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7-Day Scenic Railways and Fjords of Norway

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Overview

Traverse through the rugged scenic outcrops that are iconic of Scandinavia in the best way by experiencing Norway by train and boat. Hop on board and get ready to see the very best of the country in all of its glory.

Visit Oslo and Bergen and stay two nights in the fjord village of Balestrand, located by the Sognefjord and surrounded by unparalleled scenery. Travel on spectacular railways, including the Flåm & Bergen Railway, classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world, and finally enjoy a fjord cruise on the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Cruising
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Oslo!

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Welcome to Oslo!

Arrive in Oslo and make your way to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can either venture out into the city on your own or join an optional tour: Oslo Highlights by bike.

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    Accommodation

    Scandic Oslo City3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Oslo Highlights Bike TourOptional Activity: AU$ 94 per person

    The Royal PalaceOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Oslo

Day 2

Explore Oslo

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Explore Oslo

A fantastic way to see the city is through a hop on/hop off cruise service. You can spend as much or as little time at each stop as you like. The entire day is free, so get the most out of it and see some of the incredible Oslo attractions.

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    Accommodation

    Scandic Oslo City3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hop-on-Hop-Off Cruise in Oslo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oslo

Day 3

Bergen & Flåm Railway and Cruise to Balestrand

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Bergen & Flåm Railway and Cruise to Balestrand

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and get ready to experience Norway by Train. The 5-hour journey from Oslo to Myrdal is part of the Bergen Railway, classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world. In Myrdal, you will change to the Flåm Railway, where you will complete the train journey, arriving in Flam. Enjoy an hour of leisure time before embarking on a cruise on the Sognefjord to Balestrand.

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    Accommodation

    Balestrand Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Train from Oslo to Flam

    Cruise from Flam to Balestrand

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oslo

    Flåm

    Balestrand

Day 4

Free Time in Balestrand

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Free Time in Balestrand

Today, you have the whole day to yourself. Either spend the day in Balestrand or go on an optional excursion to Fjærland and the Glacier Museum. Travel on the Fjærlandsfjord and experience one of the most beautiful fjord arms in Norway. Local buses will transport you to the Glacier Museum, where you will learn more about the glaciers and how the fjords were formed. From there you will continue to one or two extensions of the Jostedal Glacier; Supphellebreen and Bøyabreen.

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    Accommodation

    Balestrand Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Balestrand

    Fjord & Glacier Half-Day Excursion from BalestrandOptional Activity: AU$ 192 per person

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    Breakfast

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    Balestrand

    Fjærland

Day 5

Cruise to Bergen

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Cruise to Bergen

Breakfast will be served in your hotel before you check out and hop on board your cruise to Bergen, on the Sognefjord along the coast of Norway. The trip will take around 4 hours. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, known as the Gateway to the Fjords. When you arrive, you are free to explore for the rest of the day.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Terminus3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Fjord Cruise from Balestrand to Bergen

    Segway City Tour by Night in BergenOptional Activity: AU$ 225 per person

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Balestrand

    Bergen

Day 6

Free Day in Bergen

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Free Day in Bergen

Spend the day exploring the city. There are numerous sightseeing trips that you can join, or you can venture off on your own and work your way around this beautiful city. Despite being the second-largest in Norway, Bergen still retains its small-town charm, making it a beautiful place to explore on foot.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Terminus3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Bergen

    Fishmarket in BergenOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bergen

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Spend your final morning in the Bergen. Departure according to your own itinerary.

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    Free Time in Bergen

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    Breakfast

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    Bergen

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 4 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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