Norway in a nutshell
Tour Details
Experience: Fjords, Midnight Sun, Active Holiday
Season: Summer
Price p.p from: 3610 EURO in double room (min. 4 pax)
11 days / 10 nights
Guaranteed departure dates: Not applicable for this tour
What is included
• Overnights in the mentioned hotels or similar, with breakfast
• Overnight in Hurtigruten Cruise(inside cabin)
• 2 x dinner in Balestrand
• Train: Oslo-Myrdal
• Private transfers
• Sightseeing: Flåmsbana panoramic train (Myrdal – Flåm), Excursion to Stegastein Viewpoint, RIB boat excursion on Nærøyfjord, cruise from Flåm to Balestrand, Cruise from Balestrand to Bergen, Fjord and Glacier tour, Food and culture walk in Bergen, Ulriken Cable car (with 3-course lunch), Boat trip to Handanger, 4 hrs private walking tour in Ålesund, Self-guided excursion to UNESCO Geirangerfjord
What is excluded
• Flights
• Car rental
• Tips and Personal Expenses
• Lunches, dinners and drinks
• Luggage Handling
Day 1 Arrival to Oslo
Welcome to the Kingdom of Norway! Private transfer from Gardermoen Airport to your centrally located hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Oslo, the capital of Norway is located between the Oslofjord and green hills of Holmenkollen. Discover the Royal Palace, City Hall, New Opera House, Karl Johan Avenue and Bygdoy Island. Also visit Frogner Park to admire the remarkable sculptures of Vigeland.
Overnight in The Thief hotel or similar.
Day 2 From Oslo to Flåm
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Myrdal by train. (app. 5 hrs train ride). Myrdal station is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village Flåm. Board the famous Flåmsbana – one of the steepest trainlines in the world. The train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls, through 20 tunnels and offers so many viewpoints that many feel like travelling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord. Arrival to Flåm, where you will have some free time to discover this beautiful village.
Overnight in Fretheim Hotel or similar (historical room).
Day 3 Stegaastein viewpoint & RIB boat tour on Nærøyfjord
Breakfast in the hotel. Join an excursion by minibus to Stegastein Viewpoint, which gives you breath-taking view over Nærøyfjorden. Later this day, embark on a RIB boat adventure, which will take you into the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord. Through this excursion, you will stop in the village of Undredal and your local guide will talk about the rich wildlife, the distinctive nature and history of this area.
Overnight in Fretheim Hotel or similar (historical room).
Day 4 Cruise towards Balestrand
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure on a cruise to Balestrand. During this time, you can admire Sognefjord, the king of the Fjords in Norway.
Upon arrival in Balestrand – short walk from the port to your hotel.
Overnight & dinner in Kviknes Hotel (historical buidling).
Day 5 Fjord & Glacier Tour
Breakfast in the hotel. Take an EXCURSION TO FJÆRLAND: Round-trip BalestrandFjærland, including Bøyabreen, Supphellebreen and a visit to the Norwegian Glacier Museum.
You will sail in through the beautiful Fjærland fjord with amazing views of the steep mountains, the green fjord itself and vibrant landscape. You’ll arrive at Fjærland where the glacier meets the fjord. Here you wait for a shuttle bus which takes us to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Enjoy Ivo Caprino’s panoramic film about Jostedalen Glacier and the fascinating exhibition. The trip continues by coach to the two glaciers –Supphellebreen and Bøyabreen – before the coach takes us back to Fjærland. The
excursion concludes with a boat trip back to Hella/Balestrand. Coach to the glaciers and museum entrance are included in the round-trip fare.
Overnight & dinner in Kviknes Hotel (historical building).
Day 6 Sognefjord – Bergen
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure towards Bergen in the afternoon by a panoramic cruise on Sognefjord. Upon arrival to Bergen, short walk to your hotel. Join a 4-hour Food and Culture Walk in Bergen – a city that is known for being a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. There will be five
stops along the tour, where you will have the change to get a taste of what Bergen has to offer.
Overnight in Opus XVI
Day 7 Exploring Bergen
Breakfast in the hotel. Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen
region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life all year around. Passthrough the most emblematic places such as the Hanseatic Bryggen, with the church of Mary and the Hakon .
A return ride on Ulriken Cable Car is included, that will take you 643 meters above sea level with breathtaking views above the city. On top of the mountain you will be served with a delicious 3-course lunch.
Overnight in Opus XVI.
Day 8 Daytrip to Hardanger & overnight cruise to Ålesund
Breakfast in your hotel. Today you will enjoy a day trip to Rosendal in Hardanger, where
one of the finest hiking areas can be found in Western Norway. The boat trip from Bergen will take you to untamed landscapes
and once you arrive to Rosendal, you will have time to explore the magnificent scenery that embraces this village.
Upon arrival back to Bergen, take your private transfer to
Hurtigruten cruise terminal and embark on an overnight cruise to Ålesund.
Overnight in an inside cabin with Hurtigruten.
Day 9 Guided city tour in Ålesund
Breakfast on board. Upon arrival to Ålesund, private transfer to your hotel. Later today, participate on a 4-hour private, guided city tour of Ålesund. Your guide will take you to iconic places in this city,
characterized by Art Nouveau architecture.
Overnight in Hotel Brosundet
Day 10 Daytrip to Geiranger
Breakfast in your hotel. Start your self-guided excursion to the UNESCO Heritage site,
Geirangerfjord. This trip goes from Ålesund via Sykkylven to
Hellesylt, where you will start your fjord cruise towards
Geiranger. This cruise takes one hour at it will take you along
beautiful waterfalls and small farms on the side of steep
mountains. The bus trip back to Ålesund goes through the famous Eagle Road.
Overnight in Hotel Borsundet.
Day 11 Departure
Breakfast in the hotel. Depending on your flight details, you can still enjoy some last-minute shopping for souvenirs, walk along the streets and explore the many
shops, bars, and cafes. Private transfer to Ålesund Airport.
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