This action-packed tour includes the famous Norway in Nutshell® train journey from Oslo to Bergen, a short cruise along the famous fjord-studded coastline and—as the name indicates—a chance to enjoy traditional Arctic activities like dog-sledding along with magical aurora displays in Norway’s great outdoors!
As one of our customers raved, “I have managed to cover Norway in one trip, by travelling with train, boats, cruises, dogs, snowmobiles and flights, and never got bored”.
Highlights: Hurtigruten Coastal Voyage, Norway in a Nutshell ® train journey including Flam Railway, dog-sledding, northern lights, Oslo, Bergen, Alesund, Trondheim and Tromso.
Day 1: Welcome to Oslo
Arrive to Gardermoen Airport in Oslo. For transportation to your accommodation in central Oslo, we recommend the Flytoget airport express train, which departs every 10 minutes.
If you arrive early, we suggest buying an Oslo Pass for free travel on all public transit along with free admission to over 30 museums and attractions plus special offers on entertainment, restaurants, shops and more. The pass can be purchased at tourist information centres or at most hotels and major attractions in the city. Spend the night at a hotel in central Oslo.
Day 2: Norway in a Nutshell by Train
Get an early start at Oslo Central Station, where the Bergensbanen train departs for a scenic journey over the mountainous rooftop of Norway on your way to Bergen. This railway, voted as one of the best in the world, takes you through the charming villages of Gol and Geilo on your way to the Myrdal Station.
At Myrdal, switch to the Flåm Railway for an incredible 20 km ride with 900 meter descent down to the beautiful town of Flåm. Here, you’ll have free admission to the Flåm Railway Documentation Centre beside Flåm Station, where you can learn more about the engineering of the world’s steepest railway line.
From Flåm, continue by boat through the Aurlandsfjord and into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord in Europe. This is perhaps the most beautiful part of the Sognefjord with its mighty waterfalls and small farms clinging to the steep mountainsides, bound to leave you breathless.
At Gudvangen, a bus takes you through the magnificent Nærøy Valley to Voss, where you will board the train for the last stretch to Bergen. Spend the night at a hotel in Bergen.
Day 3: Step Back in Time in Bergen
After breakfast, most of the day is free to explore Bergen at your leisure. Despite being an international city, this “capital of the fjords” has kept its small town charm. Here, you’ll find the colourful old wharf of Bryggen, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its well-preserved old buildings, along with a vibrant fish and flower market, cable cars with stunning views, great museums and more.
Later in the day, board the Hurtigruten ship for your next adventure--the Norwegian Coastal Voyage headed toward Trondheim. If conditions are right, you may even be accompanied by the beautiful northern lights as you sail into the night! Spend the night on board the cruise ship in an outside cabin.
Day 4: Explore Beautiful Ålesund
During the night the ship makes short stops at Florø, Måløy and Torvik, and around noon the ship calls at one of Norway’s most picturesque cities, Ålesund. Here you have 3 hours to explore this city known for its Art Nouveau architecture with its lavishly decorated pastel buildings. And for a great bird’s eye view, head up to Aksla, a hill overlooking the city.
After your shore break, the cruise continues towards Trondheim with a short stop at Molde around dinner time. Spend another night on board the cruise ship.
Day 5: Viking Town & Northern Lights
Arriving to Trondheim early in the morning, we suggest a nice breakfast at one of city’s lovely coffee shops before enjoying some leisure time this “Capital of the Vikings”. Established as a Viking trading post in the 10th century, this city offers an array of historical attractions and museums.
In the afternoon, head to Trondheim airport for a short flight to Tromsø, the “Paris of the North”, Northern Norway’s largest city and the region’s cultural hotspot. After checking in to your hotel in central Tromsø, enjoy dinner at one of the fine local restaurants and then head out into the wild on a guided tour to see some of the brightest aurora displays in the world.* Spend the night at a hotel in Tromsø.
*The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Day 6: Arctic Adventure
Today it’s all about nature! Head to the Tromsø Wilderness Centre, where a team of Alaskan huskies eagerly await to take you on a dog sled ride. Or if you prefer machines, you can zoom across the snow on a snowmobile. During this excursion, you will also have the opportunity to get an authentic taste of Sami culture and possibly taste some of their traditional foods.
After a day of adventure in Norway’s winter wonderland, return to the city and enjoy a well-earned dinner at a restaurant of your choosing. Spend another night at a hotel in Tromsø.
Day 7: Departure Day
After exciting week of adventures in Norway the time has come to fly back to Oslo, where you will fly onwards to your final destination.
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Accommodation Details
We have two categories for accommodation on this tour: Comfort and Quality.
Comfort
![]() | These are in well-appointed comfort hotels. All rooms are with private shower or bath and WC. Breakfast is always provided and is included in the price. Many have their own restaurant. |
Quality
![]() | These are in quality four-star hotels or the best hotels available at each location. All rooms are with private shower or bath and WC. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant. |
Seasons
Seasons From 1 December - 31 March
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Booking
Recommended booking advance is three weeks minimum.
Extra nights to this package can be added on request.
Meet and greet on arrival to the airport in Oslo or Bergen plus private transfer to your hotel for an additional fee of € 167. Contact us for details.
Other
Some of the activities are dependent on weather conditions. In the unlikely event that an activity is cancelled due to weather, an alternative will be offered.
If the tour is booked less than 3 months prior to arrival the price might change, since we cannot guarantee the best price on flight tickets. You will be notified if price change before the payment is done.
The example prices in the tables below are listed as per person and in Euros (€/EUR). You can use our Currency Calculator to convert the price.
Your total package price will be determined by your preferred level of accommodation (e.g. budget, comfort, etc.) and number of travellers as well as by travel season (e.g. high, low, shoulder) and choice of rental car (Types A, B, C etc.) if applicable.
(See information about children's prices below price tables.)
Note: You can also check prices for your exact specifications by clicking "book now" and completing the first step.
EXAMPLE PRICES
Comfort
| 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 3 Adults | 4 Adults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 2709 | € 2216 | € 2105 | € 2122 |
Quality
| 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 3 Adults | 4 Adults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 3058 | € 2338 | € 2237 | € 2243 |
Children
Children age 0-2: Free Of Charge
Children age 3-11: Please contact our travel consultant for children prices
Children age 12+: Full Price
Rooms
1 Person = Single room
2 Sharing = One twin/double room
3 Sharing = Triple room
4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
If you do not find prices for your ideal room combination by clicking book now then please contact us with your requirements and full details of your party.
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