Overview:
Enjoy the most magnificent locations of Norway on this exclusive fjord tour. Experience the stunning scenery of the majestic Geirangerfjord and the famous Sognefjord, explore Bergen and the capital of Norway, Oslo. The tour also includes a spectacular journey on the famous Flåm Railway and an excursion in “Troll Cars” to the Briksdal glacier.
Holiday price is from £ 2,635 per person based on availability and 2 persons sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement is £ 360.
2024 Departure Dates:
| Departure |
Return |
| 11 Jul |
16 Jul |
| 25 Jul |
30 Jul |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Bergen - the gateway to the fjords
Arrival in Bergen according to your own schedule and transfer on your own to your hotel. Meet your tour escort and driver at 14:00 hrs for a 2 hours city sightseeing in Bergen with a local guide, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses and the old Hanseatic Quarter. After the city tour, you’ll go on a return ride on the Bergen Funicular to the top of Mount Fløien. Enjoy great views over the fjords and mountains surrounding the city of Bergen.
Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Norge By Scandic, located
right in the middle of the city
Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Norge By Scandic, located right in the middle of the city.
Day 2: Bergen - Flam - Sognefjord - Baletrand
After breakfast, departure via Voss to Flåm where you’ll board the train for an excursion on the spectacular Flåm Railway, one of the most beautiful and steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the world. Departure on board an eco-friendly ship for a fjord cruise on the narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. Surrounded by steep valley sides and snow-covered peaks, thundering waterfalls and picturesque villages, this area has been judged one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Continue by coach through the amazing Stalheim Canyon and Nærøy Valley, across the Vika Mountains to Vangsnes, for the short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord and surrounded by mountains.
Day 3: Balestrand - a day in the fjords
Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. The day starts with a traditional Norwegian buffet breakfast in the hotel’s elegant dining room. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views. We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains. A walking tour of the village of Balestrand, with its historic buildings and other interesting sites can also be arranged.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.
Day 4: Balestrand - Geiranger
After breakfast departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord and further north to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. After lunch at a local restaurant, the journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars – “Troll cars” - and takes you to the stand about 700 m away from the glacier. You will have a nice walk to the glacier, before returning by Troll cars. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue by coach to Hellesylt, for a cruise to Geiranger. The Geirangerfjord is one of the most famous fjords in the world and has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005. Surrounded by deep blue water and green valleys, you will also experience magnificent waterfalls such as the "Seven Sisters" and the "Bridal Veil".
Dinner and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking the Geirangerfjord.
Day 5: Geiranger - Oslo
After breakfast discover the roads that twist and turn through one hairpin bend after another to Geiranger Skywalk - Mt. Dalsnibba - to experience a panoramic view of one of the most scenically outstanding fjord area on the planet (weather permitting). Your journey continues across the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. Continue via Lake Vågå, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer. Drive alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, and arrive in Oslo, the capital, situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord.
Bed and breakfast accommodation at Thon Hotel Bristol, located in the city center.
Day 6: Departure from Oslo
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your own schedule, if you have time free in the morning,we recommend a stroll along Aker Brygge, a lively pier with numerous restaurants and departures for sightseeing boats on the Oslo Fjord. Or, you might want to take a stroll through the new central city district Bjørvika and walk between Oslo’s latest architectural additions; the Deichman Library and Munch Museum. Transfer on your own to Oslo Airport - Gardermoen - in connection with your flight home.
Package Includes:
- Return flight from London to Bergen and return from Oslo
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- 5 nights’ accommodation in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities
- Scandinavian buffet breakfast
- Daily 3-course or buffet dinner
- 1 lunch on day 4
- Ride on the Flam Railway: Flam – Myrdal – Flam
- 2 hour city sightseeing of Bergen with a local authorised guide
- 2 hours cruise on the Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords
- 1 hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjord
- Excursion in “Troll car” to the Briksdal Glacier
- Toll fee to Geiranger Skywalk
- All visits as described in itinerary
- All ferry crossings as per itinerary
- Luggage assistance at all hotels while with the group (not on first and last day of tour)
- English speaking tour escort throughout
- Transportation by private coach throughout, except for transfers airport/hotel/airport on arrival and departure days, which are not included
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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