Free arrival in Bergen.

On your arrival, meet your chauffeur at Bergen airport and regain your accommodation, where your guide is waiting for you. The latter will introduce the trip and give you time for packing out before beginning the tour.

Optional: Gourmet tour

This tour will bring to light the local products, the culinary traditions and the fascinating culture of the inhabitants. You will taste the city’s specialties on this trip that also includes a visit to the Bryggen UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a meal in a charming local restaurant. The last stage is planned in a historic basement of the 1300’s.

Your journey will begin with the panoramic crossing of the Bergen center: let yourself drive through its lively arteries, passing by the secular fortress of Bergenhus, the picturesque fish market, the Vågen Bay and of course the must-see Bryggen Quay. This Hanseatic district, a World Heritage Site, testifies the commercial glow of the city at the Hanseatic Ligue time, between the 14^th and the 16^th century.

Then, head to the majestic waters: Go on board from the historic heart for a memorable cruise along the fjords. While Bergen is getting far away little by little, offer yourself the pleasure of admiring a splendid nature: abrupt mountains, narrow strays like the mythical Mostraumen, shining waterfalls we rub until feeling its freshness, and perhaps, around the bend of a promontory, the royal flying of a sea eagle. On board, the bar offers local sweets and refreshing drinks to enjoy, whether you choose the great air of outdoors bridges or the muffled comfort of the outdoor saloon.

Back on the firm ground, the adventure continues with the ascent of the Fløyen Mount thanks to the charming Fløibanen funicular. At more than 300 meters altitude, a splendid panoramic view embraces the city and its surroundings, offering a unique perspective on the collection of mountains and sea surrouding Bergen.

The day will end in the tranquility of your destination, the Opus XVI, a characterful house in the middle of the city.

Option for adventurous souls: trek in the Bergen Mounts

Nested in the middle of the Seven Mountains, Bergen reveals vast spaces to devotees on a varied trail network, allowing fugue and contemplation. Amid peaceful forests, secret waterfalls and vertiginous views, each step is an invitation to reconnect with pure and catchy nature. Put on appropriate shoes, free your mind and let the mountain transfer its energy to you.

In the morning, take the direction of the unique Hardangerfjord: here, the road itself becomes a show, unrolling a succession of panoramic views of a touching majesty. Amid glowing fjords, abrupted topography, peaceful lakes and growling waterfalls, each bend reveals an eternal Norway, sculpted through the centuries. There must be a stop to admire the two natural jewels: Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen, emblematic waterfalls of which power and elegance awaken delight.

Your journey continues in Norheimsund, where a maritime human-sized Museum opens its doors to you. This lively collection is a tribute to our ancestors’ expertise: forge, rope manufacturing, navy carpentry… everything invites you to get your hands dirty and to reconnect with the ancient moves. Small boats, wood figurines, marine knots: each one leaves enriched by handmade memories.

After crossing by ferry in the peaceful waters of the fjord, regain the picturesque village of Jondal. Here, the mountain is familiar with the sea: the Folgefonna glacier seems to be watching on the beaches, while the Swiss chalets and buildings punctuate this scene of unique charm.

The day ends in the sweetness and comfort of your refuge for the night, the Ullensvang Hotel, haven on the bank of the fjord.

Option for adventurers: glacial trek on the Folgefonna

For rare sensations amateurs, the trek on the Folgefonna assures an intimate communion with the millennian ice. Starting from the ski center, your skilled guide will equip you and lead you to the center of this white desert, amid immaculate plateaus and crevasse labyrinths. The top is a must-stop: the look embraces the North Sea and the alpine peaks of Rosendal, while a picnic completes this perched moment out of time. 

The morning will begin with a tour at Eidfjord Natursenter, a modern and ludic center dedicated to the natural and cultural wonders of the region. On three levels of expositions ingeniously staged, you will explore the wealth of the fauna, the landscapes diversity, the secrets of the northern climate and the deep links between Human and its environment. Amid dioramas, innovative aquariums and interactive stations, each step is an invitation to understand better and cherish this splendid nature.

