...allí no es sencillo, hay que estar con todos los sentidos encendidos.
Habíamos planificado una lista con las principales ciudades del Rajasthan que queríamos descubrir. Cada mañana, o incluso la noche anterior, compartíamos con Kamlesh los lugares que nos gustaría visitar, para que él pudiera organizar el itinerario de la manera más adecuada, teniendo en cuenta la ubicación de cada sitio. Con frecuencia, pedíamos a Kamlesh que compartiese con nosotros su opinión en referencia a alguna información que habíamos obtenido de internet, algo que realizó con mucho respeto y honestidad y que resultó ser de gran utilidad para mejorar la experiencia en esos lugares.
El único lugar que no nos ha gustado cómo ha estado organizado a sido Varanasi. No tanto por Mahendra, sino porque en esa ciudad concretamente (la única en todo el viaje), los encargados de proporcionar la información eran los gestores del Hotel Heritage Inn. El hotel no está mal, lo están reformando, pero cuando estuvimos visitando Varanasi, el Ganges estaba muy crecido y muchos ghats no se podían ver al estar inundados. Había sitios para poder ver los crematorios y las ceremonias del fuego, que no eran los habituales, pero no nos facilitaron la información. La gente del lugar no fue suficientemente clara y conseguimos ver algo, muy poquito, gracias a otros viajeros. Muy mal por el Hotel Heritage Inn de Varanasi, un trabajo muy poco profesional y decepcionante, dado que habíamos cogido un tren nocturno y reservado un vuelo interno a Delhi solo por ver esa ciudad y lo que ésta tiene para ofrecernos y no fue una buena experiencia ni para nosotros ni para otros viajeros que encontramos allí, viajando también con Mahendra, que les ocurrió exactamente lo mismo.
Recorrer India puede ser una auténtica aventura, pero si tienes claro qué sitios quieres visitar y tienes a alguien que te facilite tanto el día a día como Mahendra y Shyam Tours y nuestro conductor Kamlesh, viajar por India se convierte en abrir una ventana y mirar a un mundo lleno de grandes contrastes, colores intensos, miradas profundas, sonrisas acogedoras, sabores exquisitos (picantes y no picantes), aromas envolventes y otras tantas cosas más que, o bien te enamoran o te dejan sin palabras, como he dicho antes.
India tiene el poder de no dejar indiferente a nadie.
Gracias de corazón, Mahendra y Shyam.
Ha sido un privilegio y un placer haber podido compartir esos días tan especiales con vosotros.
Un fuerte abrazo desde España.
Guadalupe y Jesús.
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Of all the places I’ve visited so far, I would dare to say that India is one of those that can truly change your perspective. For better or worse, either you fall in love with it, or it’s not for you, because India is a chaotic and vibrant place, full of intense colors and deep contrasts that can captivate or confuse those who visit its streets and temples. For us, India has been much more than that; it turned out to be an incredible experience, not only because of what the country itself offers tourists, but also because one of the things you don’t see in YouTube videos is the genuine warmth of its people. People who, when you see them, so similar to us and at the same time so different, initially convey a sense of seriousness or anger that melts away into a beautiful and kind smile with just the words “Namaste,” as well as the explosion of sensations that your senses can capture at every corner.
For those who love adventure and enjoy backpacking on their own, India has all the ingredients to fill you with stories to share with friends on a Saturday afternoon or evening. But we have to be realistic, and it’s not that I don’t like that type of travel, but if you have limited time, in my case 15 days, and want to visit the main cities of Rajasthan, you need to have everything well organized to make sure you can achieve it.
In our case, we did a lot of research, both to do it on our own and through an agency, and during that... ➡️ Leer más ...
...of Savannah trees and wildlife! In the late afternoon after arriving at the lodge in Kyambura we stretch our legs with a community walk to the close by village and beautiful Crater Lake. Overnight in Pumba safari cottages
Day 11: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park Start the day with a warm breakfast before enjoying the game drive. After lunch it is time for the Classic highlight of the 2hrs boat-cruise on the famous Kazinga channel, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to Lake Edward. On the banks you can see land and water Adapted Hippopotamuses Yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society Killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the Banks and Savannah versions of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this Animal home! Overnight Pumba safari cottages
Day 12: Full day Queen Elizabeth National park with Ishasha's tree-climbing lions Today is yet another great day to explore experience the amazing nature of Queen Elizabeth national park. We explore the Kasenyi Plains with great chances of seeing kobs mating before we head out to the famous adventurous vast savannah of the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth NP with Topis, the southern version of Elephants and hopefully with the lions high in the Fig tree branches. This is one of two areas in Africa where lions have the habit of regularly climbing trees to take a rest. Overnight at Topi Lodge Ishasha
Day 13: Morning game drive Ishasha and transfer to Ruhija sector of the Eastern Bwindi Impenetrable NP With an early game drive in the vast Ishasha plains, we look out for predators like Lions, hyenas and leopard before coming to the lodge for the brunch and later Transfer to Ruhija sector of the Eastern Bwindi mountain gorillas through a beautiful drive taking you from the savanna via cultivated hills to the jungle covered mountains of Bwindi. (If we reach early we can do the walk and mix with the locals or relax with the Orphans group performers) Overnight at Gorilla mist Camp
Day 14: Gorilla trekking day- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the mountain gorillas. You will be taken in a group by a specialized guide into the jungle for your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the beautiful nature and spend one hour with the gorillas, an unforgettable experience. This Impenetrable Forest is also full of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest elephants, statungas and duikers. After the trek your guide picks you and you transfer to Lake Bunyonyi through cultivated hills. After this afternoon drive we check in to a lake 1840m above sea level for some rest. It is deservedly nice after trotting from Kampala since day 1 and some early starts - without any rest! Overnight Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Lake Bunyonyi this night will depend on which group or time registered back after trekking.)
