Sognefjord Cruise & Balestrand Village

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. In Oslo you can visit the Viking Ship Museum, the iconic Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Do not miss a stroll along the harbour front at Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
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Add City sightseeing or Fjord cruises in Oslo

DAY 2 – Train Oslo to Bergen

Late morning train from Oslo on the scenic Bergen Line. The Bergen Line takes you through beautiful scenery of the Hallingdal valley and across the Hardangervidda National Park.
View of the Hardangerjokulen glacier at Finse – the highest station with an altitude of 1222 m above sea level.
The line is some 500 km long.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
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DAY 3 – Full day in Bergen

Spend a full day at leisure in Bergen –
see the UNESCO Bryggen wharf, the Funicular to Mount Floyen with a marvellous view of the town, the Fish Market, the Aquarium, picturesque areas with tiny wooden houses & narrow streets.
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Optional add-on:

3 hour fjord cruise from Bergen to Mostraumen
This spectacular tour from Bergen takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjord in Hordaland 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.

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Dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
Just outside the city of Bergen, you will find Cornelius, one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries, and passing boats and ships. Nothing beats the taste and texture of seafood that has just been caught from the cold and clear waters.

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DAY 4 – Bergen to Balestrand

Sognefjord cruise & the coast: Morning express boat cruise along the scenic coast north of Bergen, passing through narrow straits, islands, summer houses and tiny villages. Then into the majestic Sognefjord, cruising on the fjord to the scenic fjord village of Balestrand.
Spend 2 nights in Balestrand, buffet dinner included

DAY 5 – Full day in Balestrand

Enjoy the beautiful scenery, the fjord view, the mountains, a relaxing walk in this tiny village with a long and interesting history, the clean air and the tranquility.
Some sights in Balestrand: the tiny English church, the typical Swiss style wooden villas, the scenic cultural trail, the tiny aquarium, art galleries. Excellent, well marked trails.

Optional add-on:

Fjaerlandsfjord cruise – half day excursion from Balestrand
Enjoy a beautiful fjord trip on the Fjaerlandsfjord, passing tiny villages, waterfalls and steep mountains. Upon arrival to Fjaerland a shuttle bus will take you to the Norwegian Glacier Museum and the Boyabreen glacier.
Departures: June 1 – Sep 15. From Balestrand 12:10, return 16:45

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DAY 6 – Sognefjord – Flam – Oslo

Enjoy a fjord cruise to the inner parts of Sognefjord and the tiny fjord village of Flam. Disembark before a short walk from the pier to the tiny train station.
Board the famous Flam Railway, taking you through the scenic Flam Valley with rivers and waterfalls, to the mountain station of Myrdal.
Change to the main Bergen Line, with late evening arrival to Oslo. Individual arrival to your hotel, normally the same as per day 1.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)

Optional add-on:

UNESCO Geirangerfjord & Alesund
Extend your stay in Norway.
Add 3 extra nights to your trip and experience Alesund & UNESCO Geirangerfjord! The iconic Geirangerfjord is considered one of the most beautiful fjords in the world. Experience this natural wonder, waterfalls and spectacular landscapes on a day cruise from Alesund. You will also have the chance to explore the Art Nouveau town of Alesund on this optional trip.

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THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

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

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

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