12 Day Small-Group Escorted Tour of Norway
STORIES OF NORWAY
Embark on a beautiful adventure with a small group of like-minded travelers and explore corners of Central Norway where the locals vacation, in addition to wonderful highlights.
Journey Overview
- 11 Nights / 12 days
- May - September
- From $8,898 USD Per Person
- Max 12 People per group
- Bergen, Balestrand, Loen, Ålesund, Molde, Røros, Trondheim
- 11 Nights / 12 days
- May - September
- From $8,898 USD Per Person
- Max 12 People per group
- Bergen, Balestrand, Loen, Ålesund, Molde, Røros, Trondheim
Our “Stories” tour series™ presents each Scandinavian destination like a book of endless, fascinating stories. In these books, unlike all other books, the stories are written and rewritten, endlessly. The writer – you – merges their own journey with the country’s traditions and way of life, line by line, experience by experience. Each region is a chapter and each chapter is full of discovery and enrichment. Marvel at the scenery, savor the local cuisine, meet the locals and hear their stories.
In Stories of Norway™, summer edition, you will be immersed in 12 days of fjords, mountains, waterfalls, culture, food and beauty that defines Norway. You will travel in the company of a local Tour Director and as part of a group of no more than 12 travelers, as you discover Central Norway – from Bergen to Trondheim – in the most worry-free way possible. New friendships will be formed and wonderful memories will be created.
Are you ready to write your own Norwegian story?
Included in this Fully Escorted Norway Journey
11 nights at centrally-located, high-end hotels
Guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire program
19 meals (7 dinners, 1 lunch & 11 breakfasts)
Luxury transportation connecting your locations in Norway
9 guided tours led by expert local guides
All of our services to plan and implement your trip, and support while traveling
Included in the Deluxe Experience
11 nights at centrally-located, high-end hotels
Guidance of an experienced Tour Director throughout the entire program
19 meals (7 dinners, 1 lunch & 11 breakfasts)
Luxury transportation connecting your locations in Norway
9 guided tours led by expert local guides
All of our services to plan and implement your trip, and support while traveling
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Itinerary
Your tour of Norway officially starts with a kick-off dinner at the prestigious Opus XVI hotel, in the heart of Bergen. Connect with your Tour Director and fellow travelers while sampling the cuisine of the region. This relaxed meal is the beginning of your adventure, and the perfect antidote to a long flight.
On Day 2 you’ll tour the harbor, wharf (Brygge), parks and monuments of the second-largest city in the Norway: Bergen. We will also take you to the top of Mt. Floyen, via funicular, where you will enjoy splendid views of the city. Today’s program is completed with a visit to the home of Norway’s most famous composer, Edvard Grieg, and, time permitting, a visit to the interesting Fantoft Stave Church. Dubbed the ‘gateway to Norway fjords’, this city is full of small-town charm.
From Bergen, sail the Sognefjord to arrive in Balestrand, a historic town that specializes in the art of cider-making. Visit the Cider House and its organic orchard, and learn the unique secrets that give the Norwegian ciders its distinctive flavors while you enjoy lunch and a cider sampling experience. Getting to know Balestrand also includes a visit to St. Olaf’s Church, dragon-style villas, and a little lecture on King Bele along the way. Your hotel tonight is the famous Hotel Kviknes, and trust us when we say its facilities and cuisine will surpass your expectations and allow you to admire mountains and a fjord from a balcony.
Start Day 4 with a thrilling RIB tour of the Sognefjord. Zip along on this adventurous tour and discover the Kvinnefossen waterfall before stopping at a 13th-Century church on the island of Kvamsøy. Then, we drive through the heart of Norway, heading north, to arrive in Loen. There you’ll bear witness to the Briksdal Glacier, a dramatic beauty rising 1,200 meters and dropping directly into the Briksdalen Valley. This tour includes an easy hike through stunning scenery as well as a ride on a traditional “troll car.”
Time to pause and take in our surroundings. On Day 5 you will have a chance to experience the Loen Skylift, a cable car that will allow you to soar over the Nordfjord, one of the most admired of the Norwegian fjords. Travel up 1,011 meters to see the fjord landscape from Mount Hoven, and toast to a truly incredible day. Then get ready for one more feast at the outstanding Hotel Alexandra.
