How much does it cost?

From £4,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,807 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes standard class rail travel on four railways: the Bergen Railway (Oslo to Bergen), Flåm Railway (Myrdal to Flåm), Rauma Railway (Åndalsnes to Dombås), and Nordland Railway (Trondheim to Bodø). All other rail, coach, ferry, and cruise travel within the tour is also included.

Is the tour escorted?

Yes. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London Heathrow to the final return flight. Guided sightseeing tours are included in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim. Some days, such as Day 2 and Day 4, include free time in the afternoon and independent dining.

When does this tour depart?

Great Rail Journeys offers five departures: May 2027, June 2027, July 2026, July 2027, and August 2027.

What is the physical requirement?

The tour involves guided walking tours in Oslo and Trondheim, free time to explore cities on foot, coach travel, ferry crossings, and a sea eagle safari cruise (thermal suits provided). Most days center on guided coach travel and train journeys; there are no mountain hikes or high-altitude activities.

What is not included?

Cancellation and travel insurance are not included; Great Rail Journeys recommends purchasing these separately. Some meals on Days 2, 4, and 11 are independent. Optional extras such as flight upgrades, pre- or post-tour hotel stays near London, and UK rail connections are available at extra cost.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Arctic Norway and Midnight Sun in Lofoten

Great Rail Journeys operates this 13-day escorted tour, departing London Heathrow and traveling the length of Norway from Oslo in the south to the Evenes Airport area north of the Arctic Circle. The itinerary centers on four celebrated railways: the Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, Rauma Railway, and Nordland Railway, with stops in Bergen, Geiranger, Trondheim, Bodø, and the Lofoten Islands. You stay in 3 and 4-star hotels, enjoy a fjord cruise and sea eagle safari, and explore cities by guided coach tour with free afternoons. The pace is relaxed, with two or more nights in most locations. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout. On Day 3, you ride the Bergen Railway across the Hardanger Plateau, where wild reindeer roam; on Day 5, the Flåm Railway descends one of the world's steepest lines through 20 tunnels. Day 10 takes you across the Arctic Circle on the 452-mile Nordland Railway. The tour departs in May, June, July, and August.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £300 since 4 Jul, to £4,299.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The single supplement is substantial (GBP 5,149 from GBP 4,599 for double, nearly 12 percent extra); check if any single rooms in the itinerary hotels are available before committing
Day 2 and Day 4 in Oslo and Bergen are largely unguided; breakfast is included, but other meals are independent
Day 11 includes an optional Midnight Sun excursion by coach at night after independent dinner; energy levels may vary in high-latitude summer

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Oslo
Arrival in Oslo, Norway's capital
Meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow for the flight to Oslo, transferring by rail to a central hotel for the first dinner.
Day 2overnight: Oslo
Discovering Oslo, one of the world's most walkable capitals
Guided tour of the Oslo Opera House, City Hall, Royal Palace and Vigeland Sculpture Park, with a free afternoon and evening.
Day 3railovernight: Bergen
The Bergen Railway, one of the world's greatest rail journeys
Travel the Bergen Railway across the Hardanger Plateau and Finse to Bergen, checking in near the waterfront.
Day 4overnight: Bergen
Exploring Bergen, a beautiful city in the heart of the fjords
Guided walking tour of Bergen's UNESCO World Heritage Bryggen waterfront, with free time to visit the Bryggen Museum or ride the Fløibanen funicular.
Day 5railovernight: Flåm
Riding the beloved Flåm Railway
Rejoin the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, then descend on the Flåm Railway past the Kjosfossen waterfall to the fjordside village of Flåm.
Day 6overnight: Geiranger
To Geiranger, on the banks of a UNESCO listed fjord
Ferry to Manheller, visit the Fjaerland Glacier Museum, then continue via Loen to Geiranger.
Day 7overnight: Geiranger
Cruising the magnificent Geirangerfjord
Cruise across Geirangerfjord to Hellesylt and back, passing the Dalsnibba viewpoint on the return to Geiranger.
Day 8railovernight: Trondheim
Scenic views on the Rauma Railway to Trondheim
Coach via the Trollstigen Mountain Road to Åndalsnes, then the Rauma Railway through the Romsdal Valley and over the Kylling Bridge, changing trains at Dombås for Trondheim.
Day 9overnight: Trondheim
Discovering Trondheim, Norway's Viking Capital
Guided walking tour of Trondheim's Old Quarter, Bakklandet waterfront, Nidaros Cathedral and Stiftsgården, with free time to explore further.
Day 10railovernight: Bodø
The amazing Nordland Railway and Bodø
Travel the 452-mile Nordland Railway across the Arctic Circle to Bodø, Norway's longest mainline railway.
Day 11overnight: Svolvær (Lofoten Islands)
Touring the Lofoten Islands
Ferry from Bodø to Moskenes, then a guided tour of Nusfjord and Uttakleiv beach to Svolvær, with an evening Midnight Sun excursion to Gimsøy Beach.
Day 12overnight: Svolvær (Lofoten Islands)
Embarking on a sea eagle safari in Trollfjord
Boat safari cruise into Trollfjord to spot sea eagles and other wildlife, followed by a choice of an excursion to Henningsvær or free time in Svolvær.
Day 13
Homeward bound
Transfer to Evenes Airport for the flight to Oslo and on to London Heathrow.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Ride the Bergen Railway from Oslo to Bergen, the highest railway in northern Europe, crossing the Hardanger Plateau and watching for wild reindeer and arctic foxes
Day 5Board the famous Flåm Railway, descending one of the world's steepest lines through 20 tunnels, horseshoe curves, and twists to fjordside Flåm, with a photo stop at Kjosfossen waterfall
Day 7Cruise across Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and pass the Dalsnibba viewpoint at 4,500 feet, Europe's highest fjord view
Day 10Travel the 452-mile Nordland Railway northbound, crossing the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees north on the Polar Express, passing mountain vistas, fjords, and tranquil lakes
Day 12Board a sea eagle safari cruise in thermal suits, exploring sea eagle territory with fish soup and snacks included

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
12 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel; all rail, cruise, ferry and coach travel throughout the tour
Flights from London Heathrow to Oslo, and Evenes to London Heathrow via Oslo
Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 8 dinners
Group luggage transfers between hotels from Oslo to Flåm, and Trondheim to Bodø
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £4,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,807 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes standard class rail travel on four railways: the Bergen Railway (Oslo to Bergen), Flåm Railway (Myrdal to Flåm), Rauma Railway (Åndalsnes to Dombås), and Nordland Railway (Trondheim to Bodø). All other rail, coach, ferry, and cruise travel within the tour is also included.
Is the tour escorted?: Yes. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London Heathrow to the final return flight. Guided sightseeing tours are included in Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim. Some days, such as Day 2 and Day 4, include free time in the afternoon and independent dining.
When does this tour depart?: Great Rail Journeys offers five departures: May 2027, June 2027, July 2026, July 2027, and August 2027.
What is the physical requirement?: The tour involves guided walking tours in Oslo and Trondheim, free time to explore cities on foot, coach travel, ferry crossings, and a sea eagle safari cruise (thermal suits provided). Most days center on guided coach travel and train journeys; there are no mountain hikes or high-altitude activities.
What is not included?: Cancellation and travel insurance are not included; Great Rail Journeys recommends purchasing these separately. Some meals on Days 2, 4, and 11 are independent. Optional extras such as flight upgrades, pre- or post-tour hotel stays near London, and UK rail connections are available at extra cost.