Discover the epic beauty of the Fjords and the vibrant cities of Oslo and Bergen
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What's included
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Full support from your travel designer and travel concierge before, during and after your trip
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Privately guided tours
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Luxury accommodation throughout
At a glance
Visit the Norwegian Fjords in the summer and you’ll be treated to beautiful skies, glowing green hills, lush forests and vibrant cities waiting to be explored. This action-packed trip will introduce you to the beauty of Norway‘s countryside and rich culture and history.
Begin with two nights in Bergen, spending your days discovering some of the city’s highlights like Edvard Grieg’s summer house and taking a trip on the funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen. Spend some time in the breathtakingly beautiful Hardanger with its thundering waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. Then take a private walk along Folgefonna glacier. Then you’ll take a cruise along the fjord to Flåm where you will enjoy a cultural culinary farm experience.
The next part of your trip sees you heading for Solvorn where you will take a tour of the historic Urnes Stave Church and going on a walk in Jotunheimen National Park. Then it’s on to Hjorundfjord with a stop for photographs at the Bøyabreen glacier and a visit to a handicraft centre and the Nordfjord Folk Museum. Once you reach Hjorundfjord you will get to go out on a fishing tour.
From there, you will journey to the picturesque city of Ålesund, with its art nouveau buildings and quaint streets. Your guide will show you around the city and point out some of its most popular features, like the Jungend Museum and the aquarium. You can also go on a wildlife sea safari to see the bird cliffs at Runde, or take a guided hike or kayak tour.
Your final part of your adventure will take you to the bustling city of Oslo. Visit the fascinating Viking Ship Museum, wander through the Vigeland Sculpture Park and learn about Norway’s culture at the Bygdøy Folk Museum. There is so much to see and do, it’s the perfect way to bring your trip to a close.
Example trip itinerary
Bergen
Transfer
Meet and greet
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Bergen
Accommodation in Bergen
Located on the shores of Bjørnefjorden and just 30km from downtown Bergen is Solstrand Hotel, a quaint hotel with panoramic views of the mountains and fjords.
The Swiss-style hotel has been welcoming people to the fjordlands since 1896 and it is the perfect place from which to explore this beautiful part of Norway. The hotel features 135 rooms, the majority of which offer views of the fjord. High ceilings and Norwegian woodwork give a feeling of tradition, while offering all the facilities you would expect from a luxury hotel.
Enjoy local fish and seafood in the restaurant that overlooks the fjord, then relax in the spa which features a sauna, indoor pool and fitness room. The design of the spa itself is very Nordic with birch wood, soapstone, marble and shale. There is also a heated outdoor pool and 124 acres of gardens in which to relax.

Today you will explore Bergen, Norway's UNESCO gateway city to the fjords. Filled with history and tradition, this big city enjoys a small-town charm and is easily explored on foot. Stroll around the fairy-tale-like old cobbled streets and small wooden houses and discover the well-known, old Hanseatic wharf with its unique architecture.
Bryggen, recognised as the old wharf of Bergen, defined by a line of colourful heritage buildings, the architectural character here saw this area designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. A stop at the city's fish market for a little bit of local hustle and bustle in a picturesque setting will also be part of the tour, as will a trip up the funicular to Mount Floyen for remarkable views back across Bergen.

Take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen, one of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen, to enjoy a wonderful view over the city.

With thundering waterfalls, snow-capped mountains of fruit trees in bloom, the natural beauty of Hardanger has inspired national romantic artists. There are few places where you can experience summer by the fjord and winter on the blue ice of a glacier all in one day, or learn about folk music and traditional costumes, followed by a visit to contemporary art galleries and modern industry museums. Wide open spaces are great for contemplation, and then there's the delicious organic food produced in the region too.

Today will be spent hiking on the spectacular Folgefonna Glacier. The day will be tailored to suit you, but whether you choose to climb or hike on the glacier, the sight of the incredible hulks of blue ice are sure to impress.
Situated on the southern shore of the beautiful Hardangerfjord in Hordaland County, Folgefonna National Park and the heart of the National Park is Folgefonna, a breathtaking glacier that has drawn tourists from all over the world since 1833. It is the third largest on mainland Norway, up to 400 meters thick and covering over 200 square kilometers. The national park includes an amazing variety of landscapes. It embraces many majestic valleys, extending from glacier tongues and dramatic icefalls all the way down to the fjord.
Folgefonna actually consists of three glaciers: Nordfonna, Midtfonna and Søfonna, as well as numerous tiny glaciers, altogether covering a total of 207 square kilometers. Measurements show that the glacier is almost 400 meters at its thickest, and at its highest point annual precipitation is 5500 mm.

