Spectacular Norway
- Tour ID: HAM20
Tour Info:
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Seasons: Summer
- Travel Style: Independent
- Countries: Norway
- Available: May to September
This eco-friendly tour allows you to discover the many faces of Norwegian nature in just a few days. Trains, busses and ferries take you through lush farmlands, dramatic mountain areas and breath-taking fjords. In addition, discover the most important cities of Norway Oslo, Lillehammer, Ålesund and Bergen. This route is a great introduction to the different faces of Norway.
Highlights:
- Dramatic Troll Road
- Spectacular Rauma Railway route
- Iconic stone Kylling railway bridge
- Art Nouveau atmosphere of Åalesund
- Hurtigruten
- Hurtigruten Cruise Åalesund to Bergen
Price Includes:
Accommodation based on 3* hotels in twin/double share. Single Supplement applies. Upgrades on request
- 1 nights accommodation in centrally located Oslo hotel
- 1 nights accommodation in Lillehammer hotel
- 1 nights accommodation in Geiranger hotel
- 2 nights accommodation in Ålesund hotel
- Overnight Hurtigruten cruise in Outside Cabin
- 2 nights in centrally located Bergen hotel
- Train travel as per itinerary
- Breakfast daily
Price Excludes:
- Items not mentioned under Inclusions
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
Itinerary:
Welcome to Oslo, Norway’s biggest city and capital for more then 700 years. The history of Oslo dates back to the middle ages and the city is located at the Oslofjord and surrounded by forest.
Breakfast at your hotel. Depart Oslo to Lillehammer by train. The site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, the Olympic Museum and Arena are worth a visit as is the Maihaugen Open Air Museum which covers 300 years of the history of the Gudbrandsdalen Valley.
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure from Lillehammer by train, heading north to Åndalsnes, a journey which takes you through the Romsdalen Valley and from Dombås on the spectacular Rauma Railway along the Rauma River . Swopping over to a tourist coach in Åndalsnes, continue towards Geiranger along the famous Troll Road with its 11 dramatic winding turns. Finally, a short ferry crossing takes you to the Eagle Road and to Geiranger.
After breakfast at your hotel, board a boat for a cruise in the well-known Geirangerfjord with its waterfalls and mountain farms situated high up on the mountainsides – some so high that it’s difficult to understand how people and livestock could survive in such difficult terrain. Evening arrival in Ålesund.
Breakfast at your hotel. Day at your own leisure in the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. The town centre is a lively urban scene with pleasant restaurants and cafés and the Brosundet canal offers a pretty pictures with its fishing boats.
Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy another day full of opportunities to continue exploring Ålesund. Late this evening, board the Coastal steamer (Hurtigruten) for a your cruise down the Western Norwegian coast.
Breakfast on board. The morning is yours to relax on board of the ship taking in the views of the spectacular Norwegian fjords. Afternoon disembark in Bergen, Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords.
Breakfast on board. The morning is yours to relax on board of the ship taking in the views of the spectacular Norwegian fjords. Afternoon disembark in Bergen, Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords.
Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure to explore Bergen, the capital of the fjords.
Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure to explore Bergen, the capital of the fjords.
Breakfast at your hotel and depart according to your itinerary.
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Important Info:
An itinerary and quotation will be prepared for your consideration. Once accepted, a deposit is required to secure the booking.
For each traveller, we require:
- Full name exactly as shown on passport
- Date of birth
- Contact phone number
- Dietary, medical or other special requirements
No services are held at quotation stage and remain subject to availability until booked and confirmed. If a quoted service becomes unavailable, we will offer a suitable alternative where possible.
Deposit amounts vary by tour and supplier and will be advised before booking. Some accommodation, cruises, Christmas/New Year arrangements and special services may require higher deposits, full payment or non-refundable payment at booking.
Final payment is generally due 90 days before travel, unless an earlier date is required by a supplier. Your booking invoice will confirm the applicable payment schedule.
Where final supplier rates have not yet been released, provisional pricing may be provided. Any applicable conditions will be explained before booking.
