Norway and Svalbard Journey
Oslo, Norway
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Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.
Day 2: Oslo City Tour
After breakfast, you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and go on a 4-hour panoramic walking city tour of this magnificent Norwegian capital. You start with a visit to one of the major Scandinavian treasures - the famous Frogner Park informally known as the Vigeland Park, named after its founder Gustav Vigeland. You spend some great time strolling through this beautiful park and enjoying its extravagant sculptures and unique Scandinavian nature.Then you proceed to other famous Oslo attractions, including the Royal Palace (from the outside) and the Akershus fortress (no entrances included). After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Day 3: Departure
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot). - Included in your tripClarion Hotel The Hub4-star hotelNO, Biskop Gunnerus' gate 3, 0155Postboks 768 Sentrum, Oslo, 0106
Included Experiences- Half Day Guided Walking Tour
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
RailAt the train station, you board a train for an unforgettable Oslo - Myrdal - Flam rail ride. This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway. You can also choose to have your suitcases transferred directly to Bergen and travel to the fjord villages with a smaller bag.
Flam, Norway
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Day 3: Arrival
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot).
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and have the rest of the morning free to spend at your leisure or join our carefully-prepared optional tour.In the afternoon walk to the pier to enjoy an express boat ride to the charming town of Balestrand that is set in a truly magical location nearby Norway's largest fjord - Sognefjord (trip duration: 1,5 hours).
Note: Express boat operates from May till September
- Included in your tripFlamsbrygga Hotel3-star hotelNO, PB 44, Flam, 5742
Included ExperiencesExperiences can be added hereIncluded TransfersTransfers can be added here
Ferry
Balestrand, Norway
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Day 4: Arrival
Upon arrival you walk to your hotel located very close to the boat station and have the rest of the day free to explore the city by yourself and enjoy its unique atmosphere. In the evening you can enjoy an optional 4 course dinner at the hotel.
Day 5: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and continue your journey. - Included in your tripBalestrand Hotel3-star hotelNO, Kong Beles veg 41, Balestrand, 6899
Included ExperiencesIncluded TransfersTransfers can be added here
CarIn the morning you meet your guide-driver who takes you on an unforgettable journey to one of the world's most famous glaciers - Briksdal Glacier.
Surrounded by the roaring waterfalls, fertile valleys and mighty mountains it offers one of the most awe-inspiring natural scenery in Norway! You stop by the Briksdal Glacier to take memorable photographs and enjoy the magnificent views.
During the trip you also enjoy lunch at a local cafe and have a few photo stops along the scenic drive, so make sure to take a lot of photographs to share with your friends and family later on.
Geiranger, Norway
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Day 5: Arrival to Geiranger
After the tour you are transferred to the spectacular Geiranger village located nearby the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord that is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Upon arrival you check in to your remarkable hotel providing magnificent fjord views.
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, you have the morning is free to relax in the Union Bad swimming pool and sauna of your hotel or explore the charming village of Geiranger on your own.Nearby the hotel you can enjoy the Fossevandring cascading waterfall from the top or take the stairs down to the pier to see the whole power of the falls or visit the Norwegian Fjord Center.
In the afternoon you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the port where you board a comfortable boat to enjoy a fantastic cruise to Alesund that provides you with the unique chance to admire spectacular Norwegian scenery and mind-boggling fjords.
Note: In May and September cruise from Geiranger to Hellesylt is followed by a private transfer to Alesund that will be arranged
- Included in your tripHotel Union Geiranger4-star hotel6216 Geiranger,, Geiranger, Norway, 6216
Included ExperiencesExperiences can be added hereIncluded Transfers- Departure Private Transfer Sedan
FerryYou take a boat cruise to Alesund via spectacular fjord landscape.
Alesund, Norway
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Day 6: Arrival
Upon arrival to Alesund you are transferred to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 7: Alesund City Tour & Wildlife Sea Safari
Following breakfast you meet your private guide and enjoy a wonderful 3-hour walking tour.The town was completely rebuilt after the great fire of Alesund happened in 1904. Now Alesund is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau architecture. During the tour you see Alesund Church and the Alesund Park, the Town Hall and many other oustanding attractions of the town.
Shortly afterwards prepare for an exciting experience as you are going on a Wildlife Sea Safari. During the 2-hour safari you get to see the stunning beauty of Norway's nature, experience the dramatic coastal landscapes and the wildlife in Fjord Norway. The safari takes you along the coastline outside Alesund on a high-speed RIB-boat. As a highlight of the trip visit a seal colony and Runde’s famous bird sanctuary with eagles and puffins.
After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Please note: Wildlife Sea Safari is available only from June 16th to August 18th
Day 8: Departure
In the morning following breakfast you check out, meet your driver and head for the airport. In the morning following breakfast you check out, meet your driver and head for the airport. There you take connecting flight to Tromso with a layover in Olso. - Included in your tripHotel Brosundet4-star hotelNO, Apotekergata 1-5, Alesund, N-6004
Included Experiences- Private Walking Tour in Alesund
- Small Group Wildlife Sea Safari
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
- Departure Private Transfer Sedan
Air
Tromso, Norway
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Day 8: Arrival in Tromso & City Tour
Welcome to the Gateway to the Arctic - the amazing city of Tromso! Upon arrival you are transferred to the hotel for check-in.Later you meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Together with a local guide you go on an exciting 2,5-hour city tour covering all the main attractions of Tromso. The city’s historic center located on the island of Tromso is distinguished by its spectacular centuries-old wooden houses. You visit the Arctic Cathedral which is the masterpiece and the symbol of Tromso, with its eccentric peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows dominates the skyline.
As a special treat you head for Tromso's popular cable car which brings you to the highest nearby mountain. The views are truly breathtaking from this altitude, especially when coupled with the mind-blogging midnight sun. From here, you ride a cable car 584 m (1,916 ft) up to the top, opening a spectacular view of the area. There is also a café at the mountaintop, where you can enjoy a snack while admiring the panorama of the city, the surrounding waterways and mountains.
After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Day 9: Departure
Following breakfast you are taken to the airport to board a direct flight to Svalbard. - Included in your tripClarion Hotel The Edge4-star hotelNO, Kaigata 6, Tromsø, 9008
Included Experiences- City Tour with Arctic Cathedral, Cable Car & Transfers
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
- Departure Private Transfer Sedan
Air
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
- Day By Day
Day 9: Arrival
Upon arrival, your private driver meets you at the airport and transfers you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Day 10: Adventsdalen Valley Safari
Following breakfast at your hotel, you have a fascinating group tour of the Adventdalen valley. Summer in the Arctic is short and hectic with ra ich animal and bird life, and it is a common thing to see reindeer and foxes as in the summer months from May to the end of August the region has a day light all around the clock.During the tour you drive Can-Am Outlander ATV to see the beautiful summery Svalbard landscape from the best angles. On your way you make stops in several points like in the old airport Longyearbyen, at one of the mines located in that region and up on one of the local mountain tops to catch the view over the valley and the fjord.
On the way down you visit Basecamp trapper's station in Bolterdalen where coffee and cookies are served for you. You also might get to meet the Alaskan Huskies before returning to town.
After the tour, you are transferred to your hotel.
Day 11: Boat Trip to Pyramiden
Following breakfast at your hotel, your driver transfers you to the pier for another great group journey. This time your means of transport is a boat and your destination is located on the north, north and even further north. Here you find the ghost town called Pyramiden. This former coal mine that belonged to the USSR is mostly abandoned and sometimes even has polar bears walking it's streets today.
Complete with the world’s northernmost statue of Lenin, this powerful, brutally isolated town is surrounded by empty buildings and an obvious lack of life. Rumors of Pyramiden’s significance during the cold war abound, but one thing is certain: this was an Arctic outpost, and an Arctic paradise for those who lived and worked here.While the sun shines over the stern, you sail north through the Isfjord and glide slowly past the bird cliff at Hatten. They aren’t big, but the Brunnich’s guillemot swarm in and out in big flocks. Like all bird cliffs in Svalbard, the cliff shines in bright shades of green, yellow and orange. You then cross Sassenfjord and see the mighty mountain Tempelet guarding the entrance to Tempelfjord. This mountain landmark towers over the fjord-like a Sphinx.
After the day-trip, you are taken back to your hotel.
Day 12: Flight to Oslo & Departure
This is the last day of your amazing Norwegian adventure! After breakfast you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the airport for a quick flight to Oslo. - Included in your tripSvalbard Hotel & Lodge4-star hotelNO, Longyearbyen, 9171
Included Experiences- Full Day Group Adventsdalen Valley Safari
- Full Day Group Boat trip to Pyramiden
Included Transfers- Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
- Departure Private Transfer Sedan
AirOslo, Norway
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Day 12: Departure
Upon arrival you take your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips! - Included in your tripIncluded ExperiencesIncluded Transfers
- Accommodation at remarkable hotels in Oslo, Flam, Balestrand, Geiranger, Alesund, Tromso and Svalbard;
- Breakfasts at the hotels;
- Other meals according to the itinerary;
- Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
- Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
- Regular class train tickets Oslo - Flam (via Myrdal) and boat tickets Flam - Balestrand;
- Deck space tickets for Hurtigruten cruise Geiranger - Alesund;
- Economy class flight tickets Alesund - Tromso, Tromso - Svalbard, Svalbard-Oslo;
- Private tours: Oslo city tour, Briksdal Glacier day trip, Alesund city tour, Tromso city tour, Svalbard city tour;
- Group tours and activities: Wildlife see safari, Adventsdalen Valley safari, boat trip to Pyramiden;
- Support line during the trip.
Not included: international flights, multiple arrival/departure transfers, other meals not mentioned in the program, optional tours and services, all personal expenses.
Note:
1. Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
2. We include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Stress-free Booking Book your journey without stress and at convenient pace. You can pay a deposit of 20% to book any tour in any major currency; the final balance will be due 90 days before start date. In event if you decide to change or postpone your trip, you can transfer your deposit to any other packages we offer. Cruise bookings and special offers may be subject to different booking terms.
Trip Assurance If you need our assistance during your trip, you can call our support line available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CET) on weekdays and weekends.
