We Love —
- Experience the best of what Norway has to offer on this 5 or 6-night trip: glass-like fjords, waterfalls, city culture and unique Viking History.
- Highlights include a ride on the Flam Railway, offering unparalleled views of the surrounding fjords.
- You will be accommodated in cosy, comfortable hotels throughout, with daily breakfast included.
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.
Beginning in cultural capital Oslo, you will make your way to smaller charming cities such as 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.
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.
Five Night Accommodation:
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo
Day 2: Flåm
Day 3: Flåm
Day 4: Bergen
Day 5: Bergen
Day 6: Departure
Six Night Accommodation:
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo
Day 2: Oslo
Day 3: Flåm
Day 4: Flåm
Day 5: Bergen
Day 6: Bergen
Day 7: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Welcome to Oslo
Day 1 (and 2 for 6-night tour): Arrival in Oslo
Welcome to the ethereal beauty of Norway – a country with the most enchanting fjords on Earth. Upon arrival in Oslo, make your way to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure - walk along the streets and explore the city of the royal family and the main Karl Johan’s street where you can explore a variety of shops and cafés. Make the most of your location and purchase an Oslo Pass whilst in the city. These are widely available to purchase locally and are excellent value for museum entrances, restaurant discounts, and local bus travel, so you'll be able to explore the best of Oslo!
Overnight at Comfort Hotel Grand Central 4* (or similar)
Depending on which tour duration you have selected, you will have either 1 or 2 nights in Oslo.
Second stop in gorgeous Flam
Day 2 (for 5-night tour) or 3 (for 6-night tour): Oslo to Flam
After breakfast, make your way to the train station for your journey to Myrdal (on the scenic Bergen Line). Myrdal station is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13 km from the village of Flåm. Here you will board the famous Flåmsbana - one of the steepest train lines in the world. The train journey runs through fantastic nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, through 20 tunnels and offers so many viewpoints that visitors feel as if they have travelled many times between the mountain and the fjord.
Arrive in Flåm, where you will have some free time to discover this beautiful village.
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).
Overnight at Flåmsbrygga Hotel Flåm 3* (or similar)
Day 3 (for 5-night tour) or 4 (for 6-night tour): Flam
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.
Overnight at Flåmsbrygga Hotel Flåm 3* (or similar)
Last stop, Bergen!
Day 4 (for 5-night tour) or 5 (for 6-night tour): Bergen
Start your day with breakfast in the hotel and enjoy free time in the morning. Today you will experience the Nærøyfjord in its full winter glory! The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep mountains with snow-covered peaks that stretch up to 1800 metres above sea level. Waterfalls cascade down the mountains and picturesque villages dot the landscape. This is an area that is featured on the UNESCO world heritage list and is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful fjord landscapes. Your trip will start in Flåm. Your 2-hour cruise will take you from Flåm to Gudvangen, where you will then take a bus to Voss and a Vy train to Bergen. Upon arrival in Bergen, check-in to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay.
Overnight at Clarion Hotel Admiral 4* (or similar)
Day 5 (for 5-night tour) or 6 (for 6-night tour): Bergen
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel, then spend your day exploring Bergen. Enjoy the sightseeing of Bergen on your own. 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 Clarion Hotel Admiral 4* (or similar)
Day 6 (for 5-night tour) or 7 (for 6-night tour): Departure for the UK
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 Tour Hotels —
3* Hotels and 4* Hotels
Maximum room capacity
Our members will stay at the following hotels in a Standard Room on a Bed and Breakfast basis.
Oslo: 1 or 2 night stay accommodation in a Standard Room at Comfort Hotel Grand Central 4* or similar (pictured).
Flam: 2-night stay in a Balcony Fjord View Room at the Flamsbrygga Hotel 3* or similar
Bergen: 2 nights accommodation in a Standard Room at Clarion Hotel Admiral 4* or similar.
These rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child.
Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), the cultural, leisure and wellness activities, as well as the outdoor swimming pools at this hotel, 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 piping hot breakfast to fuel you through another day of exciting adventure! This offer also includes a 5-course "Viking Plank" meal, whilst staying in Flam, so you can transport yourself back in time and get in touch with your inner Viking with this hearty meal and beer tasting! Only guests over 18 years old are permitted.
Your Optional Excursions —
Mostraumen Boat Trip from Bergen (Saturdays and Sundays Only)
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.
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!
Important Information:
- All boats have toilets, access to changing tables, sun decks and spacious lounges.
- A Kiosk is available offering fresh baked goods from a local bakery, snacks and refreshments.
- Audio-guiding is in Norwegian and English.
- Duration: 3-3.5hrs
- Departs: 11:00 from Bergen harbour
- Please note that this tour is only available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Your Journey to Norway —
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.
Transfers:
It may be possible to add return airport transfers at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (flight inclusive offers only - subject to availability). For inbound transfer arrangements, please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Your Cities —
Your Destination
Explore the cosmopolitan and maritime city of Oslo on foot from your hotel. Numerous famous attractions are close by, such as the Karl Johans Gate, the Royal Palace, the National Theater and the Storting (Parliament) building. In addition to historic architecture, the city also offers modern nightlife areas such as Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen, two areas famous for their lively bar scene.
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.
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.
