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Lofoten Islands by CH - VisitNorwayGeiranger Fjord by Per Eide - VisitNorway

Fjords of Norway - Escorted


- the ultimate Fjordland tour

from £3,495 pp - 8 days/7 nights

(5/5) based on 3 reviews
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Geirangerfjord by Per Eide - VisitNorway

Overview:

Discover the most magnificent locations of Norway on this exclusive fjord tour. Visit the heart of the beautiful Hardangerfjord, experience the stunning scenery of the majestic Geirangerfjord and the famous Sognefjord, explore Bergen and the capital of Norway, Oslo. The tour also includes a journey on the spectacular Flam Railway and an excursion to the Briksdal glacier.

Holiday price is from £ 3,495 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement is £520.

2024 Departure Dates:

Departure Return                  
09 Jul 16 Jul
23 Jul 30 Jul

 

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Oslo

Arrival in Oslo according to your own schedule and make your way to the hotel. Airport express train Flytoget will get you there in around 20 minutes. 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 (before dinner) in the hotel lobby, where you’ll also meet your fellow travellers.

Bed and Breakfast and accommodation at *Thon Hotel Bristol, located in the city center.

Day 2: Oslo - Ulvik

After buffet breakfast at your hotel, meet with your tour leader and start a short introduction tour of Bergen by foot including highlights such as the famous Fish and Flower Market, the old Bryggen Harbour with its gabled pack houses, the popular Hanseatic Quarter and the ancient Maria Church. In the afternoon, excursion by coach to a small local farm Øvre Eide Farm with animals, located just outside of Bergen. Learn about Norwegian culture and farm life while enjoying locally produced juice and traditional Norwegian cake.
Enjoy the evening in Bergen.
Accommodation at Bergen Børs Hotel

After breakfast departure from Oslo, 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 to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Cross the Hardanger Bridge, followed by drive along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik. 

Dinner and accommodation in rooms with fjord view at Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.

Day 3: Ulvik - Bergen 

After breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund, arriving in Bergen around midday. Afternoon 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. 

Dinner and accommodation at Hotel Norge by Scandic, located right in the middle of the city.

Day 4: Bergen - Flam - Sognefjord - Balestrand 

After breakfast, drive via Voss to Flam and board the train for an excursion on the spectacular Flam 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 Flam to Gudvangen. 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.

Day 5: Balestrand - a day in the fjords 

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.

Day 6: Balestrand - Briksdal Galcier - Geiranger 

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 and further north to Fjærland, passing under the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. After lunch at a local restaurant, 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. Continue by coach to Hellesylt, for a cruise 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 accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking the Geirangerfjord.

Day 7: Geiranger - Oslo 

After breakfast 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 area on the planet (weather permitting). Your journey continues across 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. 

Bed and Breakfast and accommodation at *Thon Hotel Bristol, located in the city center.

Day 8: Departure from Oslo  

Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your own schedule, if you have time free in the morning, we recommend 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 Gardermoen Airport in connection with your flight home.

Package Includes:

Direct flights from London to Bergen (we can arrange flights from other airports upon request)
1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
8 nights accommodation including breakfast
3 courses welcome dinner at local restaurant in Bergen5 courses farewell dinner at small island outside Bergen, including boat roundtrip1 drink (wine/beer/soft drink) included for each dinner3 x lunch (2 courses) in local eateries/cafesWonderful Norwegian tap water for all meals
3 courses welcome dinner at local restaurant in Bergen
5 courses farewell dinner at small island outside Bergen, including boat roundtrip
1 drink (wine/beer/soft drink) included for each dinner
3 x lunch (2 courses) in local eateries/cafes
Wonderful Norwegian tap water for all meals
Local farm visit with Norwegian traditions and animals including coffee/cake
Local farm visit including tasting of homemade apple juice
Salmon farm visit including tasting of 3 samples of salmon
Entrance to the Norwegian Glacier Museum including 5 screen movie
Entrance to the Viking village
Modern deluxe coach with reclining seats and seatbelts
Toll fee Geiranger Skywalk view point and toll fee Hardanger Bridge x 2
Approx. 4½ hours cruise by express boat Bergen-Leikanger along the Norwegian coast and into the Sogn Fjord
1 hour cruise on the UNESCO-listed Geiranger fjord
2½ hours cruise on the Sogn Fjord and the UNESCO-listed Nærøy Fjord
24 hour emergency service
ATOL protetion
All taxes
  • Direct flights from London to Bergen (we can arrange flights from other airports upon request)
  • 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
  • 7 nights’ accommodation in centrally located first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities
  • Scandinavian buffet breakfast
  • Daily 3-course or buffet dinner 
  • 2 lunches (on days 2 & 4)
  • 1 Welcome drink at hotel day 1
  • 2 hours city sightseeing of Bergen with a local authorized guide
  • Ride on the Flam Railway: Flam – Myrdal – Flam
  • 2 hours cruise on the Aurlands and Nærøy Fjords  
  • 1 hour cruise on the Geiranger Fjord
  • Excursion in “Troll car” to the Briksdal Glacier
  • Toll fee to Geiranger Skywalk
  • All visits as described in itinerary
  • All ferry crossings as per itinerary
  • Luggage assistance at all hotels while with the group (not on first and last day of tour)
  • English speaking tour escort throughout
  • Transportation by private coach throughout, except for transfers airport/hotel/airport on arrival and departure days, which are not included
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • ATOL protetion
  • All taxes

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Kviknes Hotel

Balestrand, Norway - 4 stars

The Kvikne family, who owns and runs the hotel today, took over in 1877. It is a  modern hotel that holds on to the old traditions of hospitality, old-world charm and atmosphere of the buildings. The hotel is decorated with an extensive collection of artworks and antiques, which give it its special style.

Thon Hotel Bristol

Oslo, Norway - 4 stars
Offers high standard accommodation as one of Oslo's most traditional hotels. The hotel is located in the heart of Oslo city centre.

Union Hotel

Geiranger, Norway - 4 stars

The hotel, built in the late 17th century, was originally of wood, inspired by the Swiss, closely linked to Art Nouveau and the German Jugendstyle architecture, and identical to a timber-built hotel at Øye. In 1899, Julie and Karl Mjelva bought the hotel from its previous owner. The Mjelvas then opened an automobile manufacturing plant, a power station and a cooker factory at the grounds.



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  • Photo by Terje Rakke
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  • Photo by Per Eide
  • Photo by Johan Berge

August 2018
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Julija

Sorry I haven’t replied before. We had a very good trip and saw so many places. The trip to the glacier was amazing.

I think our favourite place was Ulvik, however we were disappointed that although the hotels were very comfortable we got very little chance to enjoy their facilities eg the hotel in Gerainger was superb, but we arrived late and just had time for dinner and a walk. We had to leave by 8am the following day. Other members of the group were of the same opinion.

Our guide Anne was lovely and had so much knowledge and the driver Johan was extremely professional, they had wonderful senses of humour. The only non professional person was the guide at Bergen ...Mr Collier who obviously had a dislike of British people (he was British himself) We found him very rude and had no patience with the the slower members of the group. We avoided him!

We were blessed with brilliant weather.

Kind regards

Joan and Steve


October 2017
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hello Saija,

Thanking you for our holiday. We had a very enjoyable time, at Manchester airport our  first flight was delayed over one hour. But we arrived on time in Norway from Munich. Your holiday planning was first class and once again thank you.

Alan S.


August 2013
Overall rating: (5/5)

Veronika - got back last week from our Fjords of Norway trip.We had a great time and the weather was very kind to us.We had a fantastic guide on the bus in the form of Siren , who was drafted in at the last minute because the original guide quit.What a fortuitous action as Siren was so knowledgable and knew exactly how to balance the commentary etc. She took us to other stops not on the agenda as she knew the Country so well.She is a gem and so was our driver Suna who made every ferry time and hotel deadline impeccably.It was very well organised and i want to thank- you for this experience.

The only suggestion I would make for the future is to change the Raddison blu hotel in Oslo.The rooms were tired and the staff not so efficient.Other than that all the other hotels were wonderful.All the meals were excellent except the lunch at the glacier and the first night dinner at the Raddison in Oslo which was preselected and not sufficient .The buffets everywhere were wonderful.

many thanks

David H

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