Day 15: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park After breakfast transfer to Lake Mburo, the ‘Zebra magnet’. Leave Lake Bunyonyi and continue driving through the hilly areas. Arrive in the park and have lunch at the lodge before heading for an afternoon game drive for view of Zebras, Giraffes, Topis, Warthogs, cape buffaloes and impalas. Overnight in Rwakobo Rock
Day 16: Safari walks by Lake Mburo National Park and transfer to Entebbe airport for flight Early morning safari walks from the lodge. Get early up for chance to see zebras, waterbucks, birds and buffaloes in there day break jungle life! After the walk it is time for breakfast at the lodge before you start the drive to Entebbe. Have at the Equator and take the chance for some photo poses where the southern- and northern hemispheres meet. We have reached the end of the Uganda from north to south safari and drive back through to Entebbe for flight in the evening/night (if flight next day possible to add an... ➡️ Leer más ...
...of Savannah trees and wildlife! In the late afternoon after arriving at the lodge in Kyambura we stretch our legs with a community walk to the close by village and beautiful Crater Lake. Overnight in Pumba safari cottages
Day 11: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park Start the day with a warm breakfast before enjoying the game drive. After lunch it is time for the Classic highlight of the 2hrs boat-cruise on the famous Kazinga channel, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to Lake Edward. On the banks you can see land and water Adapted Hippopotamuses Yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society Killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the Banks and Savannah versions of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this Animal home! Overnight Pumba safari cottages
Day 12: Full day Queen Elizabeth National park with Ishasha's tree-climbing lions Today is yet another great day to explore experience the amazing nature of Queen Elizabeth national park. We explore the Kasenyi Plains with great chances of seeing kobs mating before we head out to the famous adventurous vast savannah of the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth NP with Topis, the southern version of Elephants and hopefully with the lions high in the Fig tree branches. This is one of two areas in Africa where lions have the habit of regularly climbing trees to take a rest. Overnight at Topi Lodge Ishasha
Day 13: Morning game drive Ishasha and transfer to Ruhija sector of the Eastern Bwindi Impenetrable NP With an early game drive in the vast Ishasha plains, we look out for predators like Lions, hyenas and leopard before coming to the lodge for the brunch and later Transfer to Ruhija sector of the Eastern Bwindi mountain gorillas through a beautiful drive taking you from the savanna via cultivated hills to the jungle covered mountains of Bwindi. (If we reach early we can do the walk and mix with the locals or relax with the Orphans group performers) Overnight at Gorilla mist Camp
Day 14: Gorilla trekking day- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the mountain gorillas. You will be taken in a group by a specialized guide into the jungle for your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the beautiful nature and spend one hour with the gorillas, an unforgettable experience. This Impenetrable Forest is also full of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest elephants, statungas and duikers. After the trek your guide picks you and you transfer to Lake Bunyonyi through cultivated hills. After this afternoon drive we check in to a lake 1840m above sea level for some rest. It is deservedly nice after trotting from Kampala since day 1 and some early starts - without any rest! Overnight Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Lake Bunyonyi this night will depend on which group or time registered back after trekking.)
Day 15: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park After breakfast transfer to Lake Mburo, the ‘Zebra magnet’. Leave Lake Bunyonyi and continue driving through the hilly areas. Arrive in the park and have lunch at the lodge before heading for an afternoon game drive for view of Zebras, Giraffes, Topis, Warthogs, cape buffaloes and impalas. Overnight in Rwakobo Rock
Day 16: Safari walks by Lake Mburo National Park and transfer to Entebbe airport for flight Early morning safari walks from the lodge. Get early up for chance to see zebras, waterbucks, birds and buffaloes in there day break jungle life! After the walk it is time for breakfast at the lodge before you start the drive to Entebbe. Have at the Equator and take the chance for some photo poses where the southern- and northern hemispheres meet. We have reached the end of the Uganda from north to south safari and drive back through to Entebbe for flight in the evening/night (if flight next day possible to add an... ➡️ Leer más ...
