Norway and Svalbard Journey

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.

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.

Departure
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot). 

Arrival
Following breakfast you check out from your hotel and walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot). 
 

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 

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. 

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and continue your journey. 

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.
 

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.

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.
 

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.

Right afterwards get ready for an exciting experience as you are going on a Wildlife Sea Safari. During the 2-hour safari you 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 17th to August 31st

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. 

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 to leave your luggage.

You then meet your guide in the hotel lobby and go on an exciting 3.5-hour city tour during which you see the main attractions of Tromso.  

This unique Norwegian city is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It is renowned worldwide for being a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The city’s historic center located on the island of Tromso is distinguished by its spectacular centuries-old wooden houses. 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.

Pease note: round trip taxi rides from / to the hotel are included.

Departure
Following breakfast you are taken to the airport to board a direct flight to Svalbard. 

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. 

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.

Please note: the tour is available from May 16 to October 25

Glacier Safari
After breakfast get ready for an exciting experience - explore the wonders of a wild, untouched and unruly archipelago north of mainland Norway. The landscape in this unique place, where nature dominates and the seasons dictate, is covered by active glaciers and towering mountains.

Unlike the glaciers on the mainland, the glaciers in Svalbard can recede slowly for many years before suddenly gaining rapid speed and advancing many kilometers within a few years. This spectacular process is known as surging and creates ice formations within the glacier that often calve into the sea.

Feel the sea breeze in your hair and experience the forces of nature as you travel on an exciting safari in a RIB boat.

After the tur you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.

*Please note: the tour is available from mid-June until the end of September.
Minimum number of participants: 2 persons 

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.