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    • Arrivals & Departures

    Scheduling: - Plan to arrive in Ålesund on Friday or Saturday morning prior to the first scheduled day of the itinerary; Sunday. Likewise, on the final day of the itinerary (Friday) we return to Ålesund so you should plan to leave the next day; Saturday. Remember to book accommodation from Friday to Saturday in Ålesund.

    Your guide will meet you between 14:00 – 17:00 (2:00 – 5:00pm) on Saturday at the Scandic Ålesund Hotel (+47 21 61 45 00). It is important to meet up during this time as here you will receive your dry bags which will assist you in packing and preparing for the next days’ departure.

    We will arrive in Geiranger early in the afternoon on Friday. In Geiranger you will have time to explore the village before the Coastal Odyssey van transports you back to Ålesund. In Ålesund there will be time for showers at your chosen accommodation before the trip ends with an optional no-host group dinner at a local restaurant.

    You may also leave any excess luggage at your hotel in Ålesund or at Prinsen Campground until you return from Geiranger.

    Ålesund is Sunnmøre’s largest city; after being destroyed by a large fire in 1902 Ålesund was re-built in Art Nouveau style and has towers, turrets and medieval romantic facades that characterize this decorative school of architectural design while also incorporating elements of Nordic mythology. The city is beautifully maintained and has many fine shops and restaurants.

    There are daily flights from Oslo to Ålesund; the most notable air carrier servicing Ålesund being SAS (www.sas.no) with numerous flights daily, and there are at least two flights on Saturday's from Oslo to Ålesund.

    You can also get to Ålesund by train. Taking the train from Oslo to Andalsnes and then taking a connecting bus on to Ålesund. (www.nsb.no). Travelling North by Rail from Oslo to Andalsnes there is a good departure that connects with the bus to Ålesund. There is a bus stop very close to Prinsen Camping.

    Contact your local travel specialist for assistance with travel arrangements.