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8 days - Escorted summer tour of Norwegian Fjords

This incredible guided 8-day summer journey traverses the stunning landscape of Norway. Join our exclusive 50 Degrees North escorted tour, travelling from Oslo to Bergen. Visit the traditional Stave Church of Lom and the magnificent Luster and Sognefjord region. Experience the valley of Gudbrandsdalen, surrounded by national parks, an abundance of locally produced food, old architecture, and great hiking trails.

Board the classic Norway in a nutshell® train journey from Flåm and catch the express boat along the Norwegian fjords to Bergen. Feast on fresh seafood at the Bergen Fish Markets and enjoy the Norwegian summer vibes.

This tour can be combined with the Scenic Fjords of Norway (10 days from Bergen to Trondheim) to become the Norway In-depth tour (17 days from Oslo to Trondheim).

Day 1
Arrive Oslo; meet your escort & group for the welcome dinner
Day 2
Train to Lillehammer, visit the Norwegian Olympic Museum (ski jump), and do not miss the impressive Garmo Stave Church
Day 3
Private mini-coach to travel to Lom, a small town encapsulating the very essence of the Norwegian countryside
Day 4
Day tour to Geiranger and join a fjord rib boat safari before returning to Lom to visit its famous Stave Church
Day 5
Continue your journey together to the heart of the Norwegian fjords
Day 6
Enjoy a fjord cruise journey sailing through Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
Day 7
Aurland to Flåm, and step aboard the world famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal Station with several stunning lookout points along the way, then express boat to Bergen.
Day 8
Departure Day
Start Place
Oslo, Norway
End Place
Bergen, Norway
Country Visited
Norway
Duration
8 Days
Start Date
Scheduled
Group Size
6 - 15
Travel Style
Escorted Tour
Suitability
Group tour with easy walks, activity components and no porterage
Carbon Footprint
179Kg of CO₂e Average carbon footprint per person?
Code
50DN0160

Please note that all our itineraries, inclusions, dates and prices displayed on this website may change at any time. If you book an itinerary today and have this confirmed it will be the itinerary that is delivered to you. However, the online itinerary on our website may change in the meantime.

As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.

The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.

Details

Transportation

All transportation (by buses, trains, and boats) between destinations is included in the price (note: upon your arrival to Oslo, we recommend the express train between the airport and main train station). This includes travel between Lillehammer and Aurland by private 50 Degrees North mini-coach, which will accommodate spontaneous photo stops as well as food and rest stops. Arrival and departure transfers are NOT included.

Included
  • 7 nights’ hotel accommodation in double/twin rooms with private facilities
  • Experienced tour escort
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
  • All transport between destinations by buses, trains and boats
  • 50 Degrees North mini-coach (or similar) between Lom and Aurland. Stop along the way for unexpected photo opportunities, National Tourist Route monuments or quick rest stops.
  • Geiranger day tour with fjord rib boat safari. (Subject to change due to weather/snow conditions on the mountain).
  • Flåm Railway excursion
  • Fjordcruise through Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Taxes and service fees
Not Included

International flights, travel insurance, luggage handling, lunches and dinners that have not been detailed in the program, and items of personal nature. A small tip for the bus driver will be appreciated - your escort will advise you with details about this.

Portage is not included - you will be responsible for carrying all your luggage.

Arrival and departure transfers are not included.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Oslo; meet your escort & group for the welcome dinner

Arrive Oslo and make your own way to your central hotel in the heart of Oslo. The Norwegian capital has a great deal to offer the discerning traveller. If you arrive early, we can recommend a walk around the centre of town to view the Parliament, the Castle & the Harbour area. Check in will be between 10am - 3pm. Close to the hotel, climb the new Opera House for a chance to orient yourself to this small capital. Within 20 metres of the hotel reception is the super helpful Oslo tourist information booth with maps and information for your exploration. If you have a few hours, we suggest heading to close by beautiful peninsula of Bygdøy by ferry to visit the Cultural Museum and Fram Museum this afternoon.

Your escort will meet you this evening in the hotel lobby and then you will travel by tram to The Ekebergrestaurant to enjoy a welcome dinner at, a special modernist, 1920s hillside restaurant, with your group.

