Norwegian Would
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Would you like to know more about Norway? Then this program is a perfect introduction. It focuses on the Western part of the country around Bergen and includes a total intermodal transportation grid involving ships, unique railways, timely buses and walking trails.
As such it is perfect for a couple looking to explore while enjoying comforts at night. With two or three couples it would be viable as a privately guided experience but we think it works just fine for two independently.
Would you like to know more about Norway? Then this program is a perfect introduction. It focuses on the Western part of the country around Bergen and includes a total intermodal transportation grid involving ships, unique railways, timely buses and walking trails.
As such it is perfect for a couple looking to explore while enjoying comforts at night. With two or three couples it would be viable as a privately guided experience but we think it works just fine for two independently.
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Explore: Diverse Norway
Customizable Itinerary - 11 Days (from $6,567 / person)
Day 1: USA-Norway
You board your plane headed to Scandinavia and the chance to explore the valleys and the fjords of Norway.
Day 2: Arrival in Oslo
You land in Oslo and are met by one of our drivers who will take you to your hotel where the rest of the day is left open.
Day 3: Highlights of Oslo
Today you will have a full day tour of this exciting city. Your guide will take you through the city centre passing by many of the main sights including Akershus Fortress, “Karl Johan”, the bustling main street, the parliament building, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute. Stop to walk through the Vigeland Sculpture Park located in Frogner Park. Continue through some residential areas to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump which offers spectacular views of the city and the fjord far below. Stop for lunch and then tour the Opera house including a backstage visit. Stop at the Edvard Munch (creator of ‘The Scream’) Museum with the largest collection of his art and finish up the day with a visit to the Nobel Peace Centre with many interactive displays.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: A Spectacular Day between Oslo and Bergen
Today you will experience something unique as this excursion takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Norway’s fjord region; you will travel by train across the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau and down the Flam Railway. The Flam railway will take you through wild and beautiful mountain scenery and down to the Sognefjord. From Flam you continue by boat on the Naeroyfjord, Europe’s narrowest fjord, to Gudvangen. From there you go by coach up the steep and spectacular bends of Stalheimskleiva, before arriving in Voss where you will board a train for the last stretch of the journey to Bergen, the gateway to the fjords. Discuss your day over dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: A Scenic Journey to and from Hardengerfjord
Begin your private tour as you take one of Norway’s most scenic tourist roads to Hardangerfjord. En route your guide will tell you the region’s history and nature as you take in the mountain pastures, deep valleys and picturesque villages. Make a photo stop at the waterfalls of Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen, and see Lake Skasvatnet known as the ‘Goldfish Lake’ for its colonies of Goldfish which were released into the water in 1914. Continue to Hardangerfjord and soak in the full scale of the mountain-framed inlet as you drive towards the upper end. Then, venture across one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, absorbing the incredible surrounding scenery. On the other side, pass through the town of Eidfjord and stop in Ovre Eidfjord, a tiny village beautifully situated beneath the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Here you will find a quaint restaurant where you can order lunch. After lunch you continue to Voringfossen, Norway’s biggest waterfall which plunges 597 feet from the plateau to a narrow valley. You then return to Bergen by another scenic route.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Exploring Bergen
In addition to being Norway’s second largest city, it is world’s only city surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. You guide will show you the city highlights including Hanseatic Bryggen Wharf, the Floimanen Funicular ( which you can ride), Troldhaugen, the fish and flower market, Bergen Aquarium and Gamie Bergen which is the Old Bergen open air museum. After lunch your guide will leave you to explore on your own.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7: Bergen to Stavanger
In the morning you catch an express bus from Bergen which will carry you to Stavanger, Norway’s fourth largest city with a fine collection of gabled houses, cobblestone streets, winding alleys and busy markets. One of Stavanger’s highlights is Gamie Stavanger; the old town with its well preserved early 18th Century whitewashed wooden houses. Have dinner there this evening.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Fjord Cruise and Pulpit Rock
Today you take a morning cruise on the Lysefjord where you get the chance to see a slab of stone hanging out from the cliff 1,800 feet above the Fjord. If your eyesight is good you can see people sitting on the edge with their feet dangling. We can set up a hike if you add more time to the trip. Return to Stavanger for some free time.
