Grand Tour of Norway Fjords
Tour Itinerary
Private Airport Transfer: From Oslo Airport, Gardermoen to Your Hotel.
Arrive in Oslo, Norway’s Capital. Meet your private driver, who will take you to your hotel. Check-in to Hotel.
Oslo Highlights: Walking Tour with Public Transportation
Norway's capital is an energetic and modern hub that is easily explored on foot. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or any other convenient location in the city center. The tour will begin with sightseeing in Oslo, starting at the Opera House, where you can walk on the roof if you wish. You will then visit Karl Johans gate, the main street of Oslo, and continue to Aker Brygge, Old Town Christiania, Akershus Castle and Fortress, and the Royal Palace (viewed from the outside).
Next, you will take the tram to Vigeland Park, enjoying a picturesque ride through one of Oslo’s most beautiful areas, Frogner. You will stroll through the park with your guide, who will provide information about the artist, the sculptures, and the park as a whole. Afterward, you can take the tram, bus, or metro back to the city center.
Overnight in Oslo
Private transfer
Norwegian Fjords by Bergen and Flam Railways
Early Breakfast & check-out. Your main luggage will be picked up at your hotel in Oslo and safely transferred to your hotel in Bergen.
Begin your Norway in a Nutshell journey by taking a short walk to the Oslo Central Station. Travel by the scenic Bergenbanen enjoying the breathtaking views of the west coast of Norway. Thanks to the effective equipment and skilled workers this railway is a safe and comfortable way of traveling through tunnels in the fjords.
The 20 km-long train journey on the Flåm Railway is regarded as one of the highlights of Norway in a Nutshell tour from Oslo to Bergen. From the mountain station in Myrdal down to the fjord village of Flåm the journey takes about 55 minutes. During every minute of this trip, you will enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery of snow-capped mountains, quaint villages, and thundering waterfalls. For your convenience, the train moves slowly or stops at the places with the best views. Upon arrival at Flåm, you walk to your hotel. Hotel Check-in.
Electric minibus to Stegastein viewpoint
Panoramic views await from Stegastein above the Aurlandsfjord! Start near the railway station in Flåm and continue out the beautiful bay towards the center of Aurland. When you get to Aurland, the ascent towards Stegastein's vantage point starts. On the way up the steep mountainside towards Stegastein, you will have a scenic view over the beautiful Aurlandsfjord and the surrounding mountains. After a stop on the top of around 25 minutes, the trip returns to Flåm.
Early Breakfast- Overnight in Flam
Fjord Cruise Nærøyfjord
In the morning, continue your journey by boat from Aurlandsfjord enjoying the narrowest fjord in Europe, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The fjord is surrounded by mighty 1,800-meter-high mountains and is amazingly beautiful.
Experience the Viking town of Njardarheimr
Join in on an exciting and incredible journey that will take you back over a thousand years in time! At the Viking Village in Gudvangen you can listen to the echoes of history as you hear stories of the Vikings. Here you can understand who the Vikings were and where they came from.
Bus trip through Nærøydalen
Further, you will take a coach journey along the Stalheim Canyon road offering stunning views of the Nærøydalen valley, which is one of the highlights of Western Norway. This scenic trip is a captivating ride through western Norway's dramatic landscape before reaching Voss. From Voss, your Norway in a Nutshell tour continues by train to Bergen.
Stalheim Photostop: There will be a short photo stop in Stalheim, renowned for its breathtaking views of the dramatic Nærøydalen Valley. Framed by steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls, this picturesque spot perfectly captures the essence of Norway's natural beauty.
Welcome to Bergen! This lovely and picturesque historic city with the UNESCO-protected Bryggen Wharf.
Overnight in Bergen
Breakfast
Bergen Food and Culture Walk
Discover Bergen with all your senses. Food and Culture Walk is a great way to explore Bergen and learn about the history of both the city and the food. You will be accompanied by a local guide in a small group.
Fløibanen Funicular | Walks at Mount Fløyen
Take the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen! Check out the spectacular view of the city, play in the Troll Forest, or walk exciting nature trails.
