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Geirangerfjord & Norway in a Nutshell® 

Waterfall on Geirangerfjord by Oivind Heen, Visit Norway

Unesco Fjord cruise package; Geirangerfjord & Nærøyfjord – 7 nights

This is an extensive fjord round trip with a full day fjord cruise on the UNESCO Geirangerfjord, as well as a cruise on the spectacular UNESCO Nærøyfjord.
You will travel on the famous Flåm Railway, the Bergen Line, the Rauma Line & the Dovre Line.
Experience tiny Fjord villages as well as Oslo, picturesque Bergen and the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund.
Highlights: Cruises on the two UNESCO listed fjords Geirangerfjord & Nærøyfjord. Ride on the amazing train lines the Flåm Railway, the Bergen Line, the Rauma Line & the Dovre Line.

This is an independent tour (you do not travel with a group), some activities include a guide
• You can add extra nights and activities in the booking process
• Prices: From NOK 20950 per adult

Day to day itinerary:

Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo by Tord Baklund, Visit Oslo

Enjoy the pedestrian waterfront in Oslo!

DAY 1

First night in Oslo

Individual arrival to Oslo and check in at a centrally located hotel. Oslo is beautifully located by the Oslofjord, with an extensive pedestrian waterfront and several green lungs, such as the Vigeland Sculpture Park & the extensive Akerselva river Park.
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)
Read about trendy Oslo
See pictures from Oslo

Optional:
Add fjord cruise or city sightseeing

Ride on the Bergen Railway by Tore Bjorback Amblie, NSB

Experience the scenic Bergen Line!

DAY 2

Travel to Flåm village

Bergen Line
Morning departure by the Bergen Line, taking you through the scenic Hallingdal valley and across the spectacular Hardangervidda mountain plateau to Myrdal mountain station, where you disembark.
Read about the Bergen Line

Waterfall in the beautiful Flam Valley by Sverre Hjornevik, Flam AS

See a cascading waterfall along the Flåm Railway!

Flåm Railway
Board this exceptional train line at Myrdal; a masterpiece of engineering, taking you on an unforgettable descend through the Flåm Valley to the Aurlandsfjord – a branch off the main Sognefjord – passing mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls, the beautiful Flåm River & tiny farms.
Spend 1 night in Flåm
Read about the Flåm Railway

Stegastein by Sverre Hjornevik, Fjord Norway

Experience the breathtaking Stegastein Viewpoint!

Optional add-on in Flåm

Stegastein Viewpoint
An unmissable sightseeing trip for any visitor to Flåm. Travel by bus to the extraordinary and spectacular Stegastein Viewpoint, 650 m above the fjord. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape is hard to imagine.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Available: Daily
Included: Bus transfer round trip Flåm + audioguide

Summer on the shores of Naeroyfjord by Paul Edmundson, Fjord Norway

Enjoy a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord!

DAY 3

Travel to Bergen

Fjord cruise on the UNESCO Nærøyfjord
Board the boat in Flåm for a 2-hour fjord cruise on the inner branches of the Sognefjord; the beautiful Aurlandsfjord & the spectacular Nærøyfjord (narrow fjord in Norwegian).
The fjord is surrounded by steep mountain sides with tiny farm settlements unbelievably clinging to the hillsides, and no road access.
Read about the Nærøyfjord

Stalheim canyon Photo Rolf Sorensen, VisitFlam

The spectacular Stalheim canyon!

Stalheim canyon:
Disembark the ferry in the tiny Gudvangen fjord village, where a connecting coach is waiting to take you through the dramatic Stalheim canyon, with a beautiful river and steep mountain sides.
You will pass beautiful lake scenery as well as a spectacular waterfall before you arrive at the Voss train station, where you board the local train for Bergen.
Spend 2 nights in Bergen

The Unesco Bryggen wharf in Bergen. Photo by Andrea Giubelli, Visit Norway

See the UNESCO bryggen wharf in Bergen!

DAY 4

Full day in Bergen

Spend the day at leisure exploring the sights of Bergen. Visit the UNESCO Bryggen wharf, the Fish Market, the aquarium, take the Funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen, offering a marvellous view of the city below as well as beautiful & easy hiking trails.
Read about Bergen
See pictures from Bergen

Cruise to Mostraumen by Rodne Fjordcruise

Cruise to the narrow Mostraumen strait!

Optional add-on in Bergen

Fjord cruise to Mostraumen strait
This spectacular tour from Bergen takes you up the 27-km long Osterfjord in Vestland province.  Underway, the fjord narrows between the steep mountains as you are brought safely through the strong currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait.

