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Experience the best of Norway on this 8-day Norway Northern Lights tour, linking the capital's culture with fjord country and the Arctic north. Explore Oslo's museums and landmarks, then set out on a spectacular Norway scenic rail journey — the Bergen Railway and historic Flåm Railway — and cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to coastal Bergen. Fly north to Tromsø to chase the aurora, discover Arctic fjords, and spot reindeer beneath the northern sky. Blending Nordic cities, fjords, and the Northern Lights, this Norway fjords tour is the ultimate journey through Norway's most unforgettable landscapes.
- 7 nights’ accommodation in the selected hotels listed below or similar, including breakfast and taxes.
- 2 nights at Clarion The Hub, Oslo – Superior Room (25 m²).
- 2 nights at Clarion Havkontoriet, Bergen – Deluxe Room (30 m²).
- 3 nights at Radisson Blu Tromsø – Superior Sea View Room.
- Private airport transfer from Oslo Airport to the hotel.
- Private 5-hour Oslo city tour with an English-speaking guide and dedicated vehicle.
- Entrance tickets to the Fram Museum and Munch Museum.
- Visit to Vigeland Park during the Oslo city tour.
- Luggage transfer service from Oslo hotel to Bergen hotel –1 bag per person.
- Scenic Bergen Railway journey from Oslo to Myrdal.
- Historic Flåm Railway journey from Myrdal to Flåm.
- Electric fjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen through the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord.
- Private transfer from Gudvangen to Bergen.
- Private 2.5-hour Bergen walking tour with English-speaking guide.
- Fløibanen Funicular ticket in Bergen.
- Private transfer from Bergen hotel to Bergen Airport.
- Direct Economy Class flight from Bergen to Tromsø.
- Flight baggage: 1 checked bag up to 23 kg and 1 carry-on bag up to 10 kg per person.
- Advance seat selection on the Bergen–Tromsø flight.
- Private transfer from Tromsø Airport to the hotel.
- Small-group Northern Lights Chase, approximately 5–6 hours.
- Hot beverages, chocolate, homemade chocolate cake, and professional Aurora photographs during the Northern Lights experience as described.
- Small-group Arctic Fjord & Photo Experience, approximately 5 hours.
- Fish soup or vegetarian alternative, coffee, and tea during the Arctic Fjord experience.
- Private transfer from the Tromsø hotel to Tromsø Airport.
- International flights.
- Travel insurance and personal medical insurance.
- Visa costs and any required travel documentation.
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks unless specifically mentioned.
- Transfers to/from the meeting points for the Northern Lights Chase and Arctic Fjord & Photo Experience.
- Fjellheisen Cable Car tickets in Tromsø unless added upon request.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Additional luggage or baggage fees beyond the stated allowance.
- Any services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
Welcome to Oslo, Norway's modern capital, where contemporary architecture, royal heritage, waterfront districts, and Nordic culture come together. On arrival at Oslo Airport, meet your private driver and transfer comfortably to your hotel — a drive of approximately one hour, depending on traffic. After check-in, the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
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Overnight: Oslo
After breakfast, meet your private English-speaking guide and dedicated vehicle for a 5-hour exploration of Oslo. Discover the central city and pass many of Oslo's best-known landmarks, including the Oslo Opera House, Central Station, Karl Johans Gate, Oslo Cathedral, Parliament, the Grand Hotel, City Hall, the National Theatre, the University of Oslo, the Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, the Nobel Peace Center, and Aker Brygge.
Continue to Vigeland Park, the world's largest sculpture park created by a single artist and one of Scandinavia's most distinctive cultural attractions. Visit the Fram Museum to discover one of the world's most famous polar exploration ships and learn about the expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. The tour concludes at the entrance to the Munch Museum, where your guide will introduce the life and work of Edvard Munch before you enter and explore independently at your own pace. Return to the hotel independently after your museum visit.
Tour Time: 10:00–15:00. Included: private guide, dedicated vehicle with drop-off at the Munch Museum, Fram Museum entrance, and Munch Museum entrance.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Oslo
After breakfast, your luggage will be collected from your Oslo hotel and delivered directly to your hotel in Bergen (one bag per person included in the porter service). A private transfer to the railway station isn't required, as your Oslo hotel is located close to the station.
