Magic of the Fjords

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Oslo is the smallest Scandinavian capital city, but has some of the most interesting Viking history and traditional folklore to keep you entertained for weeks! Admire it all from the Norwegian open-air folk museum to the neoclassic facades neighboring unexpected vast, green pastures. Oslo is a smorgasbord of history, art, architecture and beauty. You'll also...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
    • Half-day excursion to Fjaerland Glacier

What's this trip about?

    Oslo is the smallest Scandinavian capital city, but has some of the most interesting Viking history and traditional folklore to keep you entertained for weeks! Admire it all from the Norwegian open-air folk museum to the neoclassic facades neighboring unexpected vast, green pastures. Oslo is a smorgasbord of history, art, architecture and beauty. You'll also spend two nights in Sognefjord, home to Norway's longest and deepest fjord. Surround yourself with emerald green fjords, blue glaciers and mighty waterfalls in one of Europe's most picturesque regions.  In Bergen you’ll discover a lively atmosphere, dripping with a maritime heritage. Look up and you’ll see the funicular zipping up the mountain, offering travelers an aerial view of this picturesque town. Nordic culture ranges from the immense fjords to the quaint towns and unique cultural points of interest. With completely majestic scenery you’ll leave Norway amazed. 

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOslo
End CityNorway

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Oslo (OSL), out of Bergen (BGO)
    • 2 nights in Oslo at the Comfort Hotel Børsparken, or similar
    • Standard-class rail from Oslo to Myrdal
    • Flam Railway from Myrdal to Flam
    • Sognefjordcruise from Flam to SognefjordRegion
    • 2 nights in the SognefjordRegion at the Midtnes Hotel, or similar
    • Half-day excursion to Fjaerland Glacier*
    • Sognefjordcruise from the SognefjordRegion to Bergen
    • 2 nights in Bergen at the Augustin Hotel, or similar
    • Breakfast daily *Please note the excursion to Fjaerland Glacier only operates June 1st through September 15th. Any departures before or after those dates unfortunately do not include this tour.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Oslo!

Upon arrival in Oslo, make your way to your hotel. Once you settle in, spend the day at your leisure to discover this Norwegian capital.

To get a good feel for the city, walk along Karl Johans gate, Oslo's main street filled with shops, bars and cafes. 

Day 2 Oslo

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring the compact city center on foot to see highlights such as the National Theatre, the National Museum of Art, and the Norwegian Opera. Don't miss Mathallen Food Hall for some tasty treats!

For a dose of culture ...

Day 3 Oslo - Sognefjord

In the morning, you will depart on a train to Flam with a stop at the mountaintop Myrdal railway station. Here you will board the famous Flåmsbana - one of the steepest train lines in the world. The train journey runs through beautiful nature, past the Rallar r...

Day 4 Sognefjord

Today you will head out on a round-trip excursion to Fjaerland, the glacier village next to Sognefjorden and Jostedalsbreen Glacier.

Day 5 Sognefjord - Bergen

Enjoy the morning at your leisure in Sognefjord. Later this afternoon, you will embark on the fast boat destined for Bergen. This evening you’ll arrive in picturesque Bergen, often called the most characteristic of all Scandinavian cities.

Known as the Gatew...
Day 6 Bergen

You have a full free day to explore Bergen - and you won't want to miss the picturesque Bryggen, a Hanseatic wharf and UNESCO World Heritage Site popular with both tourists and locals. A remnant of the days when Bergen was a key trade center between Norway and ...

Day 7 Depart Norway

Have breakfast at the hotel and the day at your leisure until your scheduled departure. At the appropriate time, make your way back to the airport and say goodbye to Norway!

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Price per day$329
Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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