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Geirangerfjord & the Wonders of Norway

Eight-day Norwegian rail loop from Oslo through fjords and mountain railways

Illustration of Geirangerfjord & the Wonders of Norway

Marvellous Escapes operates this eight-day tailor-made journey through Norway, combining five scenic railways, UNESCO fjord cruises, and stays in six mountain and coastal towns. You begin with a flight from the UK to Oslo, settle in for two nights, then embark on the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, where you board the famous Flåm Railway, descending through steep terrain to the Aurlandsfjord. Over the following days you cruise the Nærøyfjord and the Geirangerfjord, pass the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, visit the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund, and traverse the Eagle Road and Trollstigen pass by coach. The return to Oslo follows the Rauma and Dovre railways through mountain plateaus, forests, and river valleys. Hotels include breakfast at each stop. This trip suits couples and repeat rail travellers who prefer a relaxed pace with single-night stays and a mix of rail, coach, and cruise travel rather than an all-aboard experience.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of GBP 1,799 covers the tailor-made package; no separate rail pass or additional rail fares are mentioned.
  • The operator publishes no specific hotel names, only locations; confirm which properties are included in your tier before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Flight from the UK to Oslo. Make your way to your hotel and settle in for the night, with time for a short stroll, perhaps along the Aker Brygge waterfront or a visit to the Oslo Opera House.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Flåm

    Flåm

    Board the scenic Bergen Railway from Oslo. On arrival at Myrdal, change to the Flåm Railway, descending through fjord landscapes to the village of Flåm. Rest of the day free at the Aurlandsfjord.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bergen

    Bergen

    Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen, continue by bus through the Nærøydalen valley, then train from Voss to Bergen.

  4. Day 4overnight: Ålesund

    Alesund

    Scenic coastal cruise from Bergen to Måløy, passing rugged shorelines and fishing villages. Continue by bus through Nordfjordeid to the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund.

  5. Day 5overnight: Geiranger

    Geiranger

    Fjord cruise from Ålesund to Geiranger through the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, passing the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls. Time to relax in the village of Geiranger.

  6. Day 6overnight: Andalsnes

    Andalsnes

    Bus tour from Geiranger to Åndalsnes via the Eagle Road and the Trollstigen pass, with panoramic views of the Geirangerfjord.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Oslo

    Oslo

    Journey from Åndalsnes back to Oslo: board the Rauma Railway to Dombås, then connect to the Dovre Railway through mountain plateaus, forests and river valleys to Oslo.

  8. Day 8

    Return home

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to Oslo airport for your return flight to the UK. Travellers wanting to explore more of Norway can speak to their Travel Designer.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Board the Flåm Railway from Myrdal, descending through fjord landscapes to the village of Flåm on the Aurlandsfjord.
  • Day 3Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm to Gudvangen, then travel by train from Voss to Bergen.
  • Day 5Cruise the Geirangerfjord, passing the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Day 7Travel the Rauma Railway from Åndalsnes to Dombås, then the Dovre Railway through mountain plateaus, forests and river valleys back to Oslo.

Included

  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Oslo with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Flam with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Bergen with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Alesund with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Geiranger with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Andalsnes with breakfast included
  • Flights to and from the UK to Oslo
  • Rail Oslo to Myrdal + rail Myrdal to Flam on the Flåmsbana / The Flåm Railway
  • Rail from Andalsnes to Dombås on the Rauma Railway, rail from Dombås to Oslo on the Dovre Railway
  • Bus from Gudvangen to Voss and from Nordfjordeid to Ålesund
  • UNESCO Geirangerfjord Bus Tour
  • Geirangerfjord cruise

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes the Bergen Railway (Oslo to Myrdal), the Flåm Railway (Myrdal to Flåm), a segment from Voss to Bergen, the Rauma Railway (Åndalsnes to Dombås), and the Dovre Railway (Dombås to Oslo).
Is this an escorted tour?
Marvellous Escapes describes it as a tailor-made rail holiday. Day 1 includes an unguided arrival; you make your own way to your hotel. The itinerary specifies what is included but does not state whether a guide travels with the group.
What is included in the price?
Six nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast, flights to and from the UK, rail journeys on the named railways, cruises on the Nærøyfjord and Geirangerfjord, bus transfers, and a Geirangerfjord bus tour.
How much walking is involved?
The itinerary includes a short stroll in Oslo and time to relax in Flåm and Geiranger, plus bus tours and coach travel. No extended hikes are mentioned.
When does this trip run?
Marvellous Escapes publishes no departure dates in the evidence provided; contact the operator for availability.

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