Included in the Deluxe Experience
- 10 nights at centrally-located, 4- and 5-star hotels with daily Scandinavian breakfast buffet for all guests;
- Flights from Bergen to Kirkenes and from Kirkenes to Oslo
- 7 guided Sightseeing tours led by the most friendly and knowledgeable local guides;
- The Norway in a Nutshell tour, an incredibly beautiful and exciting journey which includes scenic train rides on the Bergen and Flam lines and a ferry ride along the majestic Sognefjord;
- Luggage handling between Oslo and Bergen. All you need to bring with you is an overnight bag for your night in Flam. Your luggage will meet you in Bergen, making the journey much more comfortable and relaxing;
- 48-hour Oslo Passes for all guests, giving you access to all the main attractions in both cities, plus local transportation;
- Airport-to-Hotel transfer via private car upon your arrival in Oslo;
- All of our services: preparing and implementing your entire trip (including your personalized travel book), addressing all your questions and taking good care of you while you are traveling, through our network of suppliers and our staff in the US.
*THIS IS NOT AN ESCORTED GROUP TOUR*
Your arrival at the hip and vibrant Norwegian capital is the start of your adventure. Your friendly driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your luxurious hotel. Once there, spend the first day exploring awesome Oslo at your own pace. On Day 2, join a local guide and see many fascinating corners of this elegant, clean and chic capital, while visiting several eateries and tasting a variety of Norwegian delicacies. Taking full advantage of your Oslo Pass (included), spend some of your time in the city learning about Norway’s rich maritime history in the awesome little museums of Bygdøy Island, affectionately known as “museum island.”
Continuing your journey, embark on the Norway in a Nutshell ®, a trip which will take you through some of Norway’s most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, and the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord.
Your beautiful journey continues and takes you to Bergen, the city known as the “Gateway to the Fjords.” Take your time when exploring this magnificent town, which is beautiful however you look at it. There you can eat lunch at the Fish Market, admire the entire city atop Mount Fløyen and soak in the local art at the KODE museums. It is also possible to include a private tour of the city to your program if you wish.
When you land in Kirkenes you become part of a select group of people who can say: “I have been north of the Arctic Circle!” Close to the Finnish and Russian borders, Kirkenes offers excellent opportunities for Northern Lights viewing and also a vast array of options to all of those who seek a kind of “softcore” adventure typical of the region. In this tour, we will present you with opportunities to search for the Aurora Borealis on snowmobiles, drive your own dog sled, catch (and eat) your own king crab and learn about the fascinating Sami culture (indigenous people to Lapland). Furthermore, you will be able to experience the magical dance of the Northern Lights from your own Gamme Cabin (rustic cabin with a glass wall for viewing) and spend a night in a hotel suite built entirely in ICE! Conclude your adventure with a return to Oslo for a night at a hotel by the airport, making your return home the following day convenient and stress-free.