Self drive trip Oslo - Bergen - Oslo (demo), 5 days
Day1
Arrival in Oslo
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10:15 - Flight to Oslo Airport in Gardermoen (OSL)
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12:00 - Car pick up (Toyota RAV4)
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Drive
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Check-in
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Radisson Blu Hotel Nydalen, Superior room
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Walk
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15:00 - Lunch
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16:00 - Discovering Oslo and Vigeland sculpture park
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20:00 - Dinner
Day2
Folgefonna glacier
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Flight from
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07:00 - Breakfast
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08:00 - Check-out
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08:00 - Drive
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09:45 - Heddal Stave Church
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10:15 - Drive
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13:15 - Lunch in Røldalterrassen restaurant
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14:15 - Drive
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14:45 - Låtefoss Waterfall
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15:00 - Drive
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Blue ice walk on the Folgefonna glacier
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19:30 - Dinner
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20:30 - Drive
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22:00 - Check-in
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New and Exclusive Cottage in Voss, Four-Bedroom House
Day3
Bergen
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08:00 - Breakfast
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09:30 - Check-out
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09:30 - Drive
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15:00 - Lunch
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16:00 - Drive
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17:00 - Check-in
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Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, Superior Room
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Options
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17:30 - Guided tour in Bergen
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17:15 - Best Views of Bergen - Segway Tour
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20:00 - Dinner
Day4
Sognefjord cruise
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08:00 - Breakfast
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09:00 - Drive
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12:00 - Gudvangen - Flåm cruise
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14:30 - Lunch
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15:30 - Drive
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16:30 - The Stegastein viewpoint
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17:00 - Drive
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20:30 - Dinner
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Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, Superior Room
Day5
Departure from Oslo
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09:00 - Breakfast
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11:30 - Check-out
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Free time in Bergen
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15:30 - Drive
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Drive
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Walk
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18:15 - Flight from Oslo Airport in Gardermoen (OSL)
Day1
Arrival in Oslo
10:15
Vantaa, Finland
10 min
11:25
Gardermoen, Norway
12:00
Car pick up (Toyota RAV4)
- Rebooking and cancellation free of charge
- 400 free kilometres (100km/Day; NOK 5,00/Excess mileage)
- Theft protection (Codan Forsikring NUF) (Excess: NOK 12,000)
- Collision Damage Waiver (by Codan Forsikring NUF) (Excess: NOK 12,000)
Check-in
Radisson Blu Hotel Nydalen, Superior room
Walk
15:00
Lunch
16:00
Discovering Oslo and Vigeland sculpture park
Oslo can surprise even experienced traveler. Would you like to walk in the park with more than 200 statues of naked people, created by genius sculptor Gustav Vigeland? Or maybe climb on the roof of Opera and enjoy the view of the fjord? What about the wooden sculptures of ancient goods and events from Scandinavian mythology right by the building of Parliament? Oslo has it all.
Norwegian capital
Oslo attracts with its architecture. The exquisite opera house is located right in the harbor of the Oslofjord and invites visitors to climb to its roof with panoramic views of the city and the fjord itself. In the beautiful Akershus Fortress, you can get acquainted with the history of Oslo and see the place where major concerts, celebrations and ceremonies take place. The elegant City Hall is decorated with Norwegian art with historical and cultural influences.
Vigeland Sculpture Park
In Frogner Park, you can see more than two hundred sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in bronze, granite and cast iron. He was also responsible for the architecture and design of the park, which has become one of the main attractions in Norway. More than a million people visit this place every year. The starting point of the park is the fountain, which was planned to be located near the Parliament building. But this plan was never implemented. The park is free to enter and is open all year round.
20:00
Dinner
Day2
Folgefonna glacier
Flight from
07:00
Breakfast
08:00
Check-out
08:00
Oslo, Norway
45 min
09:45
Notodden, Norway
09:45
Heddal Stave Church
This church is a biggest wooden church in Norway, constructed at the beginning of the 13th century. You might be surprised, but the church is still used for the mass. The uniqueness of these kind of buildings is that any detail of its construction can be taken out and replaced.
13:15
Lunch in Røldalterrassen restaurant
14:45
Låtefoss Waterfall
Låtefossen is the main attraction in Oddadalen, also known as "the Valley of Waterfalls". The Låtefossen twin waterfalls were a popular tourist attraction as early as during the 19th century. The 165 m drop waterfall is easily accessible by route 13. Water from the waterfall showers the road before it runs underneath the old stone bridge. It then runs into the Opo river meandering through Oddadalen, which has seven waterfalls over a distance of 10 km.
30 min
Blue ice walk on the Folgefonna glacier
During the the walk on the Folgefonna glacier you will experience huge flat areas of ice, but also go into crevasse areas and do some climbing if you like. The hike will be adjusted to the wishes of the participants. For some it will be climbing and adrenalin, for some it will be a quiet walk into a different world.
