You’ve been looking for Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen in all the wrong places. Pack your binoculars for Norway’s natural wonders, including its scenic Hardangervidda mountain plateau, home to Northern Europe’s largest stock of reindeer. Of course, this gorgeous expanse of land and its antlered residents aren’t the only gifts Norway bestows upon its guests—extraordinary fjords, serene lakes, gleaming glaciers, and thundering waterfalls are all part of the bow-topped package, and this breathtaking tour of Norway presents the most spectacular ways to see them. Cross the orchard-lined Hardangerfjord by ferry, witness the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord aboard a relaxing cruise, and revel in the spectacular Nordfjord views aboard the Loen Skylift, Norway’s newest aerial tramway. Beginning and ending in Oslo, this encompassing tour of Norway balances the country’s charming, timeless villages with the surprising architecture and energy of its capital city.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. And that's not all! Your tour also includes a ferry ride across the Hardangerfjord, cruises on the Sognefjord, Naeroyfjord and Geirangerfjord, plus a ride on the Skylift at Loen. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Welcome to Oslo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) Dinner
Day 2 OSLO
Outdoor Art in Oslo OSLO Guided sightseeing includes a walk through Frogner Park and a visit to City Hall. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Frogner Park contains over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze, and wrought iron, along with fountains and bridges comprising the life’s work of legendary sculptor Guztav Vigeland. Visit the stately Oslo City Hall, with its red-brick architecture, soaring towers, and 49 bells. Here, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place each year Breakfast
Day 3 OSLO–HEDDAL–VEMORK–TELEMARK
Historic Norwegian Heroes HEDDAL Visit the Stave Church. Scenic drive through Rjukan Valley via Lake Tinnsjø.
VEMORK Take a guided visit of the museum. (B,D)
193 mi / 310 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Explore the fascinating history of Vemork’s Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum to learn about the historic role the once largest power station in the world played in thwarting Hitler and the Nazi regime during World War II BreakfastDinner
Day 4 TELEMARK–HARDANGERFJORD–BERGEN
Sweet Fruits & Sea Fishing Scenic drive includes views of the Latefoss waterfalls.
HARDANGERFJORD Ferry crossing followed by an [LF] apple juice and cider tasting, with lunch at a local fruit farm.
BERGEN Orientation drive includes Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf, the harbor, and the Fish Market. (B,L)
202 mi / 325 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES In Norway’s heavenly Hardangerfjord generations of fruit farmers continue their family’s tradition, producing the sweetest fruits someone could ever flavor. Taste home-made apple juice and cider and enjoy lunch amid breath-taking views BreakfastLunch
Day 5 BERGEN–VOSS–STALHEIM
Historic Harbors BERGEN Spend free time this morning in the harbor town.
VOSS Enjoy leisure time. (B,D)
87 mi / 140 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Beautiful Bergen paints the shoreline with different hues of its wooden houses along the old wharf on Norway’s southwestern coast. Often called the “Fjord Capital of Norway,” Bergen will charm you with its quaint charisma and the breathtaking natural wonder between the seven mountains BreakfastDinner
Day 6 STALHEIM–SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD–FJAERLAND–LOEN
King of the Fjords SOGNEFJORD & NÆRØYFJORD Take a scenic cruise.
FJAERLAND Visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum.
JOSTEDAL GLACIER Stop for photos. (B,D)
146 mi / 235 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS The Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, is surrounded by exceptional natural beauty. Cruise onto the wild and wonderful waters of the Naeroyfjord, carved deep amid spectacular views of sheer, snow-topped mountains, waterfalls, and idyllic farms clinging to the mountainsides above one of the most dramatic fjords in Europe BreakfastDinner
Day 7 LOEN
Skyway to Heaven LOEN Take the breathtaking [LF] Skylift ride. Free time atop Mount Hoven summit. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Soar 3,000 feet to the summit of Mount Hoven on the aerial tramway above the Nordfjord shores. Take in the heavenly panoramic view of Mt. Skåla and Lake Lovatnet to the east, Jostedalsbreen Glacier and Olden Village to the south, and the winding course of the stunning Nordfjord below. Heavenly! BreakfastDinner
Day 8 LOEN–GEIRANGERFJORD–DALSNIBBA–LOM–LILLEHAMMER
Feasts for the Eyes GEIRANGERFJORD Take a scenic cruise on the fjord
DALSNIBBA Take in the panoramic view from Geiranger Skywalk, Mount Dalsnibba’s platform above the fjord.
