The Fjords of Norway

Why is this tour considered a premium experience?

The very best hotels are used at each overnight location.
Five dinners and three lunches are included throughout the tour
All cruises, excursions, and activities that other companies typically offer as optional add-ons are already included.

All of these added features create a truly premium, seamless, and carefree travel experience, which is why we strongly recommend this tour to our customers.

Tour Itinerary

Arrival in Oslo according to your own schedule and transfer on your own to your hotel. Oslo, the capital, is situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord. We recommend a stroll along the harbor, Aker Brygge, with numerous restaurants, sightseeing boats offering guided tours on the Oslofjord, etc.

Your tour escort will meet you at 18.00 hrs in the hotel lobby for a welcome drink, where you’ll also meet your fellow travellers. Dinner on your own this evening in the capital.

Breakfast
Thon Hotel Bristol

After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Oslo, including entrance to the Fram Museum, before driving via Hønefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Gol. Lunch in
Gol. Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon and across the
Hardanger Bridge, followed by a short drive along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Brakanes Hotel

Breakfast at your hotel, then drive to Voss, where you’ll board the train to Myrdal, followed by an excursion on the spectacular Flåm
Railway.

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.

Scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards.

Breakfast
Skostredet Hotel & Spa

After breakfast, enjoy a 2 hours city sightseeing tour of 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 ride on the Bergen Funicular to the top of Mount Fløien. Enjoy great views over the fjords and mountains surrounding the city of Bergen. Continue north by coach to Oppedal, for the short ferry crossing to Lavik. Drive along the Sognefjord to the beautiful resort of Balestrand.

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Kvikne's Hotel

Free day in Balestrand prvides a great opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. You may want 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.

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Kvikne's Hotel

After breakfast, departure from your hotel by ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord to Sogndal. The tour continues by road to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, 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.

Lunch at a local restaurant, before a ride up to the glacier by open cars – “Troll Cars” - to the point about 700 m away from the glacier. You will have a nice walk to the glacier, before returning by Troll cars. Return to Olden and arrive in Loen, a small village situated by the fjord, surrounded by majestic mountains and green hills.

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Hotel Alexandra or Union Geiranger

Breakfast at your hotel before departure 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 worldwide and has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005. Surrounded by deep blue water and green valleys, it is also a location of magnificent waterfalls such as the "Seven Sisters" and the "Bridal Veil". Lunch in Geiranger.

Discover the roads that twist and turn through one hairpin bend after another to Geiranger Skywalk - Mt. Dalsnibba - to experience a panoramic view of one of the most scenically outstanding fjord areas on the planet (weather permitting).

Your journey continues to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the charming town of Lillehammer.

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Home Hotel Hammer

After breakfast, drive alongside Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, and arrive in Oslo, the capital, situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord.
Visit the Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower, where you’ll discover the world’s oldest ski museum, see exhibitions of the polar explorers and enjoy a great panoramic view of Oslo and the fjord. Drive back down to the city center for check-in at your hotel.
Dinner on your own in Oslo.

Breakfast
Thon Hotel Bristol

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your own schedule, if you have time free in the morning, we recommend a stroll along Aker Brygge, a lively pier with numerous restaurants and departures for sightseeing boats on the Oslo Fjord. 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.

Breakfast
Thon Hotel Bristol

Customer reviews

Jill Mullen 7 February 2025

Just a quick note of THANKS for helping us with our recent trip to Scandinavia. We had a great time! In spite of 4 people and 4 countries over 14 days, everything was well organized and went very smoothly. Although you were the first internet organized travel service I've used, I am a big believer now! You were fabulous from the start, and I really appreciated the personal attention and quick response - especially while we were en route. I would highly recommend you to anyone. Sincere thanks again.

Steve Strumwasser 25 September 2023

This trip is what dreams are made of! Legends of the Fjords was a spectacular journey! Everything was easy and fluid. Our guide, Trond, was outstanding! His zest for his country and history was inspiring. Our driver, Bjorn, was a true delight and absolutely magical, showing up where we needed him when we least expected it! We felt safe and cared for each and every moment of this tour. These two together made our trip most memorable, and we left Norway with two new, dear friends! As far as the sights we saw, they were all breathtaking. We felt like we were walking through a fantasy land. As the tour season was wrapping up, this was a perfect time of year to visit Norway; we felt like we had the country to ourselves. Peaceful, quiet, and serene. Just gorgeous! The accommodations were delightful and comfortable, the food was delicious and abundant. The scheduled afternoon off in Bergen was the perfect timing and perfect spot. We are already thinking about our next adventure to this place and will definitely be using Nordic Saga Tours again soon! Our planner, Dora was attentive and quick to reply to questions. Thank you, Dora! Well done to everyone who had a hand in making this adventure one for the books! ~Reagan LePage

diane lim 5 July 2022

excellent tour: quality hotels, knowledgable and personable tour guide/driver, interesting itinerary

Cathreen Urban 19 September 2019

Truly wonderful experience. Hotels, food, service. Everything.

Gina Augustine 11 August 2018

Anna, our tour guide was wonderful, extremely tuned to assisting the group with any concerns they had. Lovely hotels close to attractions, great food with large selections, enough time at rest stops to not feel rushed. Plenty of room on the bus as to not feel crowded. Would recommend extra day in each city for future tours.

Michael Meltzer 8 July 2018

Well planned, conveniently located hotels, good tour... helpful and accommodating agent (thanks Bobby).

Matthew Barre 9 September 2014

Thought I'd send a quick review about my fjord tour. I really have nothing bad to report. All went well and a great time was had. I think I went at the right time of year because the weather was perfect. All guides were knowledgeable, all hotels were clean... The people of Norway were welcoming and friendly. I didn't have any issues. I even bonded with a few other people on the tour so that was nice... (I was traveling alone so I was a bit worried about that.) Thanks for making sure everything was up to my standards. If I travel Scandinavia again someday, I'll shoot you an email.
Cheers

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