A taste of Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo and check in at a centrally located hotel.
In Oslo you can visit the iconic Opera House, the spectacular Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Munch Museum, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
• Read about Oslo 
• See pictures from Oslo

Optional:
• Add Fjord cruise or City sightseeing in Oslo

DAY 2

Travel from Oslo to Flåm

Bergen Line: morning departure by the scenic Bergen mountain train line through the scenic Hallingdal valley and across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau to the tiny Myrdal station.
• Read about the Bergen Line

Flåm Railway: disembark at Myrdal station, walk across the platform and board the famous Flåm Railway; an unforgettable descend from mountain to fjord through the spectacular Flåm Valley, with mountain peaks, the beautiful Flåm River, cascading waterfalls, a spectacular bridge & tiny farms.
Spend 1 night in Flåm

• Read about the Flåm Railway
• Read about the Sognefjord
• Read about the Norwegian Fjords

Optional add-on in Flåm:

Stegastein Viewpoint excursion
An unmissable sightseeing trip for any visitor to Flåm. Travel by bus to the extraordinary and spectacular Stegastein Viewpont, 650 m above the fjord. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape is hard to imagine.
• Duration: 1-2 hours
• Included: Bus roundtrip from Flåm + audioguide

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Optional add-on in Flåm:

Fjord Safari Extended by RIB boat
See the narrow Nærøyfjord on this exciting RIB boat trip! Get closer to nature and see small villages and waterfalls en route. Perhaps you will also see seals, porpoises and sea eagles. Your guide will share stories, local history and tales from this spectacular area.
• Duration: 2 hrs 15 mins (+ check-in 20 mins in advance)
• Included: flotation suit, life vest, hat, gloves and goggles.
Suitable for the whole family.

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DAY 3

Fjord cruise to Bergen

Today you will enjoy a fjord cruise on the entire Sognefjord, finishing in Bergen. Experience the spectacular inner parts of the fjord as well as the beautiful coastal scenery with islands, narrow straits & tiny settlements.
The boat takes you to the very heart of Bergen, close to the Fish Market. Check in at a centrally located hotel.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen
• Read about Bergen

DAY 4

Full day in Bergen

Spend the day at leisure in Bergen – see the UNESCO Bryggen wharf, the Funicular to Mount Fløyen offering a marvellous view of the town, the Fish Market, the Aquarium, picturesque areas with tiny wooden houses & narrow streets.
• See more pictures from Bergen

Optional add-on in Bergen:

3 hour fjord cruise to Mostraumen strait
This spectacular tour from Bergen takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjorden 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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Optional add-on in Bergen:

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.

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DAY 5

Travel to the Hardangerfjord

Morning departure by coach through beautiful local fjord & mountain scenery, passing the spectacular Steinsdalsfossen waterfall just before Norheimsund, where you change to the connecting express boat.
A scenic fjord cruise takes you to the beautifully located Hotel Ullensvang in Lofthus village. Room with fjord view & Buffet dinner included.
Spend 1 night in Lofthus
• Read about the Hardangerfjord

Day 6

Travel to Eidfjord & Måbødal canyon excursion

Starting with a fjord cruise to the tiny Eidfjord village in the inner part of the Hardangerfjord.
A connecting coach takes you first to the Norwegian Nature Center – Hardanger, where you can enjoy interactive exhibitions of Norwegian nature, climate and environment.

Måbødal canyon: then continue through the breathtaking Måbødal canyon to the edge of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, with dramatic views of the impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall.
Vøringsfossen waterfall is among Norway’s most famous natural features, with a free-falling drop of approx. 180 m.

The coach takes you back to Eidfjord where you return by boat to Norheimsund fjord village, where you disembark.
Then by coach across the mountain back to Bergen, including a 40-minute stop at Steinsdalsfossen, with the opportunity to explore the waterfall and the beautiful surroundings – you can even walk behind the waterfall!
Spend 1 night in Bergen

The trip finishes after breakfast on day 7

This trip includes:

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

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

Hardangerfjord & Vøringsfossen combination ticket:
• Coach Bergen-Norheimsund
• Express boat Norheimsund-Lofthus
• Express boat Lofthus-Eidfjord-Norheimsund
• Excursion by coach to Måbødal canyon & Vøringsfossen waterfall
• Coach Norheimsund-Bergen

All taxes & VAT

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

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