Meals
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Oslo The Hub or similar
The Hub Oslo

Day 2 - Train to Lillehammer, visit the Norwegian Olympic Museum (ski jump), and do not miss the impressive Garmo Stave Church

After breakfast, board your train at the Oslo Central Station and head towards Lillehammer, the small town that rose to international fame when it hosted the Winter Olympics in 1994. Check into your central hotel.

Spend the day at your leisure: browse the local shops, visit the Norwegian Olympic Museum (ski jump), and do not miss the impressive Garmo Stave Church.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Accommodation
Director's Choice

Day 3 - Private mini-coach to travel to Lom, a small town encapsulating the very essence of the Norwegian countryside

After breakfast, take a private minibus to Lom, a 3-hour scenic drive from Lillehammer. This bus trip takes you through some of Norway’s most beautiful highlands and lush valleys. Experience the valley of Gudbrandsdalen surrounded by the national parks, an abundance of locally produced food, old architecture, and good hiking.

Lom is a small town encapsulating the very essence of the Norwegian countryside. Situated in the famous Jotunheimen National Park, Lom is surrounded by majestic nature. Check into your charming historic hotel. Dinner is included this evening.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Fossheim Hotel or similar

Day 4 - Day tour to Geiranger and join a fjord rib boat safari before returning to Lom to visit its famous Stave Church

Day tour to Geiranger, which is 1.5 hours’ drive away from Lom. On arrival, join a fjord rib boat safari and experience the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage site. The scenery here is absolutely breathtaking. Take a closer look at the “Seven Sisters”, “Bridal Veil” and “Suitor” waterfalls, the majestic fjord cliffs and abandoned mountain farms. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to see porpoises playing in the fjord.

Travelling back from Geiranger, the minibus can stop at the famous Lom Stave Church, constructed in Norman-style in 1170. It still operates as the local church today.

Please note that the Geirangerfjord visit is subject to change due to weather and snow conditions. The mountain road from Lom to Geiranger normally opens from end of May. Alternatively, enjoy the day in Lom, visiting Brimi Bue, a popular Lom hot-spot for fresh local produce and traditional Nordic flavours, owned by renowned chef Arne Brimi. Indulge yourselves in the historic atmosphere of Lom open-air museum and its houses dating from the early 1600s and experience the old farmer culture. The Norwegian Mountain Centre is also worth a visit.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Fossheim Hotel or similar
Fossheim Hotel

Day 5 - Continue your journey together to the heart of the Norwegian fjords

Depart Lom for another scenic journey through the spectacular mountain and fjord country of Breheimen and Jostedalsheimen. Stop at Sognefjellshytta (approx. 1 hr drive) for a coffee/tea break, then sit back and enjoy the scenery until your next stop at the cubist stone at Mefjellet. The final stop before descending down the mountain is at Nedre Oscarshaug – another fantastic spot for photos and great views.

After a local lunch, continue to the charming Urnes Stave Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest church in Norway). Catch a ferry to Solvorn and continue over Aurlandsfjellet. Lastly, enjoy a stop at Stegastein before arriving to the peaceful village of Aurland.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Vangsgården Gjestegiveri or similar

Day 6 - Enjoy a fjord cruise journey sailing through Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord

After breakfast, embark the fjord cruise in Aurland and enjoy its journey sailing through the idyllic Aurlandsfjord, which is also inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Furthermore, the boat continues through the narrow Nærøyfjord before arriving Gudvangen, innermost in the Nærøyfjord.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Accommodation
Vangsgården Gjestegiveri or similar

Day 7 - Aurland to Flåm, and step aboard the world famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal Station with several stunning lookout points along the way, then express boat to Bergen.

Short transfer from Aurland to Flåm, and step aboard the world famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal Station with several stunning lookout points along the way. Thanks to its steep incline (from sea level to almost 900 meters above sea level in a short hour), the train-ride is rated as one of Europe’s best rail journeys and has become a real highlight for visitors in Norway.

Return to Flåm to board the express ferry to Bergen. Take in the fresh air on Norway’s longest fjord, the Sognefjord, during this 5-hour ferry-ride towards Bergen. Check into your centrally located hotel at the end of the day.

This evening, you will be arriving a little late for a formal group dinner so just head out with the group for a wander around the fish markets (metres from your hotel) for a casual dinner and a celebratory drink to enjoy the long summer night!

