Essential Norway

Small group tour

6 days

3 cities

2nights

Oslo, Norway

Traveling to the gem of Scandinavia - Oslo? Make sure to take the most of your time there by taking part in a range of outdoor activities - biking, skiing, swimming, climbing or even diving. But if the active lifestyle is not something you seek, make sure to take advantage of cultural and historical experiences that the capital of Norway can offer. Start by visiting the Viking Ship Museum, where you will experience the life and spirit of Vikings by seeing the full-size Oseberg ship then make your way to Natural History Museum and National Gallery - Norway’s largest public collection of paintings and sculptures. ...

Day By Day
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 Sightseeing Tour & Visit to the Viking Ship Museum
After breakfast at your hotel, you meet your guide and driver for a 3-hour panoramic city tour around the most magnificent attractions of the 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, the Akershus fortress (no entrances included) and the Viking Ship Museum (entrance tickets included).

After the tour you are transferred to your centrally located hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure. You can relax in the hotel or join our carefully designed optional tour.

NB: For group of 9 participants and less the sightseeing tour is done as a walking tour with the use of public transportation.

In the evening you may join an optional Prawn Buffet Cruise (74 USD per person).

Day 3: Departure
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot).
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Clarion Hotel The Hub
4-star hotel
Biskop Gunnerus' gate 3, 0155, Oslo, Norway
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
This modern hotel is located in the heart of Oslo, and it's the perfect place to stay during your trip. The hotel offers excellent wellness facilities including a fitness center, Spa lounge, and indoor swimming pool. Guests can also choose to dine at the on-site restaurant, have a drink at a bar or a cup of coffee from hotel's own coffee shop.... show more
3 days / 2 nights
Included Experiences
3-hour City Tour with Private Transportation & Visit to the Viking Ship Museum
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Arrival Private Transfer Sedan
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Rail

Connection | Oslo - Flam

2nd Class Seat & Luggage Transfer

At 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.

Central Station

Oslo, Norway

6 hours

Central Station

Flam, Norway

1night

Flam, Norway

Visiting a charming village of Flam? Located in the heart of Western Norway, the village offers picturesque walks and an opportunity to see waterfalls with quad bikes. However, what Flam is most famous for is the railway, which starts from the mountain station at Myrdal and takes you down to Flam via the longest and deepest fjord in Europe - Sognefjord. Enjoy the ride as you pass breathtaking waterfalls, mountain peaks, cliffs and valleys. Keep your photo camera ready as the train stops at the most scenic spots....

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Day 3: Arrival
Upon your arrival you walk to your countryside hotel where you will be able to have a rest and relax.

Day 4: Departure
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure.

Today you may join an optional Heritage Fjord Safari Group Tour (152 USD per person).

In the afternoon you walk to the pier (easily accessible by foot) to enjoy a 5,5-hour express boat trip from Flåm to Bergen - the second largest city in Norway. Bergen boasts the magnificent nature and you will be able to contemplate the panorama of the area from the very beginning of the trip. This is a wonderful experience definitely worth trying!
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Flamsbrygga Hotel
3-star hotel
PB 44, Flam, Norway, 5742
Standard Twin Room Breakfast Included
This cozy 3-star hotel located in a picturesque area not far from Flam Train Station that offers one of the world’s steepest train rides is an ideal stopover to explore Flam. The Flamsbrygga Hotel provides its guests with an excellent accommodation - all rooms feature Norwegian pine paneling and a balcony offering stunning views of the Aurland Fjord and the mountains. The hotel also boasts its exquisite restaurant offering delicious local cuisine and its own microbrewery on-site, named after the giant Aegir who brewed beer for the Norse gods.... show more
2 days / 1 night
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Ferry

Connection | Flam - Bergen

Regular Seat, Norled Ferry

Flam pier

Flam, Norway

6 hours

Strandkaiterminalen

Bergen, Norway

2nights

Bergen, Norway

Discover another Norway’s highlight - the colorful city of Bergen. The second largest city in Norway is a gateway to majestic fjords and one of the Earth’s most unspoiled tourist destination. Spend at least few days in the city and take a walk alongside the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf - the oldest part of town situated in the harbor. For the complete Bergen experience, make sure to visit Geirangerfjord village and go on the Floibanen funicular and Hurtigruten coastal voyage....

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Day 4: Arrival
Upon arrival you walk to your centrally located hotel (easily accessible by foot) for overnight. The evening is free for you to go on sightseeing, dining or just walking around in Bergen.

Day 5: Visiting Bryggen District & Floibanen Funicular Ride
Following breakfast you meet your guide at the hotel lobby and enjoy a 3-hour walking city tour around the most interesting sights of Bergen.

During the tour you take a walk at the famous Bryggen district, visit the Fish Market and experience a fantastic Floibanen Funicular ride that is one of Norway's best-known attractions. After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

After a break for lunch you may join an optional Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen (120 USD per person).

Day 6: 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 your flight home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!
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Bergen Børs Hotel
4-star hotel
Torgallmenningen 2, Bergen, Norway, 5014
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The 4-star hotel - Bergen Bors is housed in an old stock exchange building from 1862 close to Bergen University and other major attractions. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, coffee making facilities and a minibar. Guests can enjoy cocktails and a variety of local beers at the on-site bar or relax in the restaurant which focuses on Scandinavian cuisine.... show more
3 days / 2 nights
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Walking City Tour with Floibanen Funicular
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What’s included:

Accommodation at remarkable hotels in Oslo, Flam and Bergen;
Breakfasts at the hotels;
Airport transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
Breathtaking sightseeing tours according to the itinerary with professional English-speaking guides;
Floibanen Funicular round trip;
Regular class train tickets Oslo - Flam (via Myrdal);
Regular class boat tickets Flam - Bergen;
Entrance tickets to the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo;
Large suitcase porterage from Oslo hotel directly to Bergen hotel;
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.

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