On Day 6 we depart from Loen and make our way to Ålesund. One of the more striking features of Ålesund is its colorful Art Nouveau buildings, making it a highlight in your Norway tour. During your tour of Alesund tour you’ll learn more about the photogenic architectural style and how it came to shape this port town.
If you have heard of one fjord, it is the impressive Geirangerfjord. Well, Day 7 is your day to experience it! A full daytrip to Geiranger is full of gorgeous waterfalls (including the Seven Sisters Waterfall) and mesmerizing viewpoints, such as the Ornesvingen and the breathtaking Dalsnibba. You will not believe your eyes! After all that sightseeing we will return to Alesund for another wonderful meal and a great night at the historic Hotel Brosundet.
Always moving north, we leave Alesund to savor more of the beauty of the Norwegian coast. Our new destination is the gorgeous fjord town of Molde. To get there we will cross the world-famous Atlantic Road, another highlight in our program. In Molde we will encounter impressive architecture immersed in a sweet blend of Norwegian culture and a relaxed, maritime atmosphere. After another fantastic meal (especially for seafood lovers!) we will spend the night at the picturesque Molde Fjordhotell.
We dedicate the last segment of our journey to the discovery of Norway’s first capital (for 200 years): Trondheim. There you will see that food, culture and cycling are taken very seriously. The city presents the eye with a feast of beauty, a fantastic blend of gothic architecture and colorful wooden buildings by the water. In Trondheim, affectionately known as Norway’s capital of knowledge, you will also detect much of the innovation that propels Norway into the future. And in the spirit of reserving the best for last, you will be staying for 3 nights at the magnificent and newly renovated Hotel Britannia, possibly the most luxurious hotel in the country.
On the way to Trondheim, from Molde, we will also visit Kristiansund, a lovely town perfectly placed on the coastline.
On Day 11 the day is entirely yours to explore the city of Trondheim however you want. No schedules! It is a day for relaxation and discovery at your own pace. Dinner is on your own.
Breakfast at the Britannia concludes our Norwegian adventure, full of memories, pictures and new friends.
Click on the blue bars above to read about all you will experience in this journey.
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Departing
May 10 – 21, 2024
Price Per Person
$8,898
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June 13 – 24, 2024
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$8,898
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July 5 – 16, 2024
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July 26 – Aug 6, 2024
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August 15 – 26, 2024
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September 5-16, 2024
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$8,898
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TIMELINE
Day 1
Arrival In Bergen & Kick-Off Dinner
You are now in the Norway, a land of endless natural and human-made beauty, yours to discover. Your group tour of Norway starts with a delicious kickoff dinner, where you will meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. Cheers to the start of your Norwegian adventure!
Meals Included
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Opus XVI
Day 2
Bergen, Gateway To The Fjords
Although it is Norway’s second-largest city, Bergen is full of small-town charm. Today we tour it’s colorful wharf (Bryggen), take a funicular to one of its peaks and visit the home of Norway’s most famous composer, Edvard Grieg.
Today's Experiences
Tour of Bergen: Bryggen (Wharf), Bergen Fortress, Mount Floyen Funicular, Edvard Grieg’s home, Fantoft Stave Church
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Opus XVI
Day 3
Balestrand, A Sognefjord Gem
Kviknes Hotel, in Balestrand, faces mountains and a fjord. You will feel like you are in a movie when you find yourself in the idyllic surroundings of Balestrand. You will also love their local cider!
Today's Experiences
Balestrand Historical Walk, Local Cider Tasting & Lunch, The Sognefjord, “King” of Norway fjords
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Kviknes Hotel Balestrand
Day 4
Loen: Glaciers & Fjords
In Loen you’ll bear witness to the majestic Briksdal Glacier, rising 1,200 meters and dropping directly into the Briksdalen Valley. We tour the glacier surroundings on fun “troll cars.”
