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7-Day Fjord and Glacier Adventure

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4.6 • 14 travellers have booked with Trude S.

Trip Overview

This week-long itinerary will see you discovering the staggering natural beauty that Norway is so famous for.

Begin this Norway adventure in Bergen and spend some time in this picturesque city that is surrounded by stunning mountains and deep fjords. Continue to Nigardsbreen to take a unique ice walk through the blue ice landscape of this glacier. Finally, in Flam, you will take a scenic train ride and a fjord safari through a 17-kilometre branch of the world’s second-longest fjord, Sognefjord.

This trip is perfect for the outdoor adventurers that are seeking thrill, breathtaking views and awe-striking nature all in one place!
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Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Bergen

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Arrival in Bergen

Arrive in Bergen according to your own itinerary. Bergen is Norway’s second-largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords. Located on the west coast of Norway, Bergen is the perfect starting point for visits to the Norwegian fjords. You can go up the Fløibanen Funicular, where you will be treated to fantastic views of the countryside or take a stroll around Bergen's charming fishmarket.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Terminus3 star

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    Activities

    BergenOptional Activity

    Fløibanen FunicularOptional Activity

    Fishmarket in BergenOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Bergen

Day 2

Cruise on the Sognefjord

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Cruise on the Sognefjord

This morning after breakfast at your hotel you can spend the morning at your own leisure in Bergen. Perhaps you can take a trip to marvel at some of the oldest buildings in the city in Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf. In the afternoon, you will depart by express boat in the northern direction along the western coastline of Norway. After a few hours, the journey continues along the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord, to the fjord village of Sogndal.

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    Accommodation

    Hofslund Fjord Hotel AS3 star

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    Activities

    BergenOptional Activity

    Bryggen Hanseatic WharfOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Boat from Bergen to Sogndal Municipality

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bergen

    Sognefjorden

Day 3

Glacier Walk at Nigards Glacier

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Glacier Walk at Nigards Glacier

Today you will travel by bus via Gaupne to Jostedalen and the Nigards Glacier. The valley of Jostedalen offers spectacular views of its scenery, mainly shaped by glacial erosion. At the Nigards Glacier, you will experience a 2-hour guided glacier walk, a short and easy blue ice trip taking you deep into an icy landscape. It is not a hard or physically demanding trip and is therefore suitable for all who wish to experience what glacier walking is really like.

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    Accommodation

    Hofslund Fjord Hotel AS3 star

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    Activities

    Short Blue Ice Hike at Nigardsbreen

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    Transportations

    Bus from Hofslund Fjord Hotel AS to Nigardsbreen

    Bus from Nigardsbreen to Hofslund Fjord Hotel AS

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sognefjorden

Day 4

Fjord Cruise to Flåm

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Fjord Cruise to Flåm

You can spend the morning at your leisure before departing by bus to Leikanger where you will board the express boat for a 1-hour cruise to Flåm, Norway’s only fjord village with a train connection. In the afternoon you are free to explore Flåm. The area offers great hiking possibilities and you can take an excursion to Stegasteinen viewpoint which offers a fantastic view of the Aurlandsfjord. You can also visit the Flåm Railway Museum to learn more about the world's steepest railway.

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    Accommodation

    Flåmsbrygga Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Flam Railway MuseumOptional Activity

    Stegastein ViewpointOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Bus from Sogndal Municipality to Leikanger

    Boat from Leikanger to Flåm

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sognefjorden

    Flåm

Day 5

Downhill Biking and Fjord Safari

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Downhill Biking and Fjord Safari

Depart on the Flåm Railway from Flåm to Myrdal, before heading halfway down again to Berekvam station. At Berekvam station you will leave the train, meet your guide and continue the remaining 11 kilometres to Flåm by bike. The downhill bike ride follows a gravel road along the river. In fjord village, you will have some free time before going on a Fjord safari. After 1.5 hours you will arrive in Gudvangen, at the head of the Nærøyfjord. Afterwards, a bus will be waiting to take you to Voss.

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    Accommodation

    Park Hotel Vossevangen3 star

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    Activities

    Fjord Safari in Flam

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    Transportations

    Train from Flåm to Myrdal

    Train from Myrdal to Berekvam

    Bicycle from Berekvam to Flåm

    Bus from Gudvangen to Vossevangen

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Flåm

    Vossevangen

Day 6

Train to Bergen and Optional White Water Rafting

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Train to Bergen and Optional White Water Rafting

Today you can choose between catching the morning or afternoon train to Bergen (approximately a
1-hour train ride). If you're spending the day in Voss, you can go on an exhilarating 3.5-hour rafting tour where you are guaranteed to have the time of your life. As an alternative to white water rafting, you can take an excursion to the Hardangerfjord and Eidfjord.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Terminus3 star

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    Activities

    White Water Rafting in VossOptional Activity

    Fjord Cruise in HardangerfjordOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Vossevangen to Bergen

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Vossevangen

    Hordaland

    Bergen

Day 7

Departure from Bergen

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Departure from Bergen

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart from Bergen according to your own itinerary, after a wonderful week on this Norway adventure exploring the most spectacular landscapes.

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    Activities

    BergenOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bergen

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What’s included?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

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