Following this discovery, you will take the direction towards a traditional farm specialized in apple cider production. In the middle of the orchard, the passionate farmers will share their expertise and their family stories, inviting you at the same time to a genuine degustation: fresh apple juice, fizzy cider, dry lamb leg, and other local sweets will please your papillae. If the weather allows it, the orchard and the smokehouse will also open their doors, revealing the backstage features of these refined flavors.

The afternoon will be a sign of a rail escape. Go on board the famous railway line Flåmsbana, snaking in mountain’s side until Myrdal station, perched at 867 meters. Throughout your trip will be showing vertiginous waterfalls, incised canyons and majestic tops. A photographic stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall will complete this extraordinary ascent, forever impressing these landscapes in your memory.

This day will be spent in the cosy comfort of your home for the night, Flåmsbrygge, a peaceful refuge on the edge of the fjord.

Then, it is time to go on board a thrilling adventure with the streams of the Nærøyfjord, one of the most spectacular arms of the majestic Sognefjord. A National Geographic Society Site, amid the most natural World Heritage Sites, this strict fjord reveals at each maze some abrupt cliffs, silver waterfalls and small hamlets nested in the middle of the mountains. On board a pneumatic boat, you will slide the closest to this pure nature, for a touching immersion.

On the way, a stop in Undredal, an enchanting village of barely eighty souls, will offer you a warming moment gathered around the tasting of the famous goat cheese of the region – pride of this isolated community.

Your next stage is Gudvangen, a real door towards the past: here in the Viking Valley, the residents of Njardarheimr perpetuate the art of living out of ancient Vikings. Disguised and passionate, they recount with devotion the journeys by Drakkar, the battles, and the traditions that built the present Norway. You will be able to participate in some typical activities, for an immersive journey in the center of a past millennial.

The afternoon will be extended to Vik, to admire a treasure of the Norwegian Middle Ages: the standing wood Church of Hopperstad, built around the year 1130. Believed to be one of the most ancient and yet standing Churches in Norway, it embodies with its three naves and its Borgund architecture the mystical beauty of these northern sanctuaries, beautifully restored at the end of the 19^th century.

To conclude, the day ends at Alexandra Hotel, located in the center of the calming landscapes of Loen.

The day begins with a memorable ascent: go on board the Hoven Loen Skylift, one of the most spectacular cable cars in Norway, to gain the top of the Mount Hoven, perched at 1011meters altitude. On top, a splendid panoramic view is offered to you: a natural theater of majestic mountains, crystalline lakes, glowing glacial lagoons and the Nordfjord snaking from afar, all embraced by the impressive silhouette of the National Park of Jostedalsbreen.

Your impulse toward heights continues to the Dalsnibba, a vertiginous belvedere located 1500 meters above the stream: the highest view of Europe on a fjord is waiting for you. From an observation platform boldly hung, let yourself gifted to the enchanting impression of floating above the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel to which the deep blue mazes are enrolled amid snowy tops and abrupt cliffs.

You will then gain the enchanting village of Geiranger, nested in the center of the fjord. Here, a gourmet stop opens its doors to an artisanal chocolate factory: amid cocoa scents and production secrets, discover the delicate art of handmade chocolate, while listening to its master chocolate makers’ stories.

The Geirangerfjord itself, with its tumultuous waterfalls and its lush greenery, emerges as the coronation of this day dedicated to natural wonders.

You will then regain the peace of mind and the historic enchantment of your dwelling for the night, the Union Øye Hotel, located in the center of Norangdal.

Care option: sauna on the bank of the fjord

To extend this northern immersion, offer yourself a moment of serenity in a traditional sauna, nested closest to the fjord waters. The changes between the calming warm of the wood and the refreshing cold of a dip in these crystalline streams is a real ode to the Norwegian tradition of well-being. More than a plain bath, it is an energizing and refreshing parenthesis that pleases the body and awakens the spirit.  

Offer yourself an out of time parenthesis by navigating on the peaceful streams of the Hjørundfjord, one of the most maintained and secret fjords in Norway. On board, let yourself be charmed by a touching scene: tops draped with deep forests, glowing waterfalls taking off as a curtain to the fjord, and this changing light bringing out each relief.

With the stream of this poetic cruise, a break from your journey will lead you to the Trandal village, an isolated haven with a disarming charm. Here, time seems suspended: stroll between colored wooden houses and bucolic landscapes, get impregnated of the tranquility and the authenticity that rule as masters.