Meals
1 Breakfast
Accommodation
Clarion Hotel Admiral or similar

Day 8 - Departure Day

After breakfast, depart Bergen or extend your stay.

Bergen is the perfect strolling town so enjoy any extra time you have before your departure to explore the historical centre of Bergen, being transported back to a time when Bergen was the centre of political power and trade for the entire North Atlantic. It was the Capital of the Kingdom of Norway for a short period, before the capital was moved to Oslo in 1299, and the town grew to become the largest in Scandinavia.

The Hanseatic League established itself here in 1350 and had a trade monopoly that lasted 200 years. While in Bergen you might wish to visit the UNESCO heritage listed historical area around the harbour known as the Bryggen district, and the home of Edvard Grieg, Troldhaugen, Norway's internationally famous composer. Enjoy lunch at the new Bergen Fish Market - a fantastic modern architectural designed building with a great outdoor and indoor dining area.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Dates & Prices

Price per person, double share.

NOTE: Accommodations are subject to change and twin rooms can be requested but not guaranteed.

Dates
Start Date
End Date
From Price
Status
Accommodation
1 Jun 2024
8 Jun 2024
1 Jun 2024
8 Jun 2024
GBP 2,356
Guaranteed
Standard
1 Jun 2024
8 Jun 2024
1 Jun 2024
8 Jun 2024
GBP 465
Guaranteed
Extra for Single
22 Jun 2024
29 Jun 2024
22 Jun 2024
29 Jun 2024
GBP 2,356
Fully booked
Standard
22 Jun 2024
29 Jun 2024
22 Jun 2024
29 Jun 2024
GBP 465
Fully booked
Extra for Single
13 Jul 2024
20 Jul 2024
13 Jul 2024
20 Jul 2024
GBP 2,356
Guaranteed
Standard
13 Jul 2024
20 Jul 2024
13 Jul 2024
20 Jul 2024
GBP 465
On request
Extra for Single
10 Aug 2024
17 Aug 2024
10 Aug 2024
17 Aug 2024
GBP 2,356
Limited availability
Standard
10 Aug 2024
17 Aug 2024
10 Aug 2024
17 Aug 2024
GBP 465
Limited availability
Extra for Single
31 Aug 2024
7 Sep 2024
31 Aug 2024
7 Sep 2024
GBP 2,356
Guaranteed
Standard
31 Aug 2024
7 Sep 2024
31 Aug 2024
7 Sep 2024
GBP 465
Guaranteed
Extra for Single

Important Information

Minimum age for this escorted tour is 12 years old.

A Norwegian coastal voyage can be added to this tour before or afterwards, depending on availability.

MEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION:

All travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to manage and enjoy group travel. Please consider carefully how much luggage you bring as you will be responsible for carrying all the luggage. There is limited portage service in Scandinavia and your tour escorts cannot help you, beyond reason.

Scandinavia is a fairly accessible destination for people with restricted mobility and other disabilities and is actively working to be more accessible every day. However, please note that our group tours are often not suitable for persons with limited accessibility due to inclusions and pace. 50 Degrees North is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability and we can tailor-make independent itineraries for travellers when needed. Please contact us for further details.

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL:

This itinerary has been designed to not only showcase the best of Norway, but to highlight some of the beautiful regions which are accessible by public transport, and to keep bus driving to a minimum. This includes the famous Flåm railway, which is powered by the Kjosfossen waterfall, one of the iconic stops on route.

All of the accommodations have been hand selected for their ties to the local community, and for their environmental credentials. One example is our support of Nordic Choice hotels, which are famous for their efforts in sustainability. The accommodation is ISO 14001 certified (which is given to enterprises that have a high-quality environmental managing system for organizational performance), has launched plastic free initiatives in partnership with WWF, where possible is powered by renewable energy and are taking great strides to reduce water consumption and reduce the use of chemicals. Even though access to water is not an issue in Nordic countries compared to other parts of the world, this hotel is conscious of the energy consumed for heating, and chemicals required for purification, so reduction makes up part of their overall environmental policy. In addition to this they provide sustainable, organic, fair trade food, and only use sustainably produced palm oil. Your hosts also encourages guests to eat less meat and substitute this for plant based alternatives.

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