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8-Day Fjords & Glaciers of Norway

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Overview

This holiday to Norway includes the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord, two of the country's most famous fjords. During this trip, you'll stay overnight in the charming fjord villages of Balestrand and Ulvik and go on a breathtaking glacier excursion.

The tour will also include travel between Oslo and Bergen on the spectacular Bergen and Flåm Railway, where you will be passing through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls almost everywhere you turn.
Sightseeing
Cruising
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Oslo

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Arrival in Oslo

Begin your holiday to Norway by arriving in Oslo. After checking into the hotel, you have the rest of the day free. There are numerous attractions in Oslo, but we would suggest having a look around the Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum or the Vigeland Sculpture Park.

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    Accommodation

    Scandic Oslo City3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Viking Ship MuseumOptional Activity

    Kon-Tiki MuseumOptional Activity

    The Vigeland Sculpture Park & MuseumOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Oslo

Day 2

Bergen & Flåm Railway, Fjord Cruise to Balestrand

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Bergen & Flåm Railway, Fjord Cruise to Balestrand

After breakfast, depart by train from Oslo to Myrdal, which is part of the Bergen Railway. In Myrdal you will change to the Flåm Railway, passing through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls and steep mountain sides. You will have an hour at leisure in Flåm, before embarking on a cruise on the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord, to Balestrand.

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    Accommodation

    Balestrand Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Train from Oslo to Flam

    Cruise from Flam to Balestrand

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oslo

    Flåm

    Balestrand

Day 3

Fjærland & Glacier Excursion

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Fjærland & Glacier Excursion

You'll have the morning to relax before departing for a half-day Fjærland and Glacier excursion at noon. The trip will include a visit to the Glacier Museum and then onto the Bøyabreen glaciers. Cruising the Fjærlandsfjord the old hamlets and farms are reminders of the struggle for existence in past times. You will learn about the fjords and glaciers history before you continue to the glacier itself.

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    Accommodation

    Balestrand Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Fjord & Glacier Half-Day Excursion from Balestrand: AU$ 192 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Balestrand

    Fjærland

Day 4

Cruise along the Sognefjord and Coast to Bergen

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Cruise along the Sognefjord and Coast to Bergen

Cruise along the Sognefjord and then along the west coast of Norway before heading south to Bergen – the Gateway to the Fjords. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords. In the evening, there is an optional segway sightseeing tour.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Terminus3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Fjord Cruise from Balestrand to Bergen

    Segway City Tour by Night in BergenOptional Activity: AU$ 225 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Balestrand

    Bergen

Day 5

Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour in Bergen

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Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour in Bergen

Spend the day exploring the city at your own pace. After breakfast, join the hop-on/hop-off bus tour and work your way around the city. You can spend as much or as little time as you like at each attraction, it's valid for the entire day, so you can take your time.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Terminus3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour in Bergen

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bergen

Day 6

Cruise on the Hardangerfjord to Ulvik

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Cruise on the Hardangerfjord to Ulvik

You'll have breakfast at the hotel before leaving Bergen. You will travel to Norheimsund by bus, where you will go on a 3-hour cruise along the Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord. In Eidfjord you will go on a 2.5-hour bus tour to visit the Hardangervidda Nature Centre and the highest waterfall in Norway. Finally, you will end the day with a short cruise to the small, scenic village of Ulvik where you will stay overnight.

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    Accommodation

    Strand Fjordhotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cruise from Norheimsund to Eidfjord

    Eidfjord Sightseeing Bus Tour

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    Transportations

    Bus from Bergen to Norheimsund

    Ferry from Eidfjord to Ulvik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bergen

    Hordaland

Day 7

Ulvik via Voss to Oslo

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Ulvik via Voss to Oslo

You have the morning free to enjoy the scenery before departing from Ulvik to Voss by bus. In Voss, you'll change to the Bergen Railway which will take you all the way back to Oslo where you will stay overnight. Your arrival in Oslo will be a late one.

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    Accommodation

    Strand Fjordhotel3 star

    Scandic Oslo City3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Ulvik

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    Transportations

    Bus from Ulvik to Voss Municipality

    Train from Voss Municipality to Oslo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hordaland

    Ulvik

    Oslo

Day 8

Finish Your Amazing Holiday to Norway

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Finish Your Amazing Holiday to Norway

This is the final day of your trip. Breakfast will be served at the hotel and then you are free to do any last minute shopping before you leave.

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    Activities

    Explore OsloOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oslo

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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