To perfect your stop, a local table will welcome you for a gourmet lunch of fjord flavors. And to catch the spirit of the place, do not miss swinging to the top of the world: the famous Trandal swing will offer you without a doubt one of the most spectacular views that exist, suspended amid sky, mountains and deep blue streams.

You will then regain the sweet, muffled atmosphere of the Union Øye Hotel, your address of character for the night.

Thrilling option: fly over by helicopter

For those who wish to rub off the unreachable, go on board a helicopter and admire, from the sky, the magic of the Ålesund region and its fjords. Admire the blue meanders of the Hjørundfjord, the majestic range of Sunnmørsalpene of slimmed peaks at 1700 meters highest point, and perhaps even the New Art silhouette of Ålesund, an architectural pearl nested at the bank of the ocean. An aerial adventure you cannot forget, to embrace the greatness of Norway in all its glory.

In the morning, a chauffeur will welcome you in the hallway of your hotel to drive you in serenity to the Ålesund airport, where you will take your intern flight towards the lively Norwegian capital. On your arrival, a new private transfer will lead you directly to your destination in Oslo, for a gentle beginning of your stay.

You will then go to discover the city’s jewels: the City Hall, the theater of the prestigious Nobel Price for Peace ceremony, the impressive Opera of the bold architecture floating above the Fjord, and many other symbols of the artistic dynamism of Oslo.

Then, to the lush surroundings of the city to admire two emblematic sites: the Vigelandsparken, the biggest sculptures park in the world dedicated to the work of a single man, Gustav Vigeland, to which more than 200 figures of bronze, granite and iron forged translate the poesy and the complexity of human condition.

Continuing toward the Holmenkollen Springboard, a real icon of Norwegian ski, perched in the heights of the city. For more than a century, this impressive structure has attracted skiers and inquisitive people from all around the world to attend the spectacular flights of this emblematic discipline.

To conclude, you will dive in the Norwegian polar epic in the Fram Museum, that accommodates the sturdiest wood ship ever built, a hero of long excursions towards the Arctic and the Antarctic. Go on board and walk around the tracks of these bold explorers, extreme visionaries.

Your day will end in the designed and muffled atmosphere of your hotel, The Thief, refined jewel box on the bank of the Oslo fjord.

For your last Norwegian journey, take the direction of South Oslo towards the charming coastal village of Drøbak, nested on the bank dipped of the fjord light. In the middle of its historic center, splendid wooden houses, weathered by time recount a thousand stories from a prosper maritime past. Do not miss the famous Christmas House, endless charm where tinsel and northern traditions glow all year.

From the Drøbak Port, go on board a short crossing towards the fortified island of Oscarsborg, a strategic lookout built in the middle of the strait. This fortress which had defied the German invasion in the beginning of the Second World war, reveals during the guided tour its impressive canons, its secret paths and the fascinating history of the Norwegian defense. Linked by a bridge, the fortress appears step by step, to the liking of its walls and its cultural activities.

The itinerary will then lead you to Drammen, for an original experience: the Spiral, tunnel in shape of propeller unique in the world, will elevate you gently to hillside through six concentric loops. On its top, a belvedere reveals the city and the surrounding valley in all its glory.

Do not miss breaking from your journey in the Bragernes Church, neogothic jewel from which the tapered arrow has watched on Drammen since the 19th century. A symbol of fate and culture, this monument is nowadays a lively site in which history and modernity converse in harmony.

On the way back, an artistic break is waiting for you in the Bærums Verk sculptures Park, an open-air museum that accommodates contemporary artworks and ancient buildings, along a peaceful river. Open at any time, this place celebrates the subtle wedding of art and nature.

To end this excursion on a high note, let yourself guided with the streams of a gourmet ride in Oslo: traditional cured meat, waffles garnished with brunost, redesigned hot-dogs in the Norwegian style and local sodas to make you discover the generosity and creativity of the Scandinavian culinary scene.

Back to your address, The Thief, for a last night in Norway.

Your chauffeur will drive you to the airport, with the intention of arriving 2 hours before your departure.

Returning flights depend on the journey day.