ARRIVE OSLO
Arrival in Oslo according to your own schedule and transfer on your own to your hotel.
Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs (before dinner) in the hotel lobby, where you’ll also meet your fellow travellers. Dinner and accommodation in superior rooms at Clarion Hotel the Hub, centrally located close to the Karl John shopping boulevard.
OSLO - ULVIK
Departure from Oslo, driving along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Gol. Lunch in Gol. Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall. Descend the amazing Måbødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord. Cross the Hardanger Bridge, then along the Ulvik Fjord, a branch of the Hardanger Fjord, to the picturesque village of Ulvik.
Dinner and accommodation in rooms with fjord view at Brakanes Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
ULVIK - BERGEN
Afger breakfast, start of scenic tour along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, arriving in Bergen around midday. Afternoon 2 hours city sightseeing in Bergen with a local guide, including a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter.
Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel Admiral, right in the heart of Bergen near the harbour.
BERGEN – SOGNEFJORD - BALESTRAND
Drive via Voss to Flåm and board the train for an excursion on the spectacular Flåm Railway, one of the most beautiful and steepest standard-gauge railway lines in the world. Departure on board an eco-friendly ship for a fjord cruise on the narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen. This area has been judged one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Continue by coach through the Stalheim Canyon to Vangsnes, short ferry crossing to the beautiful resort of Balestrand.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel, superbly located on the banks of the fjord.
BALESTRAND – A DAY IN THE FJORDS
Day free in Balestrand, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the outstanding beauty and nature of the fjords. You may want to spend the morning relaxing on the hotel terrace, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying the spectacular views.
We can also recommend a visit to the local aquarium and art gallery, or you may prefer to rent a bike or rowing boat from the hotel, or even go on foot up to the nearest mountains.
Dinner and accommodation at Kvikne’s Hotel.
BALESTRAND – BRIKSDAL GLACIER - GEIRANGER
Ferry from Dragsvik to Hella, followed by a scenic tour along the northern side of the Sogn Fjord and further north to Fjærland. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden for an excursion in “Troll cars” to the Briksdal glacier. Afterwards enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue by coach via Loen and Stryn, to Hellesylt, for a beautiful cruise on the Geirangerfjord.
Dinner and accommodation at the excellent Union Hotel Geiranger, overlooking the Geirangerfjord.
GEIRANGER - OSLO
Ascend the roads that twist and turn up to Geiranger Skywalk for a panoramic view of the Geirangerfjord (weather permitting). Continue across the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom, well known for its 14th century stave church. Descend the Gudbrands Valley to the town of Lillehammer. Drive alongside Lake Mjøsa and arrive in Oslo, the capital.
Dinner and accommodation at Clarion Hotel The Hub.
OSLO DEPARTURE
Buffet breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your own schedule, if you have time free in the morning, we recommend a stroll through the new central city district Bjorvika and walk between Oslo's latest architectural additions; the Deichman Library and Much Museum. Transfer on your own to Oslo Gardermoen Airport inn connection with your flight home.
