Norwegian Golden Route
Tour Itinerary
Arrival and private transfer
Arrive in Oslo. The driver will meet you and take to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day resting or take a short walk along the harbor or the main shopping street Karl Johans which leads up to the Royal Palace.
Oslo Hotel 4*
Private Transfer
Oslo Discovery Tour by Coach
A 5-hour guided tour includes Oslo's top attractions! Embark on this coach tour and explore Oslo's must-see attractions. Explore the cozy city center, with stunning views from Holmenkollen Ski Jump over Oslo fjord, admire the art of the most prolific Norwegian sculptor as you stroll through Vigeland Park with more than 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron. Bygdøy Peninsula offers unique museums; you will visit the Fram Museum and the Viking Ship Museum.
Breakfast- Oslo Hotel 4*
Norwegian Fjords by Bergen and Flam Railways
In the morning you can take a short taxi ride or walk from your hotel to the Central Train Station. Board the Bergen Railway for a scenic ride to the mountain station of Myrdal. This spectacular train journey provides panoramic views of the most magnificent landscapes of Norway. Change to the famous Flåm Railway, one of the steepest train lines in the world. Take a short walk to your hotel. Rest of your day will be at leisure or take one of the following optional activities.
Your luggage will be safely transfered from your hotel in Oslo and to your hotel in Bergen, while you travel light with an overnight bag.
Options: Beer tasting, Heritage Fjord Safari
- Breakfast / Dinner
- Fretheim Hotel 4*
Norwegian Fjords by Train and Boat
In the morning walk to the pir to continue our Norway in a Nutshell route towards Bergen, taking a cruise through the Nærøyfjord landscapes to Gudvangen. Surrounded by up to 1,700 meters high mountains, Nærøyfjord is the narrowest arm of the bigger Sognefjord, and perhaps the most outstanding natural attraction in Norway. Disembark and take a coach ride to Voss where you board the scenic train to Bergen. Upon arrival into Bergen, make your own way to your hotel.
Escape the city on the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for sweeping views of the fjord-side city and the seven mountains that famously surroundings & an amazing place to watch the sunset!
- Breakfast
- Bergen Hotel 4*
Day Trip on Hardangerfjord: Eidfjord Village, Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Norwegian Nature Center in Hardanger
No trip to Norway is complete without Hardangerfjord. Early in the morning take a bus from Bergen to the charming village of Norheimsund, where you board an open deck catamaran to Eidfjord.
The cruise will take you through an enchanting landscape of historic villages, apple orchards and waterfalls. In the distance, you will see the National Park with Folgefonna glacier, the third largest glacier in Norway.
The boat will dock in the picturesque Eidfjord village on the Hardangerfjord, while you will take a sightseeing bus trip to Norway's biggest waterfall Vøringsfossen and the Norwegian Nature Centre Hardanger.
Back on the boat, you will continue to Norheimsund, where a bus will be waiting to take you back to Bergen.
- Breakfast
- Bergen Hotel 4*
Bergen Sightseeing, Boat to Sogndal
Today after breakfast, we explore Bergen by hop on-hop off sightseeing tour bus included in your program. The route covers all popular Bergen attractions, and you can go at your own pace. You can get on and off at any of the 13 stops, and not miss a single sight or attraction. Take a stroll through the UNESCO Bryggen wharf, Hanseatic old town located on the harbor front, visit the Aquarium or one the museums to captivate your attention.
In the afternoon, board the express boat to Sogndal – another side of the mighty Sognefjord. The Sognefjord is said to be the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Upon arrival in Sogndal, check-in to your hotel located just a few minutes from the pier. Overnight in Sogndal area (B).
- Breakfast
- Sogndal Area 3-4*
UNESCO Fjord Bus Tour Sogndal - Geirenger
Early in the morning walk to the bus station (50 meters from the hotel) for the Fjord Bus Tour, the ride of a lifetime through the most spectacular fjords in Norway, packed with towering peaks, roaring waterfalls, charming villages, and idyllic farmland. The bus trip goes across the mountains via Fjaerland, Skei, Olden, Loen, Olden & Stryn before arriving in Geiranger at noon. Close the day in the charming village of Geiranger or book an optional excursion of the area.
- Breakfast
- Geiranger Hotel 4*
Free Day and Optional Tours
Today is free for you to explore the stunning, UNESCO listed Geirangerfjord at your leisure or to book an optional excursion of the area.
Options: Fjord sightseeing by boat, Panoramic bus tour
- Breakfast
- Geiranger Hotel 4*
Golden Route - Trollstigen - Andalsnes - Rauma and Dovre Railways
In the morning board the bus to Andalsnes (the bus stop is just outside the Union Hotel) for one of the most spectacular sightseeing tours in Norway. Drive along the incredible Golden Route past dramatic mountains, historic places, small lakes, creeks, and waterfalls.
The small town of Åndalsnes is by the Romsdalsfjord in the valley of Romsdal, at the mouth of the river Rauma. The town is surrounded by the stunning scenery, and includes a zigzagged road up the steep valley known as the Eagle Road, and the world-famous Trollstigen.
Rauma Railway & Dovre Railway: In Andalsnes, board the Rauma Railway to Dombas for a unique opportunity to see some more spectacular Norway scenery. From your seat, see tmany well-known attractions such as the Kylling bridge, Trollveggen cliff, the fantastic Rauma river, and the Romsdalen valley. At Dombås station, change to the Dovre Railway train which brings you late night into Oslo Airport or Oslo Central (depending upon travel plans).
- Breakfast
- Oslo Hotel 4*
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the Airport for your flight home or next destination (B)
- Breakfast
Private Transfer
Customer reviews
I wanted to thank you for setting up such a great trip for us!! You were remarkable in setting up our entire trip from the car rental, hotels, excursions(Norway in a Nutshell was fantastic!!).
We had a great family reunion in Farsund and loved seeing the beautiful country.
Thank you so much from the Bjorlo family!!
John Bjorlo
John
I wanted to thank you for arranging our Norway vacation. We arrived back here to Ohio as scheduled on July 11th. My apologies for this late text to thank you. We had a remarkable time! If we ever get the opportunity to recommend you to friends/family we definitely will. This was our first time traveling abroad and we were very nervous. Your very detailed itinerary made it run smoothly. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Thanks for quick responses…. Best trip ever… for future clients, this is great place, welcoming and even a little red row boat for us!
Bets regards,
Louis V. Franklin
We all got back safe and sound from our Norway travels yesterday and I am pleased to report that my brothers were all impressed with your ability to set up such a seamless and complex set of travel arrangements! I of course have grown to expect it. It all went off without a hitch! Like I told them, you are a pro!
The Reykjavik airport continues to suck - overcrowded and always under construction and Iceland Air has continued to seek the bottom in frills but that’s what it takes to get there and we survived! At least the connection times were good, the flight staff pleasant and they didn’t lose our baggage.
Norway in a Nutshell was a fun addition which we all enjoyed. Hurtigruten was as before, just a little more bloodthirsty! I can now say I definitely prefer the southbound voyage to the northbound. That’s because you see more of the Artic and Lofotens during daylight. I suppose others might have different preferences.
We saw Northern Lights three nights in a row, experienced unseasonably good weather (glassy sea until approaching Nordcap, NO RAIN in Bergen, and no snow anywhere).
All in all, it was a great trip and we all appreciated your great arrangements!
Thanks, PeteRSr
