This six-day tour starts in Bergen, called the Gateway to the Fjords, famous because seven mountains and seven fjords surround it. You will board the MS Tollesund in a group of only 18 persons. During this cruise, you will explore the ocean, coast, fjords and lifestyle of the local people. This trip includes visits to the small island of Utvær, the Sognefjord, world's longest fjord, the Findebotten Farm, the Jostedal Glacier, the small village of Fjærland and to the village of Balestrand. You will then depart to Flåm, the only fjord village with a train connection, for a train trip into the mountains. The price of the tour includes accommodation in shared double room, transport to all the sights mentioned in the itinerary, snacks and soft drinks during the cruise and an English speaking guide.
Fjords Unpolished Plus
Authentic Scandinavia AS
Prinsens Gate 3B, 0152 Oslo
47-22-941-370
authentic-scandinavia.com
This is an 11-day car and ship tour of the Norwegian coast. The cruise offers you the chance to see the fjords by yourself and enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. You will be able to stop for mountain picnics, travel by boat near different fjords or take a detour during the circular scenic route from the city of Bergen. After five days of exploring the Norwegian nature by yourself, you will go on board the ship. The ship will then travel to some small fishing villages, as well as to many important Norwegian sights, including short trips in the Viking cities of Tromsø, Trondheim and North Cape. You can also go on an optional excursion to the Russian border or go on a riverboat safari. The price of the cruise includes daily breakfast on board and English-speaking guidance.
Norway: Beautiful Norwegian Fjords
Mighty Fine Travel
0845-072-0090
norwegian-cruise.mightyfinecompany.com
This 10-day tour begins in Oslo. In the first two days, you will enjoy a guided city trip that includes the Vigeland sculpture park, the Viking ships and the Kon-Tiki Raft. Next, you will take the train to Dombas, through the spectacular Gudbrandsdal valley. You will then go on board for a full day cruise to the UNESCO World Heritage site Geirangerfjord, with its impressive "Seven Sisters" waterfalls. The fifth day is reserved for the Art Noveau town of Alesund. Next, you will travel by local coach through the scenic fjord areas to Nordfjord and visit the Briksdal valley and glacier. You will then go on a trip to Bergen, through the Utvik Mountains, via Jolster Lake and Sognefjord and explore the hanseatic city of Bergen. The journey will end with an extensive cruise from Bergen to the Sognefjorin, from where you will board the Flam Railway to see the Hardangervidda Mountain. The price of the trip includes hotels with breakfast, all transport from Oslo as described in the itinerary and accommodation in selected hotels.
The Grand Tour of the Fjords
Fjord Travel Norway
47-551-3131
fjordtravel.no