Discover the Nærøyfjord, a 17km long arm branch of the Sognefjord, as you cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm. This fjord is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and boasts some of the most extreme and spectacular fjord scenery in the world. There are 100 species of birds and animals in the area, and if you keep a lookout, you might spot golden eagles or harbour seals. Along the way, you will pass tiny villages, goat and sheep farms and the smallest post office in the world.

On this tour, you will get to learn more about farming and food culture in Aurland. Take an easy walk to a summer farm where you will enjoy a traditional lunch featuring local food and drinks.
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Solvorn
Solvorn
Accommodation in Solvorn
- 22 rooms
- Restaurant
- Art gallery
Set beside a fjord in the idyllic village of Solvorn, this charming hotel is one of the oldest family-run hotels in Norway, having been owned by the same family since 1690.
The 22 comfortable rooms look out over the mountains, garden and Sognefjord. In fact, the gardens are among the hotel’s most prized features. Stroll between lilacs and fruit trees – it’s a peaceful and evocative place to unwind.
Every evening a set four-course dinner is served as guests share tales of their day exploring the region. Enjoy dishes such as langoustines from the fjord, venison from the mountains, berries from nearby fields, farmhouse cheeses, home-made apple juice, and raspberry nectar.
To celebrate the Nitter Walaker family’s 300-year jubilee at the hotel, a gallery was opened in 1990. The building was constructed in 1883 from material from an old church which dated back to around 1600. Work by local and international artists is featured, with many of them attending the opening of their exhibitions.
Spend time exploring the fjords, rivers and small towns around the hotel. A variety of walking trails will take you to waterfalls, glaciers and stave churches.

Today you will visit one of the oldest stave churches in the country and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urnes Stave Church. Standing in the Sogn og Fjordane, it was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is a good example of traditional Scandinavia wooden architecture. As you explore, you'll discover traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions, and Romanesque architecture.

This beautiful national park is part of a large mountain range between eastern and western Norway and it includes some of the highest mountains in Northern Europe, with more than 200 peaks standing over 2000m high. With numerous huts and marked trails, Jotunheimen National Park is one of the country's most popular hiking areas, and you will get to go on a guided walk to admire its natural beauty.

You will be driven in a luxury vehicle to your hotel in Hjorundfjord, with a photo stop along the way at the Bøya Glacier. A branch of the Jostedal Glacier, Bøya is the biggest glacier in mainland Europe. You will also visit a handicraft centre in Skei, stop for lunch in Sandane and pop in at the Nordfjord Folk Museum, followed by an easy walk in Nordangsdal.
Hjorundfjord

Go on a privately guided fishing trip, talk a walk, or kayak along the Hjorundfjord.
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Alesund
Alesund

Head out into the city with a private guide and visit popular sites like the Jugend Museum and the Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium.

Go on a private wildlife sea safari to the bird cliffs at Runde where you'll find the widest variety of seabirds in Scandinavia. Nesting season is from February to August and over this period 500,000 sea birds take over the island. Keep an eye out for the 100,000 pairs of nesting puffins. A guided hike or kayak tour can be arranged as an alternative if you'd prefer.
Transfer
Private transfer to Alesund airport
Flight
Flight from Alesund to Oslo
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Oslo
Oslo
Accommodation in Oslo
- 119 guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar
- Rooftop terrace
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Wi-Fi
With enough avant-garde design to make the most discerning art collector turn green, impressive views steal your attention every way you turn at The Thief. From inspiring contemporary art gracing guestrooms to Julian Opie animations playing in the elevators and an Andy Warhol piece sitting in the restaurant – and not forgetting those fjord panoramas – this is Oslo’s exciting, cutting-edge design hotel.
Facing the water’s edge in the Tjuvholmen district, now deemed a hotspot for innovative design, with the Astrup Fearnely Museum of Modern Art next door and superb restaurants scattered among pedestrianised streets and squares, this boutique bolt-hole fits perfectly into its creative environment.
Closely tied to its Norwegian setting, The Thief is adorned with local designers’ furniture while the restaurant’s seasonal menu is peppered with regional accents. Drinks and views then come hand in hand up at the gorgeous roof terrace, though each room and suite also offers private vistas from floor-to-ceiling windows and French balconies.
Scenery isn’t the only thing your room provides either. Infused with gadgets, carefully chosen artwork and luxuries including rainforest showers, bespoke woollen blankets, slippers and bathrobes, the accommodation here is superb.
- 131 rooms and 23 suites
- Five bars and restaurants
- Wi-Fi
Hotel Continental Oslo’s location is as central as it gets, directly across from the National Theatre, and a stone’s throw from the parliamentary building and royal palace.
A beacon of luxury since its opening in 1900, the hotel is the country’s only five-star hotel, with 155 individually designed rooms and suites.
Guests can enjoy fine dining at Restaurant Eik Annen Etage while the historic Theatercaféen has been the Oslo’s most popular dining and meeting place for over 100 years. Drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the maritime-style Steamen Café, or at the popular Dagligstuen bar which homes a privately owned collection of graphic works by Edvard Munch.
- 292 rooms (including a dedicated ladies' floor)
- Two restaurants and bars
- Swimming pool
- Spa with treatment rooms, sauna and steam room
- Wi-Fi
First opening its doors in 1874, the Grand Hotel is steeped in classic history and regarded as the original landmark hotel of Oslo. Sitting on the city’s main street, Karl Johans Gate, the Grand strikes a palatial pose with its timeless elegant design.
While the city lies at your doorstep, you can relax in utter luxury within. Traditional and modern indulgences come together to create a first-class service, from handsomely furnished rooms and suites to a complete spa experience and numerous dining choices.
Tuck into delicious meals and afternoon tea at the Grand Cafe and Palmen Restaurant, before taking in the cityscape from the top floor bar and rooftop terrace.

