Norway and Denmark

This is the last bit of Itinerary Posting I have to do and it may be a bit long because it is a whole week....

Day 13
Today we begin our Norwegian adventure. (Yay Norway!) We cross the border from Sweden and make our way towards Elverum.(Sounds like an Elvish kingdom!) En-route, we pass by Lake Vanern, Sweden's largest inland sea. (B,D)

Day 14
A big day of scenery and sights today. First, we stop in the Olympic town of Lillehammer with its perfect lakeside location and hilltop ski jump. Then onto Lom, a small town well known for its stave church and finally to Geiranger. Why not take a cruise on the Geiranger Fjord, the second largest in Norway? (B,D)

Day 15
Another memorable scenery day with stops in Skei, Sognefjord (largest fjord in Norway) and Flam before arriving at our destination, Voss. Why not make the most of the amazing photo opportunities with a ride on the famous Flam railway? (B,D)

Day 16
A free day to explore this beautiful region. Relax and enjoy the scenery, explore Voss town centre, or take the chance to do adventure activities such as white water rafting. (B) (at some point I will be consuming massive amounts of the yummy waffles with berries! I will prolly eat them everyday I am in Norway!!! I do love them so!)

Day 17
A day of rugged scenery as we travel through the Telemark region and across the Hardangervidda to the capital of Norway, Oslo. (B)

Day 18
Free time in Oslo today before boarding our overnight ferry to Denmark. Seek out Edvard Munch's most famous painting, The Scream, visit the Kon-Tiki museum (museum of some guys travels, that looks kind of cool!)or stroll along the pedestrian mall with the locals. (B)

Day 19
After our sightseeing tour this morning, time to explore this cosmopolitan capital. Everything from Lego to the Little Mermaid to majestic palaces can be found in Copenhagen. Maybe even spot a member of the Royal family browsing the stores in the city centre! (B,D)

Day 20 (August 11)
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B) (6pm LA time I should be arriving! But my body will think it is 5 am the next day...ahh Jet Lag!)

Included Stuff:
Elverum: Scenic drive through unspoilt forests and lakes, known for bears, moose and wolves; Stay in this beautiful riverside town ( I wanna see a moose!)

Lillehammer: Visit the 1994 Winter Olympics town and see the ski jump.

Lom: See one of the few remaining medieval stave churches in Norway (Yay for Medieval things!)

Geiranger: See the stunning Geiranger Fjord.; Photo stop at the most scenic spot in Scandinavia.

Skei: See the incredible Boyabreen glacier (yay for glaciers!)

Sognefjord: See the longest and most spectacular fjord in Norway.

Laerdal: Drive through the world's longest road tunnel - an engineering marvel.

Flam: Scenic drive along the Aurlandsfjord.

Voss: Explore the natural surroundings which make the town famous for extreme sports

Hardangervidda: Scenic drive through the Telemark region, famous as the area in World War II for the destruction of the heavy water plant.; Visit Europe's largest mountain plateau, home to the Telemark Ski.

Oslo: Visit Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures; See the Holmenkollen ski
jump; See the City Hall and Parliament

Copenhagen: See the Little Mermaid, the Resistance Museum and the Royal Palace.

Optional Extras!

Geiranger
Geiranger Fjord Cruise (110.00 Norwegian Krone) ($22)
Join us on a cruise which travel books say is not to be missed! We cruise along the fjord taking in the magnificence and beauty of waterfalls and age-old mountains. The cruise includes English commentary and is sure to be one of the highlights of your tour. (Will be doing this!)

Flam
Flam Railway (300.00 Norwegian Krone) ($58)
This train trip provides some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery - taking in rivers that cut through deep ravines, amazing waterfalls and snow-capped mountains while travelling on one of the world's steepest railways. (Probably do this!)

Voss
White Water Rafting (720.00 Norwegian Krone) ($140)
Experience the thrills of white water rafting in the most picturesque setting imaginable! You'll travel through rapids in the company of your tour mates and a highly professional rafting team. Full equipment (including safety helmets and wet suits) is included in the cost. (Subject to weather conditions). (Probably won't do this just because the water will be freezing!)

Oslo
Holmenkollen Ski Jump (60.00 Norwegian Krone) ($12)
Take advantage of the group entrance rate and climb the ski tower of the highest ski jump in the world. The first ski jump on this site was built in 1892 and was made famous in the 1952 Winter Olympic Games. The price includes entry into the ski museum which explains the history of skiing - a sport that was invented in Norway!
(There is an ongoing joke with Denise that I would pay the $12 not to have to climb to the top of this thing...)

Copenhagen
Carlsberg Brewery (45.00 Danish Krone) ($10)
Your chance to taste Denmark's most famous beer at the brewery where it's made. The Jacobsen Brewhouse is an exhibition of beer culture and classic brewing skills comprising interactive displays, special effects, stables with famous Jutland horses and the world's largest collection of bottles. At the end of the visit enjoy your included beer in the bar with panoramic views of the shining copper beer kettles where Carlsberg's special beers are brewed. (Probably skip although I know some people who would be jealous of me going here!)