Day 8: 09th Sept, 2018 - Game-drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park in the cool morning with an early game drive that exposes us to diverse animals. Possibility to see Big 5 members Elephants, Buffalos, big cats- Lions, Leopards more times in the evening, warthogs- Hunchback carnivals like Hyenas and many more species that are residents to this park are spotted along the Circuits as we drive along. There is a rich bird life especially our version of storks in the wetland sports as we reach the Flamingoes in the salt lakes. After lunch it is time for the Classic highlight of the 2hrs boat-cruise on the famous Kazinga channel, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to lake Edward. On the banks you can see land and water Adapted Hippopotamuses Yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society Killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the Banks and
Savannah versions of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this Animal home!
Overnight at Kyambura gorge lodge
Day 9: 10th Sept, 2018 - Game drive - Ishasha's tree-climbing lions
We will drive off in the adventurous vast savannah of the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth NP with Topis, the southern version of Elephants and hopefully with the lions high in the Fig tree branches. This is one of two areas in Africa where lions have the habit of regularly climbing trees to take a rest.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 10: 11th Sept, 2018 - Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
With a game drive at leisure in search for more wildlife probably those missed the previous day transfer on to Bwindi mountain gorillas through a beautiful drive taking you from the savanna via cultivated hills to the jungle covered mountains of Bwindi. (If we reach early we can do the walk and mix with the locals or relax with the Orphans group performers)
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 11: 12th Sept, 2018 - Gorilla trekking day- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the mountain gorillas. You will be taken in a group by a specialized guide into the jungle for your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the beautiful nature and spend one hour with the gorillas, an unforgettable experience. This Impenetrable Forest is also full of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest elephants, statungas and duikers.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 12: 13th Sept, 2018 - Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
With morning breakfast, proceed via Cyanika border to Rwanda, continue to Volcanoes National Park; in the afternoon visit the Karisoke Research centre learn more about Dian Fossey’s work in the National Park and history of Gorilla conservation.
Overnight Mountain Gorilla View lodge
Day 13: 14th Sept, 2018 - Gorilla tracking Volcanoes National Park
With an early breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for gorilla briefing. When venturing into this gigantic forest, a packed lunch, comfortable clothes, shoes and a walking stick is a must before gorilla tracking. The time spent gorilla tracking is unpredictable, It varies from 2-8 hours before an encounter with the family of these gentle creatures. The location of each gorilla family depends on temperature, their feeding range and movement of the previous day.
Enjoy this 1 hour (only time allowed in the company of each gorilla family a day) watch and capture this memorable experience as they go about their day to day activities; the young ones playing around the old ones, feeding each other and eating foliage. The sight of these outstanding creatures is the climax of this entire safari. Later retire for an overnight at the lodge.
Overnight Mountain Gorilla View... ➡️ Leer más ...
Day 8: 09th Sept, 2018 - Game-drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Discover Queen Elizabeth National Park in the cool morning with an early game drive that exposes us to diverse animals. Possibility to see Big 5 members Elephants, Buffalos, big cats- Lions, Leopards more times in the evening, warthogs- Hunchback carnivals like Hyenas and many more species that are residents to this park are spotted along the Circuits as we drive along. There is a rich bird life especially our version of storks in the wetland sports as we reach the Flamingoes in the salt lakes. After lunch it is time for the Classic highlight of the 2hrs boat-cruise on the famous Kazinga channel, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to lake Edward. On the banks you can see land and water Adapted Hippopotamuses Yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society Killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the Banks and
Savannah versions of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this Animal home!
Overnight at Kyambura gorge lodge
Day 9: 10th Sept, 2018 - Game drive - Ishasha's tree-climbing lions
We will drive off in the adventurous vast savannah of the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth NP with Topis, the southern version of Elephants and hopefully with the lions high in the Fig tree branches. This is one of two areas in Africa where lions have the habit of regularly climbing trees to take a rest.
Overnight at Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Day 10: 11th Sept, 2018 - Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
With a game drive at leisure in search for more wildlife probably those missed the previous day transfer on to Bwindi mountain gorillas through a beautiful drive taking you from the savanna via cultivated hills to the jungle covered mountains of Bwindi. (If we reach early we can do the walk and mix with the locals or relax with the Orphans group performers)
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 11: 12th Sept, 2018 - Gorilla trekking day- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the mountain gorillas. You will be taken in a group by a specialized guide into the jungle for your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through the beautiful nature and spend one hour with the gorillas, an unforgettable experience. This Impenetrable Forest is also full of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest elephants, statungas and duikers.
Overnight at Buhoma Lodge
Day 12: 13th Sept, 2018 - Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
With morning breakfast, proceed via Cyanika border to Rwanda, continue to Volcanoes National Park; in the afternoon visit the Karisoke Research centre learn more about Dian Fossey’s work in the National Park and history of Gorilla conservation.
