The Four Natural Elements Of Norway
TRAVEL PERIOD: 01.06-31.08.2024
The Four Natural Elements Of Norway
During this tour you will get to know some of the most beautiful spots of Norway – deep and majestic fjords, icy glaciers, scarce mountain plateaus and sweeping rivers. All of this will be done in a speedy and exciting way. Climb up a glacier like Spiderman, race the Flåm railway downhill by bike, go on a wild ride by boat on the Sognefjord and paddle down whooshing streams. An adventure you will never forget!
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Bergen Arrival in Bergen according to your own itinerary. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords. Enjoy the city with a local guide to guide you through the best local restaurants and pubs (can be included). You can also take the cable car (can be included) to appreciate the beauty of the city from above. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Bergen city center
- Day 2: Bergen – Sogndal Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure before afternoon departure by express boat along the western coastline of Norway and along the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord, to the village of Sogndal. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Sogndal
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Day 3: Glacier Experience
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will travel by bus from Sogndal to Jostedalen and the Nigards Glacier. The valley of Jostedalen offers spectacular scenery and the Nigards Glacier is one of the most famous glacial outlets of the Jostedal glacier, the largest glacier in Northern
Europe. At the galcier you will experience a 2-hour guided walk. After an adventurous day in Jostedal you will arrive back by bus in Sogndal in the evening. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Sogndal - Day 4: Songdal – Flåm via Balestrand Breakfast at the hotel. Today you have two boat journeys to look forward to. Your first boat will take you from Sogndal to Balestrand along the Sognefjord and the second boat from Balestrand to Flåm will take you along the Aurlandsfjord. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Flåm
- Day 5: Downhill Biking Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will take the renowned Flåmsbane train from Flåm to Myrdal. In Myrdal, your bicycles will be ready for you to enjoy a cycle around this beautiful area. Cycle from Myrdal back to Flåm (not guided). Alternatively, take the train back to the longest zipline in the Nordic countries and cycle down to Flåm (not included). Accommodation in 3* hotel in Flåm
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Day 6: Flåm – Voss
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by ferry from Flåm to Gudvangen. Along the way waterfalls cascade down the mountains and picturesque villages dot the landscape. This is an area, featured on the UNESCO world heritage list, is considered one of the world’s most beautiful
fjord landscapes. From Gudvangen a bus will take you to Voss. Accommodation in 3* hotel in Voss -
Day 7: White Water Rafting & Bergen
Breakfast at the hotel. At Voss Rafting Centre you will experience white water rafting. You will get wet, you will have to paddle, you might fall in, the raft could flip over, but you are guaranteed to have the time of your life. In the afternoon board your train from Voss to Bergen
and enjoy the stunning views. Accommodation in 3’ hotel in Bergen city center - Day 8: Departure Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning to explore the fascinating city of Bergen. Departure during the day at your own leisure.
Services included:
Accommodation
• 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Bergen with breakfast
• 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Sogndal with breakfast
• 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Flåm with breakfast
• 1 night in a centrally located hotel in Voss with breakfast
Activities
• Entrance to Glacier Centre
• Ice Walk – 2 Hours on the ice (Guide & Glacial Gear included)
• White Water Rafting (Guide & Equipment included)
• Mountain Bike Rental
Transport & Transfers
• Bergen – Sogndal
• Glacier return
• Flam – Gudvangen
• Sogndal – Balestrand – Flam
• Gudvangen – Voss
• Sogndal – Jostedal (return)
• Flam – Myrdal
• Voss – Bergen
Local Tips
Enjoy Norway like a true Norwegian! Savour the concept of “friluftsliv”, literary translated to the outdoor life. Take a deep breath and relax.
