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Norwegian Fjords, Charms and Traditions

Norwegian Fjords, Charms and Traditions
Norwegian Fjords, Charms and Traditions
Norwegian Fjords, Charms and Traditions
Norwegian Fjords, Charms and Traditions
Norwegian Fjords, Charms and Traditions

This type of tour is unique, we classify it as semi-independent. You will travel the region using railway, panoramic train route and ferries. There are no coaches included except for the sightseeing in Oslo, we therefore recommend you travel light and find your inner adventurer.

The tour only includes guiding in Oslo and Bergen. Rest of the time is at leisure to explore the region at your own pace. There will be an escort following the route of the tour between Bergen and Oslo. So don’t worry about having vouchers for hotels or trains, these will be taken care of, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

Tour Itinerary

Welcome to the Kingdom of Norway, home to the world's most breathtaking fjords!
Upon arrival, you will transfer to the hotel on your own (or schedule private transfers with us in advance).

Depending on when you arrive, you can begin your exploration of Oslo right away. Karl Johan's Street, which has a wide variety of stores, pubs, and cafes, is nearby.

At 17:00 (5:00 PM), meet your tour guide at our hotel's reception.

  • Overnight in Oslo
  • Private transfers

After breakfast, we depart for Norway's fjord region. Traveling through the Norwegian countryside, you will see Lake Tyrifjord and its several branches. One of Norway's largest lakes, this one is vital for the resting of numerous kinds of migrating birds. Next, continue traveling through the breathtaking Hallingdal Valley in the direction of the charming village of Flam.

In Flam, you will board the famous Flam Railway (Flamsbana) and travel 13 miles to the mountain railway station and junction known as Myrdal. One of the steepest train routes in the world, Flamsbana passes by the Rallar road, high mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, 20 tunnels, and offers so many stunning views.

Continues the trip to Voss by coach.

  • Breakfast in Voss
  • Overnight in Voss
  • Travel 13 miles by Flam Railway

After breakfast, depart for Bergen, the entrance to Norway's fjords.The Bergen region offers the perfect fusion of nature, culture, and vibrant urban life all year round as a UNESCO World Heritage City and the European City of Culture.

Upon arrival, meet your local guide for a 2-hour sightseeing of Bergen. Pass by the most iconic locations, including the Hanseatic Bryggen with the Mary Church, the Hakon fortification, and the well-known Fish market. In addition, you can participate in the optional trip to the Floybanen Funicular in Bergen.

In the afternoon, you have time to explore the city on your own.

  • Bergen breakfast
  • Overnight in Bergen

After breakfast, we travel north by coach. A ferry will take us from Oppdal to Lavik across the renowned Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord. Sognefjord is located 204 kilometers inland from the coast to the north of Bergen. Drive onward in the direction of the renowned Briksdaal Glacier.

Visitors worldwide go to this glacier arm because of its picturesque location between thundering waterfalls and lofty peaks. The enormous Jostedalsbreen Glacier's arm, Briksdalsbreen, is found inside Jostedalsbreen National Park. The glacier descends into the breathtaking Briksdalen Valley from a height of 1.200 meters. For an extra cost, you can take one of the "Troll cars" up to the glacier, or walk to the Briksdalen Valley.

  • Loenfjord Hotel (breakfast, dinner)
  • Overnight in Loenfjord Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue to Geiranger, where you'll take a sightseeing cruise on the Geirangerfjord, one of Norway's narrowest and most impressive fjords. A massive rock with stunning waterfalls dominates Geirangerfjord, including the two most famous: "The Seven Sisters" and "The Veil of the Bride."

After the cruise, we will continue driving north. Along the way, we pass the famous Eagle Road, the steepest part of the road up the mountain from Geiranger to Eidsdal on the road no. 63. From the Geirangerfjord up to Korsmyra, 620 meters above sea level and the highest point on the stretch, the road makes 11 sharp turns. The road became an attraction from the first day it opened. It was called Eagle Road because, at its highest point, it went through a place where many eagles nested. As part of the "Nasjonal Turistveg" project, the viewpoint was recently fixed and opened with a small ceremony on June 21, 2006.

From Eidsdal to Linge, there is a short ferry ride, and then you reach Troll's Road, an exciting set of 11 hairpin turns that go down the mountain. A real piece of art with breathtaking views.

Before we got to Molde, we take another short ferry ride from Vestnes.

