A view of Geiranger Fjord in Norway, one of the world's largest, on a bright sunny day.

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Tour Inclusions

8 Nights
13 Meals 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Hotel
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Norway: Fjords and Glaciers

9 days
Norway
Max 18 Passengers

Overview

Let your imagination run wild as we fjord-hop past towering waterfalls, snow-topped mountains, tranquil lakes and quaint fairytale villages on this scenic adventure through Norway – topped off by an unparalleled train journey on the Flåm Railway. With utterly breathtaking landscapes and warm local hospitality at every destination, this is the Norwegian adventure you’ve been dreaming of.

Worth Noting…

Visiting Dalsnibba Summit on Day 6 is weather dependent.

Considering booking our 15 May departure? Please note that due to Norwegian Constitution Day, the Hardangerfjord Akvasenter Fish Farm will be closed on Day 3. Instead, you’ll visit Voss and enjoy a return trip on the town’s gondola, plus an included lunch at a scenic local restaurant. The salmon farm visit will then take place on the morning of Day 4 but without an included lunch.

Tour Starts/Ends
1 Overnight Stop
Day Stop

Tour Highlights

Soak up the dramatic landscapes and rugged natural beauty of the world-famous Flåm Railway
Catch a ferry through the Geiranger Fjord – taking in the spectacular Seven Sister waterfalls along the way
Learn about Norwegian salmon farming and sample the local produce on a visit to Hardangerfjord Akvasenter

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Day 1 - Oslo (Norway)
Our incredible journey will begin in the cosmopolitan capital of Oslo – where we’ll meet our Tour Leader and fellow travel companions. Tonight, we’ll get to know one another better over a delicious welcome dinner. Accommodation: Anker Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Dinner
Day 2 - Oslo – Vøringfossen – Ulvik
After breakfast, we’ll make our way to picturesque Ulvik – stopping off at the mesmerising Gol Stave Church as we go. Located in the medieval park Gordarike, this site is an exquisite copy of the original Gol Church built in the 1200s – and you’ll have plenty of time to admire the intricate wooden carvings and Viking detailing before we continue to Eidfjord. After soaking up the dramatic landscape along our journey, we’ll make a stop at a scenic cascade: the thundering Vøringfossen waterfall. Tonight, we’ll have the evening free to spend at our leisure exploring Ulvik’s gastronomic delights or relaxing at our hand-picked hotel. Accommodation: Brakanes Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 3 - Ulvik – Steinstø – Ulvik
First up today: a visit to the mighty Hardanger Bridge – one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. We’ll have the opportunity to marvel at this impressive engineering feat and the stunning natural backdrop, before moving on to Hardangerfjord Akvasenter in Steinstø. Here, we’ll learn all about Norwegian salmon farming processes and have the opportunity to sample a variety of local produce during an included lunch. Back in Ulvik, we’ll have the rest of the afternoon to take in the picturesque surrounds at our own pace. Accommodation: Brakanes Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Lunch
Day 4 - Ulvik – Voss and Flåm – Sogndal
Following this morning’s breakfast, we’ll make our way to Myrdal where a tour highlight awaits. Once we arrive, we’ll hop aboard one of the world’s most scenic railway experiences: the famous Flåm railway. We’ll sit back and soak up the breathtaking vistas of the Aurlandsfjord along this panoramic train journey – before ending at a charming pub for a tasting of the local beer. This afternoon, we’ll continue north to Sogndal – where an evening of leisure time awaits. Accommodation: Quality Songdal (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 5 - Sogndal – Fjærland – Stryn
The award-winning Norwegian Glacier Museum is first on our agenda today – offering us a fascinating insight into the region, from the Ice Age to today’s climate change challenges. Afterwards, it’s time to see some of the ice formations for ourselves with stops at the mesmerising Supphellebreen and Bøyabreen glaciers. We’ll end our day at our hotel just outside of the beautiful town of Stryn – where a sumptuous group dinner awaits. Accommodation: Visnes Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 6 - Stryn – Geiranger – Stryn
This morning, we’ll enjoy a scenic journey through the Geiranger Fjord to Geiranger on the local ferry, glimpsing the captivating Seven Sisters, Bridal Veil and Suitor waterfalls as we go. Then, weather permitting, we’ll visit Dalsnibba Summit: Europe’s highest and most magnificent fjord viewpoint. We’ll have plenty of time to soak up the incredible surrounding landscapes from the Geiranger Skywalk Platform – perched at 1500m above sea level. This evening, there’ll be some free time to enjoy Stryn’s local hospitality or relax at our hand-picked hotel. Accommodation: Visnes Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 7 - Stryn – Leikanger
First on the agenda today: Briksdal Glacier. A Troll car will take us to the foot of this impressive glacier – where we’ll stop to marvel at its untameable power. Then, we’ll continue on to Sunnfjord Museum – an open-air museum depicting the daily life of the area’s farmer and tenant families in the 19th century. After an insightful day, we’ll press south to Leikanger – where we’ll have an evening to spend at our leisure. Accommodation: Leikanger Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 8 - Leikanger – Vik – Bergen
We’ll continue our journey with a stop at Vik this morning – where we’ll see the richly decorated Hopperstad Stave Church and the distinctive Moahaugane burial mounds. After reaching our tour’s final destination of Bergen, we’ll embark on an in-depth walking tour of Bergen with a local guide. It will finish at Bergan Harbour where we’ll enjoy some delicious Norwegian cuisine and toast the final night of our adventure. Accommodation: Zander K Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 9 - Bergen
After one final breakfast together at the hotel, it’ll be time to say our goodbyes. What an adventure it’s been!
- Meals
  - Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

- 8 nights in hand-picked accommodation

The Crew

- Experienced Tour Leader and Driver

Transport

- Premium mini-coach transportation

Other Information

Coaches

Please note that fuller tours may travel around in a slightly larger coach (maximum 27 seats) to allow for a more comfortable driving experience.

Weather

The weather conditions in the fjords can often be temperamental. We recommend packing warm, waterproof layers.

Meals

Due to supply challenges in more remote locations, you may be asked to pre-order some of your dinners on Day One of your tour.

Reviews

31 reviews

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18th November 2024
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Fantastic tour! I would recommend it to anyone. Our Guide, "Shabby" was great. She was very informative all along the way, with sights, history and even music. The tour itself was well planned, with plenty of sightseeing mixed in with the driving. We have to give a shout out to our driver, who negotiated the treacherous Norwegian roads with aplomb. All in all, a great tour.
13th September 2024
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This was a wonderful way to see the splendours of Norway. Our enthusiastic guide Shabby and excellent driver Si, made sure we experienced and learned so much about Norway. We travelled almost 1000 miles in comfort with many interesting stops and walks. We saw much more than any cruise ship could offer. Certainly the best way to discover the wonders of Norway
5th September 2024
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Wonderful tour of the Norwegian Fjords and Glaciers with the magnificent Shabby! She is a delight - informative, entertaining , warm and friendly. Highly recommended.