LOM Photo stop before continuing to Lillehammer. (B)
211 mi / 340 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Experience Europe’s highest fjord view from the lofty heights of Geiranger Skywalk, 4500 feet above sea level. Ascend to the breathtaking viewpoint of Dalsnibba for an eagle-eye view of Norway’s spectacular mountain landscapes and sky Breakfast
Day 9 LILLEHAMMER–EIDSVOLL–OSLO
Norwegian Treasures LILLEHAMMER Photo stop at the Olympic ski jump where the winter games were hosted in 1994. Take a guided walking tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Oslo along Lake Mjøsa to Eidsvoll. Join a farewell dinner tonight at your hotel. (B,D)
124 mi / 200 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION In the idyllic open-air museum of Maihaugen, more than 200 historic houses from as far back as the 13th century take you back to traditional life in Norway, including the Garmo stave church from the 1200s and the childhood home of Queen Sonja of Norway BreakfastDinner
Day 10 OSLO
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Oslo
Telemark
Bergen
Stalheim
Loen
Lillehammer
Oslo
Thon Europa First-Class
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St Olavsgt gate 31 Oslo Norway
In a central but quiet area of Oslo, this modern 8-story hotel is located right next to the Royal Palace and gardens, the National Theater, and Karl Johans Gate shopping street. The in-house restaurant Café Europa offers delicious meals inspired by international cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients and served in the courtyard. A well-equipped fitness room is also available. All 156 elegantly refurbished guestrooms offer flat-screen TV with a selection of international channels, coffee/tea-making facilities, minibar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet access.
Rauland Hogfjellshotell First-Class
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Rauland-Telemark Norway
The Rauland Hogfjellshotell recreational facilities include swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam sauna and a mountain SPA. The restaurant Falkeriset serves tempting dishes based on the European cuisine.
Thon Hotel Orion Superior Tourist-Class
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Bradbenken 3 Bergen Norway
Located by the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf District, the environmentally friendly eleven-story Thon Hotel Orion is in central Bergen with the famous Fish Market and the Fløibanen funicular railway within walking distance. A fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment, a cozy bar and free Wi-Fi throughout all property are available. The elegantly refurbished guestrooms feature a flat-screen TV with international channels, a writing desk, coffee and tea maker facilities, minibar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and free high-speed wireless internet access.
Stalheim Superior Tourist-Class
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Stalheimsvegen 131 Stalheim Norway
Overlooking the Nærøy Valley, this family-run hotel offers 2 in-house resraurants and a panorama lounge. Gudvangen village and the Nærøy Fjord are 15 minutes' drive away.
Alexandra First-Class
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Loen Norway
Hotel Alexandra is a family-run hotel located in the inner reaches of Nordfjord. It is renowned for its distinctive, personal atmosphere. Centuries-old traditions have been combined with modern hotel operations and an eye for style and comfort.
Clarion Collection Hammer Superior Tourist-Class
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Storgata 108 Lillehammer Norway
All rooms are decorated in a contemporary style with necessary amenities.
Scandic St. Olavs Plass First-Class
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St.Olavs Plass 1 Oslo Norway
Scandic St. Olavs Plass enjoys a peaceful location, just around the corner from Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main shopping street and is perfectly placed to explore Oslo's city center with the Royal Palace, The National Theatre and its traditional Theatercaféen just a short walk away. The hotel offers 241 modern guest rooms with a desk, chair and flat screen TV. All rooms have wooden floors and Free Wi-Fi internet access.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.