Norway and Svalbard Journey

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!