Norway: Bergen & the Fjords
7 Days
Starting From
$6,645.00
10 Days
Starting From
$7,645.00
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionBreathe in the pristine beauty of Norway on this walking tour of its fjord and mountain landscapes.
Welcome to Norway—and an enlightening and idyllic fjords walking tour. Your journey takes you from the breathtaking fjords of the country’s spectacular west coast to the mountaintops and valleys of its equally scenic interior. When not walking, you’ll travel by coach, RIB boat, ferry, gondola, and train—including the celebrated Flam Railway. Along the way, you’ll visit a stately manor and its gardens, perambulate a pristine lake, view the untamed beauty of Voss’s Mount Hanguren, see historic wooden villages and a well-preserved stave church, and explore Bergen’s historic Bryggen district. You’ll also touch modern culture with tastings of goat cheese and cider, as well as the opportunities to mingle with locals that a walking tour allows. Let us show you the essence of Norway, then and now.
Highlights
- Walk the historic and breathtaking Vindhella section of the King’s Road hiking trail, a curvaceous path that winds toward the beautifully preserved Borgund Stave Church.
- Travel by coach, ferry, train, RIB boat, and gondola on scenic rides that include the renowned Flam railway, the Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route, and the Voss Gondola.
- Learn about cider production on the Hardanger Fruit Trail and enjoy a tasting, followed by a delicious lunch overlooking a fjord.
- Ferry to the historic Rosendal Barony to admire its famous rose garden and view a landscape of fjords, glaciers, mountains, and waterfalls.
- Spend two nights at a cozy boutique hotel in Lærdalsøyri, named a national “heritage village” for its cluster of 18th-century wooden houses.
Positive Impact
Country Walkers is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
Accommodations
Linger Longer with a Tour Extension
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Oslo
- 2 nights at the Karl Johan Hotel
- Airport car service from Oslo hotel to Oslo airport
- Airport car service upon arrival at Bergen airport to Bergen hotel
- Flight from Oslo to Bergen
- Daily breakfast
- City information
2 Nights From $445
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $295
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Oslo right by traveling independently to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue to explore on your own. Late morning, be ready to depart the hotel for your ride to the airport, where a short midday flight takes you to Bergen on the country’s west coast.
Upon your arrival at Bergen Flesland Airport, a representative holding a Country Walkers sign meets you as you exit the baggage claim area. Complimentary transportation is provided to your hotel in the heart of Bergen. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure—perhaps explore the city, rest up in the hotel, or select a local restaurant for dinner. We provide detailed city information to help you plan your day.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Karl Johan Hotel
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Bergen
- 1 night at the Clarion Hotel Admiral
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
1 Night From $245
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ha det bra! After your included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation is provided to Bergen Flesland Airport based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Great Trip, a bit tougher on some walks than implied in the itinerary, but the guide, Heidi, did a fantastic job of adapting. The itinerary was overscheduled, appearing to have been designed for athletic 20-somethings, and mistaking the map for the terrain. Heidi and Helle readjusted the most unrealistic of the walks, to our tour's enthusiastic concurrence. The views are incredible, the weather mostly cooperated, and visiting Heidi's farm was a treat.
Norway: Bergen & the Fjords
Norway is gorgeous. However the hikes are more moderate than easy and flat as described by the guides isn’t really flat. Great guides but not well timed by Country Walkers. We were always rushing from one thing to the next. Great breakfasts. Hotels were nice.
Norway: Bergen & the Fjords
Expert Local Guides
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Frank Jensen
Born and raised in Bergen, Frank considers the western part of Norway his “back yard.” A natural athlete, Frank spent his youth playing soccer, cycling, and skiing Norway’s snow-capped peaks. In recent years, Frank has switched his focus to hiking tours. He works full time guiding hikes in Norway—as well as food and wine tours in Italy. What combination could be better?
Olav Luhr
An experienced adventurer and travel professional, Olav has spent decades leading hospitality initiatives in the Flåm region—including the Flåm Railway, Flåm harbor and Fretheim Hotel. Based on his work as hotel manager in Norway’s remote Svalbard archipelago, Olav has an insider’s perspective on life in the remote region near the Arctic Circle.
Heidi Ryum Marsh
Born in Flåm, Heidi is the fifth-generation owner of a local goat farm—one of the largest in Norway. A consummate outdoors woman, Heidi enjoys exploring the Norwegian countryside on foot—engaging in traditional outdoor skills such as hunting and shooting. A traveler herself, Heidi loves to introduce her beloved countryside to visiting guests.