This privately guided tour of Norway's capital will be structured with your interests in mind. Your local guide will introduce you to some of the city's most important and interesting sites. You could take a tour of the Viking Ship Museum and learn all about the Scandinavians who explored Europe by its seas and rivers. Stop in at the open-air Norwegian Folk Museum, the country's largest museum of cultural history, where there are a variety of exhibitions of folk art, costumes, toys and Sami culture. Or spend some time in the Vigeland Sculpture Park which boasts more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron, all crafted by Gustav Vigeland. You can also take a turn past Holmenkollen ski jump hill and the Ski Museum below it. The museum's exhibitions outline 4000 years of ski history.
Transfer
Private transfer to Oslo airport
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Visit the Norwegian Fjords in the summer and you’ll be treated to beautiful skies, glowing green hills, lush forests and vibrant cities waiting to be explored. This action-packed trip will introduce you to the beauty of Norway‘s countryside and rich culture and history. Begin with two nights in Bergen, spending your days discovering some of the city’s highlights like Edvard Grieg’s summer house and taking a trip on the funicular up to the top of Mount Fløyen. Spend some time in the breathtakingly beautiful Hardanger with its thundering waterfalls and snow-capped mountains. Then take a private walk along Folgefonna glacier. Then you’ll take a cruise along the fjord to Flåm where you will enjoy a cultural culinary farm experience. The next part of your trip sees you heading for Solvorn where you will take a tour of the historic Urnes Stave Church and going on a walk in Jotunheimen National Park. Then it’s on to Hjorundfjord with a stop for photographs at the Bøyabreen glacier and a visit to a handicraft centre and the Nordfjord Folk Museum. Once you reach Hjorundfjord you will get to go out on a fishing tour. From there, you will journey to the picturesque city of Ålesund, with its art nouveau buildings and quaint streets. Your guide will show you around the city and point out some of its most popular features, like the Jungend Museum and the aquarium. You can also go on a wildlife sea safari to see the bird cliffs at Runde, or take a guided hike or kayak tour. Your final part of your adventure will take you to the bustling city of Oslo. Visit the fascinating Viking Ship Museum, wander through the Vigeland Sculpture Park and learn about Norway’s culture at the Bygdøy Folk Museum. There is so much to see and do, it’s the perfect way to bring your trip to a close. | Whats included?
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Days 1-3 |
Bergen |
Flights & transfers
Meet and greet |
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Private transfer to your hotel in Bergen | |
Accommodation in Bergen
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Solstrand Hotel - $$$$$
Located on the shores of Bjørnefjorden and just 30km from downtown Bergen is Solstrand Hotel,...
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Bergen city tour Today you will explore Bergen, Norway's UNESCO gateway city to the fjords. Filled with history and tradition, this big city enjoys a small-town charm and is easily explored on foot. Stroll around the fairy-tale-like old cobbled streets and small wooden houses and discover the well-known, old Hanseatic wharf with its unique architecture. Bryggen, recognised as the old wharf of Bergen, defined by a line of colourful heritage buildings, the architectural character here saw this area designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. A stop at the city's fish market for a little bit of local hustle and bustle in a picturesque setting will also be part of the tour, as will a trip up the funicular to Mount Floyen for remarkable views back across Bergen. |
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Mount Fløyen funicular Take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen, one of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen, to enjoy a wonderful view over the city. |
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Hardanger and Hardangerfjord With thundering waterfalls, snow-capped mountains of fruit trees in bloom, the natural beauty of Hardanger has inspired national romantic artists. There are few places where you can experience summer by the fjord and winter on the blue ice of a glacier all in one day, or learn about folk music and traditional costumes, followed by a visit to contemporary art galleries and modern industry museums. Wide open spaces are great for contemplation, and then there's the delicious organic food produced in the region too. |
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Folgefonna Glacier hike Today will be spent hiking on the spectacular Folgefonna Glacier. The day will be tailored to suit you, but whether you choose to climb or hike on the glacier, the sight of the incredible hulks of blue ice are sure to impress. Situated on the southern shore of the beautiful Hardangerfjord in Hordaland County, Folgefonna National Park and the heart of the National Park is Folgefonna, a breathtaking glacier that has drawn tourists from all over the world since 1833. It is the third largest on mainland Norway, up to 400 meters thick and covering over 200 square kilometers. The national park includes an amazing variety of landscapes. It embraces many majestic valleys, extending from glacier tongues and dramatic icefalls all the way down to the fjord. Folgefonna actually consists of three glaciers: Nordfonna, Midtfonna and Søfonna, as well as numerous tiny glaciers, altogether covering a total of 207 square kilometers. Measurements show that the glacier is almost 400 meters at its thickest, and at its highest point annual precipitation is 5500 mm. |