19:30
Dinner
22:00
Check-in
New and Exclusive Cottage in Voss, Four-Bedroom House
Bedroom 2: 1 single bed
Bedroom 3: 1 large double bed
Bedroom 4: 1 large double bed
Living room: 1 sofa bed
Day3
Bergen
08:00
Breakfast
09:30
Check-out
15:00
Lunch
16:00
Tjeldstø, Norway
17:00
Bergen, Norway
17:00
Check-in
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, Superior Room
Options
17:30
30 min
Guided tour in Bergen
Bergen is a fascinating historical city, nestled in beautiful surroundings. The second-largest city in Norway, it retains its small-town charm and welcoming atmosphere. It's a cultural hub, with outstanding museums, galleries, historical areas and special events. It also has a modern and youthful vibe, thanks to the fact that students make up about 10% of the local population.
17:15
Best Views of Bergen - Segway Tour
- Cover more ground on a Segway than by foot
- See Bergen's top landmarks like the Bryggen district
- All necessary equipment and training provided
- Choose from various departure times to suit your schedule
- Please show up to your tour 10 minutes prior to your booking.
- All that is required of safety being provided by Bergen Segway and is included in the price
- We recommend flat shoes for comfort and your safety.
- Our tours are also in the rain. We have rain ponchos available for free if wanted.
20:00
Dinner
Day4
Sognefjord cruise
08:00
Breakfast
09:00
Bergen, Norway
15 min
11:15
Gudvangen, Norway
12:00
Gudvangen - Flåm cruise
The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep mountains with snow- covered peaks that soar up to 1,800 metres above sea level. Waterfalls cascade down the mountains and picturesque villages dot the landscape. This is an area that is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the most beautiful fjord landscapes in the world.
14:30
Lunch
16:30
The Stegastein viewpoint
The Stegastein viewing platform is hanging at 30 metres out from the mountain walls and 650 metres up from the fjord, and gives you the feeling that you are floating above the fjord and villages below.
17:00
Aurland, Norway
50 min
20:00
Bergen, Norway
20:30
Dinner
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, Superior Room
Day5
Departure from Oslo
09:00
Breakfast
11:30
Check-out
Free time in Bergen
Bergen used to be the largest city in the Nordic countries and the capital of Norway throughout some of the country’s most influential periods.
When it comes to things to do in Bergen, it’s not all about urban attractions. Natural escapes are just minutes away. The port at the heart of Bergen is the gateway to the amazing fjords which make up the Norwegian coastline, and the city itself is ringed by 7 mountains, several of which are very easily reached and climbed.
15:30
Bergen, Norway
16:00
Bergen, Norway
Drive
Walk
Documents
Travel Insurance
Cancellation
If you have to cancel your holiday as a result of an incident or event covered by your policy, you’ll be able to claim for the cost up to a certain amount.
Delays
If your trip is disrupted, delayed or unexpectedly cut short, you’ll be able to claim for parts of your trip that are affected, like flights or accommodation.
Repatriation
If you need to be brought back home during your trip in a medical emergency, this will cover the cost of arranging your repatriation.
Baggage & belongings
If your baggage or personal belongings are lost, damaged or stolen during the course of your holiday, you’ll be able to claim up to a certain amount.
Medical expenses
Medical treatment can be expensive abroad, especially in places like the USA, but with medical expenses cover you can claim for the cost of care.
Personal liability
Should you be at fault in an incident, for example if you injure someone or damage their possessions, you’ll be covered for the cost of legal fees.
Booking and cancellation
Booking conditions
1. Payment
You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the trip cost per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed, with the remaining balance of your trip due 30 days prior to your travel departure date. If your booking is made within 30 days of the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.
2. Change of itinerary
For operational reasons, we may need to operate substitute vehicles or change the date or time of your tour. We will give you as much notice as possible of any such changes. If you cannot participate in a re-scheduled tour, then we will give you a full refund except that we cannot refund the amount of any credit card fees charged in connection with your booking.
3. Fees and surcharges
Our trip prices are subject to variable and seasonal pricing, both of which are standard practice within the travel industry. This means our trip prices may vary at any time in accordance with demand, market conditions and availability. It is likely that different passengers on the same trip have been charged different prices. Your best option if you like the price you see is to book at that time. Any reduced pricing or discounts that may become available after you have paid your deposit will not apply. If you wish to cancel your booking to take advantage of a cheaper price, full cancellation conditions apply. The most up to date pricing is available on our website.
Note that prices may vary depending on which currency the booking is made.
