Norway's Fjords, Fells & Railways

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On arrival to Oslo, you’ll be met by your local Tour Manager who’ll introduce you to the city on a guided tour of Norway’s proud capital and royal seat. Our tour will be partly on foot and partly by coach, to ensure we see the most spectacular sights in this green city, set at the head of the Oslofjord.  We’ll take a walk in Frogner Park, with its beautiful sculptures and visit the interesting Fram Museum. We’ll then go on to our hotel, to unpack and settle in before our set-course evening meal.
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    [title] => The Bergen Railway to ‘the roof of Norway’
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Distance:10km / 6.5 miles
Ascent: 50 m / 165 feet
Descent :50 m / 165 feet
Our first full day takes us on one of Europe’s most spectacular railway journeys. The Bergen Railway, departs Oslo, climbing gently through green pastures before ascending beyond the tree line to a beautiful wilderness. Our destination is Vatnahalsen where we’ll stay for two nights. In the afternoon, there’s an easy 3.5-hour walk alongside lakes Reinunga and Seltuft – a great introduction to the region. This hike takes us along the gravel road and the lakeside. Though mainly flat, there is some ascent and descent as we switch between them. We'll continue to our hotel in Myrdal where we'll stay for two nights, enjoying a delicious set local menu each evening.
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    [title] => The Hardanger Glacier
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Distance: 11km / 7 miles
Ascent: 150 m / 495 feet
Descent: 150 m / 495 feet
After a 30-minute walk to Myrdal station, we take the Bergen Railway to nearby Finse, the highest point on the line. Finse lies in the Hardangervidda (Hardanger Mountain Plateau), the largest plateau of its kind in Europe. Today’s highlight is a walk to the viewpoint over the Hardanger Glacier - one of Norway’s biggest. This walk will take around five hours, but the views are worth the effort. We’ll start heading eastwards along the Finsevatnet where our route takes us through terrain which is rough and rocky in part. Surefootedness is required as we cross a suspension bridge, enjoying the surrounding landscapes of mountains and streams.
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    [title] => The Flåm Railway & Norway’s Fjords
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Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Ascent: 155 m / 510 feet
Descent: 155 m / 510 feet
 The world-famous Flåm Railway twists and turns through rocky landscapes as we descend from high mountains to breath taking fjord scenery. On arrival in Flåm we’ll walk from the town alongside the river, then up the mountainside to the Brekkefossen waterfall. As the trail opens up onto a grassy ledge, we will have a lovely view of the fjord and valley. We’ll make our way back down to the village, where our ferry then sails along awe-inspiring Aurlandsfjord and into Sognefjord, where we stay for two nights in Balestrand.
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    [title] => Fjord Country
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This morning is free for you to enjoy a walk along the shore of Sognefjord, passing white and red coloured wooden villas nestled against grassy slopes. If weather permits, you can take a refreshing dip in the fjord at Gamleheimsfjøra’s beautiful beach. An afternoon boat trip explores Fjærlandsfjord. After a visit to the Glacier Museum a coach takes us to Bøyabreen Glacier which is described as a “hanging glacier” because most of it is still spread over the mountain top. After taking in this sight we return to Balestrand by boat.
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    [title] => Fjords and Seascapes
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Today we take a ferry sailing westwards along Sognefjord, Norway’s largest fjord where waterfalls cascade into the deep. We then head down the scenic coastline with its dramatic landscape defined by towering rocky green cliffs and hillsides dotted small, historic, and colourful coastal communities. Arriving in Bergen we transfer to our hotel to check in. We will then take a walk in this UNESCO listed city. It is acknowledged as a unique, surviving example of a 12th-century Hanseatic commercial port that dominated Northern European trade for 400 years.
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    [title] => UNESCO-listed Bergen & Mount Fløyen
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Distance: 6 km / 3.5 miles
Descent: 320 m / 1050 feet
A morning sightseeing tour uncovers Bergen and its UNESCO World Heritage harbourfront, Bryggen. After a small taste of the local produce from Bryggen’s harbour, we’ll embark on another of Norway’s great rail experiences. The Fløibanen Funicular takes us to the top of Mount Fløyen. From here we’ll enjoy spectacular views over Bryggen, Bergen, and the surrounding mountains. We return to Bryggen on foot, making the walk down via Blåmanen and Rundemanen, taking in the scenery as we go.
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    [title] => Along the coast to Stavanger
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After some free time to explore Bergen this morning we’ll board the coastal ferry to complete our route down Norway’s coastline. We will have dinner onboard the ferry before we arrive into Stavanger this evening. 
