Norwegian Fjords & Western Coast

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival and check in at a centrally located hotel.
Oslo is beautifully located by the Oslofjord, surrounded by forested hills, with sights such as the iconic Opera House, the Edvard Munch Museum, the Viking Ship Museum (closed for rebuilding to 2025/2026 – artefacts from the Viking Age can be seen at The Historic Museum in the city centre) & the spectacular Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
• Read about Oslo

Optional:
• Add City sightseeing & Fjord cruises

DAY 2

Dovre Line

Enjoy the Dovre rail line across the beautiful Dovrefjell mountain plateau to the picturesque, historic town of Trondheim, well worth a visit!
Stay at a centrally located hotel. Make sure to visit the authentic Bakklandet area, with tiny wooden houses & charming coffee shops.
Spend 1 night in Trondheim
• Read about the Dovre Line
• Read about historic Trondheim
• See pictures from Trondheim

DAY 3

Cruise western coast

Board a Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages ship in the morning – the cruise starts by passing the tiny, historic Munkholmen island just outside central Trondheim, then cruising on the wide Trondheimsfjord to the scenic western coast.
Enjoy a vast number of islands, fjords and calls at tiny coastal settlements en route.
Disembark in Kristiansund to join an exciting excursion by coach.

Atlantic Ocean Road excursion*

We have included this amazing land excursion by coach, taking you across the spectacular Atlantic Ocean Road along the open sea, connecting beautiful islands to the main land.
The Atlantic Ocean Road is 8.2 km long, built on a total of eight bridges and surrounded by picturesque landscape. The Atlantic Ocean Road is one of Norway’s most visited tourist destinations.
• The Atlantic Road Hurtigruten excursion
• Experience the Atlantic Ocean Road Havila excursion
Spend 1 night on board

*The Atlantic Ocean Road excursion will be replaced  by an excursion to the Bergtatt marble mine after 13th September:
• Bergtatt – Magnificent Marble Mine Hurtigruten excursion
• The Atlantic Road and Bergtatt marble mine Havila excursion

DAY 4

Arrival in Bergen

Cruise along spectacular coastal scenery with tiny fjords & coastal settlements, islands and skerries, with arrival in Bergen at 14:45. Check in at a centrally located hotel in Bergen.
Bergen is beautifully located by the Bergen Byfjord, surrounded by 7 mountains.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
• Read about Bergen

Optional add-ons in Bergen:
• Mostraumen strait & additional night in Bergen
• Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant

DAY 5

Hardanger day excursion*

Enjoy a full day round trip, starting by local train to Voss, where a coach takes you from the train station through beautiful scenery to the tiny fjord village of Ulvik

Hardangerfjord cruise**
Board the express boat to start the scenic fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord to the village of Eidfjord, where you join an unforgettable sightseeing trip by coach.
• Read about the Hardangerfjord

**Fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord will be replaced by coach to Eidfjord across the Hardangerbrua bridge after 25th August.

Måbødalen canyon
The coach takes you through the dramatic Måbødalen valley, with steep mountain sides and a scenic river. You will also get a glimpse of the impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall en route. Continuing up hill to the edge of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, the starting point of the spectacular waterfall.

Vøringsfossen waterfall
has a free fall of 145 metres and a total fall of 182 metres, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. A spectacular new bridge over the falls offers breathtaking views of the waterfall and the steep canyon!

Upon returning to Eidfjord village, you board the express boat for a relaxing fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord. Disembark in the village of Norheimsund, with return to Bergen by coach across the Kvamskogen mountain plateau, with views of the Steinsdalsfossen waterfall.

*From the end of August, this excursion will include train to Voss and coach across the Hardangerbrua bridge to Eidfjord village, taking you through beautiful fjord landscapes. In Eidfjord you will sightsee Vøringsfossen by taxi. Return to Bergen by coach and train.

DAY 6

Travel to Geilo

Sognefjord cruise
Board the express boat in the morning for an extensive cruise through beautiful coast & fjord scenery, taking you all the way to the inner part of the Sognefjord; the spectacular Aurlandsfjord branch. Disembark in the tiny fjord village of Flåm.
• Read about the Sognefjord

The Flåm Railway
A short walk from the pier in Flåm you board the famous Flåm Railway for an unforgettable journey through the spectacular Flåm Valley to the tiny mountain station of Myrdal, with views of the beautiful river, mountain peaks and a cascading waterfall.
• Read about the Flåm Railway

Bergen Line
At Myrdal you join the main Bergen Line, taking you across the scenic Hardangervidda mountain plateau to the mountain village of Geilo for dinner & overnight stay at Dr. Holms Hotel, located a short walk from the train station.
Spend 1 night at Geilo

DAY 7

Travel to Oslo

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel before you board the Bergen Line for a journey through the scenic Hallingdal valley to Oslo. Individual arrival and check in to a centrally located hotel.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
• Read about the Bergen Line

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet (+dinner in Geilo)
in Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen & Geilo

Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages cruise
• 1 night in standard outside cabin w. separate beds & private facilities
• Breakfast on board

Transport
• Train Oslo-Trondheim

Sognefjord in a Nutshell combination ticket:
• Express boat Bergen-Flåm
• Flåm Railway Flåm-Myrdal
• Train Myrdal-Geilo-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
• Atlantic Ocean Road land excursion or Bergtatt marble mine excursion
• Unescorted Hardanger day trip with Måbødalen canyon & Vøringsfossen waterfall

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NOT INCLUDED:
• International flights to/from Norway
• Airport transfers
• Personal travel insurance

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