- Overnight in Bergen
- Breakfast, Lunch
Explore Hardangerfjord: scenic fjords, waterfalls and national parks
Escape the crowds on a journey into Norway's pristine natural wonders, just a short trip from Bergen. This all-in-one adventure takes you from thundering Steinsdalsfossen to majestic Hardangerfjord, through charming villages and blooming orchards, to spectacular Vøringsfossen and the vast and wild Hardangervidda National Park. Your Hardangerfjord journey includes:
- Scenic fjord cruise through the serene Hardangerfjord
- Walk behind the famous Steinsdalsfossen waterfall
- Exclusive guided bus tour to the famous Vøringsfossen waterfall
- Spectacular panoramic film at the Norwegian Nature Center, showcasing a journey through fjords, mountains and waterfalls
- Scenic journey on the famous Bergen Railway
- The vast and wild Hardangervidda National Park
- Comfortable transportation between all destinations
- Overnight in Bergen
- Breakfast
Flight from Bergen to Alesund
Early afternoon, your driver transfers you to the airport for a 1-hour nonstop flight to Alesund. Upon arrival, meet your driver, who will take you to your hotel in Alesund. Hotel check-in.
Ålesund is an art nouveau town known for its unique architecture and coastal beauty. Stroll through the town center, unique pedestrian street, across the picturesque Brosundet square, and past Aalesunds Museum. Most of these colorful houses were built between 1904 and 1907, after the fire which destroyed the whole city in January 1904.
- Overnight in Alesund
- Breakfast
Enjoy the perfect activity: kayaking and hiking in Ålesund!
Experience the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund from a kayak, and paddle to the famous Sukkertoppen (Sugar Top) where a magnificent view awaits you. You'll get the best from two worlds, exploring beautiful Ålesund from both the sea and the mountains.
- Overnight in Alesund
- Breakfast
Fjordcruise on the Geirangerfjord
Among the most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet! Geirangerfjord is the jewel in the crown of the Norwegian fjords. A fjord cruise on the Geirangerfjord offers a breathtaking experience amidst majestic waterfalls, steep cliffs, and the pristine nature of Norway. Explore the Geirangerfjord from the deck of the comfortable boat, and take in the stunning views on this amazing fjord cruise while you take memorable photos from the center of the fjord on the ferry deck!
Take a short walk up the hill to the Hotel from the ferry terminal.
Panoramic Exclusive Bus Tour
The 2-hour tour has the following highlights: Flydalsjuvet and Dalsnibba (Geiranger Skywalk). The latter is a viewpoint where the surface consists of gratings and a glass railing. This allows you to look straight down over Geiranger Center, beyond the Geirangerfjord and out towards the mountains and Blåbreen. With a free fall of about 500 meters, you get the feeling of soaring over Geiranger
- Overnight in Geiranger
- Breakfast, Optional Buffet Dinner
UNESCO Geirangerfjord bus tour: Geiranger - Åndalsnes
In the afternoon, boarding the bus trip is a scenic and picturesque journey. You will see lots of great views of fjords, waterfalls and stunning nature. During the trip, there will be a short stop at the Trollstigen Viewpoint and Gudbrandsjuvet Viewpoint.
Rauma Railway: Åndalsnes - Dombås
Continuing your journey, transfer to the train with Raumabanen, which is a remarkable expedition through some of Norway's most striking alpine scenery. As the train winds its way through the awe-inspiring Romsdalen Valley, you are treated to breathtaking vistas of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and spectacular nature. There is an audioguiding on the train.
The Dovre Railway: Dombås - Oslo
Switch to the final leg of your journey with the Dovrebanen - yet another mesmerizing train ride taking you through some of Norway's most dramatic landscapes. The train travels through the scenic Gudbrandsdalen valley and crosses the picturesque Dovrefjell mountain range and you will be treated to breathtaking views of rugged terrain, dense forests, and the true Norwegian wilderness before arriving in Oslo.
Note: Depending upon your Flight Schedule, we will arrange your Hotel near Oslo Airport or Oslo Central .
- Overnight in Oslo
- Breakfast
Breakfast and Hotel check-out.
From the Airport Hotel: Walk down to the Airport Terminal.
From City Hotel: Take an Airport Express Train (FLYTOGET), offering the simplest and fastest journey to and from Oslo Airport (19 mins).
