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 Oslo fjord, surrounded by forested hills, with sights such as the iconic Opera House, the Edvard Munch Museum, the Viking Ship Museum & the spectacular Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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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 ship in the morning – the cruise starts by passing the tiny, historic Munkholmen island just outside central Trondheim, then cruising on the wide Trondheims fjord 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. Read more
Spend 1 night on board

DAY 4 - Arrival to Bergen

Cruise along spectacular coastal scenery with tiny fjords & coastal settlements, islands and skerries, with arrival to Bergen at 14:30. Check in at a centrally located hotel in Bergen.
Bergen is beautifully located by the Bergen fjord, surrounded by 7 mountains.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
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Optional add-ons in Bergen:
• Mostraumen strait & additional night in Bergen
• Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant

DAY 5 - Fjord 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.
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Mabodal canyon

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

Voringsfossen 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.

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 Flam.
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The Flam Railway

A short walk from the pier in Flam you board the famous Flam Railway for an unforgettable journey through the spectacular Flam Valley to the tiny mountain station of Myrdal, with views of the beautiful river, mountain peaks and a cascading waterfall.
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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 the historic 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)
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This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet (+dinner in Geilo)
in Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen & Geilo
Hurtigruten 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-Flam
• Flam Railway Flam-Myrdal
• Train Myrdal-Geilo-Oslo
Activities & Excursions
• Atlantic Ocean Road land excursion
• Unescorted Hardangerfjord day trip with Mabodal canyon & Voringsfossen waterfall
All taxes & VAT

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

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