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The group meets in the city of Oslo. When everyone arrives, we will get together, introduce ourselves, and go for an evening walk. Oslo is situated in a beautiful area, surrounded by lakes, rivers, and emerald-colored mountain ranges.
Today, we will continue our exploration of the capital city of Norway. After breakfast, we'll take a stroll around the city center, visiting the Cathedral, City Hall, Opera House, Parliament House, and Royal Palace. Later, we'll head to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, also known as 'the garden of people' because the main attraction is a collection of stone sculptures of various people. The stone images can provoke a range of emotions: admiration, surprise, and even disgust.
In the evening, we'll travel to Lillehammer, a town located near Norway's largest lake, Mjøsa. We'll stay overnight at a cozy hotel near the beach.
After breakfast, we'll head towards Geirangerfjord, also known as the main pearl of the Norwegian fjord necklace. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The journey is long, but the route will take us through some very scenic places. We'll drive through coniferous forests, with their purest lakes and rivers. We'll see emerald hills and snowy peaks along the way. On the way, we'll stop to fully experience the beauty of these places. We'll walk along a verdant carpet of herbs, dip our hands in icy waterfalls, find berries on mossy ground.
Approximately halfway through the journey, we'll make a stop in Lom. There, we'll refresh ourselves with sweet buns and admire an ancient stave church, a cultural marvel of Norway. These churches were built in the 10th to 13th centuries from wood and adorned with intricate carvings.
Later in the day, we will descend the famous Trolls Staircase, a road with sharp bends, passing along the slopes of a deep valley.
In the evening, we will reach Geirangerfjord and stay overnight in a cozy cottage on the shoreline.
In the morning, we will take a ferry excursion along the Geirangerfjord. We will sail through a narrow bay past steep cliffs and noisy waterfalls.
Then, we will leave for Ålesund, a small town known for its concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. According to its architectural style, it proudly stands on par with famous cities like Barcelona, Vienna, and Brussels. Norwegian people love Ålesund and consider it the most beautiful city in their country. We will walk through the picturesque center streets and try Norwegian fish soup at a local fish restaurant.
And then, we will drive across the iconic humpback bridges to the edge of the Scandinavian peninsula, where the ocean rages. We will explore the island of Runde, as well as the bird market, which is especially busy from April to July when 230 different species of birds, including the so-called “sea parrots” — puffins, gather here.
The main attraction of the day is the beautiful Briksdal Glacier. Its bright colors will leave you speechless for sure! Imagine: in a rocky gorge a bright blue glacier breaks into a green valley, with an emerald-colored lake, and above it the sky of the same blue shade, with a dazzlingly bright sun.
We'll spend the night in cozy houses near the glacier. After dinner, we can stroll around and visit the local sauna.
Today we will take our time and spend the day in the valley. Everyone can find something to enjoy: walk to the waterfalls, search for mushrooms, go kayaking or boating on the lake, read a book or just rest.
After breakfast, we will head to Loen. There, we will take the skylift up to the top of Mount Hoven, which towers over the Nordfjord. From there, we can enjoy a stunning view of the sun-drenched valley, as well as watch the paragliders soaring through the sky.
Afterward, we will continue our journey to the town of Sogndal, where we'll have the opportunity to visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum.
We'll spend the night at a hotel in Sogndal.
In Norway, Sogndal is called the jam capital. This means that we will start tasting jam as part of our breakfast. Here, you can try jams made from cloudberries, cranberries, strawberries, lingonberries, and blueberries.
After that, we will have a ride on a ferry, go through the Lærdal Tunnel (the longest in Europe!) and arrive in the village of Flåm. From there, our fjord cruise will start: we'll cruise along the Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord, and Sognefjord. The latter is called 'the king of fjords' because it's the deepest and longest in Norway.
Later in the day, we will depart for Bergen and take a walk along the famous Bruggen embankment. We'll also stop by the fish market to take a look. The variety of fish and seafood is so appealing! Gourmets should like it :)
We will spend the night at the hotel.
Our journey ends today. The group departs from Bergen International Airport.
