Bergen & the Fjords

DAY 1 - Arrival to Bergen

Individual arrival and check-in at the centrally located Hotel Opus XVI, a short walk from the waterfront, the Fish Market & shopping areas.
Bergen is beautifully located by the fjord, surrounded by 7 mountains.

Make sure to see:
The picturesque UNESCO Bryggen wharf
The authentic areas of tiny, wooden houses
The view from Mount Floyen
Spend 3 nights in Bergen
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Optional – Add an unforgettable seafood dinner

Cornelius is one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants, situated by the sea on a small island, with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries, and passing boats and ships.
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DAY 2 - Day excursion

Sognefjord Cruise

Morning departure by express boat from the centre of Bergen, taking you through beautiful coastal scenery, with narrow straits, islands, summer houses & tiny villages, then on to the majestic Sognefjord – the world’s longest fjord.
The fjord cruise continues to the inner part of the Sognefjord and the spectacular Aurlandsfjord branch. Disembark in the tiny fjord village of Flam, with time to look around or have lunch.

Flam Railway 

Board the Flam Railway for an unforgettable journey through the spectacular Flam Valley to the mountain station of Myrdal, where you join the main Bergen Line, returning to Bergen.

• Read about the Sognefjord
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DAY 3 - Mostraumen strait

Deep fjords, sheer mountains, mighty waterfalls and powerful currents!
This spectacular cruise takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjorden in Hordaland province.

Innermost in the fjord is tiny Modalen, the second smallest municipality in Norway with about 380 residents. Underway, the fjord narrows between the steep mountains as you are brought safely through the strong currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait.
Waterfalls en route can give your face a really refreshing shower at times of peak water flow!

Optional: Hardangerfjord excursion

With additional night in Bergen
Enjoy this extensive round trip, with local train to Voss, then coach to the Hardangerfjord, followed by Fjord cruise to Eidfjord village, where you join an excursion bus.

The dramatic Mabodal canyon:
The bus takes you through the breathtaking Mabodal canyon to the edge of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, with dramatic views of the impressive Voringsfossen waterfall.

The Voringsfossen waterfall is among Norway’s most famous natural features, with a free-falling drop of approx. 180 m.

The excursion bus returns to Eidfjord village, followed by fjord cruise to Norheimsund & connecting bus back to Bergen.
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This trip includes:

Accommodation in Bergen:
3 nights at Hotel Opus XVI w. breakfast buffet
Activities & Excursions:
Unescorted Sognefjord day trip incl. Flam Railway
Fjordcruise to Mostraumen, 3 hours incl. audio-guiding
All taxes & VAT

NOT INCLUDED:
International flights to/from Norway, airport transfers/transfers, travel insurance

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