Overnight Mountain Gorilla View lodge
Day 13: 14th Sept, 2018 - Gorilla tracking Volcanoes National Park
With an early breakfast, drive to the park headquarters for gorilla briefing. When venturing into this gigantic forest, a packed lunch, comfortable clothes, shoes and a walking stick is a must before gorilla tracking. The time spent gorilla tracking is unpredictable, It varies from 2-8 hours before an encounter with the family of these gentle creatures. The location of each gorilla family depends on temperature, their feeding range and movement of the previous day.
Enjoy this 1 hour (only time allowed in the company of each gorilla family a day) watch and capture this memorable experience as they go about their day to day activities; the young ones playing around the old ones, feeding each other and eating foliage. The sight of these outstanding creatures is the climax of this entire safari. Later retire for an overnight at the lodge.
Overnight Mountain Gorilla View... ➡️ Leer más ...
Referente al Glaciar, en otro grupo del foro han puesto esto:
Hola!,
He escrito a Turid de visitskjolden (lo ví en alguno de las otras salidas, no recuerdo cual) y me ha contestado lo siguiente respecto a la posibilidad de hacer una excursión en grupo con ellos. Tienen varias posibilidades y precios (os pongo todo); ella me habla de un minibús (en principio con conductor de habla inglesa sin guía, aunque tiene que confirmarlo) para ir al Nigardglacier, duraría 3,5 horas y costaría 430 NOK (unos 46 eur), con posibilidad de descuentos según el número de personas. Nosotros ya seríamos 10 (incluido un bebé), por lo que quedarían libres 6 plazas, no sé si a alguien más le interesa, … También se podría elegir otro de los tours, se admiten sugerencias
Hello Patricia,
I am so sorry that you have had no answer at all to your mail. I just "lost" it between others ...
Firstly, I enclose the updated list for our tours. Here you can see that we can offer tours to Nigardglacier with guide. I am not sure if I have a guide for both minibuses that particular day. If not, I will be able to offer you a tour with Jo, our local and englishspeaking driver. He will take you to the glacier and back and answer questions along the route. This is a little different from the tour E and like I said without guide. The price is Nok 430 per person.
Every seat taken has to pay, and a baby must sit in a special seat (which we have in the bus).It's not allowed to hold the baby while driving. The same prices also for elderly people. But, if you are 14 + baby, I will give you a discount of Nok 430. If you are 15 + baby, this gives you a discount of 10% (Nok 688).
This tour is a good one for all ages. Transport time is approx 2,5 hours + stops on the road 1 hour. You will be able to see the glacier from the parking, not touch or walk on it. Then a new view from the Glaciercenter (cafe, souvenirs, toilets).
Departure time is normally when the bus i full. If you have a group og 15-16 people you can choose when to leave. Payment by Paypal or cash (and hopfully by then, card) 30 min before departure in the VisitSkjolden booth in the center of Skjolden (900 m from the ship). But, if you fill up the bus, you can be picked up at the dock.
Please let me know if you have other questions, Patricia. I will answer asap when I can, but this weekend is very busy.
All the best from Skjolden
GUIDED TOURS:
MINI BUS 15 PERSONS DURATION
PRICE SHORT DESCRIPTION
A. Nørdstedalen
4,5 hours
Nok 865 Wild scenery, cliffs, waterfall, river, powerplant, stoneruins, watermagazin, glacier, panorama view, mountain lodge, traditional food incl. Optional return by bike.
B. Farm visit Fortun 3 hours
Nok 350 Charming farm. 10 types of animals. Many activities, riding, playing, feeding, climbing. Small meal with drinks included. Nice for both grown-ups and children.
C. Sightseeing 2 valleys 1 hour +
Nok 250 Amazing nature, river, waterfall, panorama view. Learn about how we live and what we do. 3 stops.
D. Dalsdalen / Dale church 3 hours
Nok 610 Amazing green valley, river, waterfalls, old stonehouses, light meal/drink incl., panorama view, Dale stonechurch.
E. Jostedalen 3,5 hours
Nok 590 Small villages along the fjord, Glacier-center, stops at parking by the glacier, Feigum waterfall , Dale church.
F. Sognefjellet / Urnes 4,5 hours
Nok 845 Jotunheimen National Park, famous mountain road 1434 mas, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, waterfalls, Urnes stave church entrance incl, deer farm.
G. Sognefjellet 3 hours
Nok 510 Jotunheimen National Park, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, power plant, waterfall. Several stops.
H. The romantic road / Urnes stavechurch 3 hours
Nok 590 Stunning scenery, waterfall, center of art, stave church entrance incl, deer farm. Photo stops + stop at... ➡️ Leer más ...
