6 days - All the fjord favourites in one tour; Kviknes Hotel, Norway in a Nutshell® and Bergen.
Year after year, Norway's fjords are ranked among the best attractions in the world and this tour celebrates them. For Scandinavia's most thrilling sightseeing, this classic self-guided fjord tour will have you sailing under towering fjord cliffs, RIB boating along the fjords and finding surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. Delve into the Hanseatic heritage and enjoy the salty hospitality of Norway's historic capital, Bergen.
Enjoy boutique historic hotels and many inclusions on this classic Norwegian tour.
Highlights include
Sognefjord in a Nutshell from Flåm via Balestrand to Bergen
Flåm Railway Myrdal - Flåm
Heritage Taste Fjord Safari in Flåm
Stegastein Viewpoint excursion in Flåm
Half-day excursion on Fjærlandsfjord to Bøyabreen glacier and Museum
Day 1
Arrive in Oslo
Day 2
Depart Oslo by early train and enjoy the spectacular journey to Flåm
Day 3
Stegastein Viewpoint and Balestrand
Day 4
Fjærlandsfjord cruise and Bøyabreen glacier
Day 5
Enjoy the amazing views as you depart Balestrand to Bergen
Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
Code
50DN0670
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Details
Transportation
Train, boat and bus.
Included
All accommodation in shared double/twin room with fjord views, single supplement available
Daily breakfast and 3 dinners
Heritage Taste Fjord Safari in Flåm
Stegastein Viewpoint excursion in Flåm
Sognefjord in a Nutshell from Flåm via Balestrand to Bergen
Half-day excursion on Fjærlandsfjord to Bøyabreen glacier and Museum
Not Included
International flights, lunches and dinners not detailed in the program and items of personal nature.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Oslo
Arrive to Oslo and make your own way using the express airport train (19 mins) to your central hotel in the heart of Oslo. The Norwegian capital has a great deal to offer for the discerning traveller. If you arrive early, we can recommend a walk around the centre of town to view the Parliament, the Castle & the Harbour area.
Discover the new area of Bjorvika with the new Opera House and Munch Museum and then explore the charming shopping streets, cosy cafés and exciting eateries of Grünerløkka. After going shopping at numerous design boutiques, vintage shops and flea markets, head to the Mathallen food hall for local specialties. Lastly, visit the new National Museum of Norway down by the harbour before finding a spot in one of the local fish restaurants for dinner.
Overnight in Comfort Hotel Grand Central or similar with breakfast.
Accommodation
Comfort Hotel Grand Central
Day 2 - Depart Oslo by early train and enjoy the spectacular journey to Flåm
Catch an early morning train from Oslo to Myrdal. The train journey over Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau is spectacular. In the comfort of your train, watch fjord scenery with beautiful waterfalls, flowing rivers, deep valleys and mountains. In the afternoon, you check into the cosy mountain hotel in Flåm.
In the evening, head off for the Heritage Taste Food safari which takes you by RIB boat along the world heritage Aurlandsfjord and further into the stunning Nærøyfjord stopping along the way to try local farm's produce.
Overnight and dinner at Flåmsbrygga.
Meals
1 Breakfast 1 Dinner
Accommodation
Flåmsbrygga
Day 3 - Stegastein Viewpoint and Balestrand
After breakfast, join the lovely 1,5h bus excursion to the Stegastein Viewpoint, 650 meters above the fjord. Here you'll get a fantastic view of the fjord landscape that will give you the truly unique holiday photos. After, you have time to relax or go for short walks in Flåm before departing at 15:30 by express boat to the idyllic village of Balestrand on the Sognefjord.
In Balestrand you will stay at the historical Kvikne's hotel where the Kvikne family have been the hosts since 1877. Now a modern hotel with all the comforts, the hotel still holds on to its special old-time character and also hosts an extensive collection of artworks and antiques worth a look. Dinner and overnight at the Kvikne's hotel.
Meals
1 Breakfast 1 Dinner
Accommodation
Kvikne's Hotel
Day 4 - Fjærlandsfjord cruise and Bøyabreen glacier
After breakfast, join a cruise on the Fjaerland fjord, also known as "the green fjord" to Fjaerland passing tiny villages, waterfalls and steep mountains along the journey. From Fjaerland it is only a short bus drive to the Boyabreen glacier and the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Entry to the museum is included. After, return back to Balestrand and take the opportunity to explore the village and its surrounding by foot or by bike. Dinner and overnight at the Kvikne's hotel.
Meals
1 Breakfast 1 Dinner
Accommodation
Kvikne's Hotel
Day 5 - Enjoy the amazing views as you depart Balestrand to Bergen
Take the morning or afternoon express boat out of the Sognefjord and south towards Bergen. With 5 - 6 hours on the water, you have plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere and the fresh air. There is a cafe on board with simple options. You can sit out on the deck on the upper floor with room to move. The boat moves pretty quickly and there are several stops along the way. Precipitous mountains, thunderous waterfalls and small homesteads that cling to the mountain sides are the framework of this boat tour.
Bergen is known as the "The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway" and it is a lively town with small-town charm and international feel. We recommend a walking tour via the famous fish market and along the Bryggen, the old Hanseatic wharf which is architecturally unique and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Also worth a visit is the Fløibanen funicular which will take you to Mount Fløyen for the best views over the town. Overnight Clarion Hotel Admiral or similar with breakfast.
Meals
1 Breakfast
Accommodation
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Restaurants
Cornelius Fish Restaurant
Day 6 - Departure day
After breakfast, continue your journey onwards or home, or enjoy a relaxing stay in Bergen. Ask us for ideas if you want to extend your tour.
Meals
1 Breakfast
Dates & Prices
All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
1 Jun 2024 31 Aug 2024
1 Jun 2024
31 Aug 2024
CAD 2,737
On request
Standard
1 Jun 2024 31 Aug 2024
1 Jun 2024
31 Aug 2024
CAD 912
On request
Extra for Single
1 May 2025 30 Sep 2025
1 May 2025
30 Sep 2025
CAD 2,956
On request
Standard
1 May 2025 30 Sep 2025
1 May 2025
30 Sep 2025
CAD 985
On request
Extra for Single
Gallery
Kvikne's Hotel, Credit: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord NorwayStegastein in Aurlandsfjord - you can visit this as an optional tour from Flåm. Credits: C H - Visitnorway.comNorway in a Nutshell vistasFretheim HotelOutside the Fretheim HotelKvikne’s HotelEnjoying the view - Balestrand, Credit: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord NorwayVisit Norway, Vidar Moløkken
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