We reserve the right to impose surcharges up to 30 days before departure due to unfavourable changes in exchange rates, increases in airfares or other transportation costs, increases in local operator costs, taxes, or if government action should require us to do so. In such instances we will be responsible for the amount up to 2% of the trip price and you will be responsible for the balance. If any surcharge results in an increase of more than 10% of the trip price you may cancel the booking within 14 days of notification of the surcharge and obtain a full refund. Air Passenger Duty is included in the price of your air inclusive trip. Please note that a surcharge may be applied to all purchases made by credit card.
Public Holiday Surcharge: Tours operating over a public holiday may be subject to an additional surcharge payable at the time of booking.
Credit Card Surcharge: A credit card surcharge of 1.5% may be charged if you use a credit card to pay for your booking.
Cancellation conditions
1. Cancellation charges
59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher
41-28 days before trip start date – 60%
27-14 days before trip start date – 90%
Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
2. Amend your booking up to 10 days before departure
If it’s 10 days or more until your trip, you can transfer to another holiday. Or, if you’re not sure where or when you want to travel, you can request a credit voucher.
The value of the holiday we will transfer to another, or the value of the credit voucher we will issue to you, will be after deducting all non-refundable deposits and non-recoverable costs applicable at the time you change your booking.
Please see below for information about non-refundable and non-recoverable costs.
The only exception is any non-refundable deposits paid for the trip. The value of non-refundable deposits will have been advised at the time of confirming the booking and may include the cost of permits and flights.
The credit voucher must be redeemed against a new booking within 12 months of issue - you don’t need to travel in that 12 months, just have applied the credit to another trip.
Alternatively you can cancel altogether, and we’ll send you a cancellation invoice in accordance with the cancellation charges detailed below.
3. Non-refundable deposits and non-recoverable costs
When choosing to take a credit note or to transfer to another departure it is important to be aware that there are two kinds of cost which we may have incurred on your behalf. Those that form part of your deposit, which we refer to as ‘non-refundable deposits’ and costs that we incur closer to your departure date, known as ‘non-recoverable costs’. When you first make your booking, we may need to commit to certain services straight away to secure your trip. These might include paying for flights that need to be booked and paid for up-front, permits for activities (such as gorilla permits in Uganda or Inca Trail passes) or even costs to confirm specific accommodation at peak times. All of these costs will be outlined to you when you book, and will form part of your non-refundable deposit.
Closer to your departure, once you’ve paid your final balance, we’ll cover a number of other costs that we’re contracted to pay suppliers in anticipation of your arrival, the non-recoverable costs. Again, these can include flights and rail fares, accommodation and permits. Should you no longer wish or be able to travel, there’ll be a sliding scale of how much we have already committed to and paid for. So the amount charged will depend on how close to departure you change your holiday. As a general rule, the nearer to departure the more we will have committed to, and so the less you will receive as a credit voucher.
Getting ready for the trip
Clothing for Norway in summer
Bring lots of layered clothing: the Norwegian weather can change at a moments notice (wyou can experience 4 seasons in one day) so layered clothing is a must. We recommend thermal leggings, wet pants, cold weather layers, t-shirts and jackets and stripped off/ put layers on when appropriate!
Waterproof jacket: it rains a lot in Norway! Professional gear is worth the price tag and will keep you warm and dry no matter the conditions.
Waterproof hiking boots: They double up quite nicely as rain boots as well, so you won’t have to worry about walking around on very wet days – something Norway has a lot of.
Hat, scarf and buff: perfect to protect against the elements. Buffs are extremely versatile for hiking and can be used as a scarf, hat or to protect your face from the wind/cold/sun when the Norway weather varies!
Daypack
Norway is a wonderful country to explore on foot, so bring a daypack with you so you can head off on an adventure. Plus, eating out in Norway is kind of really expensive, so this way you can bring all the food and snacks you’ll need for the day.
Reusable water bottle (and thermos)
Bottled water in Norway is super expensive, and the tap water there is delicious, so be sure to bring a reusable bottle with you. And if you have extra space in your luggage we recommend bringing a thermos as well, especially if you’ll be going on any long hikes. It’s just so cosy to stop for coffee/tea/hot chocolate up in the mountains – and life in Norway is all about getting cosy.
Food and drinks
Drinking water
Tap water is universally drinkable in Norway, and tastes great. So no need to buy bottled water.
Most running water in the mountains and forests of Norway is clean enough to drink, but avoid water running through pastures or runoff from glaciers, as this may contain harmful microorganisms.
Alcohol
To buy wine or beer in Norway, the minimum age is 18 years. For spirits, it is 20 years.
Beer can be found in most shops, but is only sold before 8 pm on weekdays or 6 pm on Saturdays. For wine, spirits or strong beer, you must visit one of the Vinmonopolet outlets, found in most large cities and towns.
