The land of the legends (Group tour)
Classic 3 fjords – 8 days / 7 nights
Day 1 – Oslo
Arrival at Oslo airport where you will meet your tour escort and coach driver. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Oslo’s region.
Accommodation: Comfort Runway
Day 2 – Oslo – Lillehammer (230 km)
Scandinavian buffet breakfast. You will be driving North along lake Mjøsa, the largest lake in Norway, to reach Lillehammer, a charming city that hosted the 1994 winter Olympics games. You will then walk up to the ski jump‘s stepping stone. Lunch. You will continue along Gudbrandsdal’s valley, known for its local brown cheese (brunost in Norrwegian). Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Gudbrandsdal’s Olympic Valley.
Accommodation: Hafjell Hotel
Day 3 – Norway’s Legends and Ålesund (approx. 370 km)
Scandinavian buffet breakfast. You will cross the Romsdal valley towards Åndalsnes, and then drive up the spectacular Trolls’ road (open in June, July, and August according to snow and weather conditions). This very steep road was dug right into the mountain and offers wonderful views. Lunch on the way. Continue along the Storfjord towards Ålesund. Free time in the afternoon to discover « The Art Nouveau city » with its canals and stone houses. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ålesund’s region.
Accommodation: Thon Ålesund
Day 4 – Geiranger, the fjords’ gem (approx. 400 km)
Scandinavian buffet breakfast. Crossing Storfjord by ferry between Linge and Eidsdal before continuing towards Geiranger village, known as the fjords’ gem. One-hour cruise on the Geirangerfjord, listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and elected « best destination in the world » by National Geographic. Lunch on the way, then off to Lom through a vertiginous and impressive road. Stop to admire Lom’s wooden stave church (entrance is not included). Continue towards Jotunheimen national park before driving through the Valdres region, situated in the heart of Norway. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Valdres’ region.
Accommodation: Storefjell Resort
Day 5 – Sognefjord and Bergen (approx. 260 km)
Scandinavian buffet breakfast. Continuation of the tour in the direction of Lærdal with a photo stop at the wooden stave church of Borgund (entrance is not included). Two-hour cruise on the Sognefjord, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. You will be stunned by the beauty of the natural landscapes and surroundings! Lunch (can be served on board as a lunch package with typical Norwegian food). Off to the Stalheim valley then to Voss. Arrival in Bergen in the late afternoon. Two-hour guided tour of the fjords’ capital with a certified local guide. During this tour you will visit the Hanseatic city (old houses with typical architecture), the most notable monuments and the harbour. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Bergen’s region.
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bergen Airport
Day 6 – Hardangerfjord and Hardangervidda plateau (approx. 320 km)
Scandinavian buffet breakfast. Departure for the Hardanger fjord, well known for its numerous orchards. Stop at the Steindalsfossen waterfalls where a small path allows you to see behind the falls. Stop at Vøringsfossen, one of the highest waterfalls in Norway. Lunch on the way. Continuation of the tour on the mountainous plateau of Hardangervidda, a national park that is also a paradise for those who enjoy hiking or fishing. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Geilo’s region.
Accommodation: Ustedalen
Day 7 – Oslo, the Viking Capital (approx. 230 km)
Scandinavian buffet breakfast. Coach drive through the Hallingdal green valley towards the Norwegian Capital. Lunch on the way. 4 hours guided tour of Oslo with a certified local guide. Visit of the Viking ship museum, the Fram museum, the Gustav Vigeland sculpture park and a panoramic tour: the city hall, the Parliament, the Royal palace and the Akershus fortress. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Oslo region.
Accommodation: Comfort Hôtel Runway
Day 8 – Departure from Oslo
Scandinavian buffet breakfast. Transfer to Oslo airport and assistance for check in.
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