Today's Experiences
RIB boat tour of the Sognefjord, Briksdal Glacier adventure on Troll Cars
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Alexandra
Day 5
From Fjord To Sky In 5 Minutes
Today you will have a chance to experience the Loen Skylift, a cable car that will allow you to soar over the Nordfjord, another Norwegian spectacle of beauty. Atop the mountain we will enjoy a toast and take in the jaw-droppring views. Many hiking trails are available nearby.
Today's Experiences
Loen Skylift, Toast atop Mount Hoven, Hiking trails
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Alexandra
Day 6
Art Nouveau Alesund
We spend today in one of Norway’s most beautiful cities. Ålesund has, as its most striking feature, colorful Art Nouveau buildings, making it another highlight in your Norway tour. We will also explore its surrounding archipelago.
Today's Experiences
Complete tour of Alesund and surrounding area
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Brosundet
Day 7
Geirangerfjord, Simply Spectacular
Come along on a daytrip to Geiranger, via the Geirangerfjord. Witness gorgeous waterfalls (including the Seven Sisters Waterfall) and mesmerizing viewpoints, such as the Ornesvingen and the breathtaking Dalsnibba.
Today's Experiences
Sail the Geirangerfjord, View points of Ornesvingen & Dalsnibba
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Brosundet
Day 8
Island Hopping Our Way To Molde
Today’s destination is the gorgeous fjord town of Molde. To get there, we will cross the world-famous (and thrilling) Atlantic Road, another highlight in our program.
Today's Experiences
Tour of Molde: Romsdal Museum, Molde Cathedral
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Molde Fjordhotell
Day 9
Scenery Between Molde & Trondheim
On the way from Molde to Trondheim we experience the beauty of the coastline and enjoy a visit to lovely Kristiansund, another gem in our program.
Today's Experiences
Norwegian coastline; visit to Kristiansund
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation:
Hotel Britannia
Day 10
Trondheim: Culture & Beauty
Today we tour Trondheim, Norway’s “Capital of Culture.” The city presents the eye with a feast of beauty, a fantastic blend of gothic architecture and colorful wooden buildings by the water.
Today's Experiences
Tour of Trondheim: Nidaros Cathedral, Old Town Bridge, Kristiansten Fortress, Bakklandet
Meals Included
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Britannia
Day 11
Free Time to Explore Trondheim
No schedules today! This is a day for relaxation and discovery at your own pace.
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Britannia
Day 12
Journey Conclusion
After breakfast, we conclude our Norwegian adventure, full of memories, pictures, and new friends.
Today's Experiences
Private ride to airport
Meals Included
Breakfast
Gallery
Vacation Reviews
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FAQs
After landing at Keflavík Airport, you will travel to your hotel in Reykjavík. Located in the heart of Iceland’s capital city, Hotel Borg offers the best in both style and comfort. Following check-in, connect with your Tour Director before a visit to the Sky Lagoon. Relax in the warm waters of the geothermal lagoon and soak off your jet lag as your gaze upon incredible views of the North Atlantic. End your day with a gourmet kickoff dinner where you will get to know your fellow travelers and taste delicious Icelandic dishes. Your group tour of Iceland has officially started!
After breakfast, join a driving tour of Iceland’s capital. Notable sights include the famous Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall and the unique Sun Voyager sculpture. Following your tour, you will have free time to experience the city on your own. End your day with a delectable dinner and a drive to view the Northern Lights, if the skies are clear that night. If they are not, don’t worry. We will have many other opportunities!
Day 3 is dedicated to Iceland’s Golden Circle, which is made up of three must-see sights: Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and Thingvellir National Park. Nearby, at Fridheimar, you will enjoy a beautiful show with Icelanic horses and some organic, tomato-based delicacies as well. Following your guided tour of the Golden Circle, we will drive to Landeyjahöfn harbor and board a ferry to the Westman Islands. The short 45-minute boat ride will give you a new perspective of Iceland’s south coast. When the ferry docks on the main island, Heimaey, you might even spot a brave sheep grazing on the rocky cliffs surrounding you! Enjoy a delectable dinner at Hotel Vestmannaeyjar, your cozy accommodation for the evening.
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