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Places of interest
Vigeland Sculpture Park
In Frogner Park, you can see more than two hundred sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in bronze, granite and cast iron. He was also responsible for the architecture and design of the park, which has become one of the main attractions in Norway. More than a million people visit this place every year. The starting point of the park is the fountain, which was planned to be located near the Parliament building. But this plan was never implemented. The park is free to enter and is open all year round.
Heddal Stave Church
This church is a biggest wooden church in Norway, constructed at the beginning of the 13th century. You might be surprised, but the church is still used for the mass. The uniqueness of these kind of buildings is that any detail of its construction can be taken out and replaced.
Låtefoss Waterfall
Låtefossen is the main attraction in Oddadalen, also known as "the Valley of Waterfalls". The Låtefossen twin waterfalls were a popular tourist attraction as early as during the 19th century. The 165 m drop waterfall is easily accessible by route 13. Water from the waterfall showers the road before it runs underneath the old stone bridge. It then runs into the Opo river meandering through Oddadalen, which has seven waterfalls over a distance of 10 km.
The Stegastein viewpoint
The Stegastein viewing platform is hanging at 30 metres out from the mountain walls and 650 metres up from the fjord, and gives you the feeling that you are floating above the fjord and villages below.
Other info
What you should know while travelling in Norway
Customs and regulations
Within the limit of NOK 6,000 you are allowed to bring the following articles free of customs and excise duty into the country (note that the quotas are different from when you’re travelling within the EU):
- A limited amount of alcohol and tobacco
- Meat, meat products, cheese and foodstuffs except dog and cat food, totalling 10 kilos altogether from EU/EEA countries. From countries outside the EU/EEA, you can’t bring meat, meat products, milk and milk products in your luggage
- Norwegian and foreign bank notes and coins at a total value of NOK 25,000
It is prohibited to import the following without special persmission:
- Drugs, medicines and poisons (minor quantities of medicine for personal use are permitted)
- Alcohol over 60% alcohol by volume
- Weapons and ammunition
- Fireworks
- Potatoes
- Mammals, birds and exotic animals
- Plants/parts thereof for cultivation
Emergency telephone numbers
110 – Fire
112 – Police
113 – Ambulance
120 – Emergency at sea
22 59 13 00 – Poisons Information Centre
1412 TDD (textphone for the deaf or hearing impaired)
How to use drones in Norway
Drones and similar remote controlled flying devices must generally be kept at a minimum 150 metres distance from both people, vehicles and buildings that are not affiliated with the drone operator. Flying must happen in daylight only and within 120 metres above the ground or water surface. Never fly closer than 5 kilometres from airports unless you have explicit clearance to do so. The device must always remain within the sight of the operator who must neither be influenced by alcohol.
All such flight activity must always be performed with concern and respect for the surrounding people, birds, other animals, private properties, public spaces and tourist spots like viewing points. Please check with your destination for local, deviating regulations and military or other special restricted areas where all the aforementioned activities are forbidden by law.
Things You Can Buy Only in Norway
There’s nothing better than a keepsake to serve as a reminder of an amazing trip. Add these authentic Norwegian products and gifts to your souvenir list – they’re not easy to find anywhere else in the world.
Norwegian brown cheese - brunost
The weirdest thing about Norway’s most iconic cheese, brunost? It’s not cheese at all. Made from a gently boiled-down combination of milk, cream and whey, it’s a delightfully contrary sweet-savoury, creamy-tangy concoction, unlike anything else you’ll ever eat. As the milk and cream are cooked down, the natural sugars caramelise, creating a thick, golden-brown curd. Add the sharp tanginess of the whey (especially in the goat-milk variety), and it’s a taste-bud-tingling, bafflingly delicious addition to a cheese board or picnic.
Authentic Norwegian sweaters
“There’s no bad weather, only bad clothes” is a well-worn national saying. In Norway, that’s your cue to invest in a new wardrobe addition that keeps you warm and gives you an unmistakeable dash of Norwegian style. Case in point: Dale of Norway knitwear, notably sweaters, which have been crafted since 1879 and combine 100 percent pure wool with beautiful patterns based on nature and history. The village of Dale is tucked among fjords and falls in western coastal Norway, but the brand has concept stores in Oslo and Stavanger, too.
Norwegian traditional costumes
Norwegians love their bunads (woollen national costumes for men and – more commonly – women); brightly embroidered, they’re voluminous and often accessorised with buttons and buckles. You’ll see them worn publicly on official state holidays – notably Nasjonaldagen (National Day, 17 May) – as well as for birthdays, baptisms, family celebrations and photo sessions for Tinder profiles. Buy traditional outfits for men, women and children from Heimen Husfliden’s shops in Oslo, where everything is handmade using techniques in practice since 1912.
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