EXCURSIÓN SKJOLDEN (llegamos a las 13.00 salimos a las 19.00)
Si alguien está interesado quedan 6 plazas para llenar un minibús. La excursión en principio sería al GLACIAR NIGARD por un precio de 430 NOK por persona (unos 46 Eur) duración 3,5 horas, aunque la agencia ofrece otras posibilidades y estamos abiertos a sugerencias de cambios,.., os pongo otras posibilidades y precios
A. Nørdstedalen (4,5 hours, Nok 865 -92 eur) Wild scenery, cliffs, waterfall, river, powerplant, stoneruins, watermagazin, glacier, panorama view, mountain lodge, traditional food incl. Optional return by bike.
B. Farm visit Fortun (3 hours, Nok 350 -37 eur) Charming farm. 10 types of animals. Many activities, riding, playing, feeding, climbing. Small meal with drinks included. Nice for both grown-ups and children.
C. Sightseeing 2 valleys (1 hour, Nok 250 -27 eur) Amazing nature, river, waterfall, panorama view. Learn about how we live and what we do. 3 stops.
D. Dalsdalen / Dale church (3 hours, Nok 610 -65 eur-) Amazing green valley, river, waterfalls, old stonehouses, light meal/drink incl., panorama view, Dale stonechurch.
E. Jostedalen (3,5 hours, Nok 590 -63 eur) Small villages along the fjord, Glacier-center, stops at parking by the glacier, Feigum waterfall , Dale church.
F. Sognefjellet / Urnes( 4,5 hours, Nok 845-90 eur-) Jotunheimen National Park, famous mountain road 1434 mas, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, waterfalls, Urnes stave church entrance incl, deer farm.
G. Sognefjellet (3 hours, Nok 510 -54 eur-) Jotunheimen National Park, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, power plant, waterfall. Several stops.
H. The romantic road / Urnes stavechurch (3 hours, Nok 590 -63 eur-) Stunning scenery, waterfall, center of art, stave church entrance incl, deer farm. Photo stops + stop at church.
I. Culture hour (1 hour, Nok 150 -16 eur-)Film Mørkrid valley, live folk music and dancers, national costumes, see and learn close up. Only when scheduled.
J. The big 5 - roundtrip (6,5 hours, Nok 1350 -144 eur-) The Sognefjord-Jostedal glacier-Urnes stave church-Feigum waterfall-Sognefjellet/Jotunheimen National Park. Incl. lunch, ferry, entrance church, diploma
K. Meet the locals – sightseeing and holiday guide (1 hour, Nok 200 -21 eur) See close-up the community of Skjolden; the llama farm, berry farm, rib tours, panorama view, waterfalls, play grounds, Wittgenstein, where to hike, what to see, where to fish, eat and shop. Learn how the people live their lives by the fjord and where to go exploring on your own. Diploma. The best way to get to know the area! ➡️ Leer más ...
He escrito a Turid de visitskjolden (lo ví en alguno de las otras salidas, no recuerdo cual) y me ha contestado lo siguiente respecto a la posibilidad de hacer una excursión en grupo con ellos. Tienen varias posibilidades y precios (os pongo todo); ella me habla de un minibús (en principio con conductor de habla inglesa sin guía, aunque tiene que confirmarlo) para ir al Nigardglacier, duraría 3,5 horas y costaría 430 NOK (unos 46 eur), con posibilidad de descuentos según el número de personas. Nosotros ya seríamos 10 (incluido un bebé), por lo que quedarían libres 6 plazas, no sé si a alguien más le interesa, … También se podría elegir otro de los tours, se admiten sugerencias
Hello Patricia,
I am so sorry that you have had no answer at all to your mail. I just "lost" it between others ...
Firstly, I enclose the updated list for our tours. Here you can see that we can offer tours to Nigardglacier with guide. I am not sure if I have a guide for both minibuses that particular day. If not, I will be able to offer you a tour with Jo, our local and englishspeaking driver. He will take you to the glacier and back and answer questions along the route. This is a little different from the tour E and like I said without guide. The price is Nok 430 per person.
Every seat taken has to pay, and a baby must sit in a special seat (which we have in the bus).It's not allowed to hold the baby while driving. The same prices also for elderly people. But, if you are 14 + baby, I will give you a discount of Nok 430. If you are 15 + baby, this gives you a discount of 10% (Nok 688).
This tour is a good one for all ages. Transport time is approx 2,5 hours + stops on the road 1 hour. You will be able to see the glacier from the parking, not touch or walk on it. Then a new view from the Glaciercenter (cafe, souvenirs, toilets).
Departure time is normally when the bus i full. If you have a group og 15-16 people you can choose when to leave. Payment by Paypal or cash (and hopfully by then, card) 30 min before departure in the VisitSkjolden booth in the center of Skjolden (900 m from the ship). But, if you fill up the bus, you can be picked up at the dock.
Please let me know if you have other questions, Patricia. I will answer asap when I can, but this weekend is very busy.
