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Premium Norway Tours - 8 Days of Pure Norwegian Magic
This 8-day Norway fjord tour isn't your average holiday - it's the ultimate Norway train & cruise combination that locals eager to do themselves. Here you'll conquer three(!) UNESCO World Heritage fjords (Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, and Geirangerfjord), ride three of the world's most spectacular railways including the famous Bergen-Flåm railway tour, and spend two nights aboard a proper Norway coastal cruise package. We're talking about the kind of Norway fjord cruise luxury experience that'll have you posting photos your friends won't believe.
From Oslo's urban swagger to Bergen's historic charm, then up to Trondheim via the stunning Norwegian coast. This Oslo-Bergen-Trondheim tour covers more ground than most Norwegians see in a lifetime. The Sognefjord- Hardangerfjord tour sections alone will leave you speechless, while our Norway railway fjord package combination means you'll experience the country from every epic angle. This isn't just another Norwegian fjords grand tour - it's the one that'll spoil you for every other destination.
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8 day itinerary
Welcome to Oslo!
Welcome to Oslo - where your Norwegian fjords grand tour kicks off not with a whimper, but with a serious bang. Touch down at the airport and make your way to your hotel in the heart of the action. We've scored you the hottest ticket in town - an optional table at Kontrast, the two-Michelin-starred New Nordic powerhouse that most tourists only read about.
Accommodation
1 night in Oslo
The Bergen Line takes you from Oslo to Myrdal Mountain Station.
Flåm Railway has one of the steepest climbs on a train line in the world. Photo by Torild Moland | TravelStock
Kviknes Hotell has been run by the same family since 1877. Photo by Glacier Tours
Journey to Balestrand by rail and Sognefjord Cruise
Your Norway train cruise combination adventure begins with the legendary Bergen Line from Oslo to Myrdal Mountain Station. Then hop aboard the bergen flam railway tour - one of the world's steepest train rides that'll have you glued to the window. From Flåm, cruise the mighty Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, to the charming village of Balestrand where Kviknes Hotel has been family-run since 1877.
Included Transport
Train & fjord cruise
Accommodation
1 night in Balestrand
The King of the Fjords is known for its beautiful scenery. Photo by Visit Sognefjord
Fjord cruise from Balestrand to the very heart of Bergen
You will spend two nights in Bergen.
Journey to the "capital of the Fjords"
Continue your Sognefjord Hardangerfjord tour with a scenic fjord cruise from Balestrand straight into Bergen's historic harbour. This part of the Norway coastal cruise package brings you through the "King of the Fjords" to the UNESCO-listed city that locals call the gateway to the fjords.
Included Transport
Fjord cruise
Accommodation
1 night in Bergen
Eidfjord fjord village is the gateway to Vøringsfossen and Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau
Vøringsfossen Waterfall is one of the highlights this day!
You can walk behind the waterfall of Steinsdalsfossen on a dedicated walkway.
Experience the Vøringsfossen Waterfall
Time for the Hardangerfjord portion of this 8-day Norway fjord tour! Your full-day round trip takes you by bus and boat to Norway's second-largest fjord. The star of the show? Vøringsfossen waterfall - a 180-meter free-falling monster that'll make your Instagram followers seriously jealous. Walk behind Steinsdalsfossen waterfall for the ultimate photo opportunity.
Included Transport
Bus, Fjord Cruise
Accommodation
1 night in Bergen
Bergen is a gateway to the fjords of Western Norway.
You can add an excursion to Mostraumen - a 3,5 hour fjord cruise from Bergen
Enjoy the sunset as you depart from Bergen in the evening.
Quality time in Bergen and evening cruise departure
Explore Bergen at your leisure before the real Norway fjord cruise luxury begins. At 8:30 PM, board either a traditional Hurtigruten ship or eco-friendly Havila Voyages vessel for your Norway coastal cruise package adventure northward. This is where the magic really happens.
Included Transport
Hurtigruten or Havila cruise
Accommodation
Spend 1 night on the ship
Ålesund & Geirangerfjord day trip
Wake up to your ship arriving in Art Nouveau Ålesund, then cruise into the jaw-dropping Geirangerfjord UNESCO tour territory. After lunch in tiny Geiranger village, join the land excursion up Eagle's Road and the famous Trollstigen hairpin bends - the stuff of Norwegian driving legend.
Included Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Transport
Bus, Coastal cruise
Accommodation
Spend 1 night on the ship
You will find many cozy cafes in Bakklandet. Photo by Maverix | Visit Norway
Old Town Bridge in Trondheim is located by Bakklandet and Nidaros Cathedral. Photo by Maverix | Visit Norway
Photo by Sven Erik Knoff | Visit Norway
Full day in Trondheim - Norways food capital
Disembark in Trondheim, Norway's 2022 European Region of Gastronomy. This Oslo bergen Trondheim tour finale gives you a full day to explore the magnificent Nidarosdomen cathedral, wander Bakklandet's cobblestone streets, and discover why this city earned its foodie credentials.
Accommodation
1 night in Trondheim
Travel back to Oslo - a scenic farewell
Complete your Norway railway fjord package journey aboard the scenic Dovre Line back to Oslo. Keep your eyes peeled for wild musk oxen on the Dovrefjell plateau - ancient beasts that'll give you bragging rights for life. Roll into Oslo like a boss, with optional fine dining at Kontrast to cap off your epic adventure.
Included Transport
Dovre Line
Accommodation
1 night in Oslo
Whats included in this trip
- Accommodation: Enjoy accommodation in Oslo, Balestrand, Bergen, and Trondheim. Most hotel options include breakfast buffet*
- Cruise: Participants will enjoy a 2-night cruise aboard either Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages, staying in a standard outside cabin with private facilities. The cruise includes all meals onboard (excluding drinks), encompassing breakfast, lunch, and a 3-course dinner.
- Transport: The package features a "Sognefjord in a Nutshell" combination ticket, which includes transportation from Oslo to Myrdal by train, the Flåm Railway journey from Myrdal to Flåm, and an express boat from Flåm through Balestrand to Bergen. Additionally, there is a train service from Trondheim to Oslo.
- Activities & Excursions: The trip offers a selection of activities and excursions, including an unescorted Hardanger day trip that covers the Måbødalen canyon and Vøringsfossen waterfall and a day trip to Geiranger with excursions to Trollstigen and Eagle Road.
Note: in September and October, the itinerary shifts to the Hjørundfjord, offering an alternative yet equally mesmerizing land excursion from Urke.
- Safety: You’ll have access to a dedicated support line, staffed from 08:00 to 21:00, for assistance if you're stuck or need help during your trip.
* Please note that some rooms do not include breakfast, allowing you to explore local options.
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At the time of booking, a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total price is required. This deposit is refundable only if we are unable to confirm your booking. Full payment is due 65 days before departure for tours including a cruise with Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages, and 45 days before departure for all other tours. If you book within 65 or 45 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.
This depends on the city you're traveling to.
Oslo: Train, Flytoget, taxi, or airport bus.
Bergen: Airport bus, Bybanen (light rail), or taxi.
No. This is specified under "this trip includes" for each individual tour. Breakfast is included at the hotels, but additional meals are specified.
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