Intimate Norway

DAY 1 Oslo
Welcome to Oslo! On arrival make your own way to the hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the Norwegian capital.

Stay at Clarion Hotel the Hub (4 star)

DAY 2 Oslo - Flam - Balestrand
This morning board the train to the mountain station of Myrdal, where you will join the Flam Railway, a masterpiece of engineering descending 865 metres to the fjord. Cruise along the picturesque Sognefjord to the fjord-side village of Balestrand.

Stay at Kviknes Hotel (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 3 Balestrand
Idyllically located by the Sognefjord, Balestrand is a wonderful place to soak up the grandeur, nature and charming architecture of this very special part of the world. With a full day at leisure you may wish to relax and enjoy the scenery, or altenatively we highly recommend an optional RIB tour to the Finnafjord, the most secluded arm of the Sognefjord - no roads, no mobile service and no sound except for waterfalls. Or experience the flavours of the fjords by joining the optional Storytelling and Cider Tasting at Ciderhuset and discover the history of cider making in the fjordlands.

Stay at Kviknes Hotel (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 4 Balestrand - Bergen
After breakfast, make your way to the pier to board the ferry to Bergen, the capital of the fjords. After arrival and check in at the hotel, the afternoon is yours to discover the highlights of this charming city. We recommend a visit to the popular Fish and Flower Market, Bryggen Harbour and the old Hanseatic Quarter. You may also like to take the funicular to Mt.Fløien, for the best views of the city and fjords.

Stay at Hotel Bergen Børs (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Bergen - Lofthus
Travel by bus to Norheimsund, situated in the heart of Hardanger, if time permits you may wish to spend the afternoon in this interesting village on the north side of the Hardangerfjord. From here, board a ferry to Lofthus and upon arrival check in at the hotel with a fjord view room.

Stay at Hotel Ullensvang, Fjord View Room (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Lofthus
Enjoy a full day at leisure in this peaceful village located on the shores of Sørfjorden. We recommend you visit the church, dating back to 1250, with its fine stained-glass windows and surrounding cemetery from the middle ages. The church is a great spot from which to view the magnificent Folgefonna Glacier. Also worth a visit is Edvard Grieg's Composer Cabin in your hotel’s garden or take a wander in the fruit tree fields. The Ullensvang region is a known fruit farming area, and in spring thousands of fruit trees are breathtakingly white during blossom.

Stay at Hotel Ullensvang, Fjord View Room (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Lofthus - Rosendal
Travel by bus to romantic Rosendal, especially known for the Barony Rosendal, a historic estate and manor house located in the village. On arrival, check in to your fjordview room at your hotel, followed by an afternoon free for exploring. You may wish see the Kvinnherad Church or the Barony Rosendal for a walk through different periods, shaped by the various owners throughout its 250 year history. Also see the Rosendal Gardens with over 60 acres of landscaped parklands consisting of the 300 year old Renaissance garden with an abundance of roses and the Kitchen and Herb garden with herbs, flowers, vegetables, fruits and berries.

Stay at Rosendal Fjordhotel AS, Fjord View Room (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 Rosendal – Bergen
Depart this morning for your return journey to Bergen by ferry where you can enjoy one last spectacular trip along the scenic Hardangerfjord.

Stay at Hotel Bergen Børs (4 star)
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9 Bergen
Your tour concludes after breakfast and check out from your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast