Day 1: Thursday, 12 June 2025 | Arrival to Oslo

WELCOME TO NORWAY!

Oslo, Norway’s capital, blends modern architecture with rich history. Explore Viking ships, the Royal Palace, and vibrant waterfront at Aker Brygge. Enjoy green spaces like Frogner Park, ski adventures nearby, and a lively cultural scene, including museums and galleries.

Upon your arrival, you will be met by our local representative and will have a meet and greet at the airport. This person will be holding a sign with the IWorld of Travel and your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel by private coach.

The rest of your day is yours for exploration. Take this time to relax, explore the local area, or enjoy the amenities of your hotel.

Hotel: Hotel Amerikalinjen – Oslo

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Day 2: Friday, 13 June 2025 | Oslo

After a restful night’s sleep and breakfast, today get ready to enjoy a Oslo city tour (Duration 4 hours – Private tour).

Oslo is widely known as “the big-hearted city”. Oslo was founded in 1048. In 1536 Norway became a Danish province through a royal marriage until 1814 where Norway seceded from Denmark, went into a union with Sweden and made Christiania the capital of Norway. The new constitution required some official buildings. In the year 1624 fire destroyed most of the city which was later rebuilt by the Danish King Christian IV and named Christiania. In 1925 the city reverted to its original name of Oslo. The city is surrounded by magnificent scenery with the fjord lapping its shores and forested hills encircling it. Together the fjord and the forests offer outdoor recreational opportunities with which no other capital in the world can compare.

Including entrance to Norwegian History Museum (Norsk Folkemuseum).

Norsk Folkemuseum is located at Bygdøy in Oslo and has an Open-Air Museum with 160 historic buildings. A main attraction is Gol Stave Church from around 1200. The museum focuses on the time period from 1500 until present time, and in-door exhibits feature Norwegian folk costumes, folk art, church art and Sami culture. Temporary exhibits, audience programs and activities for children all year. Included. A visit to Norsk Folkemuseum in summer is like walking into the history of the people of Norway. All summer, the Open-Air Museum is a lively place with people in folk dress and regional costumes. Experience folk music, folk dance, and traditional craftsmanship. Join exciting and fun activities for both young and old, greet the animals, and admire the iconic Gol Stave Church.

Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park with 192 sculptures totaling 650 figures. Gustav Vigeland designed the central part of the park (80 acres) and made the models of all the sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron, including the bridge sculptures, the Fountain with the Life Cycle and the Monolith.

During the tour you will be taken to Holmenkollen for a great view of the capital of Norway.

Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park with 192 scupltures totalling 650 figures. Gustav Vigeland designed the central part of the park (80 acres) and made the models of all the sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron, including the bridge sculptures, the Fountain with the Life Cycle and the Monolith.

Hotel: Hotel Amerikalinjen – Oslo
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 3: Saturday, 14 June 2025 | Oslo – Flam

At the agreed upon time, walk to the train station, located 140m (2 minutes walk) to Oslo train station to board your train to Flam, connection in Myrdal.

Upon arrival to Myrdal, change the train (train should arrive on the same platform). Historical train Myrdal to Flåm.

The Flam Railway is one of Norway’s major and most spectacular tourist attractions. The train journey provides some of Norway’s wildest and most magnificent scenery. On the 20 km-long train ride, you can see rivers that cut through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and mountain farms clinging dizzily to sheer slopes. The Flam Railway makes a photo stop at the beautiful Kjosfossen waterfall.

Upon arrival to Flam, meet your driver who will take you to your hotel.

In the evening enjoy a steaming hot sauna in combination with a refreshing bath in the Aurlandsfjorden. (walking distance from the hotel)

Located in one of the world’s most spectacular fjord landscapes, this floating sauna offers an authentic and sustainable nature and recreational experience. The world heritage fjord will be your cold pool, while the floating sauna will provide warmth and comfort.

The combination of swimming and sauna in majestic surroundings in Flåm will give you a unique experience.

Hotel: Flamsbrygga Hotel – Flam
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 4: Sunday, 15 June 2025 | Flam – Bergen

This day, start the day with a boat cruise from Flam to Gudvangen.

After the breakfast embark on the boat cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen. Cruise and enter Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Nærøyfjord is one of the most spectacular arms of the Sognefjord, and the narrowest fjord in the world, at one point only 820 feet across, with mountains towering more than 5,600 feet above its tranquil waters.

NOTE: This is a fjord cruise with other passengers on it!

Afterwards, enjoy a Viking valley visit (Shared services – Self guided).

