Road trip in the fjords

Category

Summer

Travel period

Summer

Trip type

FIT

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Embark on a breathtaking round-trip tour from Bergen through Norway’s iconic fjords, where you’ll drive past towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and serene villages nestled along the water’s edge. Travel through dramatic landscapes like the Sognefjord or Nærøyfjord, explore charming villages, and return to Bergen enriched by the beauty of Norway’s natural wonders.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bergen

Arrival in Bergen according to your itinerary. Bergen is a picturesque coastal city located in western Norway, surrounded by mountains and fjords, including the famous Sognefjord. Known as the "Gateway to the Fjords," it boasts colourful wooden houses in the historic Bryggen district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, a bustling fish market, and offers easy access to stunning natural landscapes, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and tourists.

Accommodation in Bergen 3*.


Day 2: Bergen - Ulvik

Departure for Hardanger region. Hardanger is like one big postcard, and almost everywhere you turn you look straight into a roaring waterfall or a flowering fruit tree. From Bergen, it is possible to drive on one of the Norwegian scenic roads and make several stops to admire waterfalls. You follow this fjord to Ulvik, a small village located on the coast of the fjord.

Accommodation in Ulvik 3*.


Day 3: Ulvik-Skjolden

Today, continue your journey toward another fjord, the Sognefjord. Head for Voss, passing through the Stalheim canyon, then Gudvangen and Flåm. From there, it is possible to take the 25 km tunnel to Lærdal or another scenic road, Aurlandsfjellet. At the end of the world’s longest and deepest fjord, surrounded by steep mountains with spectacular waterfalls and the Jotunheimen, Breheimen and Jostedalen National Parks nearby, you will find the idyllic village Skjolden.

Accommodation in Skjolden 3*.


Day 4: Skjolden-Geiranger

Drive North via Lom to Geiranger, on Sognefjellet. From here, hold your breath and get your camera ready - the surroundings are truly stunning, worthy of the most beautiful postcards. Geirangerfjord was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2005, and is a truly unique place, with its waterfalls and steep hills.

Accommodation in Geiranger 4*.

 

Day 5: Geiranger – Hellesylt - Loen

Explore the Geirangerfjord while taking the car ferry to Hellesylt. The scenery is breathtaking! You can enjoy the waterfalls ‘The Seven Sisters’, ‘Bridal Veil’ and ‘Suitor’ and the majestic cliffs that line the fjord. You might even be lucky enough to spot a harbour porpoise! Next stop is Loen; a small village located at the innermost point of the Nordfjord. This peaceful area is encircled by towering mountains, glacial scenery, and deep fjord waters. From Loen, you can ride one of the steepest cable cars up to Mount Hoven, rising 1,011 m above sea level (not included).

Accommodation in Loen 3*.


Day 6: Loen - Balestrand

Drive through valleys, glaciers, mountain panoramas, fjord glimmers, and charming villages—a compact yet unforgettable slice of Western Norway, before arriving in Balestrand, a charming, picturesque village close to the fjord.

Accommodation in Balestrand 4*.


Day 7:  Balestrand - Bergen

Head back to Bergen, while driving along the Sognefjord. Short ferry crossing (not included). Welcome back to Bergen, the capital of the fjords!

Accommodation in Bergen 3*.


Day 8:  Departure from Norway

Departure from the hotel to the airport (transfer not included) according to your flight itinerary.

Tour Details

Accommodation

  • 2 nights in in a centrally located hotel in Bergen with breakfast

  • 1 night in in a hotel in Ulvik with breakfast

  • 1 night in in a hotel in Skjolden with breakfast

  • 1 night in in a hotel in Geiranger with breakfast

  • 1 night in in a hotel in Loen with breakfast

  • 1 night in in a hotel in Balestrand with breakfast

Transport & Transfers

  • Ferry from Geiranger to Hellesylt

  • Car rental not included, please contact us for the price

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