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Jun 4, 2007 | 6:04 am
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Jun 4, 2007 | 12:25 pm
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Jun 4, 2007 | 2:38 pm
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I did it as a day trip from Bergen and would recommend it. If I had had more time, I would've loved to have stayed in some of the areas you pass thru during the tour, but it wasn't possible that trip and Bergen was great as a launch point.
Jun 4, 2007 | 8:29 pm
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jkzahn:
Sorry but I can't comment on the prices you quoted. My NIAN tour was part of a full-package deal that included air, some meals, lodging, time in Oslo,
etc. and I was traveling with a big group. I'm not sure exactly what the NIAN costs were. But I can tell you that you are in for a real treat! I didn't get to go
all the way to Bergen. BTW, the weather was not at all good during that portion of our trip. Let me just say, be prepared to dress for the weather and you'll enjoy the day (and the sites!) regardless of the snow, sun or rain!
Have a good trip!
Sorry but I can't comment on the prices you quoted. My NIAN tour was part of a full-package deal that included air, some meals, lodging, time in Oslo,
etc. and I was traveling with a big group. I'm not sure exactly what the NIAN costs were. But I can tell you that you are in for a real treat! I didn't get to go
all the way to Bergen. BTW, the weather was not at all good during that portion of our trip. Let me just say, be prepared to dress for the weather and you'll enjoy the day (and the sites!) regardless of the snow, sun or rain!
Have a good trip!
Jun 14, 2007 | 8:01 am
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Did you buy the tour or do it individually?
If you buy the tour, can you still upgrade to the better seats?
I am targeting Sep 2 (Sunday) to go one way from Oslo to Bergen.
Far as I can tell, this consists of:
So, individually this appears to be about 1150 NOK (appx $192) while Fjourd Tours is selling for 1165 NOK (appx $195).
Are those individual prices about right?
Anyone recommend taking the express boat from Flam instead of doing the bus/ train?
Thanks!!
If you buy the tour, can you still upgrade to the better seats?
I am targeting Sep 2 (Sunday) to go one way from Oslo to Bergen.
Far as I can tell, this consists of:
- Oslo to Bergen train - 750kr (get off at Myrdal)
- Scenic train from Myrdal to Flam - 100kr
- Cruise from Flam to Gudvangen - 200kr (**seems there is an option for a Sognefjord Express Boat from Flam to Bergen too**)
- Bus from Gudvangen to Voss - 100kr
- Re-catch the Oslo to Bergen train in Voss and stay on until Bergen
So, individually this appears to be about 1150 NOK (appx $192) while Fjourd Tours is selling for 1165 NOK (appx $195).
Are those individual prices about right?
Anyone recommend taking the express boat from Flam instead of doing the bus/ train?
Thanks!!
Thanks!
Jul 11, 2007 | 6:11 pm
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I got the prices from a 2004 Rick Steves book that I purchased for $1.00 (it is obviously now a little out of date).
I also can see that I mis-calculated the price for the train from Oslo. According to the site now, you can buy a one way "minpris" for 199 or 299 (availability) or "ordinaer" for 728. Supplement to First Clas is 75. (All prices NOK).
There are some rules about having to take direct routing for "minipris" in the Terms & Conditions. Does anyone think a minipris ticket would work for NIN? (Get off in Myrdal, Get on later in Voss to Bergen)
Thanks!!
I also can see that I mis-calculated the price for the train from Oslo. According to the site now, you can buy a one way "minpris" for 199 or 299 (availability) or "ordinaer" for 728. Supplement to First Clas is 75. (All prices NOK).
There are some rules about having to take direct routing for "minipris" in the Terms & Conditions. Does anyone think a minipris ticket would work for NIN? (Get off in Myrdal, Get on later in Voss to Bergen)
Thanks!!
Jul 11, 2007 | 6:31 pm
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MissIndecisive - Check out this link for updated info:
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/desti...can/fjords.htm
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/desti...can/fjords.htm
Jul 12, 2007 | 7:52 am
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I got the prices from a 2004 Rick Steves book that I purchased for $1.00 (it is obviously now a little out of date).
I also can see that I mis-calculated the price for the train from Oslo. According to the site now, you can buy a one way "minpris" for 199 or 299 (availability) or "ordinaer" for 728. Supplement to First Clas is 75. (All prices NOK).
There are some rules about having to take direct routing for "minipris" in the Terms & Conditions. Does anyone think a minipris ticket would work for NIN? (Get off in Myrdal, Get on later in Voss to Bergen)
Thanks!!
I also can see that I mis-calculated the price for the train from Oslo. According to the site now, you can buy a one way "minpris" for 199 or 299 (availability) or "ordinaer" for 728. Supplement to First Clas is 75. (All prices NOK).
There are some rules about having to take direct routing for "minipris" in the Terms & Conditions. Does anyone think a minipris ticket would work for NIN? (Get off in Myrdal, Get on later in Voss to Bergen)
Thanks!!
Jul 15, 2007 | 4:39 pm
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All these prices I just confirmed for this season:
So, total is 832 NOK (approximately $146 each with today's USD exchange).
If we had bought the package, it was going to be 1165 NOK (appx $203.50 each).
Don't know if the savings will be worth the trouble, but we shall see!!!
- (06:35-11:41) From Oslo to Myrdal on the 06:35 AM train for 199 NOK (minipris). It didn't give me any option to select my seats or pay extra for upgrade - but it just assigned them automatically. (Book Advance) http://www.nsb.no/internet/en/index.jhtml
- (12:11-13:05 or 13:27-14:25) Myrdal to Flam train is 190 NOK each (Book Advance). http://www.flaamsbana.no/eng/Index.html
http://www.nsb.no/internet/en/index.jhtml - (15:10-17:00) Boat tour from Flam to Gudvangen is 215 NOK each. http://www.fjord1.no/fylkesbaatane_e...ge=1483#scroll
- (17:45-19:05) Bus from Gudvangen to Voss is 75 NOK each.
- (19:20-20:34) Getting back on the train from Voss to Bergen is 153 NOK each.
So, total is 832 NOK (approximately $146 each with today's USD exchange).
If we had bought the package, it was going to be 1165 NOK (appx $203.50 each).
Don't know if the savings will be worth the trouble, but we shall see!!!
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