Itinerary – Magic of the Fjords of Norway

ROUTE: BERGEN – BALESTRAND – FLÅM – OSLO

Day 1 – Arrival to Bergen, Norway

Welcome to the Kingdom of Norway – a country with the most beautiful fjords on Earth!

Upon arrival in Bergen, make your own way to the tour hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Bergen, Clarion Hotel Admiral or similar

Day 2 – Bergen

After breakfast at the hotel, discover Bergen, the gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, Bergen has the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life all year round.

At 10:00, meet your local guide for a walking tour in Bergen, including the Hanseatic Bryggen, the Church of Mary, the Hakon Fortress and the famous Fish Market. You can also visit the Fløibanen Funicular, which will take you to the top of the Mountain Fløven, for an amazing view of the city.

To get a real taste of Norway, in the afternoon, we recommend adding our optional Bergen Food tour to your booking (15:00hrs, approx. 3-hour tour, additional cost).

Overnight in Bergen, Clarion Hotel Admiral or similar

Day 3 – Bergen to Sognefjord

After breakfast at the hotel, take a morning walk to the Bergen Port where you will embark on a cruise to Balestrand. Enjoy the views of Sognefjord, the King of Fjords.

Departure from Bergen: 08:00hrs (schedule subject to change).
Arrive in Balestrand: 11: 55hrs.

Upon arrival in Balestrand, take the short walk from the port to your hotel, where you will enjoy dinner (time to be advised locally).

Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Kviknes Hotel, Dragsvik Hotel, Balestrand Hotel or similar

Day 4 – Sognefjord

After breakfast at the hotel, the day is at leisure for you to explore the region independently.

Optional Half Day Excursion to Fjærland (not included, must be pre-booked)

Round trip Balestrand – Fjærland – Balestrand, including Bøyabreen, Supphellebreen and a visit to the Norwegian Glacier Museum.

Sail in through the beautiful Fjærland Fjord, with amazing views of steep mountains, the freen fjord itself and vibrant landscape. We arrive at Fjærland where the glacier meets the fjord. Here we wait for a shuttlebus which takes us to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Enjoy Ivo Caprino’s panoramic film about the Jostedalen Glacier and the fascinating exhibition.

The trip continues by coach to the two glaciers – Supphellebreen and Bøyabreen – before the coach takes us back to Fjaerland. The excursion concludes with a boat trip back to Hella/Balestrand.

Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at Kviknes Hotel, Dragsvik Hotel, Balestrand Hotel or similar

Day 5 – Balestrand to Oslo

After breakfast in the hotel, your journey on the Sognefjord continues today. Sognefjord is the longest fjord in Norway, and the world’s second longest fjord. The first section, called Aurlandsfjord, is a 17-kilometer arm, and is one of the most picturesque fjords in the world.

Arrival in Fläm, where you will have some free time to explore this beautiful village.

Departure to Myrdal by train. Myrdal station is a mountain railway station and junction, located about 13km from the village of Fläm. Flåmsbana is one of the steepest rail lines in the world and the train journey runs through the charming scenery and nature, past the Rallar road, steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls, and through 20 tunnels. It offers so many viewpoints that many feel like travelling between the mountain and the fjord multiple times.

Schedule (subject to change)

11:55 Cruise Balestrand Flam – arrival to Flam at 13:25
16:05 Panoramic train from Flam – arrival to Myrdal at 17:02
17:53 departure from Myrdal; arrival to Oslo at 22:27 or 23:00

Overnight in Oslo at Clarion Hotel the Hub, St. Olav Plass Hotel or similar

Day 6 – Oslo

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your local guide in the hotel reception and discover the city during a 3-hour sightseeing tour, including a visit to Frogner Park, with the sculptural Vigeland Park. You will also see the magnificent Royal Palace, City Hall and Akershus Fortress.

Overnight in Oslo at Clarion Hotel the Hub, St. Olav Plass Hotel or similar

Day 7 – Oslo – End of tour

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some last minute shopping before checking out by 12:00.
Make your own way to the airport.

Prices and Departure Dates – Magic of the Fjords of Norway

Magic of the Fjords Tour Dates 2023

28/05/2023 – 03/06/2023
11/06/2023 – 17/06/2023
25/06/2023 – 01/07/2023
09/07/2023 – 15/07/2023
23/07/2023 – 29/07/2023
06/08/2023 – 12/08/2023
20/08/2023 – 26/08/2023
03/09/2023 – 09/09/2023

Language:
English, French, Italian and Spanish (all tours)

Prices
All prices are per person based on two persons sharing a twin room.
€1250 Euros per person
€455 Euros single room supplement

Price Includes:

• 6 nights’ accommodation in specially chosen hotels, based on two persons sharing a twin
• Breakfast daily
• 2 dinners in a hotel in Balestrand (days 3 and 4)
• Cruise on the Sognefjord from Bergen to Balestrand
• Cruise on the Sognefjord and Aurlandsfjord from Balestrand to Flåm
• Panoramic train journey from Flåm to Myrdal
• Bergen Railway journey from Myrdal to Oslo
• English speaking tour escort (day 1-6)
• 2 hrs sightseeing with a local guide in Bergen (walking tour)
• 3 hrs sightseeing with a local guide in Oslo (by bus)
• 24-hour emergency contact

Optional Supplements:

Whilst you may arrange them locally, optional tours may be sold out before your arrival.
To avoid disappointment, reserve your place in advance, please request and pay with your balance.
We charge a booking fee of EUR 20 per person per service.

• BERGEN – Private arrival taxi transfer from Bergen Airport to Bergen hotel (Day 1)
  €105 Euros per transfer for 2 people
  Plus EUR 20 per transfer (booking fee)

• OSLO – Taxi departure transfer from Oslo Hotel to Oslo/Gardermoen Airport (Day 7)
  €155 Euros per transfer for 2 people
  Plus EUR 20 per transfer (booking fee)

• OSLO – Private car departure transfer from Oslo Hotel to Oslo/Gardermoen Airport (Day 7)
  €245 Euros per transfer for 2 people
  Plus EUR 20 per transfer (booking fee)

• BERGEN – Bergen Food Tour with Funicular ticket (Day 2)
  €125 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person (booking fee)
• BALESTRAND – Fjaerland Excursion from Balestrand (Day 4)
  €105 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person (booking fee)

Optional Pre and Post Tour Accommodation:

• Bergen Hotel extra night Pre-tour

€95 Euros per person for twin/double for 2 people, per night
€85 Euros single room supplement, per night

• Oslo Hotel extra night Post-tour

€100 Euros per person for twin/double for 2 people, per night
€65 Euros single room supplement

Not included in price:

• International Flights
• Travel Insurance, Visa Costs (if applicable)
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Transfers: arrival and departure (available at additional cost)
• Gratuities for guide and driver (at discretion)
• Luggage handling
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel

Notes – Magic of the Fjords of Norway

• Tour operates with a minimum of two people
• Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• Prices are based on two persons sharing a twin/double room

• Check in after 14.00 hours. Check out by 12.00 noon
• Please ask for supplement to upgrade your room type
• Tours and timings may vary according to local conditions and substitutions may be made if necessary
• Optional tours subject to availability / local conditions and may be substituted if necessary
• Please remember to check passport and visa requirements for entry
• Check current health requirements by looking at the official travel advice website of your own country, or ask your doctor
• Airport Information:
  Bergen (BGO)
  Oslo (OSL)

Payments Terms and Conditions

• 20% non-refundable deposit upon confirmation
• Balance due 56 days prior to arrival