8 days - Semi-independent visit to the mountains, fjords and valleys of Norway.
This tour redefines group travel by combining independence with the ease and connection of a shared journey. Designed for travelers who appreciate flexibility but still value the camaraderie of a small group, it offers a carefully balanced experience — blending independent exploration with the comfort of traveling together with others for some sections of the trip.
Unlike traditional tours with a set itinerary and full-time guide, this journey follows a semi-independent format and does not include a guide or tour leader. You have a set itinerary that you follow independently, however, for some parts of the journey, you’ll share a premium mini-coach with a small group of 2-10 fellow travelers, who are also following the same thoughtfully curated route through Norway’s most spectacular landscapes between Oslo and Bergen. Some days, you’ll travel together, taking in breathtaking scenery and enjoying the insight of a local driver (who is not an official guide!). Other days, you can explore independently based on what you have chosen for that day. In the evenings, you’ll stay in the same high-quality accommodation, where there’s an opportunity to connect with fellow travelers — should you want to — before setting off on your next independent or shared experience.
This model offers the best of both worlds: A degree of independence combined with easy opportunities for socializing with fellow travelers and the safety and security of familiar people and a well-planned itinerary.
This trip runs weekly from May to Sep with fixed departures from Oslo every Saturday. The journey can also run in reverse starting from Bergen every Monday during the same period.
Highlights include:
Take a ride on the steep Flåm Railway full of hairpin turns
Travel on a premium mini-coach through the Norwegian mountains with fellow travelers following the same itinerary
Visit the stunning Geiranger fjord
Visit Northern Europe's highest and arguably the most striking mountain pass, Sognefjellet
Discover Bryggen, the old Hanseatic wharf in Bergen, and take the funicular to the top of Mt Fløien.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo and self-transfer to your centrally located hotel
Day 2: Train to Lillehammer - visit the impressive Garmo Stave Church, open-air museums and the Olympic museum.
Day 3: Join the mini-coach to travel to Lom, a small town encapsulating the very essence of the Norwegian countryside.
Day 4: Day trip to Geiranger and join a fjord rib boat tour
Day 5: Continue your mini-coach trip to the heart of the Norwegian fjords
Day 6: Spend your day relaxing, hiking and taking in the views in the peaceful little town of Aurland. Enjoy the harbor area with unspoiled views of the fjord and gardens.
Day 7: Transfer from Aurland to Flåm, and step aboard the world famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal Station with several stunning lookout points along the way, then express boat to Bergen.
Day 8: Depart Bergen
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