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Discover the Fjords: Journey Through Balestrand
Price | from EURO 1580 – Per Person on a Twin / Double Sharing |
Season | MAY-SEP |
Duration | 05 Days / 04 Nights |
This tour invites you to explore the breathtaking Sognefjord, known as the ‘Father of Fjords.’ Begin your journey in Bergen, the ‘Fjord Capital,’ where you’ll enjoy a night soaking in the city’s warm hospitality. Embark on a scenic fjord cruise from Bergen to the charming village of Balestrand, where you’ll spend two nights surrounded by majestic fjords and mountains.
Your adventure continues with a ride on the iconic Flåm Railway, a highlight of your route to Oslo. Savor the included meals as you immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the fjords, making this an unforgettable journey through Flåm/ Balestrand.
Disclaimer:
1: The itinerary may be subject to modification due to availability issues in small villages such as Flåm.
2: Package prices are estimated from prices. Final offers will be calculated based on travel dates and season.
Tour Departure & Return | The Tour has been recommended from the ‘Gateway to Fjords’, Bergen. |
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Days | Nights | City | Activities |
DAY 1 | 01 | Bergen | Arrival Bergen ; Explore the city at your pace. Overnight Bergen. |
DAY 2 | 01 | Fjord Cruise-Balestrand | Breakfast. Express Fjord Cruise to Balestrand. Dinner and Overnight at Balestrand. |
DAY 3 | 01 | Balestrand | Breakast. Flåm/ Balestrand at your pace. Overnight at Balestrand. |
DAY 4 | 01 | Flåm Railway to Oslo. | Breakfast. Fjord Cruise to Flåm. Flåm railway to Myrdal. Bergen Line from Myrdal to Oslo. Overnight in Oslo. |
DAY 5 | – | Departure | Breakfast. Departure on your own with fond memories. |
Itinerary
- Arrival in Bergen according to your own itinerary. You can either take a Taxi or the scheduled airport express Bus to the city center. (Add on: We can arrange for a private transfer to your hotel in the center of Bergen).
- Bergen is the ‘Viking’ City of Norway. The city has many beautiful and historic sites. You will notice how the city has preserved the charm of a small town. The recommended attractions that you can visit are at walkable distances. Don’t forget to get a good pair of walking shoes.
- Bryggen Wharf- a UNESCO World Heritage site
- ‘Mini-train’ sightseeing
- Maria Church
- Fjellveien Road for the Panoramic View of the city
- Rosenkrantz Tower
- Flöibanen cable cars
- Celebrate your arrival with a local dinner at many of the famous restaurants in Bergen
- Overnight in Bergen.
- Add on Add another night in Bergen with a 3 hour fjord cruise to Mostraumen. Experience fjords, mountains and stunning waterfalls by taking a fjord cruise taking you up the 27-kilometer long Osterfjorden in Hordaland province through the strong currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait.
- After your Viking Breakfast it’s time to experience the Fjords. You will embark on the journey by taking the Fjord cruise to the Fjord Village of Balestrand, located in the Sognefjord region. The boat stops in several quaint villages and passes through narrow straits, islands, summer houses and tiny villages along its route and gives you a great opportunity to see "the King of fjords" up close.
- Overnight at a historic hotel here and cherishing the Fjords view from your hotel room. Dinner is included in the package.
- Wake up to the beautiful view of Fjords and fill your lungs with the fresh air around.
- Known as the art village by the Sognefjord, Balestrand has inspired artists from all over the world. Enjoy your breakfast and take a walk around this beautiful scenery and enjoy the fjords ,the mountains and the tranquillity. The recommended sights that you can visit at Balestrand are :
o Art gallery visit
o The Guided Kayak tour
o Hiking through the mountains having well marked trails.
o The Norwegian Glacier Museum
o Guided tours available : Guided bus tour to Utsikten (Viewpoint) at Mount Gaularfjell
o Fjord Safari in RIB - Spend another night in Balestrand.
- After breakfast your magical Fjord experience continues as you embark on the Fjord cruise from Balestrand Village to the Village of Flåm through the beautiful Aurlandsfjord. The small picturesque village of Flåm is situated innermost in the Aurlandsfjord and is home of the Flåm Railway.
- Enjoy Your short stay at Flåm before your board the famous Flåm Railway. You travel through the mountains, scenic Flåm valley, cascading waterfalls, mountain peaks and tiny farms and reach the Mountain station of Myrdal. From Myrdal you board the main Bergen Line to the Capital city, Oslo. En route to Oslo you cross Finse, the highest point sitting at an elevation of 1,222 metres (4,009 ft) above sea level, making it the highest station on the entire Norwegian railway system.
- Overnight in Oslo.
- As they say, that the first hello and the last goodbye is the most difficult part. Departure with fond memories as per your own itinerary.
- Enjoy your ‘Scandinavian’ Breakfast and take the airport express train to Gardermoen airport (If you want our assistance in booking the airport transfer, please do let us know)
ADD ANOTHER NIGHT IN OSLO.
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