Land of the Fjords

Upon arrival in Bergen, transfer to the hotel on your own.

Bergen is Norway's second-largest city, often referred to as the capital of the west and gateway to the fjords. It is on a UNESCO World Heritage list. Its main attractions are Bryggen Wharf, Mount Fløien, and the fish market.

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 city center. (D)

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. (B, D)

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 (B, D)

Today we take a ferry Dragsvik to Hella and a scenic tour along the northern shore of the Sognefjord to Sogndal.

We then proceed driving to Fjærland, below the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe. Continue to the village of Skei at the northern end of beautiful Lake Jølster. Descend to the Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier.

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. Enjoy a cruise on the Geirangerfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in Norway, from Hellesylt 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 ccommodation at Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking the Geirangerfjord (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we take the roads that twist and turn through one hairpin bend after another. We come to the Geiranger Skywalk - Mt. Dalsnibba - to experience stunning views of the fjords, then we cross 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.

Accommodations at Thon Hotel Bristol in the city center (B)

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your schedule, you might have free time before departure. We suggest you stroll along Aker Brygge pier, where you will find numerous restaurants and tour boats on the Oslo Fjord. You may also visit Edward Munch Museum or explore Oslo's old and modern architecture.

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 (B)