All the best from Skjolden
GUIDED TOURS:
MINI BUS 15 PERSONS DURATION
PRICE SHORT DESCRIPTION
A. Nørdstedalen
4,5 hours
Nok 865 Wild scenery, cliffs, waterfall, river, powerplant, stoneruins, watermagazin, glacier, panorama view, mountain lodge, traditional food incl. Optional return by bike.
B. Farm visit Fortun 3 hours
Nok 350 Charming farm. 10 types of animals. Many activities, riding, playing, feeding, climbing. Small meal with drinks included. Nice for both grown-ups and children.
C. Sightseeing 2 valleys 1 hour +
Nok 250 Amazing nature, river, waterfall, panorama view. Learn about how we live and what we do. 3 stops.
D. Dalsdalen / Dale church 3 hours
Nok 610 Amazing green valley, river, waterfalls, old stonehouses, light meal/drink incl., panorama view, Dale stonechurch.
E. Jostedalen 3,5 hours
Nok 590 Small villages along the fjord, Glacier-center, stops at parking by the glacier, Feigum waterfall , Dale church.
F. Sognefjellet / Urnes 4,5 hours
Nok 845 Jotunheimen National Park, famous mountain road 1434 mas, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, waterfalls, Urnes stave church entrance incl, deer farm.
G. Sognefjellet 3 hours
Nok 510 Jotunheimen National Park, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, power plant, waterfall. Several stops.
H. The romantic road / Urnes stavechurch 3 hours
Nok 590 Stunning scenery, waterfall, center of art, stave church entrance incl, deer farm. Photo stops + stop at church.
I. Culture hour 1 hour
Nok 150 Film Mørkrid valley, live folk music and dancers, national costumes, see and learn close up. Only when scheduled.
J. The big 5... ➡️ Leer más ...
He escrito a Turid de visitskjolden (lo ví en alguno de las otras salidas, no recuerdo cual) y me ha contestado lo siguiente respecto a la posibilidad de hacer una excursión en grupo con ellos. Tienen varias posibilidades y precios (os pongo todo); ella me habla de un minibús (en principio con conductor de habla inglesa sin guía, aunque tiene que confirmarlo) para ir al Nigardglacier, duraría 3,5 horas y costaría 430 NOK (unos 46 eur), con posibilidad de descuentos según el número de personas. Nosotros ya seríamos 10 (incluido un bebé), por lo que quedarían libres 6 plazas, no sé si a alguien más le interesa, … También se podría elegir otro de los tours, se admiten sugerencias
Hello Patricia,
I am so sorry that you have had no answer at all to your mail. I just "lost" it between others ...
Firstly, I enclose the updated list for our tours. Here you can see that we can offer tours to Nigardglacier with guide. I am not sure if I have a guide for both minibuses that particular day. If not, I will be able to offer you a tour with Jo, our local and englishspeaking driver. He will take you to the glacier and back and answer questions along the route. This is a little different from the tour E and like I said without guide. The price is Nok 430 per person.
Every seat taken has to pay, and a baby must sit in a special seat (which we have in the bus).It's not allowed to hold the baby while driving. The same prices also for elderly people. But, if you are 14 + baby, I will give you a discount of Nok 430. If you are 15 + baby, this gives you a discount of 10% (Nok 688).
This tour is a good one for all ages. Transport time is approx 2,5 hours + stops on the road 1 hour. You will be able to see the glacier from the parking, not touch or walk on it. Then a new view from the Glaciercenter (cafe, souvenirs, toilets).
Departure time is normally when the bus i full. If you have a group og 15-16 people you can choose when to leave. Payment by Paypal or cash (and hopfully by then, card) 30 min before departure in the VisitSkjolden booth in the center of Skjolden (900 m from the ship). But, if you fill up the bus, you can be picked up at the dock.
Please let me know if you have other questions, Patricia. I will answer asap when I can, but this weekend is very busy.
All the best from Skjolden
GUIDED TOURS:
MINI BUS 15 PERSONS DURATION
PRICE SHORT DESCRIPTION
A. Nørdstedalen
4,5 hours
Nok 865 Wild scenery, cliffs, waterfall, river, powerplant, stoneruins, watermagazin, glacier, panorama view, mountain lodge, traditional food incl. Optional return by bike.
B. Farm visit Fortun 3 hours
Nok 350 Charming farm. 10 types of animals. Many activities, riding, playing, feeding, climbing. Small meal with drinks included. Nice for both grown-ups and children.
C. Sightseeing 2 valleys 1 hour +
Nok 250 Amazing nature, river, waterfall, panorama view. Learn about how we live and what we do. 3 stops.
D. Dalsdalen / Dale church 3 hours
Nok 610 Amazing green valley, river, waterfalls, old stonehouses, light meal/drink incl., panorama view, Dale stonechurch.
E. Jostedalen 3,5 hours
Nok 590 Small villages along the fjord, Glacier-center, stops at parking by the glacier, Feigum waterfall , Dale church.
F. Sognefjellet / Urnes 4,5 hours
Nok 845 Jotunheimen National Park, famous mountain road 1434 mas, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, waterfalls, Urnes stave church entrance incl, deer farm.
