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Tour Details
TOUR 1: FJORD NORWAY :: Friday - Sunday, May 18-20
Begin your journey on Norway’s best railways. The slow and relaxed trip
along the
Bergen Railway (Oslo - Myrdal) and
the Flåm Railway (Myrdal - Flåm)
offer magnificent mountain sceneries and picturesque view of thundering
waterfalls.
The highlights of this tour include: a boat trip to
Nærøyfjord,
the narrowest fjord in Europe listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since
2005; walk through the famous steep turns of
Stalheimskleiva; and a chance
to taste some local delights. See
Visit Norway Fjord Guide for more
information on the fjords.
TOUR 2: TELEMARK :: Thursday - Sunday, May 17-20
Known as the “cradle of Norwegian culture and tradition,” Telemark is yet to
be discovered by mass tourism, and its mountains, inland fjords, rich earth
and many farms warmly welcome visitors. The tour features the little village
of
Fyresdal, and offers many opportunities to get to know the local culture
and nature - through canoeing, swimming, fishing, and story telling.
TOUR 3: LOFOTEN & VESTERALEN ISLANDS :: Friday - Monday, May 18-21
Visiting the islands of Lofoten and Vesterålen, the beautiful treasures of
Norwegian coastline, this tour offers spectacular views of mountains, fjords
and wildlife, opportunities to experience the unique history of the island
communities and the exquisite relics of the Viking Age, and a chance to
witness the first days of the midnight-sun.
TOUR 4: FINNMARK AND SAMI MYSTICISM :: Friday - Monday, May 18-21
A 150 km long journey through the
Sami history, culture and mysticism, this
tour features traditional
Sami dishes, a rare opportunity to learn about the
Sami culture from a local
Sami shaman, various outdoor and indoor activities
into the long night of the Northern country, and a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to experience the midnight sun.
Online booking form and
contact information are available here.
These tours are organized by
Ecotourism Norway and Authenticore.
Norway
In Norway, we have the word “ildsjel” which roughly translates to “fiery
soul” and describes those local people who have burning passions to make
their dreams come true. Passionate about their tradition, these people think
holistically about their culture and the natural environment they live in,
and they live their own inspiring stories. These people, and their passions,
make up the core of our programmes and all programmes are made around them.
As hosts to travelling visitors:
• They inspire the traveller by being truly who they are and very
earth-bound.
• By communicating their beliefs and values, they offer the opportunity for
the traveller to open up to new discoveries.
• They tell stories about the local environment and culture of which they
are integral part.
• They allow the traveller to see things in a different way.
All changes happen because we experience something that touches us deeply.
In order to feel responsible and inspired to understand, tolerate and
support a local culture, and to see the world in a more holistic way, we
need more depth in our experience. Our programmes, with an emphasis on the
contact with the local “ildsjel,” promise to touch your soul deeply and
inspire you to see the world in a different light.
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