Begin a spectacular journey through Western Norway, combining some of Europe's most scenic railway routes with a cruise through UNESCO-protected fjord landscapes. Travel from Oslo to Myrdal aboard the Bergen Railway, continue from Myrdal to Flåm on the historic Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana), and later board an electric boat from Flåm to Gudvangen through the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord. Along the way, take in dramatic mountain scenery, valleys, waterfalls, fjords, and the UNESCO-listed Nærøydalen landscape. On arrival in Gudvangen, meet your private driver and continue by road to Bergen — approximately 147 km, around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Journey Schedule: Oslo–Myrdal 08:25–13:04 | Myrdal–Flåm 13:24–14:22 | Flåm–Gudvangen 17:30–19:20. Luggage Service: 1 bag per person transferred separately from the Oslo hotel to the Bergen hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Bergen
After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour private walking tour of Bergen. Discover this charming coastal city, framed by its seven famous mountains and overlooking the sea. Explore the historic Hanseatic wharf and the colourful wooden houses of Bryggen, then continue to the lively Fish Market, known for Norwegian seafood specialities including salmon and local caviar.
The guided tour concludes at the entrance to the Fløibanen Funicular. Your ticket is included, so you can ascend independently to Mount Fløyen and enjoy panoramic views over Bergen and the surrounding landscape, descending whenever you wish within operating hours. Your hotel is a short walk from the funicular.
Tour Time: 10:00–12:30. Included: private English-speaking guide and Fløibanen Funicular ticket.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Bergen
After breakfast, check out from your Bergen hotel and meet your private driver for the transfer to Bergen Airport. Fly directly from Bergen to Tromsø in Economy Class, with one checked bag up to 23 kg, one carry-on up to 10 kg per person, and advance seat selection included. On arrival at Tromsø Airport, meet your private driver and transfer to your hotel, approximately 15 minutes away.
Later, set out on a small-group Northern Lights Chase lasting approximately 5–6 hours. Begin with an introduction to the science and mythology of the Aurora Borealis before heading into the Arctic landscape in search of the best viewing conditions. The experience may include time at a coastal farm preserving local fishing and farming heritage, with shelter in a traditional lavvo. If conditions require travelling to another viewing location, the hosts provide a comfortable campfire setup with seating, hot coffee, tea, chocolate, and homemade chocolate cake. Professional photographs of you beneath the Northern Lights are taken during the evening and made available for download, and assistance with camera or phone settings is provided so you can capture your own Arctic images.
Meeting Point: within walking distance of the hotel. Group Size: small group — minimum 2, maximum 19 guests. Note: transfers to/from the Northern Lights meeting point are not included.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Tromsø
After breakfast, join a small-group 5-hour Arctic fjord and photography experience from Tromsø toward Sommarøy, also known as Summer Island. Travel along one of the region's most scenic routes, passing valleys and fjords, seas and lakes, white-sand beaches, and iconic bridges. Depending on conditions, you may also spot reindeer roaming through the Arctic landscape. Designed for comfort in the northern climate, the experience lets you warm up indoors after time outdoors with traditional fish soup or a vegetarian alternative, together with coffee and tea.
Meeting Point: within walking distance of the hotel. Group Size: small group — maximum 15 guests. Included Refreshments: fish soup or vegetarian option, coffee, and tea. Note: transfers to/from the meeting point are not included.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Tromsø
After breakfast, enjoy the morning and afternoon free for independent activities in Tromsø. A recommended optional experience is the Fjellheisen Cable Car, offering elevated views over Tromsø and the surrounding Arctic landscape. Cable car tickets aren't included but can be added on request. You may choose how long to remain on the mountain within the supplier's operating hours (10:00–00:00), and a restaurant is available at the top.
Optional Experience: Fjellheisen Cable Car — tickets available on request at an additional cost.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: Tromsø
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and meet your private driver for the transfer to Tromsø Airport. Your Norway journey comes to an end as you continue with your onward flight.
Meal: Breakfast
