Fantastic prices on all our self-drive packages this summer. Road trip to Flåm, Sognfjord and Geirangerfjord with Norway Tours.
Day 1: Welcome to Oslo !
Highlights
- Oslo
- Karl Johan street
- Aker Brygge harbour front
Arrive at Oslo airport, pick-up your rental car and begin your drive to Oslo for your first overnight stay. Oslo has many excellent attractions. Here are a few highlights that we recommend. Vigeland Sculpture Park, Viking Ship Museum, Kon-tiki Museum, Munch Museum and Holmenkollen National Arena. Just few minutes away from Holmenkollen National Arena is Frognerseteren, a popular starting point for recreational hiking and skiing in Oslo. In the city centre around Karl Johans Gate there are a variety of shopping centres, restaurants, clubs and cafés. Some of Oslo’s most admired attractions are also found near the city centre for example: Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, and many more.
Overnight stay in Oslo.
Day 2: Flåm
Highlights
After your breakfast in the morning you will drive to visit the beautiful town of Flåm. Flåm is situated in the municipality of Aurland with 450 inhabitants. In 1960 most of the people in Flåm were farmers, nowadays most of the inhabitants work in the tourism industry or on the railway. If time allows, the 20 kilometer Flåm railway, Flamsbana is a highly recommended excursion. This railway takes you on a journey through the impressively steep mountains, breath-taking waterfalls and passes many viewpoints of the surrounding mountains and fjords. In 2014, Lonely Planet named this journey “The World‘s Best Train Journey.
Overnight stay in Flåm
Driving distance approx. 312 km
Day 3: Flåm – Bergen
Highlights
- Gudvangen
- Voss
- Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
- The picturesque and lively Fish Market in Bergen
- Fløibanen Funicular Railway
From Flåm you will drive to Voss, the outdoor capital of Norway. Voss is located between the famous fjords of Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord. Voss is well known for the wide range of outdoor activities on offer, including horseback riding, rafting and hiking. After you have visited Voss you will continue your drive to Bergen where you will spend your night. Bergen is known the world over as the gateway to the fjords of Norway. The city is surrounded by one of the world’s most spectacular tourist attractions, the Norwegian Fjords, which have been designated on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Overnight stay in Bergen
Driving distance approx. 168 km
Day 4:Magnificent Sognefjord!
Highlights
- Balestrand Village
- Sognefjord
Today you will start your journey to Balestrand. You will drive along the beautiful Sognefjord, Norways longest and deepest fjord. You will drive through few small towns on your way to Balestrand. Balestrand is known for its breathtaking nature and has inspired artist all over the world with its amazing landscape.
Overnight stay in Balestrand area
Driving distance approx. 210 km
Day 5:National Park and Geiranger
Highlights
- Sognefjord
- Fjærland
- Jostedalsbreen Glacier
- Stryn
- Geiranger
Enjoy breakfast in Balestrand and begin your journey to Fjærland, Fjærland is a small village where Sognefjord meets Jostedalsbreen Glacier. In Fjærland there are many activities that you can participate in, for an example Glacier hike or kayaking. After your stop in Fjærland you will continue to Stryn. From Stryn you will continue to Geiranger. Geirangerfjorden is often considered one of the most beautiful fjords in the world, and is one of Norway’s most popular attractions.
Overnight stay in Geiranger area.
Driving distance approx. 260 km
Day 6: Flydalsjuvet, Dalsnibba and Lillehammer
Highlights
- Flydalsjuvet
- Dalsnibba
- Lillehammer
Today its time to go to Lillehammer. On your way we recommend you to stop at both Flydalsjuvet and Dalsnibba. Flydalsjuvet viewpoint offers a great view over Geirangerfjord where you have the chance to get a picture of Geirangerfjord. Dalsnibba viewpoint is called Geiranger Skywalk, you can walk out to a platform where there is a glass rail which gives you a unique experience. Please note that there is a toll fee for getting here. After you have visited Dalsnibba view point you will continue your drive to Lillehammer
Overnight stay in Lillehammer
Driving distance approx. 400 km
Day 7:The Olympic town of Lillehammer - Oslo
Highlights
- Lillehammer
- Olympic arenas
- Oslo
On this day you will spend time in Lillehammer before heading back to Oslo. This friendly town was founded in 1827 and is world famous for hosting the Olympic Games in 1994. Lillehammer is nice to explore by foot or bicycle with many cosy restaurants and cafés in the main street Storgata. We recommend a visit to the Olympic arenas managed by Lillehammer Olympiapark, Lysgårdsbakkene Ski Jumping Arena where you can try the bobsled simulator or take a ride with the chairlift for a great view . Another good option could be Maihaugen which provides an insight into life and work in Norway over the past 500 years and is one of Northern Europes largest museum.
Overnight stay in Oslo.
Driving distance approx. 185 km
Day 8: Departure
Drive back to Gardermoen for your return flight, or consider booking an extra night in the friendly capital of Oslo.
Included
- Accommodation (comfort/quality) for 7 nights with continental breakfast.
- Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 7 days
- Detailed itinerary
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fee
Not included
- Flights to/from Norway
- Meals and drinks at restaurants (unless otherwise stated)
- Entrance to museums and other attractions
- Personal travel insurance
- Road tolls
- Ferries
- Parking fee
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ACCOMMODATION CLASSIFICATION
When we design our tours we book the best accommodation available, in order to make the trip as comfortable and enjoyable for you as possible.
We offer a great selection of hotels for our clients. You can be assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay at all the options offered by us.
Below you'll find examples of the type of accommodation you could be staying in.
Please note that the below accommodation options are shown as examples of the types of accommodation we book.
Due to high demand during the summer time and limited accommodation capacity in some regions we cannot always guarantee availability.
In these circumstances, we will supply an accommodation of an equal standard in the same region before your travel dates.
We highly recommend you book as well in advance as possible.
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Comfort
Rooms with private shower (or private bath) and WC. Comfort accommodation may be in guesthouses and hotels (mostly 3-star range). Breakfast is included. Many hotels have their own restaurant.
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Quality
Rooms with private shower (or private bath) and WC. Quality accommodation is always the best hotel available at each location at the time of booking (mostly 4-star range). Breakfast included.
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