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Fjord cruise to Flåm Discover the Nærøyfjord, a 17km long arm branch of the Sognefjord, as you cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm. This fjord is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site and boasts some of the most extreme and spectacular fjord scenery in the world. There are 100 species of birds and animals in the area, and if you keep a lookout, you might spot golden eagles or harbour seals. Along the way, you will pass tiny villages, goat and sheep farms and the smallest post office in the world. |
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Cultural and culinary farm experience in Aurland On this tour, you will get to learn more about farming and food culture in Aurland. Take an easy walk to a summer farm where you will enjoy a traditional lunch featuring local food and drinks. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in Solvorn |
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Days 3-5 |
Solvorn |
Accommodation in Solvorn
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Walaker Hotel - $$$$$
Set beside a fjord in the idyllic village of Solvorn, this charming hotel is one of the oldest...
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Urnes Stave Church Today you will visit one of the oldest stave churches in the country and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urnes Stave Church. Standing in the Sogn og Fjordane, it was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is a good example of traditional Scandinavia wooden architecture. As you explore, you'll discover traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions, and Romanesque architecture. |
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Jotunheimen National Park This beautiful national park is part of a large mountain range between eastern and western Norway and it includes some of the highest mountains in Northern Europe, with more than 200 peaks standing over 2000m high. With numerous huts and marked trails, Jotunheimen National Park is one of the country's most popular hiking areas, and you will get to go on a guided walk to admire its natural beauty. |
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Private transfer to your hotel in Hjorundfjord You will be driven in a luxury vehicle to your hotel in Hjorundfjord, with a photo stop along the way at the Bøya Glacier. A branch of the Jostedal Glacier, Bøya is the biggest glacier in mainland Europe. You will also visit a handicraft centre in Skei, stop for lunch in Sandane and pop in at the Nordfjord Folk Museum, followed by an easy walk in Nordangsdal. |
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Days 5-6 |
Hjorundfjord |
Hjorundfjord fishing trip Go on a privately guided fishing trip, talk a walk, or kayak along the Hjorundfjord. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in Alesund |
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Days 6-8 |
Alesund |
Sightseeing in Alesund Head out into the city with a private guide and visit popular sites like the Jugend Museum and the Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium. |
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Wildlife sea safari at Runde Go on a private wildlife sea safari to the bird cliffs at Runde where you'll find the widest variety of seabirds in Scandinavia. Nesting season is from February to August and over this period 500,000 sea birds take over the island. Keep an eye out for the 100,000 pairs of nesting puffins. A guided hike or kayak tour can be arranged as an alternative if you'd prefer. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Alesund airport |
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Flight from Alesund to Oslo | |
Private transfer to your hotel in Oslo | |
Days 8-10 |
Oslo |
Accommodation in Oslo
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The Thief - $$$$$
With enough avant-garde design to make the most discerning art collector turn green,...
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Hotel Continental Oslo - $$$$$
Hotel Continental Oslo’s location is as central as it gets, directly across from the...
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Grand Hotel - $$$$$
First opening its doors in 1874, the Grand Hotel is steeped in classic history and regarded as...
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Oslo city tour This privately guided tour of Norway's capital will be structured with your interests in mind. Your local guide will introduce you to some of the city's most important and interesting sites. You could take a tour of the Viking Ship Museum and learn all about the Scandinavians who explored Europe by its seas and rivers. Stop in at the open-air Norwegian Folk Museum, the country's largest museum of cultural history, where there are a variety of exhibitions of folk art, costumes, toys and Sami culture. Or spend some time in the Vigeland Sculpture Park which boasts more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron, all crafted by Gustav Vigeland. You can also take a turn past Holmenkollen ski jump hill and the Ski Museum below it. The museum's exhibitions outline 4000 years of ski history. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Oslo airport |