Norway in a Nutshell® with Fjordside Boutique Stays

Arrive in Oslo with a private transfer to the Hotel Continental in the heart of Oslo. Once you have checked in, meet your private guide for a walking tour of Oslo.

After your tour, head out to the streets of Oslo to discover the new area of Bjorvika with the new Opera House and Munch Museum and then explore the charming shopping streets, cosy cafés and exciting eateries of Grünerløkka. After going shopping at numerous design boutiques, vintage shops and flea markets, head to the Mathallen food hall for local specialties.

Catch an early morning train from Oslo to Myrdal. The train journey over Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau is spectacular. In the comfort of your train, watch fjord scenery with beautiful waterfalls, flowing rivers, deep valleys and mountains. The final journey is on the Flåm Railway, one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world. On arrival, private transfer to your boutique riverside hotel in the Aurland valley.

Overnight at a boutique riverside lodge, with dinner included.

The day starts with breakfast comprising of local, organic ingredients. After breakfast, head to the famous Stegastein lookout point and then stop for a stroll among the handcrafters in Aurland before visiting a traditional pasture farm. The region has a long and proud tradition of cheese. On summer farms, Norwegians have been producing cheese and taking care of livestock for generations and the tradition continues to this day. Enjoy lunch in rustic surroundings, whilst enjoying the fantastic view.

After the farm visit, the wood red hot tub and sauna awaits you. Sit back, relax and enjoy your surroundings with a glass of local drink before sitting down for dinner.

Overnight at a boutique riverside lodge.

After breakfast, private scenic transfer from Aurland to Fjærland (approx. 2 hours plus stops).

Enjoy two nights in Fjærland, on an upper branch of Western Norways' spectacular Sognefjord. Your hotel is the Fjærland Fjordstove Hotel, located by the fjord with a view of majestic nature. It is a small hotel with 15 rooms and several large rooms where you can sit and relax with a marvellous view over the Fjærlandsfjord.

After breakfast, join a guide for a 3-4hr gentle hike around the valley. The trail starts from Mundal, walking mostly on farmer's gravel roads. You will pass different farms with cows and sheep. It is an easy and peaceful trail with an ascent of 0- 350m. The last part is a bit steeper and rocky. This path will lead you to an old "seater" (historic farm pasture), where milking cows and sheep are grazing. You may also get a selfie with the cows. They are quite curious. Here you can enjoy a picnic lunch, and return down to the village for a floating sauna on the fjord this evening.

Today is an epic fjord day, travelling on a fjord cruise from Fjærland to Balestrand then express boat to Bergen. Gorgeous, all the way!

Upon arrival into Bergen, settle into your hotel. Bergen offers many attractions and sights - many within walking distance. Recommended sights of interests are the Hanseatic harbour Bryggen, Fløibanen Funicular, Troldhaugen, the Fish and Flower market, Bergen Aquarium and Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Open Air Museum).

After breakfast, continue your journey onwards or home, or enjoy a relaxing stay in Bergen. Ask us for ideas if you want to extend your tour.