseeing tour
4:30 PM departure by ship for Sognefjord West Coast voyage - continue by coach to Skei
Dinner

Day 4 Tuesday: Fjærland and Glaciers Tour
Breakfast and packed lunch
Excursion to Fjærland: scenic drive along Lake Jølster through the tunnel - view of Bøyumsdal glacier - Fjærland - Norwegian Glacier Museum
Dinner
Folklore evening with music and dancing

Day 5 Wednesday: Geiranger Tour
Breakfast and packed lunch
Full day excursion in Geiranger area: Våtedal Valley - Utvik Mountain - Nordfjord - towns of Olden, Loen, Stryn - Hellesylt - 1-hour Geirangerfjord cruise - Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil falls - fjord views from Dalsnibba - coach back to Skei via Grotli, Hjelle and Lake Oppstryn
Dinner

Day 6 Thursday: Briksdal Glacier Tour
Breakfast and packed lunch
Excursion to Briksdal Glacier: Olden village and valley - Jostedalen Glacier
Dinner

Day 7 Friday: Sandane Tour
Breakfast and packed lunch
Excursion to Sandane: Klakegg - Våtedal Valley to Breim and Sandane - Eidsfossen falls - Nordfjord Folk Museum - Gimmestad church (1692) - views of the Breim Lake - Reed - Norwegian Fjordhorse Center - Byrkjelo
Dinner
Refreshments and entertainment in the Gamlestova cottage: Norwegian folk music, local history and tales

Day 8 Saturday: Skei - Norway in a Nutshell - Bergen or Oslo Choice
Breakfast and packed lunch
Depart for Bergen via the Gaular Mountain to Balestrand - Norway in a Nutshell excursion- change trains for Bergen
Dinner
Accommodation: Bergen Hotel

OR

Depart for Oslo via the Sogndal Mountain to Sogndal - Norway in a Nutshell excursion - change trains - Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau down to Oslo
Dinner
Accommodation: Best Western Ambassadeur Hotel

Day 9 Sunday: Bergen or Oslo departure for USA or extension
Breakfast at hotel, followed by your transfer to airport

Guaranteed Departures:
Saturdays from USA, May 10 through September 27
Dates Land only price pp/dbl
May 10 and all of September $1270
May 17 and 24 $1360
May 31 through August 23 $1490
Single Supplement: $300