Spectacular Norwegian Fjords & Olympic City Lillehammer Tour - Norway Tours

Book a Norwegian Fjords Tour & Olympic City Tour. Visit amazing places (Bergen, Aurlandsfjord, Sognefjord, Flåm, Geirangerfjord & Lillehammer) with Norway Tours.

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Day 1: Welcome to Oslo, Norway´s Capital City

Arrive at the airport, pick-up your rental car and begin your drive to the city center for your first overnight stay. 

 

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Day 2: The village among the mountains "Geilo"

After your breakfast in the morning you will drive to visit the mountain and ski village, Geilo, which is located between Oslo and Bergen. We recommend you to visit the Langedrag mountain farm which is located 1000 meters over sea level. Langedrag lies like a fairy tale castle with view over Hallingdal and Numedal. Another recommended stop along the way is Ål to have a look at Torporg stave church, build in 1192. When you are in Geilo you will find a selection of restaurants, shops and activities. Relax and enjoy the old part of the town in Geilojordet with buildings from 18th and 19th century. Pleasant place to sit down is one of the outdoor cafes or choose between some of the other interesting local activities.

Overnight stay in Geilo                

Driving distance approx. 245 km

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Day 3: Spectacular Norwegian Fjords - Hardangerfjord 

After breakfast in the morning you will drive from Geilo to the second longest fjord in Norway, Hardangerfjord. Hardanger is a magnificent area known for fruits and berries and magnificent nature. This majestic fjord stretches 179 km long and its maximum depth is 860 metres. Hardanger is framed by large and famous Norwegian waterfalls, Steinsdalsfossen, Vøringsfossen, Skjervefossen, Låtefoss and Furubergfossen. There are many walks and hikes in the Hardanger area. We recommend you to make a stop at Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen, one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls. We also recommend a stop in the bottom of the Måbødalen valley at the Hardangervidda nature centre. Another option could be to make a stop at Steindalsfossen in Norheimsund where you can enjoy a unique walk behind the waterfall. You can find the footpath from the car park. Drive to Bergen for an overnight stay.

Overnight stay in Bergen

Driving distance approx. 330 km

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Day 4: Bergen Fjord Tours, the gateway to the magnificent fjords of Norway 

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. Bergen is situated between Norway’s longest fjord, Sognefjord in the north, and the magnificent Hardangerfjord in the south. In 2004, National Geographic rated the Norwegian fjords as the world’s best tourist destination because of the stunning scenery and excellent preservation of rural Norwegian life that is conducted in a sustainable way. Bergen is ideally located for exploring the fjords either for a short excursion or for longer trips. In Bergen, there are many organized sightseeing and fjord tours of varying lengths and different departure times.

Bergen is not only a gateway to the fjords; it has many sights to visit and plenty of activities, galleries and museums depending on your interests.The Fløibanen Funicular Railway is a short railway trip that starts from the city center, and takes you to Mount Fløyen, approximately 320 meters above sea level. From the top there are panoramic views of Bergen and the surrounding fjords.

Bryggen is a harbour area where the very first buildings in Bergen were constructed. This section of Bergen is one of Norway’s main attractions, and is on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The magnificent wooden architecture of a bygone era hosts a community of restaurants, shops, offices, artists’ studios, workshops and the Bryggen Museum. The Bergen Fish Market in the heart of the city is a fascinating place to visit and is one of Norway‘s most visited outdoors markets with much more than just fish on offer. For your evening in Bergen you can find a tremendous variety of restaurants serving a delicious array of international cuisine, small cafés, bars and nightclubs. 

Overnight stay in Bergen

 

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Day 5: Fjord Tours: Sognefjord and Aurland, Unesco´s World Heritage sites

After your overnight stay in Bergen, your drive will continue 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. In the second longest fjord Sognefjord you will find the beautiful town of Flåm, with its spectacular natural surroundings. When driving from Voss to Flåm don’t miss out the beautiful Tvinderfossen waterfall. 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.“ We highly recommend a visit to Undredal village between Flåm and Gudvangen. The village is famous for its small stave church built in 1147 and white and brown goat cheese. Undredal is a friendly village with an active and vibrant local culture.

Conclude your day by driving through Aurlandsfjorden located in the southern part of Sognefjorden. This is a journey through the heart of the fjords and is surrounded with mountain peaks, deep fjords and contrasting scenery. Enjoy a short break with a stop in the friendly villages of Aurland and Lærdal. Aurland is situated on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord both of which are listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. If you wish to go hiking, lace up your boots and hike to the breath-taking viewpoint from Stegastein, situated 6 kilometers from the center of Aurland and 650 metres above sea level. Drive in the afternoon to Sogndal area for an overnight stay.

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Day 6: Breiheimen National Park and the Magnificent Geiranger Fjord

Enjoy breakfast in the Sogndal vicinity and begin your journey to the Breheimen National park in Jostedalen. Jostedalen is a valley between two wonderful national parks. You can participate in one of the many exciting activities offered in the glacier area, for example glacier hiking, kayaking in a glacier lake, or simply enjoying the amazing nature in Jostedalen. For the latest information and activities we recommend a stop at the visitor’s center at the entrance of the Jostedal Glacier National Park.

After exploring Jostedalen, it is time to continue your journey to Hellesylt. Hellesylt is a small village surrounded by mountains and valleys in Møre and Romsdal. From Hellesylt you will board a ferry that will take you over 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. 310 km

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Day 7: Trollstigen and the Olympic City Lillehammer

From Geiranger you head to Romsdalen via Vallsdal. Vallsdal is known for its delicious berries, mostly strawberries.  You will head from Vallsdal to Trollstigen, which is a part of the Norwegian National route. The route is a dramatic and exciting experience. Head to Åndalsnes, you could make a stop there before you head to Romsdalen which is a 60 km valley in Møre and Romsdal for your journey to the Olympic city, Lillehammer. 

Overnight stay in Lillehammer.

Driving distance approx. 340 km

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Day 8: Olympic City Tour: Lillehammer

On this day you will spend your time in Lillehammer before you head to Oslo for your overnight stay. Lillehammer 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. We recommend a visit to the Olympic arenas, managed by Lillehammer Olympiapark and Maihaugen. Another interesting sight is the Open Air museum which provides an insight into life and work in Norway over the past 500 years. 

Overnight stay in Oslo.
 

Driving distance approx. 190 km

 

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Day 9: Departure from Oslo

Drive back to the airport for your return flight, or consider booking an extra night in the friendly capital of Oslo.   
 

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Included

• Rental car of your choice with unlimited mileage, CDW and VAT for 8 days
• Accommodation (comfort/quality) for 8 nights with Continental breakfast
• 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
• Ferries
• Road tolls
• Personal travel insurance

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