Overview:
Experience the diversity of Norway - from the inland with its forests to the dramatic coastal scenery, from high mountains to deep fjords and from the Norwegian capital to small villages. Highlights during this fly / drive holiday are the Atlantic Ocean Road, the Troll Road, Geirangerfjord, Norway’s former capital Trondheim, the mining town Røros, which is added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and Oslo – the capital of Norway.
Holiday price is from £1,785 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin/double room.
Departure Dates:
| season | Departure |
| 01 Jun – 30 Sep |
London / Manchester / Edinburgh |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Oslo – Lillehammer (135 km/84 miles)
Arrival in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Pickup your rental car and drive from Oslo via Hamar to Lillehammer, the host town of the 1994 Winter Olympics. In Lillehammer you can visit Maihaugen Open Air Museum, which tells the story of people in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley the last 300 years, of life between the wars in the inland town of Lillehammer and of homes and domestic environments in the 20th century. Also recommendable is a visit at the Olympic Museum and the Olympic Arena (Lysgårdsbakken).
Accommodation at Clarion Ciollection Hotel Hammer, Lillehammer or similar.
Day 2: Lillehammer – Røros (270 km/168 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley to Ringebu before continuing along the Ronde Road, with a view to the beautiful Rondane National Park. In Østerdalen Valley, where you will have the possibility to see foxes and elks, the route continues in a northern direction along Norway’s longest river, Glomma, to the mining town of Røros. The town is one of the oldest towns of wooden buildings in Europe, and also one of the few mining towns in the world that has been found worthy of a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The town centre boasts a rare collection of large and well-preserved wooden buildings, made all the more real and authentic by the fact that the people of today live and work in them.
Accommodation at Røros Hotel, Røros or similar.
Day 3: Røros – Trondheim (160 km/99 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Røros in a north western direction to Trondheim, Norway’s third largest city. The city was founded by Viking King Olav Tryggvason in 997 BC, and occupies a special place in Norwegian culture and history. Trondheim was Norway’s first capital and continues to be the coronation city where Norway's Kings from Harald Hårfagre (10th century BC) to King Harald V (1991 -) have been crowned and blessed.
Accommodation at Quality Hotel Augustin, Trondheim or similar.
Day 4: Trondheim
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at your own disposal. Visit the Nidaros Cathedral, built over the grave of St. Olav. Next to the cathedral you will find the Archbishop’s Palace, the oldest secular building in Scandinavia. Other sights of interest are Kristiansten Fortress, the Monk’s Island, Trøndelag Open Air Museum and Stiftsgården – the Royal Residence in Trondheim. Also recommended is a walk in Bakklandet, located on the east bank of the river Nid. Here you will find old wooden buildings, which were formerly worker’s dwellings, but are now partly restored as homes or charming shops and restaurants.
Accommodation at Quality Hotel Augustin, Trondheim or similar.
Day 5: Trondheim – The Atlantic Ocean Road – Molde (370 km/230 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today the journey continues in south-western direction to Nordmøre - a region characterized by the amazingly short distances between high mountain ranges and the wild open sea, between sheltered rural communities in fjord country and island communities with a genuine and living coastal heritage. A short ferry crossing from Halsa to Kanestraum will bring you towards the klip fish town of Kristiansund. From there the ferry crossing to Bremsnes will take you to the Atlantic Ocean Road - The 8.3 km long road is built on several small islands and skerries, and is spanned by eight bridges and several landfills. The Atlantic Ocean Road was voted "Norwegian Construction of the Century" in 2005, and is currently Norway's second most visited scenic road after the Troll Road. Continue on the scenic road via Hustad and Bud to Molde, the Town of Roses. Molde is well known for the beautiful nature surrounding it, including the Molde Panorama with its 222 mountain peaks.
Accommodation at Quality Hotel Alexandra, Molde or similar.
Day 6: Molde – Geirangerfjord (200 km/124 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by ferry across the Molde fjord to Vestnes. Continue to Åndalsnes where you will ascend the famous Troll Road. The road has 11 turns and the highest point is 858 meters above sea level. Dramatic, exciting and the ultimate nature experience - this is the best way to describe it. A short ferry crossing from Linge to Eidsdal will bring you to the Eagle Road, with panoramic view of the Geirangerfjord. The Geirangerfjord was added to the UNESCO world heritage list in 2005 and is truly a spectacular sight with its waterfalls and steep hills. In Geiranger we recommend a visit to the Norwegian Fjord Centre, where you can experience what the people who lived along the fjord were like and how they lived.
Accommodation at a 4* hotel in Geiranger area.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by ferry across the Molde fjord to Vestnes. Continue to Åndalsnes where you will ascend the famous Troll Road. The road has 11 turns and the highest point is 858 meters above sea level. Dramatic, exciting and the ultimate nature experience - this is the best way to describe it. A short ferry crossing from Linge to Eidsdal will bring you to the Eagle Road, with panoramic view of the Geirangerfjord. The Geirangerfjord was added to the UNESCO world heritage list in 2005 and is truly a spectacular sight with its waterfalls and steep hills. In Geiranger we recommend a visit to the Norwegian Fjord Centre, where you can experience what the people who lived along the fjord were like and how they lived.
Accommodation at a 4* hotel in Geiranger area.
Day 7: Geiranger – Sogndal (210 km/130 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you take the ferry from Geiranger to Hellesylt (included) and continue to drive south till the charming city of Sogndal. Passing through the wild Norwegian nature, you might catch sight of the glaciers. In the late afternoon, enjoy an historic boat tour that will take you to one of the most epic battles of the Viking age (can be included).
Accommodation at a 4* hotel in Sogndal area.
Day 8: Sogndal - Beitostølen (156 km/96 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue to the mountain village of Beitostølen, in view of the impressive Jotunheimen Mountain range with Galdhøpiggen as Norway’s highest mountain at 2469 metres. Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Beitostølen area.
Accommodation at a 4* hotel in Beitostølen.
Day 9: Beitostølen - Oslo (227 km/141 miles)
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Beitostølen heading south via Fagernes and Hønefoss to Oslo. The Norwegian capital is beautifully situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forest. Enjoy a relaxing dinner on an electric boat (can be included).
Accommodation at a 4* hotel in Oslo city centre.
Day 10: Departure from Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from your hotel and return the rental car in Oslo Gardermoen Airport before your flight back home.
Package Includes:
? Direct return flights from London Heathrow to Oslo on Scandinavian Airlines
? 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
? 8 days Economy Class car rental (VW Polo or similar) incl. unlimited mileage and basic insurance
? 8 nights’ accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar
? 8 x Scandinavian breakfast buffet
? Ferry timetables (fees to be paid on the spot)
? Road map of Norway
? 24-hour emergency service
? ATOL Protection
? All taxes
- Direct return flights from London, Manchester or Edinburgh to Oslo
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- 9 days Economy Class car rental (VW Polo or similar) incl. unlimited mileage and basic insurance
- 9 nights’ accommodation at the hotels mentioned or similar
- 9 x Scandinavian breakfast buffet
- Ferry timetables (fees to be paid on the spot)
- Road map of Norway
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL Protection
- All taxes
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