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Fjords of Norway: Oslo, Flam & Bergen

Fjords of Norway: Oslo, Flam & Bergen, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Explore Norway by train and scenic cruise on this 8-day journey. Watch as snow-capped mountains plunge into dramatic fjords, creating dream-like landscapes at every turn.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Arrive in Oslo

    Arrive in Oslo and transfer independently to the hotel (or upgrade to a private sedan transfer), with the rest of the day at leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Oslo

    Discover Oslo

    Guided sightseeing tour by motorcoach including Holmenkollen Hill (Ski Jump) and Vigeland Sculpture Park, with free time after for independent sightseeing or an optional Oslo Fjord boat tour.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Flam

    Journey to the Sognefjord aboard the Flam Railway

    Train from Oslo to Myrdal (about 4.5 hours), then board the Flam Railway, one of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world, for a two-hour descent through snow-covered mountains and past waterfalls to Flam. Evening tasting menu at Aegir Brewery.

  4. Day 4overnight: Flam

    Fjord Safari / Flam at Leisure

    90-minute fjord safari aboard a small boat (max 12 passengers) into Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO-listed Naeroyfjord, passing Sagfossen waterfall, with a stop in Undredal for a goat cheese tasting from June through August. Rest of the day at leisure in Flam.

  5. Day 5overnight: Bergen

    Travel to Bergen

    Journey along the Sognefjord toward Bergen (by boat from spring to winter, or by motorcoach in winter months), then a private car transfer to a downtown hotel with time to explore Bergen's museums and historic sites.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen Walking Tour

    Three-hour guided walking tour including the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and St. Mary's Church, ending at Bergen's fish market with a seafood tasting for lunch. Optional afternoon excursion on the Floibanen Funicular Railway to Mount Floyen.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Oslo

    Bergen to Oslo by Train

    Private car transfer to Bergen's train station for an all-day rail journey east past lakes and national parklands back to Oslo, with time to explore any remaining sights on arrival.

  8. Day 8

    Return Home

    Transfer independently to Oslo's international airport (or upgrade to a private sedan escort) for the flight home.

Included

  • Hotel accommodation for 7 nights
  • Rail travel aboard the Flam Railway
  • Rail travel aboard the Bergen Railway
  • 9 meals including 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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