G. Sognefjellet 3 hours
Nok 510 Jotunheimen National Park, peaks, glaciers, water magazine, power plant, waterfall. Several stops.
H. The romantic road / Urnes stavechurch 3 hours
Nok 590 Stunning scenery, waterfall, center of art, stave church entrance incl, deer farm. Photo stops + stop at church.
I. Culture hour 1 hour
Nok 150 Film Mørkrid valley, live folk music and dancers, national costumes, see and learn close up. Only when scheduled.
J. The big 5 - roundtrip 6,5 hours
Ignoro si tendrán lo que buscas o no, pero como restaurante de locales y auténtico prueba el Aroon Rai (en Maps tienes bastantes comentarios)
Comida muy típica y, por lo que recuerdo, barata, no es como el Riveside, que también recomiendo que está bastante occidentalizado...
Salu2
Gracias, tiene buena pinta, por lo que leo es de los mas antiguos de Chiang Mai.
Por supuesto!! Voy a mediados de Marzo. A estas horas mirando esto y sin comer... me está entrando un hambre.....jejeej
Si te gustan las comidas locals te recomendaría dos cosas, el hacer un curso de cocina, te sorprenderá lo bien y rico que te queda todo, y un tour de comida callejera, yo la hice con Chiang Mai Street Food Tours, el tour nocturno, probé cosas que sin acompañante ni se me habría ocurrido, es de los mejores recuerdos que tengo de allí, aunque debo reconocer que todo me entusiasmó, comida, templos , masajes, mercadillos...
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Mai Chau is located around 135km from Hanoi at Hoa Binh province, stay in a peaceful valley sheltered by the outside world by a dramatic ring of hills. On the way coming to Mai Chau , you will have chance to pass through the top of Cun mountain, from there you can take a fabulous overview of the valley with the houses on stilt and paddy fields, bring the first impression about culture of Mai Chau –Hoa Binh.
Lac village is located in Mai Chau valley, Hoa Binh Province with unique traditions. Hoa Binh province is far about 70 kilometers from Hanoi; tourists must go 60 kilometers to Mai Chau. Lac village has 5 Thai ethnic: Ha, Lo, Mac, and Loc. According to the head of Lac village -Ha Cong Tim, Lac village has over 700 years old. Previously, the professions of the local people were rice planting and weaving brocade. Later, the hidden beauty of Lac village is explored by tourists.
In 1993, DPC in Mai Chau proposal Hoa Binh province allow tourists to stay overnight in the village. Therefore, the name of Lac village has been well known as a “bright spot” on the tourist’s map of Vietnam.
Daily Life in Lac Village
From weaving scarf, brocade dress to wear, women in the village have made a lot of souvenirs for tourists such as: scarf, skirts, lovely wallet… Coming to Lac village, tourists can enjoy bamboo cooked rice, experience their daily life. Ethnic people are very gentle, friendly. In the afternoon, there has strangely beautiful with the rays of the sun into the valley. Lac villagers will roast meat, cook a pot of bitter bamboo for tourists. They can enjoy traditional dishes and listening to the thrill gongs.
Visiting to Lac Village, all kinds of tiredness will be disappeared. The range of mountain blends with cloud and green of rice fields along with stilted houses creates spectacular scene of Lac village. Let’s join Mai Chau valley tours and spend holiday in here to experience exciting feeling.
It would be lacking of interesting if tourists not to go the Lac’s market. There includes small simple stalls. Locals are considered as a funny and enthusiastic tour guide who shows tourists strange items.
With Mai Chau tour 2 days 1 night or Mai Chau tour 3 days, you should choose to stay overnight at stilt houses in Lac village and enjoy traditional music show in evening. Stay ovenight fee: around 50.000vnd/people
Visiting the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta is destination famous of Vietnam adventure tours and a dream of many people including those abroad because they could enjoy virgin land in Ninh Thuan and fresh fruits, beautiful landscapes and cultural, historical sites in Ben Tre.
"My first trip is to Ben Tre Province (or the land of coconuts) because I learned about it a very long time ago but only through books and the internet. Now I want to see it with my own eyes to enjoy its beauty and landscape, as well as the cultural and historical sites," said businessman Duong Quang Thieu, 45, who has returned home from the United States.
Thieu started his trip by visiting fruit gardens in Cho Lach and Chau Thanh districts.
Tour guide Tran Thi Ha said visitors can satisfy their curiosity by taking an exploratory stroll through the gardens while enjoying the taste of fresh fruit hand-picked from the low branches.
"The fruit are sold by kilogramme, or by the ‘belly', a popular way to sell food in the Delta region similar to a buffet which allows you to eat until you are full for one price," garden owner Huynh Van Sam said.
Thieu said he saw coconut everywhere but he preferred to eat Cai Mon durian, rambutan and mangosteen because of their unique flavours and freshness.