This add-on with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

Hardangerfjord Sightseeing Cruise - Photo by Bob Engelsen

Hardangerfjord cruise

Apple harvest in Hardanger - Photo by Visit Hardangerfjord

Apple harvest in Hardanger

Vøringsfossen Waterfall at Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau - Photo by Bob Engelsen

Vøringsfossen waterfall at Hardangervidda mountain plateau

Optional add-on from Bergen

Hardangerfjord cruise & Vøringfossen waterfall w. night in Hardanger & Bergen (2 nights included)

Hardangerfjord cruise & Cider tasting
Morning departure from Bergen with coach to Norheimsund, where you will board an express boat for a scenic fjord cruise on the beautiful Hardangerfjord. Disembark in the tiny village of Lofthus. Check in at the historic Ullensvang Hotel. Enjoy Cider Tasting at a local cider farm in the afternoon.

Vøringsfossen waterfall & Hardangerfjord cruise
Take the expressboat to Eidfjord. Disembark and join the sightseeing bus to Vøringsfossen waterfall. On the way, the bus makes a stop at Hardanger Nature Centre – an experience centre showcasing the flora and fauna of Hardangervidda National Park. Continue with a drive up the steep Måbødalen valley, before reaching the impressive Vøringsfossen waterfall – among Norway’s most famous natural features, with a free-falling drop of approx. 180 m. Return to Bergen by express boat on the Hardangerfjord and by bus. Check in at your hotel in Bergen.

Available: May-Sep, Mon-Sat (Sundays without Cider Tasting, reduced price. The season may be shortened depending on the apple harvest)
Included: 1 night hotel in Hardanger incl. breakfast and  dinner, transport, audio guiding on the Vøringsfossen waterfall bus, ticket to Norwegian Nature Centre, 1 night hotel in Bergen incl. breakfast.
Please bring: Windproof jacket in case of winds on the fjord cruise.

Optional:
Hardangerfjord day excursion & 1 additional night in Bergen 

The add-ons with prices will appear during the tour booking process.

View of Alesund by Samuel Taipale, Visit Norway

Enjoy beautifully located Ålesund!

DAY 5

Travel to Ålesund

Flight from Bergen to Ålesund & check in at a centrally located hotel.
Enjoy this unique, tiny Art Nouveau town, with the scenic Brosundet canal cutting through the town.
Ålesund is beautifully surrounded by fjords, islands & mountain peaks. You can visit the Atlanterhavsparken aquarium, take a local boat trip, hike up Mount Aksla, offering a wonderful view of Ålesund & the surroundings.
Spend 2 nights in Ålesund
About Ålesund’s dramatic history
See pictures from Ålesund

View of the Geirangerfjord. Photo by Fred Jonny Hammero/More og Romsdal fylke

The spectacular Geirangerfjord!

DAY 6

UNESCO Geirangerfjord fjord cruise

Enjoy a full day cruise on the beautiful Geirangerfjord. Take a closer look at the famous waterfalls “The Seven Sisters”, “The Bridal Veil” and “The Suitor”, the majestic fjord cliffs and abandoned mountain farms.
Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see porpoises playing in the fjord. Disembark for a stop in the fjord village of Geiranger before returning to Ålesund.

Rauma Line by Leif Johnny Olestad, Visit Norway

Enjoy the spectacular Rauma Line!

DAY 7

Travel to Oslo

Scenic local coach trip
Start by coach from Ålesund, taking you through local fjord areas to the beautifully located fjord village of Åndalsnes.

The spectacular Rauma Line
Board the train for an unforgettable journey through the Rauma valley, with the Troll Wall mountain cliff, the Rauma River & spectacular bridges.
Read about the Rauma Line

Scenery in Gudbrandsdal Valley by Christian Roth Christensen, Visit Norway

Beautiful scenery along the Dovre Line!

Dovre Line
Change to the main Dovre Line at the tiny Dombås mountain station, taking you through the beautiful Gudbrandsdal valley to Oslo. Individual arrival to a centrally located hotel.

Enjoy main sights in Oslo, such as the iconic Opera house, the Edvard Munch museum, the Akershus fortress & the Viking Ship Museum (closed for rebuilding to 2025/2026 – artefacts from the Viking Age can be seen at The Historic Museum in the city centre).
Spend 1 night in Oslo (included in the tour price)

Gokstadskipet by Johan Berge - Visitnorway.com

See a historic Viking ship in Oslo!

This trip includes:

Accommodation
4* Hotels w. breakfast buffet (+dinner in Flåm)
in Oslo, Flåm, Bergen & Ålesund

Transport
Norway in a Nutshell combination ticket:
• Train Oslo-Myrdal
Flåm Railway Myrdal-Flåm
Nærøyfjord cruise Flåm-Gudvangen
Coach Gudvangen-Voss
Train Voss-Bergen

Flight Bergen-Ålesund
Coach Ålesund-Åndalsnes
Train Åndalsnes-Dombås, Rauma Line
Train Dombås-Oslo, Dovre Line

Activities & Excursions
Geirangerfjord cruise Ålesund-Geiranger-Ålesund incl. audio-guiding

All taxes & VAT
Detailed itinerary & directions

NOT INCLUDED:
 International flights to/from Norway
 Airport transfers
 Personal travel insurance

 

Autumn in Vigeland Sculpture Park by Tord Baklund, Visit Oslo

Enjoy the Vigeland sculpture park in Oslo!

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