Best of Norway

Best of Norway

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CAD $4,567 Was CAD $5,075

9 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Group Tour

Activity Level: Easy

Relax into the simplicity of life along the king and queen of the fjords. Soak up the cosmopolitan vibe of Oslo and the Hanseatic heritage of Bergen as you travel through some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, including views of continental Europe's largest glacier.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 12 Sep 2025

Experience Overview

Relax into the simplicity of life along the king and queen of the fjords. Soak up the cosmopolitan vibe of Oslo and the Hanseatic heritage of Bergen as you travel through some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, including views of continental Europe's largest glacier. Viking tales and a visit to a winter Olympics hub round off this epic Norway trip.

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 6 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)

Be My Guest

  • Bergen: Enjoy a Be My Guest dinner with the fifth-generation Øvre-Eide family on their livestock farm in Norway, which has been a working farm since the 1500s.

Dive into Culture

  • Lom: In Lom you'll have an opportunity to visit Lomskyrkja, one of the biggest and most beautiful stave churches in Norway, dating back to the 12th century.

Iconic Experience

  • Geilo: Take in Geilo's stunning natural surroundings from the foot its popular ski resort.
  • Eidfjord Municipality: Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the Voringfoss waterfall.
  • Bergen: Explore this Wooden City led by your Travel Director and hear about the seafaring traditions of this beautiful harborside town.
  • Geiranger: Fjords, lakes and forests create a picturesque setting for your travels to Geiranger.
  • Lillehammer: Travel through the legendary Gudbrandsdalen and admire the dramatic geography of the valley.
  • Oslo: With your Local Specialist, see Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbor and the Royal Palace.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Oystese: Step into the delightful world of Hardanger Bygdeysteri, a charming cheese factory nestled in the picturesque town of Øystese. Owned and operated by local farmers, prepare to embark on a journey of flavors and history. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Goal 15: Life on the Land.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Oslo
  • Discover Bergen
  • Visit Hardangerfjord, Geirangerfjord, a medieval Stave Church and Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo
  • View Voringfoss, Steinsdalsfoss, Haakon's Hall in Bergen, Akershus, the Opera and Royal Palace in Oslo
  • See Sognefjord, Boyabreen Glacier and Hamar Olympic ice arena

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 19244

Tour TypeTour Type: Group Tour

AccommodationAccommodation: Deluxe

TransportTransport: Private

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Family, 55+

Tour OperatorTour Operator: Trafalgar (CA)

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: 412.1602A

StartStarts: Oslo, Norway

FinishFinishes: Oslo, Norway

DurationDuration: 9 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Easy

Includes

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,567 ($507 /day)

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Welcome to Oslo

Prepare for a spellbinding encounter with nature – an untamed landscape of fjords, lakes and dense forests that begins in the understated capital of Oslo, set within beautiful natural surrounds. On arrival, transfer to your hotel with its unique personality and steps from some of Oslo's main sights. Spend the day exploring the city's interesting architecture and exquisite open spaces, before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers at 17:30 for a light supper to kick-start your journey.

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Cecil
Meals: Dinner

2
Day 2: Journey to Scenic Geilo and Hardangerfjord

We journey along the shores of the Tyrifjord to the ski resort of Geilo with its scenic location at the foot of Hallingskarvet, before continuing across the Hardanger Plateau to Voringfoss, a cascade of water that plunges impressively into the Måbødalen Canyon below. This afternoon join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience at a charming cheese factory nestled in the picturesque town of Øystese. We continue to Hardangerfjord – its title as the 'Queen of the Fjords' is well deserved and you'll have an opportunity to admire its deep blue waters as you travel along part of its shoreline to your hotel in Norheimsund where you will dine tonight.

Accommodation: Thon Sandven
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

3
Day 3: Onwards to Beautiful Bergen Connect with Locals

A scenic drive along lakes and fjords will bring us to the 'Capital of Fjords', Bergen. We’ll learn about the city's Hanseatic heritage, enjoying an orientation tour past the 13th-century Haakon's Hall and bustling fish market. Enjoy some free time to explore this colorful city. This evening, Connect With Locals as the Øvre-Eide family welcome us on their farm for dinner and a very special Be My Guest experience.

Accommodation: Thon Orion
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

4
Day 4: Off to Voss and Stunning Sognefjord

Delving straight back into Norway's inspiring natural landscapes, we continue to the 'King of Fjords', traveling via Voss, the country’s adventure capital. There’s some free time to embark on an Optional Experience on the Flåm Railway, one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.

Accommodation: Quality Sogndal, Leikanger
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

5
Day 5: Continue to Geirangerfjord

Journey from Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, to Geiranger. See the impressive Bøyabreen glacier, part of Jostedalsbreen, continental Europe's largest glacier. Your day is filled with pinch-me moments as you skirt past three different fjords. Tonight, we stay on the shores of the fjord at Hotel Havila Geiranger.

Accommodation: Havila
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

6
Day 6: A Day at the Breathtaking Geirangerfjord

The Geirangerfjord takes center stage today, and you’ll get to explore it your way. You’ll certainly want to take a scenic cruise past its tumbling waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. Enjoy soaking up your epic surrounds, or venture further afield by joining an Optional Experience to drive Norway’s most famous road, Trollstigen, with its eleven hairpin bends and jaw-dropping mountain scenery.

Accommodation: Havila
Meals: Breakfast

7
Day 7: Venture to Historic Lom and Lillehammer Dive Into Culture

We enjoy a scenic drive to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Here, we will Dive Into Culture and visit a 12th-century stave church, adorned with runic inscriptions, paintings and carved dragon figures that are said to protect it against evil. We continue through the Gudbrandsdal Valley before arriving in Lillehammer, the proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics.

Accommodation: Scandic Hafjell
Meals: Breakfast

8
Day 8: Return to Oslo

We return to Oslo where we spend the day exploring several of the city's highlights with a Local Specialist, including views of the medieval fortress of Akershus, overlooking Oslo's beautiful harbor, the Opera and the 19th-century Royal Palace. We finish our tour with a visit to the fascinating Vigeland Sculpture Park, proudly displaying the life's work of Gustav Vigeland. After a magnificent encounter with Norway’s epic natural landscapes, we enjoy our last evening together at a Farewell Dinner, toasting to a memorable trip.

Accommodation: Scandic Solli
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

9
Day 9: Farewell Norway

Our journey through the fjords, falls and forests of Norway has come to an end. We bid our newfound friends a fond farewell and prepare to return home.

Meals: Breakfast

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