Breakfast
Day 9: Stavanger to Kristiansand
After breakfast you take a train along the Southern line to Kristiansand, southern Norway’s largest city. With its weathered old homes and pulsating summer atmosphere, this is a very charming city. After dinner, take a walk around town where it will likely be broad daylight.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10: Return to Oslo
You travel the last part of the Southern line by train brining you back to Oslo where the evening is left open although we are happy to make reservations (and recommendations).
Breakfast
Day 11: Return to USA
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. Now you have seen Norway, would you come back? We think you will.
Breakfast
You board your plane headed to Scandinavia and the chance to explore the valleys and the fjords of Norway.
Day 2: Arrival in Oslo
You land in Oslo and are met by one of our drivers who will take you to your hotel where the rest of the day is left open.
Day 3: Highlights of Oslo
Today you will have a full day tour of this exciting city. Your guide will take you through the city centre passing by many of the main sights including Akershus Fortress, “Karl Johan”, the bustling main street, the parliament building, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute. Stop to walk through the Vigeland Sculpture Park located in Frogner Park. Continue through some residential areas to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump which offers spectacular views of the city and the fjord far below. Stop for lunch and then tour the Opera house including a backstage visit. Stop at the Edvard Munch (creator of ‘The Scream’) Museum with the largest collection of his art and finish up the day with a visit to the Nobel Peace Centre with many interactive displays.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: A Spectacular Day between Oslo and Bergen
Today you will experience something unique as this excursion takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Norway’s fjord region; you will travel by train across the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau and down the Flam Railway. The Flam railway will take you through wild and beautiful mountain scenery and down to the Sognefjord. From Flam you continue by boat on the Naeroyfjord, Europe’s narrowest fjord, to Gudvangen. From there you go by coach up the steep and spectacular bends of Stalheimskleiva, before arriving in Voss where you will board a train for the last stretch of the journey to Bergen, the gateway to the fjords. Discuss your day over dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: A Scenic Journey to and from Hardengerfjord
Begin your private tour as you take one of Norway’s most scenic tourist roads to Hardangerfjord. En route your guide will tell you the region’s history and nature as you take in the mountain pastures, deep valleys and picturesque villages. Make a photo stop at the waterfalls of Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen, and see Lake Skasvatnet known as the ‘Goldfish Lake’ for its colonies of Goldfish which were released into the water in 1914. Continue to Hardangerfjord and soak in the full scale of the mountain-framed inlet as you drive towards the upper end. Then, venture across one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, absorbing the incredible surrounding scenery. On the other side, pass through the town of Eidfjord and stop in Ovre Eidfjord, a tiny village beautifully situated beneath the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Here you will find a quaint restaurant where you can order lunch. After lunch you continue to Voringfossen, Norway’s biggest waterfall which plunges 597 feet from the plateau to a narrow valley. You then return to Bergen by another scenic route.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Exploring Bergen
In addition to being Norway’s second largest city, it is world’s only city surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. You guide will show you the city highlights including Hanseatic Bryggen Wharf, the Floimanen Funicular ( which you can ride), Troldhaugen, the fish and flower market, Bergen Aquarium and Gamie Bergen which is the Old Bergen open air museum. After lunch your guide will leave you to explore on your own.
Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7: Bergen to Stavanger
In the morning you catch an express bus from Bergen which will carry you to Stavanger, Norway’s fourth largest city with a fine collection of gabled houses, cobblestone streets, winding alleys and busy markets. One of Stavanger’s highlights is Gamie Stavanger; the old town with its well preserved early 18th Century whitewashed wooden houses. Have dinner there this evening.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Fjord Cruise and Pulpit Rock
Today you take a morning cruise on the Lysefjord where you get the chance to see a slab of stone hanging out from the cliff 1,800 feet above the Fjord. If your eyesight is good you can see people sitting on the edge with their feet dangling. We can set up a hike if you add more time to the trip. Return to Stavanger for some free time.
Breakfast
Day 9: Stavanger to Kristiansand
After breakfast you take a train along the Southern line to Kristiansand, southern Norway’s largest city. With its weathered old homes and pulsating summer atmosphere, this is a very charming city. After dinner, take a walk around town where it will likely be broad daylight.
Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10: Return to Oslo
You travel the last part of the Southern line by train brining you back to Oslo where the evening is left open although we are happy to make reservations (and recommendations).
Breakfast
Day 11: Return to USA
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. Now you have seen Norway, would you come back? We think you will.
Breakfast
