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Gorgeous fjords, breathtaking mountains, serene lakes, gleaming glaciers, and thundering waterfalls... this is Norway, and on this Scenic Norway tour, you’ll experience both Norway's exciting cities and the spectacular scenery.
In Oslo, guided sightseeing includes the famous Frogner Park with over 200 extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures. In the Telemark region, visit the Heddal stave church, the largest of Norway's remaining medieval wooden churches. In Bergen, hear about the city's 11th-century origins during your orientation drive. In Loen, Globus has arranged a very special experience for you: Norway’s latest spectacular tourism project, the Loen Skylift, to the top of Mount Hoven.
Also, spend time in the Hardangerfjord region, and stop at thundering Låtefoss twin-waterfall, one of Norway's best known waterfalls; take a ferry; and see Hardangervidda mountain plateau, one of Europe's largest and home to Northern Europe's largest stock of reindeer. In this area, visit a fruit farm and meet the family who has owned it for 8 generations. Hear their history and how cider is made. While tasting apple juice and cider, enjoy the lunch Globus has arranged for you.
But that's not all… enjoy a spectacular cruise on the Sognefjord, Norway's longest fjord, with its Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a stop to see one of the mighty branches that radiate from Jostedal Glacier, Europe's largest glacier. Another tour highlight is a cruise past the famous "Seven Sisters," the most photographed waterfalls in Geirangerfjord, then, travel above the tree line to 5,000 feet for breathtaking panoramic views of the fjord and the surrounding peaks from the mountaintop lookout at Dalsnibba.
These are just some of the many highlights on this Norway tour. It’s an amazing vacation!
Please note: Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City Hall; [LF] farewell dinner at a local restaurant
TELEMARK Visit the Heddal stave church; guided visit of Vemork
LǞTEFOSS WATERFALL
HARDANGERFJORDFerry crossing; [LF] enjoy apple juice and cider, with lunch at a local fruit farm
BERGEN Orientation drive
SOGNEFJORD & NAERØYFJORD
Cruise
FJAERLAND
Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum and watch the Panorama Movie
JOSTEDAL GLACIER
LOEN [LF] Experience the Skylift
GEIRANGERFJORD
Boat cruise, panoramic view at Dalsnibba lookout
LILLEHAMMER Picture stop at the Olympic ski jump; guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
ARRIVE IN OSLO, NORWAY
Day1
Welcome to Oslo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
OSLO
Day2
Today gives you a good 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. Afterwards, 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–HEDDAL–VEMORK–TELEMARK
Day3
Start your tour of the land of fjords, lakes, mountains, thundering waterfalls, and gleaming glaciers with a visit of HEDDAL STAVE CHURCH, the largest of the country’s remaining medieval wooden churches. Follow the narrow Rjukan Valley via Lake Tinnsjø, where saboteurs sank a ferry loaded with heavy water, dashing Nazi hopes of winning the race for the atomic bomb. Next is VEMORK, scene of the daring sabotage action celebrated in The Heroes of Telemark and recently registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn all about the dramatic events of 1943 from your Local Guide, and gain an insight into the technology of hydroelectric power generation, one of the pillars of Norway’s economy. Arrive in rustic, unspoiled Telemark.
Today’s Distance: 165 mi / 265 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TELEMARK–LÅTEFOSS–HARDANGERFJORD–BERGEN
Day4
A day of scenic delights: the wild Hardangervidda mountain plateau, where Fridtjof Nansen prepared for his polar expeditions, and the thundering Låtefoss twin-waterfall. Drive through the orchards along the tranquil splendor of Sørfjord, which inspired composer Edvard Grieg’s Morning Mood, and cross Hardangerfjord by FERRY. LF Meet the family that has owned the STEINSTØ FRUIT FARM for eight generations and hear all about their history. Taste home-made apple juice and cider, and enjoy lunch. Continue to Bergen, known for its associations with the Hanseatic League. An orientation drive shows you the charming Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the harbor; and the famous Fish Market.