"You could come here to enjoy fresh fruit year round," Sam said. Ha said eco-tourism excursions to fruit gardens are booming and drawing an increasing number of visitors, leading fruit garden owners in Cho Lach and Tan Phu to add special food services to their catering programmes.
Some of their special dishes include rice gruel, made with free-range chicken, ensuring the natural quality of meat, mussel rice gruel, and rice pancakes with mussels from Phu Da Islet in Cho Lach District.
"Visitors shouldn't miss these specialities on their tour to Ben Tre," said Ha.
Ben Tre also hosts three very interesting festivals, including the Nghinh Ong Festival, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Memorial Day (July 1) and Concerted Uprising Anniversary (January 17). Each has its own social and historical significance to the public life in the province, said Ha.
The Nghinh Ong (Whale Greeting) Festival, which takes place on the 15th and 16th days of the sixth lunar month in Binh Thang Commune, Binh Dai District, is the largest festival in the province. It is significant because it provides a forum for local fishermen to worship and celebrate the sacred merit of the Whale they regard as Ong – their saviour whenever they face mishaps and adversities on the high sea, fisherman Hoang Thuy told the guests.
During the festival, all fishing boats and fishermen, wherever they are at the moment, must completely stop their work and gather on the commune's seashore. There, hundreds of local fishing boats and others from neighbouring localities such as Tra Vinh, Tien Giang and Can Gio in HCM City get together for the annual ritual offering, said Thuy.
For the ritual, participating boats are brilliantly decorated with lanterns and flowers. A tray of offerings including fruit, steamed glutinous rice, a pair of boiled ducks, a pig head and some other ritual items are placed on the prow of each boat.
On the first festival day, locals and travellers get together at the Ong Temple to pray for peace. On the second day, the main ceremony of the festival is held early in the morning, drawing the attention of all fishermen and people who depend on fishing for their livelihoods.
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This Deluxe Group Set Departure Tour, 18 day of Vietnam tours, will bring you the most highlights of Vietnam. With 18 day Driving from Hanoi to Saigon, we travel along Vietnam highway by our deluxe bus through country side and main cities of Vietnam.
The Deluxe group will have maximum 26 people on tour with our English speaking tour leader through-out the trip.
The Hotel will base on mostly 4 star hotels and Resorts. Meals are included in the program but some time on your own discovery to locals Interesting restaurants.
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi arrival ( Dinner )
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will drive to hotel by your own way then check in and take free time.
19:00 We enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the nicest restaurants after brief discussion on tour.
O/N in Saigon ( D )
Day 2: Hanoi city tour
After breakfast at hotel, start city tour with Hochiminh Complex for visit Hochiminh Mausoleum, Hochiminh Museum and One pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi.
Afternoon visit Museum of Ethnology, Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake then have cyclo tour in the old quarter and visit Dong Xuan market.
At approximately 6pm we will return you to your hotel.
O/N in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong ( Lunch, Dinner )
08:30: Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay. En rout, we stop at handicraft shop 15 minutes, here you can find a lot of unique handmade gifts and custom home decor items with resonable price.
Embark on Oriental Sails around 12:00.We are warmly welcome by our crew, enjoy welcome drink then check in cabin.
Savor a sumptuous lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner…
15:30 Visit Amazing Cave
17:30 Enjoy drinks on Sundeck, snap photos the overview of Halong Bay, go
swimming or just relax as the sun starts to set.
19:00: Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Evening activities available: night squid fishing, karaoke, dancing…
O/N in Board ( L/D)
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi ( Lunch )
06:00 – 07:00: Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07:00 – 11:00: Have breakfast at sunrise.
Get your hand on some kayaking, visiting Luon cave, swimming.
Option: For those who do not fancy kayaking can visit Titop Island to enjoy the
panorama view of Halong Bay or just relax, swim at the beach. Head back to the
Harbor Disembark Oriental Sails at around 11h00.
12h00 – 16h30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
O/N in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Ninh Binh -Vinh ( Lunch )
We leave Hanoi at 08.00 and head south for a 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh province. Ninh Binh is one of the most beautiful provinces which is located between the Red River Delta and Hoang Lien range. The range of limestone mountain of Tam coc is widely known as Halong Bay-on-land. En route, we spend one hour visiting the Dinh and Le sanctuaries and then move on to Tam Coc for a 2 hours and a half boat trip along the Boi river. Along the way we will visit caves and ancient temples. After lunch we can make a visit Bich Dong Pagodas before drive to Vinh province. Check in hotel then free evening.
O/N in Vinh.
Day 6: Vinh – Phong Nha ( Lunch )
Today, we leave early morning around 08:00 am from Vinh to Quang Binh city. We will stop at Phong Nha Caves – the complex of 14 grottoes situated in a region of limestone mountains in Ke Bang National Park. Phong Nha Cave was listed as a World Natural Heritage... ➡️ Leer más ...
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