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    [title] => Pulpit Rock
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Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Ascent: 600m / 1970 feet
Descent: 600m / 1970 feet
Our last day is one of the highlights of our Norwegian adventure, also our most challenging walk, with our experienced leader on hand to guide us through some of the steeper sections on one of the country’s most famous mountain hikes. From our start point, we’ll make the ascent to Preikestolen – the rocky plateau and iconic rock formation known as Pulpit Rock that sits majestically 604 metres above Lysefjord and offers knockout views over the Norwegian fjords. In the evening we'll enjoy our final meal together in Norway.
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    [title] => Return home
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Enjoy our final breakfast this morning. We return today to Stavanger International Airport for the return flight home.
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Distance:10km / 6.5 miles
Ascent: 50 m / 165 feet
Descent :50 m / 165 feet
Our first full day takes us on one of Europe’s most spectacular railway journeys. The Bergen Railway, departs Oslo, climbing gently through green pastures before ascending beyond the tree line to a beautiful wilderness. Our destination is Vatnahalsen where we’ll stay for two nights. In the afternoon, there’s an easy 3.5-hour walk alongside lakes Reinunga and Seltuft – a great introduction to the region. This hike takes us along the gravel road and the lakeside. Though mainly flat, there is some ascent and descent as we switch between them. We'll continue to our hotel in Myrdal where we'll stay for two nights, enjoying a delicious set local menu each evening.
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Distance: 11km / 7 miles
Ascent: 150 m / 495 feet
Descent: 150 m / 495 feet
After a 30-minute walk to Myrdal station, we take the Bergen Railway to nearby Finse, the highest point on the line. Finse lies in the Hardangervidda (Hardanger Mountain Plateau), the largest plateau of its kind in Europe. Today’s highlight is a walk to the viewpoint over the Hardanger Glacier - one of Norway’s biggest. This walk will take around five hours, but the views are worth the effort. We’ll start heading eastwards along the Finsevatnet where our route takes us through terrain which is rough and rocky in part. Surefootedness is required as we cross a suspension bridge, enjoying the surrounding landscapes of mountains and streams.
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Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Ascent: 155 m / 510 feet
Descent: 155 m / 510 feet
 The world-famous Flåm Railway twists and turns through rocky landscapes as we descend from high mountains to breath taking fjord scenery. On arrival in Flåm we’ll walk from the town alongside the river, then up the mountainside to the Brekkefossen waterfall. As the trail opens up onto a grassy ledge, we will have a lovely view of the fjord and valley. We’ll make our way back down to the village, where our ferry then sails along awe-inspiring Aurlandsfjord and into Sognefjord, where we stay for two nights in Balestrand.
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This morning is free for you to enjoy a walk along the shore of Sognefjord, passing white and red coloured wooden villas nestled against grassy slopes. If weather permits, you can take a refreshing dip in the fjord at Gamleheimsfjøra’s beautiful beach. An afternoon boat trip explores Fjærlandsfjord. After a visit to the Glacier Museum a coach takes us to Bøyabreen Glacier which is described as a “hanging glacier” because most of it is still spread over the mountain top. After taking in this sight we return to Balestrand by boat.
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    [title] => UNESCO-listed Bergen & Mount Fløyen
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Distance: 6 km / 3.5 miles
Descent: 320 m / 1050 feet
A morning sightseeing tour uncovers Bergen and its UNESCO World Heritage harbourfront, Bryggen. After a small taste of the local produce from Bryggen’s harbour, we’ll embark on another of Norway’s great rail experiences. The Fløibanen Funicular takes us to the top of Mount Fløyen. From here we’ll enjoy spectacular views over Bryggen, Bergen, and the surrounding mountains. We return to Bryggen on foot, making the walk down via Blåmanen and Rundemanen, taking in the scenery as we go.
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    [title] => Along the coast to Stavanger
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Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Ascent: 600m / 1970 feet
Descent: 600m / 1970 feet
Our last day is one of the highlights of our Norwegian adventure, also our most challenging walk, with our experienced leader on hand to guide us through some of the steeper sections on one of the country’s most famous mountain hikes. From our start point, we’ll make the ascent to Preikestolen – the rocky plateau and iconic rock formation known as Pulpit Rock that sits majestically 604 metres above Lysefjord and offers knockout views over the Norwegian fjords. In the evening we'll enjoy our final meal together in Norway.
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    [title] => Return home
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