Today’s Distance: 202 mi / 325 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
BERGEN–VOSS–STALHEIM
Day5
Time this morning to discover colorful Bergen and explore the narrow lanes of ancient Bryggen on your own. Later, travel toward the popular lakeside resort of Voss, where you can join an exciting optional Flåm train ride. Arrive in Stalheim, overlooking the beautiful Nærøydalen Valley.
Today’s Distance: 112 mi / 180 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
STALHEIM–SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD–FJAERLAND–LOEN
Day6
Start today with a relaxing CRUISE on spectacular Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord. Next, visit Fjaerland’s excellent NORWEGIAN GLACIER MUSEUM and watch the spectacular Panorama Movie – 22 meters long and 5.5 meters high. Then marvel at Bøyabreen, one of the branches that radiate from Jostedal Glacier into the surrounding valleys, and enjoy the rugged mountain scenery as you approach the tunnel underneath mainland Europe’s largest glacier. After pristine Lake Jølster and the Våtedalen Valley, follow the shoreline of the innermost branch of Nordfjord and arrive in peaceful Loen.
Today’s Distance: 112 mi / 180 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LOEN.
Day7
Prepare for Norway’s latest spectacular tourism project: the LF LOEN SKYLIFT, a cable car that brings you from the fjord to the top of Mount Hoven (over 3,300 feet high) in just minutes. Time to enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Lovatnet, Mount Skåla, Jostedal Glacier, and the Nordfjord. Discover one of the hiking trails at your own pace.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LOEN–GEIRANGERFJORD–DALSNIBBA–LOM–LILLEHAMMER
Day8
Head north via Lake Hornindal to Hellesylt to embark for a leisurely CRUISE on Geirangerfjord past the famous Seven Sisters cascade. Then, climb above the tree line to 5,000 feet for panoramic views from the GEIRANGER SKYWALK, Mount Dalsnibba’s new platform above the fjord. Continue to Lom and take pictures of its lovely stave church. Drive through the wide Gudbrandsdal Valley, the lush dairy and timber land of Ibsen’s drama, Peer Gynt, and arrive in Lillehammer, proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Today’s Distance: 211 mi / 340 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LILLEHAMMER–EIDSVOLL–OSLO.
Day9
Start your day with a picture stop at the Olympic ski jump, followed by a guided walking tour of the unique MAIHAUGEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM, an encounter with Norway’s culture and history and a fascinating collection of houses and farmyards. Enjoy a comfortable drive along lovely Lake Mjøsa to Eidsvoll, where the country’s democratic constitution was signed in 1814, before returning to Oslo. Tonight, celebrate the success of your journey with a LF farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 143 mi / 230 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OSLO
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Radisson Blu Scandinavia
Superior First-Class
This stylish city center high-rise hotel with 497-guestrooms, boasts stunning views of the city and fjord from its top floor Sky bar and offers Free Wi-Fi access in all public areas and in all 497 guest rooms. International and Norwegian-inspired cuisine is served in the warm and inviting atmosphere of the main restaurant and there is a wellness center with indoor swimming pool, sauna and well-equipped fitness room.
Location
Holbergsgate 30, Oslo, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
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
Rauland Hogfjellshotell
First-Class
The Rauland Hogfjellshotell recreational facilities include swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam sauna and a mountain SPA. The restaurant Falkeriset serves tempting dishes based on the European cuisine.
Location
, Rauland-Telemark, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- 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
Stalheim
Superior Tourist-Class
Overlooking the Nærøy Valley, this family-run hotel offers 2 in-house resraurants and a panorama lounge. Gudvangen village and the Nærøy Fjord are 15 minutes' drive away.
Location
Stalheimsvegen 131, Stalheim, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
Alexandra
First-Class
Hotel Alexandra is a family-run hotel located in the inner reaches of Nordfjord. It is renowned for its distinctive, personal atmosphere. Centuries-old traditions have been combined with modern hotel operations and an eye for style and comfort.
Location
, Loen, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
Scandic Lillehammer
First-Class
Traditional Holiday & Conference Hotel set in 8-acre private park, near ski & riding schools, chairlift & Maihaugen Museum.
Location
Turisthotelivegen 6, Lillehammer, Norway
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Phone
- Television
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
