Norwegian Fjords, Charm and Traditions

Day 1: Arrival to Norway

Welcome to the Kingdom of Norway – a country with the most beautiful fjords on Earth!

Upon arrival, transfer from the airport to a hotel on your own. (Private transfer can be pre-booked in advance).

Depending on your arrival time, you can start exploring Norway already today. Walk along the streets and explore the city of the royal family, and the main Karl Johan’s Street, with many shops, bars, and cafes.

17:00 Meet your Tour Leader at the reception of our hotel for an informative meeting about your tour.

Day 2: Oslo - Flåm - Sognefjord - Voss

Morning departure towards the fjord area of Norway. Driving through the Norwegian nature, you will pass by the Lake Tyrifjord with its several branches. This lake is one of the largest lakes in Norway and plays an important role for resting migratory birds of many species. If you decide to take the optional cruise, the bus will leave you at the pier in Gudvangen.*Continue driving through magnificent Hallingdal Valley towards the picturesque village of Flåm.

In Flåm you will board the famous Flåmsbana towards Myrdal. Myrdal station is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village Flåm. Flåmsbana is one of the steepest trainlines in the world and the train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, through 20 tunnels and offers so many viewpoints that many feel like travelling multiple times between the mountain and the fjord. The journey continues by train to Voss.

*Schedule permitting, you will be offered the opportunity to join an optional cruise Gudvangen- Flåm, sailing through the idyllic Sognefjord, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The coach will be waiting for you at the end of the cruise in Flåm to continue to journey to Voss. Extra fee applies.

Day 3: Voss - Bergen

After breakfast, departure to Bergen - 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.

Meet your local guide upon arrival and enjoy a 2-hour sightseeing tour. Pass through the most emblematic places such as the Hanseatic Bryggen, with the church of Mary, the Hakon fortress and the famous Fish market.

In Bergen you can join the optional visit to the Fløibanen Funicular.

Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 4: Bergen - Sognefjord - Briksdall Glacier - Loen

After breakfast board your coach and head north. You will cross the famous Sognefjord from Oppdal to Lavik on a ferry cruise. Sognefjord is Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, which stretches 204 kilometres inland from the coast north of Bergen.

Continue driving towards the famous Briksdaal Glacier. Guests from all over the world come to visit this glacier arm set attractively between roaring waterfalls and high peaks. Briksdalsbreen is an arm of the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier and located inside the Jostedalsbreen National Park. From 1.200
meters the glacier plunges down into the beautiful Briksdalen Valley. You can approach the Briksdalen Valley by foot or catch a ride with one of the "Troll cars" up to the glacier, at an additional fee.

Day 5: Loen - Geiranger Fjord - Troll's Road - Molde

Departure to Geiranger, where you will board a sightseeing cruise on the Geiranger fjord - one of the Norway's most narrow and impressive fjords, dominated by a huge rock face with stunning waterfalls including the two most famous: "The Seven Sisters" or "The Veil of the Bride".

After the cruise you will continue driving north and pass by the famous Eagle Road, the steepest stretch of road up the mountain side from Geiranger towards Eidsdal on road no. 63. The road swings through 11 hairpin bends up from the Geirangerfjord and to the highest point on the stretch, 620 metres above sea level at Korsmyra. The road was an attraction from the very first day and was called Eagle Road because at its highest point it passed through terrain that had traditionally been the domain of a large number of eagles. The viewpoint has been recently upgraded and was officially opened on 21st June 2006 with a simple ceremony as part of the project "Nasjonal Turistveg" (National Tourist Roads).

Short ferry crossing from Eidsdal to Linge, before reaching the Troll’s Road, an exciting series of 11 hairpin bends that descend the mountain. A true work of art with astonishing views.

Another short ferry crossing from Vestnes before arriving in Molde.

Day 6: Molde - Atlantic Road - Oppdal

Enjoy the scenic ride and stunning views on the Atlantic Road, beautifully built between sea and land, crossing bridges and dikes, at the edge of the ocean. This true masterpiece of civil engineering was voted the "work of art of the century" by the Norwegians and ranked one of the best road routes in the world by the daily The Guardian.

Continue south to Oppdal.

Day 7: Otta Region - Oslo

Today you will return to Oslo. Short stop in Lillehammer and some free time to explore the Olympic City. Later continue towards Hamar and along the coast of Lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Norway. In the afternoon, upon arrival in Oslo, you will enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing tour with a local guide.

The guided tour of the city includes a visit to the Frogner Park, with all sculptural Vigeland. You will also see the magnificent Royal Palace, City Hall and Akershus Fortress.

Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 8: Farewell

Enjoy some last-minute shopping for the Viking souvenirs.

Transfer to the airport on your own. (Private transfer can be prebooked in advance).

End of our services.

Accommodation:

• 7 overnights in the mentioned hotel or similar, with breakfast (Day 1 - Day 7)

Meals:

• 1x Dinner - Day 4

Transport:

• Long distance coach 6 days (Day 2 - Day 7)
• Panoramic train Flåm-Myrdal-Voos (Day 2)
• Ferry Oppedal-Lavik (Day 4)
• Cruise on the Geirangerfjord - Day 5
• Ferry Eisdal-Linge (Day 5)
• Ferry Vestnes-Molde (Day 5)

Tour Escort:

• English speaking escort (Day 1 - Day 7)

Sightseeing & Activities:

• Flåmsbana train Flam -Myrdal -Voss (Day 2)
• 2-hour sightseeing with a local guide in Bergen (walking tour) - Day 3
• Sognefjord Crossing from Oppedal to Lavik - Day 4
• Visit to Briksdal Glacier - Day 4
• Cruise on the Geiranger fjord 1h - Day 5
• Visit to the Eagle Road & Troll’s Road - Day 5
• Fjord Crossing from Vestnes to Molde - Day 5
• Visit to the Atlantic Road - Day 6
• 3-hour sightseeing with a local guide in Oslo (by bus) - Day 7

• International & Domestic Flights
• Airport transfers
• Drinks, Lunches & Dinners
• Tips & Personal Expenses
• Luggage Handling
• Optional tours and activities