Enjoy exploring Oslo - Norways capital city before Spending a number of days along the beautiful Sognefiord, known as the "King of Fjords". Take the scenic railway journey between Myrdal and Flam and see some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery with rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes. Having left Oslo, the connections between the different means of transportation are very convenient, and trains and ferries have departures and arrivals almost within walking distances of each other which make an unescorted tour very easy. Enjoy time in Oslo and Bergen taking in any number of private tours.

** This is available from May to September ** Spend a number of days along the beautiful Sognefiord, known as the "King of Fjords". Take the scenic railway journey between Myrdal and Flam and see some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery with rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes. The connections between the different means of transportation are very convenient, and trains and ferries have departures and arrivals almost within walking distances of each other. For this reason, no tour escort or transfers are included.


Spend a number of days along the beautiful Sognefjord, known as the "King of Fjords". Take the scenic railway journey between Myrdal and Flam and see some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery with rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes. The connections between the different means of transportation are very convenient, and trains and ferries have departures and arrivals almost within walking distances of each other. For this reason, no tour escort or transfers are included.


Spend a number of days along the beautiful Sognefjord, known as the "King of Fjords". Take the scenic railway journey between Myrdal and Flam and see some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery with rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes. The connections between the different means of transportation are very convenient, and trains and ferries have departures and arrivals almost within walking distances of each other. For this reason, no tour escort or transfers are included.

Oslo is the capital and largest city in Norway. The city was founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway. In 1624 the town was largely destroyed by a fire. The Danish-Norwegian king Christian IV rebuilt and changed the name of the city to Christiania. The diocese of Oslo is one of the five original dioceses in Norway, who originated around the year 1070.

Relax on a private Airport transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver in Oslo.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you will be provided with an itinerary and vouchers, as well as a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful.

Thon Hotel Opera (4*) is located close to the Airport Express Train Terminal at Oslo Central Station. The hotel offers 434 well-equipped rooms in various sizes, 2 of which are magnificent suites on the 9th floor and fabulous views of Oslo Fjord and the new opera house in Oslo.

Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera (4*).

Oslo is widely known as "the big-hearted city". Oslo was founded in 1048. In 1536 Norway became a Danish province through a royal marriage until 1814 where Norway seceded from Denmark, went into a union with Sweden and made Christiania the capital of Norway. The new constitution required some official buildings. In the year 1624 fire destroyed most of the city which was later rebuilt by the Danish King Christian IV and named Christiania. In 1925 the city reverted to its original name of Oslo. The city is surrounded by magnificent scenery with the fjord lapping its shores and forested hills encircling it. Together the fjord and the forests offer outdoor recreational opportunities with which no other capital in the world can compare. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with your private escort. No entrance fees are included.

Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera or similar (B) (Standard).

Take a train from Oslo to Myrdal this morning. The Bergen Railway is a unique experience on Northern Europe's highest-altitude railway line. One of the greatest challenges is the harsh and changeable weather. The line is exposed to deep low-pressure centers from the west, which can mean strong winds and heavy snow for part of the year. Keeping the railway open demands great effort and technical expertise. Today, skilled workers, effective equipment, tunnels and snow tunnels make the Bergen Railway one of the safest and most comfortable ways of travelling between Oslo and Bergen. The line was voted one of the 20 best railway experiences in the world in 1999.

Take a cog railway from Myrdal to Flåm of the Flåm Railway. (open seating).  The scenic 20-kilometre (12 mi) route between Myrdal and Flam is one of the steepest railway tracks at 1 in 18 (not counting rack railways) in the world and provides some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent scenery. On the ride you can see rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascade down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms cling dizzily to sheer slopes. There are also a few spirals along the route which allow trains to rise on a steady curve until it has completed a loop, passing over itself as it gains height, allowing the railway to gain vertical elevation in a relatively short horizontal distance.

Enjoy dinner at the Fretheim Hotel this evening.

Overnight at Fretheim Hotel (B) (Standard).

Balestrand is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Sogn. The administrative center is the village of Balestrand.The municipality is situated at the junction of the Sognefjord and Esefjord, the major industries are tourism and farming. Balestrand became popular early due to the interest of artists, such as Hans Gude, Alfred Heaton Cooper, Hans Dahl and Johannes Flintoe. Their paintings of the scenery around Balestrand inspired visitors, and Balestrand maintains its connection with art.Besides tourism, farming is one of the traditional sources of income. Other industries include made-to-order kitchen interiors, local apple juice, and Nesseplast which produces industrial plastic.

Enjoy the morning at leisure in the pretty little village of Flam, perhaps take a walk by the fjord, before your activity this afternoon. If you feel like doing something active, consider taking a kayak tour or a tour with the RIB boat. Alternatively, you may like to visit the Flam railway Museum or the Flam Panorama. 

Take an express boat from Flam to Balestrand this afternoon. On the journey out the Sognefjord you will see tall, impressive mountains along the Aurlandsfjord. Out towards the sea, the scenery becomes more open and there is a teeming and varied bird life. The Sognefjord is Norway's deepest (1.309 m) and longest (204 km) fjord.

The history of Kvikne’s Hotel extends back to the Holmen Inn in 1752. The Kvikne family bought the hotel, renamed Balholm, in 1877, and is running it to this day. Norwegian tourism was revolutionized in the latter half of the 19th Century, and has been developing steadily ever since. The original hotel was built in the traditional "Swiss" architectural style and despite many waves of expansion and restoration, the appearance of the building remains true to the original concept. As a result, Kviknes is a modern hotel with personality and "soul" and with the atmosphere of centuries.

Overnight at Kviknes Hotel (B) (Standard).

Take the boat from Balestrand to Bergen today on the Sognefjord.

Enjoy port transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver.

When you arrive Bergen make sure you visit the Fishmarket, Troldhaugen (where the world famous composer Edward Grieg lived) and Floibanen. Floibanen in Bergen is one of Norway's most famous tourist attractions and the only cable car of its kind in Scandinavia.

Spend the evening to stroll along the famous old wooden buildings along the harbor front in Bergen and enjoy a nice dinner in one of the many restaurants in Bergen (not included).

Augustin Hotel (4*) has a central location by the harbour and the shopping area. The hotel is a good base for a walk around the old town at Nordnes and down towards the concert-and dance stage at the USF Warf. At Nordnes you will find the Aquarium and the beautiful Nordnes Park with views of the fjord. Augustin is now the oldest family-run full-service hotel in Bergen. The hotel, built in 1909 in Jugend style, passed into the hands of the present family ten years later, and is now run by the fourth generation. Its 1999 extension increased the capacity 109 room and a new bar in 400 year-old cellar. The Brasserie No22 has a modern rustic interior but there is nothing rustic about the food it serves – neither its light meals nor its tempting main dishes. Guests can enjoy both a pleasant "old-fashioned" lounge and modern, award-winning interiors. Its highly conscious use of colours and fittings helps make the Augustin a hotel out of the ordinary.

Overnight at Augustin (4*) (B) (Standard).

Meet your driver and english speaking guide today to discover the picturesque cultural city of Bergen.  See St. Mary's Church, the only remaining church of twelve built at the end of the twelfth century.  See Haakon's Hall, the largest and most imposing building in the royal residence erected between 1247 and 1261.  Stroll through the colourful and picturesque fish market and the Hanseatic Museum. (entrance fee is included)

Overnight at Augustin (4*).

Airport transfer with private vehicle and English speaking driver.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport).