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Arrival Oslo Gardermoen Airport, pick up rental car and drive to hotel for check-in. We recommend a visit to the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Ship Museum where the best preserved Viking ships ever found are on display, the Fram Museum where the entire original Arctic exploration ship Fram is exhibited with its original interior and inventory, the Kon-tiki Museum which contains original vessels and objects from Thor Heyerdal’s many expeditions or one of the many other interesting sights in Oslo.

Overnight in Oslo

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast departure from Oslo, driving via Hønefoss along the charming Halling Valley to the tourist resort town of Geilo. Cross the wild Hardanger Mountain Plateau to Fossli, stopping to view the thundering Vøringsfoss Waterfall with a vertical drop of 180 m. Descend the amazing Mabødal Canyon to the idyllic Hardanger Fjord and along the fjord to the small village of Lofthus.

Overnight in Lofthus

Approx. travel distance: 370 km 

Breakfast at the hotel and ferry crossing Kinsarvik – Utne – Kvanndal. Drive along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, famous for its many fruit orchards, via the towns of Øystese and Norheimsund to arrive in Bergen around midday. Pick up your Bergen Card, giving you free entrance or discounts at museums, the funicular to Mt. Fløien with the best views of the city and fjords way below, regular city tours etc. We also recommend time to take in the special Bergen charm at the popular Fish and Flower Market, the famous Bryggen Harbour with its gabled packhouses, and the old Hanseatic Quarter.

Overnight in Bergen

Approx. travel distance: 169 km 

After breakfast departure from Bergen and drive via Dale to the town of Voss. Descend the Nærøy Valley, passing the Stalheim Canyon, to the fjordside village of Flam. In Flam board your train for an exhilarating ride on the amazing Flam Railway to Myrdal, a masterpiece of engineering ascending 2.838 feet in less than one hour. The descent from Myrdal to Flam offers opportunities for photo shots of some exciting waterfalls and mountain scenery. After return to Flam, short drive to Gudvangen at the head of the Nærøy Fjord. In Gudvangen board the sightseeing boat for start of approx. 3 hours cruise along the narrow Nærøy Fjord and the famous Sogn Fjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the world. From the sun deck or the comfortable lounge you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of cascading waterfalls, sheer mountain cliffs, snow-clad peaks, and a variety of wildlife. Arrival Kaupanger and short drive via Sogndal to Leikanger.

Overnight in Sognefjord

Approx. travel distance: 200 km 

After breakfast departure from your hotel along the scenic route. Pass the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in Europe, to the village of Skei. Descend to the beautiful Nord Fjord, making a detour at Olden to visit the world-famous Briksdal Glacier. The journey up to the glacier will be made in open cars to give you the best of views. Afterwards continue to Loen where you will have dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Loenfjord

Approx. travel distance: 145 km 

Breakfast at the hotel and continue via Stryn to the picturesque village of Hellesylt. From here you embark the ferry for the mini-cruise along the spectacular Geiranger Fjord, possibly the most impressive of all the Norwegian fjords. During the cruise you will pass some magnificent waterfalls, such as the Bridal Veil and the Seven Sisters.

Overnight in Geiranger

Approx. travel distance: 98 km 

Breakfast at the hotel and depart from Geiranger via one of the serpentine roads, offering the opportunity to digest some amazing views of the fjord, before crossing the rugged Grotli Mountains to Lom. Lom is well known for its 14th century stave church. The tour continues via Lake Vaga, before descending the magnificent Gudbrands Valley to the popular tourist town of Lillehammer, Olympic City of 1994. Continuation along Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake, back to Oslo and Holmenkollen, home of the world- famous ski jump arena, offering unforgettable views of the city and Oslo fjord way below before arriving back in Oslo again.

Overnight in Oslo

Approx. travel distance: 416 km 

You will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then drive to the airport and return the rental car. Make your way to continue with your journey back home.