Overview:
The Norwegian coastline is 2600 km long. The coast is made up of many small islands and beautiful fjords. The fjords are divided by fjord ‘arms’ all of them offering a different type of charm. This tour allows you to discover unimaginable beauty, majestic fjords, snow capped glaciers and mountains. Norway is one of the countries that still boasts splendid glaciers. On this tour you can visit Norway’s largest glacier and enjoy this country in all it’s splendour.
Holiday price is from £2,195 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement upon request.
Departure Dates:
SEASON
| Departure |
1 Jun - 31 Aug
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London / Manchetser / Edinburgh
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Oslo
Arrive in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Transfer to your hotel. Oslo is situated at the end of the Oslo fjord and is the largest city in Norway, and famous for being in-touch with nature, something experienced in few other cities. The afternoon is at your own disposal. Walk through Karl Johans gate, leading to the Royal Palace and a walk through Aker Brygge, the beautiful harbour area with lots of shops and restaurants. A visit to the National Art Gallery is also recommended.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 2: Oslo – Balestrand (train/boat)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by train from Oslo to Myrdal, part of the Bergen Railway. The railway connects Norway’s two largest cities and shows the diversity of the Norwegian landscape and scenery. It is classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world. At Myrdal you will change to the Flåm Railway, passing through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls and steep mountain sides from a height of up to 900 metres and down to the Sognefjord. There is no other adhesion railway in the world that runs over such a long distance, and at such a steep gradient, on normal tracks. From Flåm you continue by boat on the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord, to Balestrand.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 3: Fjærland & Glacier Excursion*
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will go on an excursion to Fjærland and the Glacier Museum. Travel on the Fjærlandsfjord and experience one of the most beautiful fjord arms in Norway. Along the fjord, the old hamlets and farms are reminders of the struggle for existence in past times. Local buses will transport you to the Glacier Museum, where you will learn more about the glaciers and how the fjords were formed. From there you will continue to two different extensions of the Jostedal Glacier; Supphellebreen and Bøyabreen glaciers (not possible to walk on the glaciers). Return by ferry to Balestrand.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
* The Glacier excursion runs from 1 June - 31 August (dates might change) and not every day. In the case of this tour does not run, you will have the day at leisure in Balestrand.
Day 4: Balestrand – Sognefjord – Bergen (boat)
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue by boat on the Sognefjord and then along the coast in southern direction to Bergen – the Gateway to the Fjords. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 5: Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel. This day is free to explore Bergen at your own leisure. Attractions in Bergen include the Hanseatic Bryggen Wharf, Fløibanen Funicular, Troldhaugen, the Fish and Flower market, Bergen Aquarium and Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Open Air Museum).
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 6: Bergen – Hardangerfjord – Ulvik (bus/boat)
Breakfast at the hotel before departing from Bergen by bus. Just before reaching Norheimsund, you will pass the impressive Steindalsfossen Waterfall. From Norheimsund you will depart on a 3-hour cruise, from Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord. Hardangerfjord is the second largest fjord in Norway, and famous for its fruit orchards. The contrast created by green hillsides, orchards in blossom and snow-clad mountains has inspired many, and among them the well known Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg with his famous composition «Spring». If you are travelling in May, you will have the possibility to see the lovely blossoming of the fruit trees. In Eidfjord you will have 3 hours at your own leisure, which can be spent relaxing by the fjord, exploring the village or you can go on an optional sightseeing tour to Hardangervidda Nature Centre and the spectacular Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Norway’s highest waterfall (tickets for the excursion are available onboard). The last part of today’s journey is a 30-minute cruise to the small village of Ulvik, beautifully located by the Hardangerfjord.
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 7: Ulvik – Voss – Oslo (bus/train)
Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at leisure to explore Ulvik, before departing by bus to Voss in the afternoon. During the bus ride you will pass through attractive farmland. In Voss you will transfer to the Bergen Railway, bringing you back to Oslo (evening arrival).
Accommodation at a 3* hotel or similar.
Day 8: Departure from Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Oslo to the airport for your return flight.
Accommodation at good tourist class hotels (3-4 stars). If any of the quoted hotels are fully booked we will find alternatives of equal standard.
Package Includes:
- Direct return flights from London, Manchester or Edinburgh to Oslo (we can arrange connecting flights from other UK airports upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- 7 nights' accommodation in 3*/4* hotels throughout the itinerary
- Breakfast daily
- Train: Oslo – Myrdal - Flåm
- Boat: Flåm - Balestrand
- Fjærland & Glacier Excursion (full day, only for departures between 1 Jun - 31 Aug)
- Boat: Balestrand - Bergen
- Bus: Bergen - Norheimsund
- Boat: Norheimsund - Eidfjord
- Boat: Eidfjord - Ulvik
- Bus: Ulvik - Voss
- Train: Voss - Oslo
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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