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Oslo feels like the perfect blend of nature and city life. When in this beautiful city you are never far away from a park. In Oslo everyone could find something to their liking.
Welcome to the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo! Upon arrival your private driver meets you and takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.
- Recommended dinner: As the grand final of the first day we advise you to dine at the famous panoramic restaurant Ekeberg dating back to 1916.
No meals included.
After breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a 5-hour guided city tour of the magnificent Norwegian capital. For your convenience we have booked a 24 hour Oslo pass which gives you an opportunity of free entry to 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport and many other advantages.
You start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park, informally known as the Vigeland Park named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. You spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature.
Then you proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Norwegian Folk Museum and the Viking Ship Museum (tickets are included).
After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Breakfast is included.
The Oslo The Hub Hotel boasts a stylish interior and superb location right in the heart of the city. All guestrooms come with a flat-screen TV, free 'Rituals' body care products, ensuite bathroom, coffee machine, and free Wi-Fi. Guests are welcome to take advantage of the hotel's gym, bar, and lounge.
Norway has a well-developed railway system that spreads throughout the whole country, making rail one of the most convenient ways to travel. All Norwegian trains are fast, spacious, and offer everything you need for a comfortable ride.
Beautiful Voss is located in between the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord fjords and is surrounded by forested areas, splendid lakes, and imposing mountains, making it the best nature escape for any kind of traveler.
Early in the morning following breakfast you check out from the hotel. Your walk to the train station, located close to your hotel, for your train to Voss (tickets are included).
Upon arrival you are transferred to your hotel and check-in. You have the rest of the day free to explore the surrounding on your own or join optional activities such a kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cycling.
Breakfast is included.
This short car ride with your driver takes you on a very picturesque route. Relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of the magnificent mountains, scenic winding roads, and charming tunnels.
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Surrounded by beautiful water, imposing mountains and lush nature, Ulvik is the village you wouldn't want to miss visiting while in Norway. Bustling with tourists, the lovely small town is among the most popular destinations in the area.
After breakfast you check out from the hotel and meet your driver who takes you to Ulvik - the heart of Norway's fruit-growing region. Ulvik boasts a beautiful location in the picturesque surroundings of steep snow-clad mountains and the Hardangerfjord.
Upon arrival you go on a 4-hour private tour to the Cider Farm*. Ulvik is probably most famous for its fruit, cider farms and orchards. During your guided drive and walk along the cider route you stop by family-run cider farms, learn about fruit farming and how it became possible to grow fruit on this latitude, as well as each family's approach to processing fruit and food. As a highlight of the day you have a tasting sample of local ciders and apple juice.
- Note: Cider Farm tour is available from Jun 1 to Sep 30
After the tour you return to the hotel and check-in. You then have the evening free to enjoy the beautiful surrounding nature and the fjords.
- Optional tour:Â Fjord Boat Excursion
Breakfast is included.
After breakfast you have a choice to either go on a full-day hike to the famous Trolltunga or alternatively join another tour - a day trip to Hardangervidda National Park.
If you choose the hike the Troll Tongue, called Trolltunga in Norwegian, your trip starts with a drive along the Hardanger Fjord during which you cross Europe’s largest suspension bridge. Together with an experienced guide you make your way down the 11 km long trail from Tyssedal to the Trolltunga cliff, through steep forest terrain, moon-like flatlands, marshes and snowfields. During the hike the guide shows many survival skills, and makes you a nice herb tea in the field.
Those travelers who choose the day trip to Hardangervidda National Park* are taken to the park by car, stop at the Hardangervidda Natursenter museum, visit one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls, Voringfossen, where water plunges a staggering 182 meters down in the Mabodalen valley. Further up the road you get an unforgettable experience of life on the mountain plateau while doing a short trekking through this rough deserted terrain.
After the day of touring you return to the hotel.
- Note: Trolltunga Hiking Tour is available from Jun 15 to Sep 15, Trip to Hardangervidda Park is available from Jun 1 to Aug 31
Breakfast is included.
Taking a train is one of the most comfortable ways to travel between Ulvik and Flam. All Norwegian trains are fast, safe, and offer you everything you need for a worry-free ride.
Flam is a very small village nestled in a gorgeous fjord surrounded by the beauty of nature. The city is renowned for its spectacular and scenic Flam railway.
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel. Your driver transfers you back to Voss for your train to Flam.
Upon arrival in about two hours you walk to your hotel located nearby and have the rest of the day free.
- Optional tasting: Beer tasting at the Ægir Brewery & Pub​
- Optional 1-day extension: If you want to extend your trip, we advise spending one more extra day in Balestrand. Contact your travel specialist for details.
Breakfast is included.
Without a doubt, this boat ride along some of the most magnificent sights of Norwegian fjords is something you’ll never forget. One of our local drivers will take you to the port and meet you upon the ferry’s arrival.
The colorful Norwegian city of Bergen is a gateway to majestic fjords and a real architectural and cultural treasure.
After breakfast you check out from your hotel. You have the morning free to continue exploring the area by yourself or joining an optional tour.
- Optional tour: Old King Path Kayaking
In the afternoon you walk to the pier (easily accessible by foot) to enjoy a 5-hour boat trip to Bergen - the second largest city in Norway.
Upon arrival you walk to your hotel located very close to the boat station. The rest of the day is free for you to do some independent sightseeing, dine in one of the local restaurants or just take a leisurely walk around the city.
- Please note: the boat trip to Bergen is available only during the summer period. During Midseason, the ferry will be replaced by a Flam - Myrdal - Bergen train, as the ferry does not operate from October to March.
Breakfast is included.
In the morning following breakfast you meet your guide and go on a 3-hour guided walking tour around the most interesting sights of Bergen.
During the tour you also enjoy a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride that is one of Norway's best-known attractions.
After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Breakfast is included.
This is the last day of your amazing Norwegian adventure! After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport for your flight home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!
Breakfast is included.
What's Included
- Accommodation at remarkable hotels in Oslo, Voss, Ulvik, Flam and Bergen;
- Breakfasts at hotels;
- Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
- 24 hour Oslo pass;
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
- Tour to the Cider Farm with tasting;Â
- Guided hike to Trolltunga;
- Floibanen Funicular round trip;
- Regular class train tickets Oslo - Voss, Voss - Flam;
- Regular class boat tickets Flam - Bergen;
- Support line during the trip.
Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Tour Highlights
- Visiting Frogner Park in Oslo
- Tour to a cider farm in Ulvik
- Troll Tongue Hike or day trip to Hardangervidda National Park
- Fjords boat trip from Flam to Bergen
- Floibanen funicular ride in Bergen
What To Know
- Scandinavian climate is unpredictable and weather can be quite harsh even during summers.
- Bringing a water-resistant jacket, umbrella, and some warm clothes is a must
- Most of the tours you’re going to have are walking, so make sure to bring convenient walking shoes.