Visit Viking valley. In Viking Valley you will meet the inhabitants of Njardarheim, who will take you 1000 years back in time. In Njardarheimr, you have the opportunity to actively take part in a society where people are very eager to convey the history of the Vikings, how they traveled, interesting information about their boats and about how the Viking era has affected our modern society. You will be able to wander around freely and experience the various buildings and activities that Viking Valley has to offer. You will learn more about construction traditions, religion, food and crafts.

Hotel: Clarion Havnekontoret – Bergen
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 5: Monday, 16 June 2025 | Bergen

Get ready to enjoy this day at this Bergen city tour (Duration 4 hours – Private tour).

In Bergen you’ll visit Bryggen, the ancient Hanseatic Wharf, and listed by UNESCO as one of the world’s most significant examples of the history and culture of a medieval settlement. Today Bryggen is a fascinating honeycomb of e.g. active painters’ and craftsmen’s’ workshops.

Troldhaugen (the Hill of the Trolls) was the home of Norway’s most famous composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) and his wife Nina, from 1885. Grieg lived at Troldhaugen for 22 years and composed many of his best-known works in the little garden hut by the shore of Lake Nordås. Edvard and Nina Grieg are buried in a cliff-hewn tomb in the grounds. The house is now a museum filled with mementos of the composer’s life and its 1907 interior is as Grieg knew it. (Included: admission to Troldhaugen & visit to Fantoft Stave Church).

Hotel: Clarion Havnekontoret – Bergen
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 6: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 | Bergen – Stavanger – Mandal

At the appointed time board your Ferry direction to Stavanger.

Upon arrival in Stavanger pick up your rental car and drive to Mandal (Toyota Yaris Cross 4WD or similar).

WELCOME TO MANDAL!

Mandal, Norway’s southernmost town, charms with its white wooden houses, sandy Sjøsanden beach, and scenic coastline. Enjoy boating, fishing, and exploring local art galleries. The town offers a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing seaside getaway.

Rest of the day to explore the city at your own pace.

Hotel: Mandal Hotel – Mandal
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 7-8: Wednesday-Thursday, 18-19 June 2025 | Mandal

These days are yours! Enjoy these days at your own leisure.

Hotel: Mandal Hotel – Mandal
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 9: Friday, 20 June 2025 | Mandal – Alesund

At the agreed upon time, Make your way to Mandal airport to board your flight to Alesund (flight is not included).

WELCOME TO ALESUND!

Ålesund, a stunning coastal city in Norway, is famous for its Art Nouveau architecture and picturesque setting across several islands. Visitors can explore fjords, hike up Aksla for panoramic views, and enjoy vibrant cultural attractions and fresh seafood.

Upon your arrival, you will be met by your driver who will be holding a sign with the IWorld of Travel and your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel by private car.

Rest of the day free at leisure to enjoy the city on your own.

Hotel: Hotel 1904 – Alesund
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 10: Saturday, 21 June 2025 | Alesund

Get ready to savor the fun today at this Fjord Cruise Geirangerfjord (Duration 2 – 3 hours approximately – shared services).

Embark on a scenic Fjord Cruise of Geirangerfjord, a breathtaking experience. Geirangerfjorden is known as the real jewel of the Norwegian fjords.

With its characteristic S shape, high waterfalls and abandoned mountain farms, the fjord landscape is included on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites. Here you find unspoiled and beautiful nature and cultural experiences the whole year round.

Hotel: Hotel 1904 – Alesund
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 11: Sunday, 22 June 2025 | Alesund

Today, enjoy the day with a Trollstigen Sightseeing Village and Fjord Tour (Duration 7 hours approximately – shared services).

The bus will take you from Ålesund, through charming norwegian villages to the Land of Trolls. First stop will be at Kokarsteinen placed just above the fiord. We will pass by Sjoholt village known for the furniture and wood industry and Valldal – famous for tasty strawberries.

Next stop will be at Gubrandsjuvet. It’s 5 meters narrow and 20 – 25 meters high ravine where you can actually walk to the other side using the bridge.

After that, the bus will drive you to the Trollstigen so you can enjoy the majestic view of natural landscape and fantastic mountain road with all the spectacular hairpin turns. While driving down the road, we will take an extra photo stop at Stigefossen – the powerful waterfall with a total height of 240 meters.

Last stop will be at Trollveggen (Troll Wall) which is Europe’s tallest vertical rock face. From here the bus will drive you via Åndalsnes back to Ålesund.

Hotel: Hotel 1904 – Alesund
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 12: Monday, 23 June 2025 | Norway

At the agreed upon time, transportation to Alesund airport to board your flight back home.

We hope you enjoyed your trip and are leaving with a heart full of memories!

Meals: Breakfast