Overview
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Your stay in Flåm includes a boat ride on the spectacular Naerøyfjord—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on to Bergen, the “City of Seven Mountains,” where you’ll take a drive to see Bergenhus Fortress, the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, Bergen’s harbor, and the famous fish market. Take a step back in time through the cobblestone streets lined by colorful wooden houses that are quintessentially Norwegian. Return to Oslo via train through the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Celebrate Norway’s stunning natural beauty, its art, and cultural history with a farewell dinner—to celebrate the memories that will stay with you for years to come!
Highlights
Welcome & farewell dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit the City Hall
FLÅM[LF] Nærøyfjord cruise
BERGENOrientation drive and guided walking tour of Bryggen
BERGEN-OSLO
By train
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN OSLO, NORWAY
Day1
Welcome to Oslo, ancient capital of Norway! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
OSLO
Day2
Today offers a proper introduction to Oslo, the country’s hub of trade and industry. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the National Theater, considered the home for Ibsen’s plays; the unique Storting building, seat of Parliament; and the Royal Palace, residence of Norwegian monarchs since 1849. Stroll through magnificent FROGNER PARK with Gustav Vigeland’s extraordinary sculptures; and visit the CITY HALL, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held each year. Afterward, an optional excursion is available to see relics of Norway’s glorious seafaring past—including 1,000-year-old Viking ships!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
OSLO–GOL–FLÅM
Day3
Depart the city and drive northwest through Hallingdal, a large valley with rich traditions in iron production, cattle trade, and traditional folk art, music, and dance. Stop in Gol for a visit, before traveling through the world’s longest road tunnel (15 miles) to Aurland. Arrive in the picturesque village of Flåm, situated at the head of Aurlandsfjord.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FLÅM
Day4
Highlight this morning is a breathtaking LF BOAT ride on the famous Nærøyfjord, the best known branch of the Sognefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also rated by the National Geographic Society as the world’s number one natural heritage site. Balance of the day is at leisure. Join an optional excursion to make the most out of your stay in Flåm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FLAM–BERGEN
Day5
This morning, board your coach and travel to Bergen, “City of Seven Mountains.” An orientation drive features the main sights: the Bergenhus Fortress with its medieval Håkon’s Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower; the charming Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the harbor; and the famous Fish Market. Afterwards, follow your Local Guide through Bryggen, and step back in time as you walk along narrow, cobblestone alleyways past colorful wooden houses. Also see the 12th-century St. Mary’s Church, where Hanseatic merchants attended religious services until the 1870s.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERGEN–OSLO
Day6
Today, board the Bergen Railway and travel across the wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau to Oslo. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OSLO
Day7
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Scandic Victoria
First-Class
Ten-story Hotel located in heart of city, 200 meters from the Parliament.
Location
Rosenkrantz Gate 13, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Internet Access
Scandic Oslo City
First-Class
A centrally located 175-room hotel with a 24-hour reception, cozy lobby bar and gym. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily in the chic restaurant.
Location
Europaradets Plass 1, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
Clarion the Hub
First-Class
Boasting an unbeatable location in the heart of Oslo, just a few minutes away from Oslo Central Station. This stunning 810 room modern property is part of a listed building which now offers innovative technology solutions throughout the entire hotel including Free Wi-Fi access. Three exciting restaurant-concepts, including a fantastic restaurant on the 13th floor with stunning views of the Fjord and Opera House. A well equipped gym with modern exercise machines and equipment as well as a relaxation area. This hotel prides itself on having energy efficient solutions with a high focus on sustainability.
Location
Biskop Gunnerusgatan 3, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Disabled Access / Rooms
Fretheim
First-Class
Four-story Hotel located at scenic Aurlandfjord (a branch of the Sognefjord) with mountain backdrop.
Location
Postboks 63, Flam, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
Scandic Ornen
First-Class
The Scandic Ornen is Bergen's newest and largest hotel with 368 spacious, bright and modern rooms.
Location
Lars Hillesgate 18, Bergen, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Phone
