We Love —
- Experiencing the best of what Norway has to offer on this 6-night trip, witnessing the glass-like fjords and immersing ourselves in a unique Viking History experience.
- Ticking off a bucket-list item with a trip on the picturesque Flam Railway, offering unparalleled views.
- Feasting like Vikings with an optional Ægir Viking Plank Dinner at Flåmsbrygga Hotel with beer tasting!
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
The Norwegian Fjords region is one of the most spectacular natural landscapes and best preserved in the world. A setting that combines impressive images of fjords, majestic glaciers, waterfalls, crystalline lakes and snowy mountains, sprinkled with picturesque villages seemed straight out of a postcard.
Make your way to charming Bergen, with its UNESCO-listed waterfront. Along the way, you will witness the spectacular scenery of the country, where smooth glass-like fjords reflect the soaring mountains above. Your included transport, via bus and scenic train, whisks you to the beautiful town of Flåm, where a unique Viking experience awaits you!
As for accommodation, we have selected comfortable and cosy hotels in convenient locations, so you can be assured of a restful night after your day's adventures.
Day 1: Bergen
Day 2: Bergen
Day 3: Flåm + included entrance for the Viking Valley in Gudvangen / (Optional Ægir Viking Plank Dinner)
Day 4: Flåm (Optional Fjordsafari boat trip)
Day 5: Bergen
Day 6: Bergen + included 3-hour Fjord Boat Trip from Bergen to Mostrauman
Day 7: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Days 1 & 2
Day 1: Arrival in Bergen
Welcome to the ethereal beauty of Norway – a country with the most enchanting fjords on Earth. Upon arrival in Bergen, settle into your hotel accommodation before heading out to explore!
Overnight at Grand Hotel Terminus 3* (or similar).
Day 2: Explore Bergen
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel, then spend your day exploring Bergen. Pass through the most emblematic places such as the Hanseatic Bryggen, with the church of Mary, the Hakon fortress and the famous fish market. You can visit the Fløibanen Funicular, which will take you on the top of the Mountain Fløyen, for overall view of the city.
If you wish to explore more on your own, you could choose to buy a Bergen city card for 24hrs. You can travel for free on Light Rail and buses in Bergen and the region and visit the following attractions for free: Haakon's Hall, Rosenkrantz Tower, St Mary Church, Norwegian Fisheries Museum, Horda Museum, Fantoft Stave Church and get discount in many other attractions, shops and restaurants.
Overnight at Grand Hotel Terminus 3* (or similar).
Days 3 & 4
Day 3: Bergen - Voss - Gudvangen - Flåm
After breakfast, make your way to the train station for your journey to Voss on the Bergen Railway Line. Approximately 500-kilometre long, this extraordinary railway line stretches between Bergen and Oslo and has crowned one of the world's best railway experiences. At Voss, you will meet your bus transport, which will take you to Gudvangen.
Welcome to Viking Valley! Set in the atmospheric UNESCO-listed Norwegian fjord landscape, the town of Njardarheimr, brings to life the real history and culture of the Viking age. Learn about how the Vikings lived, worked and influenced the wider world. Walk the streets and become part of a living town, populated by an international community of Viking enthusiasts.
Please note: Viking Valley is open in April, all days 10.30-14.00 with guided tours starting 11.00, 12.00 and 13.00. From May, the town is open all days 10-18.00.
Re-enter the 21st Century and meet your boat at the port to take you to your next stop, Flåm! Tonight, you have the option to add a 5-course "Viking Plank" meal at the restaurant of Flåmsbrygga Hotel, so you can transport yourself back in time and release your inner Viking with this hearty meal and beer tasting! Only guests over 18 years old are permitted.
Overnight at Flåmsbrygga Hotel Flåm 3* (or similar).
Day 4: Discover Flåm
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel. You will have the day at your own leisure to visit Flam, a charming village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords and spectacular beauty. Visit the dramatic Stegastein viewing platform which juts-out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley.
Take the opportunity to add an optional 2.5 hour Fjordsafari by rib boat.
Days 5 - 7
Day 5: Flåm - Myrdal - Bergen
After breakfast, make your way to the train station for your journey to Myrdal on The Flåm Railway. Sit back and relax as you experience a spectacular train journey that offers a panoramic view of rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains, and mountain farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes. At Myrdal, change to the Bergen Railway Line once again for your final journey to Bergen.
Overnight at Grand Hotel Terminus 3* (or similar).
Day 6: Bergen
Experience a three-hour fjord cruise through beautiful and varied western Norway fjord landscapes. This round trip departs from Zachariasbryggen wharf by Bergen’s famous fish market all year round and is an appropriate activity for all ages.
Sailing out from the city centre, you will be treated to a great view of Bryggen in Bergen, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Sail through magnificent scenery in the Osterfjord towards Modalen, Norway’s second-smallest municipality. The crew will take you safely through powerful currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen straits. The further into the fjord you venture, the steeper and more powerful the mountain landscape becomes. Pass several cascading waterfalls as the captain steers the boat so close that you risk feeling its refreshing spray on your face!
The beautiful fjord landscape is rich in bird and animal life, and, with a little luck, you might see seals sunbathing on the rocky shore or even eagles soaring overhead!
The rest of the day is at your leisure to make the most of your last full day!
Overnight at Grand Hotel Terminus 3* (or similar).
Day 7: departure
After breakfast, you will have some time to do some last-minute shopping before you make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
Your Hotels —
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Our members will stay at the following hotels in a Standard Room on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
Bergen: 2 nights at either end of the trip to Flåm, accommodation in a Standard Room at Grand Hotel Terminus or similar.
Flåm: 2-night stay in a Standard Room at the Flamsbrygga Hotel or similar
Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), cultural and leisure activities may be closed or limited in terms of access. We advise you to contact the hotel or the tourist office two days before your arrival.
Your Dining Choices
Start each day with a satisfying breakfast to fuel you through another day of exciting adventure!
Release your inner Viking and immerse yourself in a legendary experience - Viking Plank Dinner - a five-course menu, beer tasting and tasting platter with three Ægir beers included (at restaurant Ægir Bryggeri).
Your Included Excursions —
Entrance to Gudvangen Viking Valley (Day 3)
Learn about how the Vikings lived, worked and influenced the wider world. Walk the streets and become part of a living town, populated by an international community of Viking enthusiasts.
Fjord Boat Trip from Bergen to Mostrauman (3 hours / Day 6)
Experience a three-hour fjord cruise through beautiful and varied western Norway fjord landscapes. This round trip departs from Zachariasbryggen wharf by Bergen’s famous fish market all year round and is an appropriate activity for all ages.
Your Optional Excursions —
Boat Trip Fjordsafari (2 hours / Day 4)
Take the opportunity to add an optional Fjordsafari with a rib boat. The duration of this tour is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Your Journey to Bergen —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destinations —
Bergen
Bergen is Norway’s second city and the world’s only city surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. Bergen is, with good reason, called the Gateway to the Fjords due to its close proximity to the Norwegian fjords. This makes the city the perfect starting point for exploring the fjord region.
Flam
Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords and spectacular beauty. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidda plateau.
