Introduction GoVisit GoVisit is a local destination managment company operating on the west coast of Norway. With our rich and diverse landscape we are able to put toghtere uniqe experiences. Bergen and its surroundings is an extraordinary destination and we will provide you with suitable and exiting options to ensure that your stay is unforgettable. GoVisit consists of a team which has been in the industry for decades, planning events and congresses both in- and outside of Norway. We have the knowledge, the experience and the understanding of your needs while visiting the west coast of Norway. Quality is to get value for money and service is to provide more than expected. Welcome/Velkommen! GoVisit // Sandviksbodene 5, 5035 Bergen // Tlf: +47 970 44 596 // www.govisit.no // cecilie@govisit.no Side 1
FVE Pre Trip Explore the idyllic village of Bekkjarvik based on an Island in the outskirt of Bergen. Accommodation Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri is one of Norway s most acclaimed hotels where service is the highest priority. For 34 years, Asta & Øystein Johannessen have been greeting guests from both home and abroad, in buildings and surroundings steeped in history. Fortunately, their children share interest in the family business and doors will be open for future generations. The family goal is to maintain and strengthen the reputation as a warm and welcoming establishment, providing excellent food and recreational experiences. One of their sons is a well-known winner of Bocuse d Or which made him the World s Best Chef of Year 2015. Activities Choose one or several activities. Fishing in a great old fishing boat, RIB boat with eagle safari, cocking class, wine course and hiking on the island along with guide, bonfire, snacks and drinks. GoVisit // Sandviksbodene 5, 5035 Bergen // Tlf: +47 970 44 596 // www.govisit.no // cecilie@govisit.no Side 2
Accommodation Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri (hotel) is situated next to a small harbour in the idyllic village of Bekkjarvik, just a short distance by boat from Bergen Airport, Flesland. Bekkjarvik Guesthouse has a rich history and lies south of Bergen. Bekkjarvik Guest House was built in the late 1600s and has been renting for over three hundred years. From ancient times, catch and fishing have been the basis of life for the people of Austevoll. In Bekkjarvik they salted the herring, exported lobsters, made thousands of barrels and hangings for fishing nets. Here they had seaside houses, bakeries and breweries. The world s best cook is Norwegian and runs the restaurant at Bekkjarvik Guesthouse. Ørjan Johannessen won the gold medal in Bocuse d`or 2015, and in 2014, his twin brother Arnt received the award for Kitchen Manager of the Year in Norway. Johannessen runs the restaurant at Bekkjarvik Guest House, which was rated as the eighth best restaurant in Norway by the Swedish food guide White Guide. Today most people visit Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri for its fantastic food, combined with spectacular views, and some of the best chefs in Norway. Bekkjarvik is an old trading station packed with coastal culture and with a fisheries museum at Bekkjarvik Torg. You will also find a shoppning mall, restaurants, cafe and galleri exhibits the work of several creative artists. GoVisit // Sandviksbodene 5, 5035 Bergen // Tlf: +47 970 44 596 // www.govisit.no // cecilie@govisit.no Side 3
Acommodation Option 1: Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri 3-5 June NOK 2695,- per pers per night in dbl room incl. breakfast and dinner in World Class Option 2: Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri 3-5 June per pers per night in sngl room incl. Breakfast and dinner in World Class NOK 2695,- Option 3: Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri 4-5 June NOK 2695,- per pers per night in dbl room incl. breakfast and dinner in World Class Option 4: Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri 4-5 June NOK 2695,- per pers per night in sngl room incl. breakfast and dinner in World Class Transfer from Airport to Bekkjarvik: Bus transfer from airport terminal to airport dock corresponds to a fast boat to Bekkjarvik. See registration form for more information. Duration boat transfer: 1 hour We can assist in setting up private transfer for the group, but this depends on the number of participants and arrival time, see sign-up page. GoVisit // Sandviksbodene 5, 5035 Bergen // Tlf: +47 970 44 596 // www.govisit.no // cecilie@govisit.no Side 4
Activities RIB-boat to fish farming facilities incl. eagle safari. Guides will take you out by RIB-boat on an eagle safari in the archipelago. Besides looking for eagles, you will explore Engesund Fish farming which opened a viewing center in 2013. Here you get to see how salmon farming works. This is a family owned and operated business whose quality is in the lead. They sell about 3000 tonnes of salmon to exporters and slaughterhouses every year. Duration: Approx 2-3h Price: NOK 950 per pers Fjord fishing incl. Guide and equipment The adventure will start at the pier of Bekkjarvik. All equipment necessary for this trip is included. Duration: 2h Price: NOK 750 per pers Wine tatsting Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri has two skilled sommeliers with good knowledge and desire to learn this to the guests of the house. You taste different wines and look at everything from color, aroma and taste, as well as tips on which wines are most suitable for different types of food. Bekkjarvik has got our own logo on both the house white and red wine from Piemonte, as well as the house prosecco from Valdobbiadene, which they are very proud of. Duration: 1,5h Price: NOK 950 per pers Coocking Clas The chefs at Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri have great passion for cooking and are happy to share their knowledge with the guests. Duration: 1,5h Price: NOK 950 per pers Sightseeing of island with storytelling and bonfire serving snacks and drinks Stroll around the island with storytelling and bonfires including snacks and drinks. Duration: 2h Price: NOK 850 per pers GoVisit // Sandviksbodene 5, 5035 Bergen // Tlf: +47 970 44 596 // www.govisit.no // cecilie@govisit.no Side 5
FVE Departure Transfer from Bekkjarvik to Bergen: We can assist in setting up private transfer for the group, please see sign-up page. GoVisit // Sandviksbodene 5, 5035 Bergen // Tlf: +47 970 44 596 // www.govisit.no // cecilie@govisit.no Side 6