Your confirmed itinerary will specify all inclusions. Unless stated otherwise, prices generally exclude:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically listed
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended as soon as the deposit is paid, particularly where components are non-refundable.
Clients receive a 20% discount with GO Insurance. Please request a quotation.
Traveller names must exactly match the passport used for travel, including all given names and surnames. Incorrect details may result in fees or difficulties with travel arrangements.
Travellers are responsible for ensuring passports meet the validity and entry requirements of all countries visited. For the Schengen Area, Australian passports generally must:
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- Be valid for at least 3 months after departure from the Schengen Area
- Have been issued within the previous 10 years
We recommend having at least 6 months’ passport validity remaining wherever possible. Travellers are responsible for obtaining required visas, travel authorisations and other entry documents. Requirements should be checked with relevant government authorities before travel.
Nordic itineraries may involve walking on snow/ice, uneven surfaces, stairs, boats, snowmobiles, carrying luggage and extended periods outdoors in cold weather. Activities may have age, height, health, mobility or licensing requirements.
Medical conditions, mobility limitations and accessibility needs should be advised at booking so suitable arrangements can be considered.
Dietary requirements and allergies should be advised at booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate them, but cannot guarantee this, particularly in remote or wilderness locations. Travellers with serious allergies should also confirm requirements directly with meal providers.
Travellers on self-drive itineraries are responsible for holding the appropriate licence for the destination and rental provider. A valid physical licence may also be required for activities such as snowmobiling.
Accommodation will be booked in the room category shown on your confirmed itinerary. Scandinavian rooms may be smaller than Australian equivalents and configurations can differ.
Twin rooms commonly have two single beds, sometimes positioned together. Additional beds may be sofa or rollaway beds. Double rooms may also use two single beds together, with separate doonas.
If accommodation must change due to circumstances outside our control, we will seek a similar or higher standard wherever possible.
Porterage is generally not included. Travellers should be comfortable managing their own luggage.
Some trains, flights, coaches, ferries, transfers and vehicles have luggage limits. Any applicable restrictions will be advised in your travel documents. One manageable suitcase per person is recommended. Excess luggage charges are the traveller’s responsibility.
Scandinavian and Lapland travel can involve very cold temperatures, snow, ice and rapidly changing weather. Appropriate thermal layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, hats and suitable footwear are essential. Summer weather can also change quickly, so rain protection is recommended.
Weather, road conditions or operational issues may require activities or transport to be delayed, modified, rescheduled or replaced. Safety takes priority, and suitable alternatives will be arranged where reasonably possible.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Sightings depend on solar activity, weather, cloud cover and darkness. Tours are designed to maximise viewing opportunities but cannot guarantee a sighting.
Weather, transport schedules, supplier operations and other circumstances may require changes to accommodation, transport, activities or itinerary order. Where possible, comparable alternatives will be arranged and significant changes communicated.
Changes and cancellations are subject to supplier conditions and may incur fees. Some services are non-refundable from booking, with Christmas/New Year arrangements often having stricter conditions.
Please refer to the full Terms & Conditions and quotation for applicable cancellation conditions.
Unused services are generally non-refundable, including those missed due to late arrival, early departure or choosing not to participate. Where services are missed due to circumstances outside the traveller’s control, we will assist where reasonably possible, subject to supplier conditions.
A live digital itinerary will be provided before departure with confirmed arrangements, important information, contacts and relevant documents/vouchers. It may be updated in real time if arrangements change.
We recommend it is kept accessible and checked regularly. If an issue occurs during travel, contact the relevant supplier and our team as soon as possible so we have the best opportunity to resolve it. Delayed reporting may limit what can be done.
Travellers should provide a mobile number that will remain active while overseas. Suppliers such as hotels, transfer companies and activity providers may use this number to contact you.
WhatsApp may not be available with all suppliers, so travellers may sometimes need to make a direct local or international call. Before departure, check roaming, international calling, SIM and eSIM options with your mobile provider.
All phone, roaming, SIM and international calling costs are the traveller’s responsibility.
Price Includes:
Based on 3* twin share. Request pricing for other categories.
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