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 run up until and including 10 September. From 15 September an excursion to the Bergtatt marble mine is included:
• 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

Hardangerfjord day excursion

Full day round trip starting with coach to Norheimsund, where you will board an express boat for a scenic fjord cruise on the beautiful Hardangerfjord. Sail past fruit orchards, waterfalls and tall mountains. The boat stops at a number of charming fjord villages along the route.

Disembark in the tiny village of Eidfjord for a connecting sightseeing trip by coach.
• Read about the Hardangerfjord

MÅBØDALEN CANYON & VØRINGSFOSSEN WATERFALL
The coach taking you to Vøringsfossen Waterfall makes a stop at Hardanger Nature Centre, an experience centre with interactive stations, showcasing the flora and fauna of Hardangervidda National Park.

Continuing with a drive up the steep Måbødalen valley, the coach takes you to the edge of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, with dramatic views of the impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall – among Norway’s most famous natural features, with a free-falling drop of approx. 180 m.

Return to Eidfjord village and continue by fjord cruise to Norheimsund fjord village, where you disembark. Then by coach across Kvamskogen mountain plateau back to Bergen, passing the impressive Steinsdalsfossen waterfall.

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/ double bed & private facilities
• All meals on board (excl. drinks)

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 excursion or Bergtatt marble mine excursion
• Unescorted Hardanger day trip with Måbødalen canyon & Vøringsfossen waterfall

All taxes & VAT
Detailed itinerary & directions

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

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