Special prices are valid until 04.06.2024!
On the first day of the tour, a guide with a 'Strannik' sign will meet the group at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) from 10:00 to 14:00.
If you arrive after 14:00 or at another Oslo airport, you will need to get to Oslo Central Station on your own. The hotel is located next to the train station.
On the 9th day of the trip, participants will depart from Bergen Airport at any convenient time.
The meeting of the group will take place at the airport of Oslo (OSL) on the first day of the tour.
We recommend that you book flights arriving in Oslo between 10:00 and 14:00, as this allows the guide to meet you at the airport with other participants and take you directly to the hotel.
If you arrive after 14:00 or at another Oslo airport, you will need to get to Oslo Central Station on your own. The hotel is located next to the train station.
On the 9th day of the trip, participants will depart from Bergen Airport at any convenient time.
Note: We kindly ask you not to purchase the tickets until the manager sends you a confirmation and guarantees that the tour will take place.
All transfers will take place in a rented minibus with 8 seats (such as a Mercedes Vito or a similar minivan).
Norway is not part of the EU and retains its own national currency, the Norwegian krone. The krone is made up of 100 øre. There are coins available in denominations of 10 and 50 øre, 1, 5, 10, and 20 kroner, as well as banknotes in the denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 kroner.
Using a bank card is the most convenient and cost-effective way to make payments.
We will stay in double rooms at hotels and in double, triple and quad rooms in guest houses.
Note: The price of the trip is based on double/triple accommodation. If you are traveling alone, we will try to find a roommate for you from the tourists of our group, but we cannot guarantee this. Usually there is a roommate, but if there is not, you will need to pay extra for single accommodation.
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The climate in mainland Norway is generally mild but unpredictable. In summer, daytime temperatures typically range from +15°C to +25°C. Rainfall is common during this season. The water in lakes and fjords tends to stay cool, with temperatures not warming up above +15°C.
The checklist #38 will help you prepare for this trip.
It is convenient to transport things in a suitcase, but it should not be too large, as the trunk of a car is not very spacious.
This tour doesn’t require any special skills, but the participants should be in good physical condition.
Children are allowed to participate from the age of 14 and only if accompanied by their parents.
Breakfasts at the hotels are included in the price. We will buy food in the local stores and prepare all other breakfasts and dinners by ourselves. This is the most convenient and budget-friendly option, costing approximately 100 euros per person per entire trip.
We will have lunch at local cafes or bistros, or we can bring snacks with us to take on our journey (we will discuss the options).
If this option is not suitable for you, you are always free to purchase prepared meals at a cafe or restaurant.
Note: Since this is a group tour, the food is the same for all participants. Unfortunately, we cannot prepare an individual meal for you. If you have an intolerance or allergy to any of the products, please notify the manager in advance. We will pass this information on to the guide or accommodations. However, we kindly ask you to follow up on this matter during the trip.
If you have strict dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing suitable food with you or buy it on the spot.
We invite you to explore the most beautiful spots in Norway! We'll visit the very edge of the world and stand on the shores of the Scandinavian Peninsula, feeling the ocean's breath. We will touch a giant glacier that delights with its incredibly blue color. We will experience the thrill of being Vikings: we'll bravely navigate through the huge winding fjords aboard a
wooden dragon shipferry.We will explore Norwegian towns that resemble scenes from a fairy tale. There are colorful, cozy houses with yellow lights along the shores of the sea and lakes, next to emerald hills and snow-capped mountains. We'll definitely try real Norwegian fish soup, as well as other fish dishes. We'll warm up with aromatic coffee and tea, with cloudberry jam and chocolate. We’ll walk in the forests near waterfalls looking for trolls berries and mushrooms.
We travel in small groups — from 4 to 8 participants. This means that during our trip, we will become a small and friendly family. We'll stay in comfortable hotels in the cities and cozy houses in nature. The cabins are equipped with kitchens, where we can prepare food to our liking. And there will be no tedious hikes! We'll travel a lot by car, ferry, we'll go on foot at a slow pace, with frequent stops.
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