Norway Fjord Tour

   
 
 

Taste of Stavanger, Pulpit Rock and Fjords

Western Norway and Fjords

9 Days / 6 locations in Norway

Experience the best of western Norway, the fjords, the famous Pulpit Rock!

You will also explore the exciting cities of Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger!

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol

Arrive Oslo and self transfer to your hotel. Check in to your hotel, Thon Hotel Bristol.

 
Day 2     Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Bristol
Meals: Breakfast

Day in Oslo with sightseeing – “Oslo Selected Highlights”

3 hours 45 min. tour

Departure: 10:30 - End: 14:15 - Start: City Hall - End: City Hall

Tour: Bus + a bit of walking + boat (boat, weather permitting) Description: This is an extensive sightseeing tour with many of beautiful and interesting sights: Downtown Oslo, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Holmenkollen and the Viking Ships. From Bygdøy: return to the city center the entire year by boat or bus. (By boat, weather permitting).

 
Day 3     Oslo - Stavanger
Accommodation: Clarion Collection Hotel Skagen Brygge
Meals: Breakfast

Take the morning train from Oslo to Stavanger

Dep. 07.25Arr. 15.27

The journey takes you from Oslo to Drammen and onwards to Kongsberg where you can find silver mines and alpine skiing facilities – the journey continues towards Telemark which are steeped in tradition and then to the valleys of Agder - before you arrive in the gentle coast and Kristiansand. You will continue over fertile hills and beneath Jæren’s lofty skies and finally you will arrive Stavanger - the city where narrow fjords, wild mountains, open sea and soft coastlines converge, where are varied and contrasting experiences to be enjoyed!

Self transfer from the train station to your hotel for the next 2 nights

Clarion Collection Hotel Skagen Brygge or similar

A light evening meal is included during your stay

 
Day 4     Stavanger
Accommodation: Clarion Collection Hotel Skagen Brygge
Meals: Breakfast

Today a 3-hour cruise to Prekestolen (Pulpit Rock)

Departure from Skagenkaien

Or perhaps you want to do the hike and cruise version of the tour?

You will get to see the majestic Pulpit Rock, the Vagabonds Cave, idyllic islands and magnificent scenery.

On the return from the fjord, the boat stops at Oanes and drop off of the guests who want to hike to the Pulpit Rock. From here the guests will be transported by bus to Preikestolhytta, where the hike starts. On average it takes approximately 2 hours to walk one way.

When the guests have finished their hike, they will be transported by bus to Tau, where they take the ferry back to Stavanger. There is no guide for the hike.

 
Day 5     Stavanger - Bergen
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Admiral
Meals: Breakfast

Depart from Stavanger by the ”Kystbussen” to Bergen

Several departures offered.

Departure is from Stavanger bus terminal – 5, 5 hours bus ride .

Arrive Bergen and self transfer to your hotel – just a short taxi ride from the bus depot.!

 
Day 6     Bergen
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Admiral
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a day in Bergen –with its fish market, the seven mountains, culture and history!

Join in on a hop on hop off sightseeing tour of Bergen;

On this round trip we pass many famous attractions and places to visit, such as Bryggen, the Fish Market, Bergen Aquarium, Bergen Museum, the Grieg Hall, the Fløianen funicular, St Mary`s Church, Old Bergen Museum and many others. You decide when you want to get on and off the bus to visit one of the many attractions by the route.

The bus runs daily between 09.00 and 16.30 hrs.

 
Day 7     Bergen - Balestrand
Accommodation: Union Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

After breakfast take the morning ferry to Balestrand along the Sognefjord!

Dep. 08.00Arr. 11.50

Departure from Strandkaiterminalen – Meet at the terminal latest 20 minutes before departure!

Dinner and overnight at Kvikne’s Hotel

 
Day 8     Balestrand - Flam - Myrdal - Oslo
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Opera
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel

Cruise from Balestrand to Flåm along the Aurlandfjord.

Dep. 11.50Arr. 13.25 You have time for lunch in Flam or just explore the village.

Afternoon train from Flåm to Myrdal.

Dep. 16.05Arr. 17.03, Open seating!

You change to the train coming in from Bergen and continue from Myrdal to Oslo.

Dep. 17.53Arr. 22.45

Overnight at Thon Hotel Opera, located next to the train station.

 
Day 9     Oslo
Meals: Breakfast

Arrangments end after breakfast.

 

Notes

Please ask about prices for other dates.

This tour, like all our "Taste of... " tours, is a sample and can be customized to fit your specific needs.

Price Includes
Hop On, Hop off Tour of Bergen
3 Hours Cruise to the Pulpit Rock
3 Hours Sightseeing Tour of Oslo
Bus As Mentioned
Train With Seat Reservations
Dinner at Kvikne
Daily Breakfast
Hotel Accommodations 4 Nights
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