7-Day Scenic Railways and Fjords of Norway
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Trip Overview
Traverse through the rugged scenic outcrops that are iconic of Scandinavia in the best way by experiencing Norway by train and boat. Hop on board and get ready to see the very best of the country in all of its glory.
Visit Oslo and Bergen and stay two nights in the fjord village of Balestrand, located by the Sognefjord and surrounded by unparalleled scenery. Travel on spectacular railways, including the Flåm & Bergen Railway, classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world, and finally enjoy a fjord cruise on the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord.
Visit Oslo and Bergen and stay two nights in the fjord village of Balestrand, located by the Sognefjord and surrounded by unparalleled scenery. Travel on spectacular railways, including the Flåm & Bergen Railway, classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world, and finally enjoy a fjord cruise on the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Oslo!
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Arrive in Oslo and make your way to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can either venture out into the city on your own or join an optional tour: Oslo Highlights by bike.
Accommodation
Scandic Oslo City★3 star
Activities
Oslo Highlights Bike TourOptional Activity: AU$ 95 per person
The Royal PalaceOptional Activity
Destinations
Oslo
Day 2
Explore Oslo
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A fantastic way to see the city is through a hop on/hop off cruise service. You can spend as much or as little time at each stop as you like. The entire day is free, so get the most out of it and see some of the incredible Oslo attractions.
Accommodation
Scandic Oslo City★3 star
Activities
Hop-on-Hop-Off Cruise in Oslo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Oslo
Day 3
Bergen & Flåm Railway and Cruise to Balestrand
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After breakfast, check out of the hotel and get ready to experience Norway by Train. The 5-hour journey from Oslo to Myrdal is part of the Bergen Railway, classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world. In Myrdal, you will change to the Flåm Railway, where you will complete the train journey, arriving in Flam. Enjoy an hour of leisure time before embarking on a cruise on the Sognefjord to Balestrand.
Accommodation
Balestrand Hotel
Activities
Train from Oslo to Flam
Cruise from Flam to Balestrand
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Oslo
Flåm
Balestrand
Day 4
Free Time in Balestrand
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Today, you have the whole day to yourself. Either spend the day in Balestrand or go on an optional excursion to Fjærland and the Glacier Museum. Travel on the Fjærlandsfjord and experience one of the most beautiful fjord arms in Norway. Local buses will transport you to the Glacier Museum, where you will learn more about the glaciers and how the fjords were formed. From there you will continue to one or two extensions of the Jostedal Glacier; Supphellebreen and Bøyabreen.
Accommodation
Balestrand Hotel
Activities
Free Time in Balestrand
Fjord & Glacier Half-Day Excursion from BalestrandOptional Activity: AU$ 194 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Balestrand
Fjærland
Day 5
Cruise to Bergen
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Breakfast will be served in your hotel before you check out and hop on board your cruise to Bergen, on the Sognefjord along the coast of Norway. The trip will take around 4 hours. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, known as the Gateway to the Fjords. When you arrive, you are free to explore for the rest of the day.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Terminus★3 star
Activities
Fjord Cruise from Balestrand to Bergen
Segway City Tour by Night in BergenOptional Activity: AU$ 227 per person
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Balestrand
Bergen
Day 6
Free Day in Bergen
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Spend the day exploring the city. There are numerous sightseeing trips that you can join, or you can venture off on your own and work your way around this beautiful city. Despite being the second-largest in Norway, Bergen still retains its small-town charm, making it a beautiful place to explore on foot.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Terminus★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Bergen
Fishmarket in BergenOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Bergen
Day 7
Departure Day
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Spend your final morning in the Bergen. Departure according to your own itinerary.
Activities
Free Time in Bergen
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Bergen
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What’s included?
- 6 nights accommodation
- 4 activities
- 6 breakfasts
- Ground transportation
What’s not included?
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Norway in 7 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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