The Grand Tour of the Fjords

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival in Oslo and check in at a centrally located hotel.
Oslo is beautifully located by the Oslofjord, surrounded by forested hills, with an extensive waterfront, where you will find the Aker Brygge & Tjuvholmen pedestrian areas.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the price)
• Read about Oslo

Optional:
• Add City sightseeing or Fjord cruises in Oslo

DAY 2

Travel to Balestrand fjord village

Bergen Line: Morning departure by the spectacular Bergen Line, taking you through the scenic Hallingdal valley & across the beautiful Hardangervidda mountain plateau to the mountain station of Myrdal, where you change to

The Flåm Railway: Enjoy this 1 hour journey from mountain to fjord through the most spectacular scenery, with mountain peaks, waterfalls, tiny farms & a beautiful river.
• Read about the Flåm Railway

Sognefjord cruise: Disembark in the village of Flåm, where you board the express boat for the fjord cruise to the beautifully located Balestrand fjord village – you will experience the main Sognefjord, starting with the Aurlandsfjord branch, continuing on the main fjord, with calls at tiny fjord villages en route.
Disembark in Balestrand village and check in at the beautifully located Kviknes Hotel.
Spend 1 night in Balestrand

Day 3

Fjord cruise to Bergen

Continue the cruise on the impressive Sognefjord. At the mouth of the fjord the boat continues along the beautiful coast, through a maze of islands and local fjords, taking you to the very heart of Bergen.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
• Read about the Sognefjord
• Read about Bergen

DAY 4

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.

*From October the sightseeing coach in Eidfjord will be replaced by taxi to see the Måbødalen canyon and the Vøringsfossen waterfall.

DAY 5

Bergen & Evening cruise departure

Spend the day at leisure in Bergen – see the Fish Market, the old UNESCO Bryggen wharf, take the Funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen, before the cruise departure at 8:30PM on one of the authentic Hurtigruten ships or the environmentally friendly Havila Voyages ships from Bergen to Trondheim.
Spend 2 nights on board
• The authentic Hurtigruten
• Read about Havila
• General information & facilities on board Hurtigruten

Optional add-on:

3-hour fjord cruise to Mostraumen strait
This spectacular tour from Bergen takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjord in Vestland province.  Underway, the fjord narrows between the steep mountains as you are brought safely through the strong currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait.

The add-ons with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

DAY 6

Geirangerfjord cruise*

The ship arrives to the coastal town of Ålesund in the morning, then it continues for a fjord cruise on the main Storfjord before it turns into the beautiful UNESCO Geirangerfjord, with waterfalls and steep mountain sides.
Arrival to the tiny fjord village of Geiranger after lunch. Disembark in tender boats to join the land excursion.

*In September the ship sails into the dramatic, unknown Hjørundfjord instead of the Geirangerfjord.
• Read about the Geirangerfjord
• Read about the Hjørundfjord

Land excursion from Geiranger*

Ørnesvingen Eagle’s Road: Join this exciting land excursion by coach, taking you from the fjord and sea level via hairpin bends to Ørnesvingen (Eagle’s Road), with a marvellous view of the Geirangerfjord below.
Cross the mountain and descend to the fjord, with a short ferry crossing before the coach starts the trip across the next mountain.

Trollstigen hairpin road: Enjoy a breathtaking view & a dramatic descend via the spectacular Trollstigen hairpin road through the most spectacular scenery to Åndalsnes fjord village, then along local fjord areas to the town of Molde, where you rejoin the ship.
• Read about the Trollstigen Hurtigruten excursion
• Read about The Geiranger and Trollstigen Havila excursion

*In September, there will be an amzing land excursion from Urke in the Hjørundfjord area instead of the Eagle Road & Trollstigen road.
• Read about the Hjørundfjord Hurtigruten excursion – A taste of Norway
• Read about the Hjørundfjord Havila excursion – Guided cultural walk in the fjords
• Possible to upgrade to the Hjørundfjord Havila excursion – Electric bike adventure in Hjørundfjorden

DAY 7

Arrival to historic Trondheim

Disembark after breakfast, with a short taxi drive to a centrally located hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in this picturesque town, with Norway’s only cathedral; Nidarosdomen, several authentic areas with tiny, wooden houses and a selection of large historic wooden buildings.
Spend 1 night in Trondheim
• Read about Trondheim
• See more pictures from Trondheim

DAY 8

By the Dovre Line to Oslo

Morning departure from Trondheim. Enjoy the beautiful train journey across the Dovrefjell mountain plateau and through the scenic Gudbrandsdal valley to Oslo. Check in to a centrally located hotel as per day 1.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the price)

Optional:
You can add nights in Oslo during the tour booking process.

This trip includes:

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

Hurtigruten or Havila Voyages cruise
• 2 nights in standard outside cabin w. separate beds & private facilities
• All meals on board (excl. drinks) – breakfast, lunch & 3-course dinner

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

Train Trondheim-Oslo

Activities & Excursions
• Unescorted Hardanger day trip incl. Måbødalen canyon & Vøringsfossen waterfall
• Geiranger with Trollstigen Pass incl. dinner, OR Hjørundfjord excursion

All taxes & VAT
Detailed itinerary & directions

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

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