  • Molde (breakfast)
  • Overnight in Molde

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Enjoy the scenic ride and amazing views on the Atlantic Road, beautifully built between sea and land, crossing bridges and dikes at the edge of the ocean. The Atlantic Road was constructed between water and land, spanning bridges and dikes along the ocean's edge. The Norwegians named this real engineering marvel the "work of art of the century," while the British newspaper The Guardian named it one of the world's top roads. Proceed southward to Oppdal.

  • Oppdal (breakfast)
  • Overnight in Oppdal

Today we will travel back south to Oslo. A quick stop in Lillehammer and some free time to explore the Olympic city. We arrive in Hamar in the late afternoon. We continue traveling along Norway's largest lake, Lake Mesa. 

Upon arrival in Oslo in the afternoon, you will take a 3-hour Oslo sightseeing tour with a local guide. The majestic Royal Palace, City Hall, and Akershus Fortress are among the many landmarks on this tour. We will also stop at the Vigeland-designed Frogner Park. The rest of the day is free.

  • Oslo (breakfast)
  • Overnight in Oslo
  • Transfers

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport on your own. End of our services

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to the airport

Customer reviews

Rosemary Burton 10 February 2025
The places we visited on this tour were beyond spectacular and photos can't show the true beauty. All the cities we visited were very interesting, but our favorites were Bergen and the fjords in Norway, Briksdal Glacier and Peterhof Palace in St Petersburg. All very different and with lots to see and learn about. The hotels were well selected, very comfortable with full breakfasts. The whole tour was extremely well organized and we would highly recommend this tour and Nordic Saga services.

Rosemary Burton
Priscilla 19 March 2020
The entire tour went very smoothly. All instructions and directions on where to get picked up for the tours were clear and easy to follow. The hotels that were booked were all excellent and comfortable. Our guide Johann was very nice and kept the entire group on schedule. Bobby was great with all the bookings and returned my emails with excellent timing. Overall it was a great experience and I would book it through Nordic Saga again in the future.
Victor Harris 10 July 2019
Great! Great trip with excellent tour manager, Heidi
Sandy 10 July 2019
The Land of the Fjords was exactly what we needed. Thank you and all Nordic Saga Tours staff for the excellent job arranging my travel to Norway and the tour itself. All details were well arranged, scenery fantastic, good service. Our special thanks to Hana, tour guide who was fantastic!

Sandy
Olivia Teams 27 February 2018
Writing to let you know that we had a brilliant time in Norway. Balestrand, Bergen and the fjords captured my heart. We will be back to this beautiful place again some time. Thank you for this fantastic experience.

Olivia
Joan Belly 21 February 2018
Hi, We loved this tour very much! We learned a lot and we enjoyed the incredible beauty of Norwegian nature. The organization of the tour was flawless from the day we contacted Nordic Saga to the day the tour ended. Thank you for the trouble-free holiday and unforgettable memories. Joan Belly
Marisol Valencia 23 September 2014
Dear Alex, We really enjoyed our trip to Scandinavia with your company. Nordic Saga Tours is very professional and we really felt like we were in good hands the entire time. The tours in each city went according to plan and other than the long delay in Oslo, all of the lunches were well thought out and timed well according to each activity every day. Our favorite stops were probably in Stockholm and Balestrand. The fjords in Scandinavia are way too beautiful! We took endless photos… They’re something everyone should get a chance to see in their lifetime! We don’t have any complaints about the hotels, other than maybe the staff at the Union Hotel… Nothing major, they just didn’t seem as friendly as the staff in other hotels. Overall, we had a great time, Alex. Thank you again. I’d have no problem recommending Nordic Saga Tours to anyone hoping to travel Scandinavia. :)

Marisol Valencia
Lamia and Gerald Bush 22 September 2014
Our tour leader Bjorn went above and beyond - he was fabulous. The Norway landscapes , fjords were fantastic - we made awesome pictures around every turn. The tour included everything, picturesque train, road trips into the countryside and everything. Well done, Nordic Saga Tours! Thank you for the wonderful time.

Lamia and Gerald Bush
George 19 September 2014
Hi Bobby, We just returned home yesterday following a one month trip. I wanted to thank you for a very well organized trip. You did a fantastic job and Cathi and I are beyond grateful. Did you also arrange the perfect weather we had? We had mostly sunny skies, a little rain that was if no consequence and beautiful fall colors as well as spectacular panoramas. Again, thanks so much. Do you only work on trips to Norway? Let me know, we travel a lot. Below are some photos for you George
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