- Breakfast
- Optional Private Airport Transfer
Customer reviews
We spent two wonderful weeks on a tour of Scandinavia back in July with Nordic Saga Tours and I wanted to follow up and tell you how magical the whole trip was. Barry and I have always wanted to see Norway, so I'm glad we finally hunkered down and got a trip in order! Your guidance was greatly appreciated. I think you steered us in the right direction as far as which tour best fit our specific interests. We loved the city tour in Stockholm... The lights, active life, and people of the city were bustling and gorgeous. Getting some free time there to explore on our own was really nice. In Copenhagen, we adored the cute bike scene, and being able to finally see the Little Mermaid statue up close!! All of the fjords in each place were spectacular and we couldn't get enough of the colors and scenery. The Norwegian breakfasts were delicious and the hotels were always pleasant and clean. I couldn't believe how smoothly the whole trip went! Well done. We loved our trip to Scandinavia and wouldn't hesitate to recommend your company to friends. Sincerely, Nora and Barry Woolsworth
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your hard work planning our trip to Scandinavia over the summer. Sorry it has taken a while to follow up. You know how it is when you get back from vacation... Reality sets in and you have to spend a ton of time playing catch up. Bleh! That vacation was MUCH needed for both of us. We felt like we were floating in the clouds for those two weeks. The Scandinavian region is highly underrated! All those fjords and sprawling sceneries... Not to mention the city life in each region! Also interesting and charming in a whole new way. I love trying new food when I travel, so eating Scandinavian dishes and smorgasbords was so exciting. The only complaint I have has to do with one of our hotel rooms in Oslo. No matter what we did, we couldn't get it any cooler in the room. I asked the staff for help but there wasn't much they could do, either. I guess they were fully booked too, so we couldn't switch rooms. A bit disappointing but at least it was only for one night! Other than that, we really enjoyed ourselves and everything was marvelous. Thank you for helping us arrange such a nice Scandinavian tour together.
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Marlene and Derek Geyer
Thanks for your help while we planned this trip to Scandinavia. We had a blast together and it was the perfect escape for our hectic lives back home! Two weeks surrounded by gorgeous fjords and Scandinavian culture couldn't have been better. We loved our small group, and our guide was a treat as well. Other than my battle with a dreadful head cold the first couple of days, our trip went over extremely well and I have no complaints about your services or your company at all. It was very professional throughout and so organized. Not having to worry about accommodations or timing or tickets or any of that stressful stuff really made our vacation enjoyable. I would gladly recommend Nordic Saga Tours to anyone hoping to plan a trip to Scandinavia! Sincerely, Josie Jensen
William and I absolutely adored our two week tour of Scandinavia. There were so many highlights and exciting events that took place while we were abroad. I've always wanted to see the fjords in Norway up close, so that was a dream come true for me. William enjoyed learning about the history of each country and really got along well with our guide, Jon. He was so patient with the group and always knew the answer to our many questions and curiosities of each region. The Scandinavian smörgåsbords were always top notch, and overall the food was just marvelous. William's favorite place was Sweden, and mine was definitely Norway just for the fjords. Only unfortunate mishap was the weather in Oslo, but there's not much you can do! Mother Nature does as she pleases. Thanks again for your hard work planning this Scandinavian tour; we appreciate your efforts!
- Margaret and William Tenant
Thank you for your help with this Scandinavia trip! It was so exciting visiting four countries in just two weeks. We definitely benefited by booking through your tour company, since there would have been no way we could have seen that much on our own. Sometimes when you're unfamiliar with a foreign place, it isn't too difficult to plan your days just by doing internet research, but putting our trust in your hands and letting your company do the leg work was a sigh of relief for us. Leave it up to the professionals! You are good at what you do, and your passion truly shows. We enjoyed every part of the tour, especially the new food in each new place, and seeing the way the locals live. The people seemed the most friendly in Norway, maybe because they're used to all of the tourism with the gorgeous fjords... I still can't get over seeing those up close! Our hotels were nice, always in great locations and we felt well taken care of each night. Transportation was timely and comfortable, guides were knowledgable. Overall, this tour of Scandinavia was a job well done on your part.
Cheers,
Hannah McCarthy
