Itinerary
- Day 1
Bergen
You'll arrive in Bergen and get picked up at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. This evening brings your first gathering with the group and your National Geographic Expedition Leader. There's a welcome reception and a presentation from the expedition expert before dinner, so you'll get oriented and meet everyone on your journey.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Opus XVI Hotel Bergen)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
- Day 2
Bergen
A guided walk takes you through Bryggen, the historic Hanseatic wharf with its colorful wooden warehouses that are on UNESCO's World Heritage list. You'll head to the Fish Market where lunch happens at a local restaurant serving Norway's coastal food. After that, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Bergen on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a nearby restaurant, showcasing the best of Norway's coastal cuisine in a vibrant, authentic setting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Opus XVI Hotel Bergen)
Included Activities
- Bergen Walking Tour
- Lunch at Fish Market area restaurant
Optional Activities
- Kode Art Museum Visit
- Bergen Funicular ride
Landmarks Bryggen Bergen Fish Market - Day 3
Bergen to Flåm
You'll board the Bergen Railway, one of Europe's most scenic train routes that winds through soaring mountains. At Myrdal Station, you switch to the Flåm Railway, one of the steepest standard-gauge lines anywhere. During the hour-long ride, you'll see waterfalls, cliffs, and fjord views before arriving in Flåm village. After a short walk around town, you have free time, then dinner at the hotel with local beer samples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel, along with some local beer samples)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fretheim Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bergen Railway journey
- Flåm Railway journey
- Orientation Walk Flåm
Optional Activities
- Gentle waterfront stroll
Landmarks Myrdal Station Flåm Railway - Day 4
Flåm
You'll take a private boat through the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, passing sheer cliffs and waterfalls. From there, head to the Flåm Fjord Farm for a guided tour where local hosts share their traditions and stories. Lunch is a seasonal farm-to-table tasting menu. In the evening, you'll join a floating sauna session with a local sauna master learning about this important Norwegian cultural practice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seasonal farm-to-table lunch - a memorable tasting menu reflecting the fjord's bounty), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fretheim Hotel)
Included Activities
- Private Fjord Cruise
- Flåm Fjord Farm Visit with Lunch
- Floating Sauna Experience
Landmarks Aurlandsfjord Nærøyfjord Flåm Fjord Farm - Day 5
Flåm to Loen
Visit Borgund Stave Church, a well-preserved medieval wooden church from the 12th century with intricate carvings and dragon-headed details. Lunch is at the museum cafe with local specialties. Then head by coach toward Loen, stopping at Båyabreen Glacier. In the evening, ride the Loen Skylift, one of the world's steepest cable cars, up Mount Hoven for dinner and views over Nordfjord.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local-style lunch at the museum cafe), Dinner (Dinner at the summit with panoramic views over Nordfjord)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Alexandra Loen)
Included Activities
- Borgund Stave Church visit
- Lunch at museum cafe
- Båyabreen Glacier sightseeing stop
- Loen Skylift experience
Landmarks Borgund Stave Church Båyabreen Glacier Loen Skylift Mount Hoven - Day 6
Loen to Geiranger
Travel to Geiranger and go up to the Geiranger Skywalk at Dalsnibba, Europe's highest fjord viewpoint at 1,500m, where you'll see snow-capped peaks and the deep-blue Geirangerfjord waters. In the afternoon, take a fjord cruise past sheer cliffs, abandoned mountain farms, and the Seven Sisters Waterfall. The rest of the day is free, then you'll gather for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Union Geiranger AS)
Included Activities
- Geiranger Skywalk at Dalsnibba
- Geiranger Orientation Walk
- Scenic Boat Cruise through Geirangerfjord
Landmarks Geiranger Skywalk Dalsnibba Geirangerfjord Seven Sisters Waterfall 
- Day 7
Geiranger
Start with a curator-led visit to the Norwegian Fjord Centre before it opens to the public, learning about the region's natural and cultural history. Then spend the day on Trollstigen, the famous mountain road, stopping at dramatic cliff viewpoints. Ride the Romsdalsalen Gondola up Mount Nesaksla for lunch with great views. End at Lingebakken Apple Farm for a guided walk and tastings of ciders and jams.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Mount Nesaksla featuring beautiful views and gourmet cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Union Geiranger AS)
Included Activities
- Fjord Centre Private Access
- Trollstigen Viewpoint visit
- Romsdalen Gondola experience
- Lunch on Mount Nesaksla
- Lingebakken Apple Farm guided walk and tastings
Landmarks Norwegian Fjord Centre Trollstigen Mount Nesaksla Lingebakken Apple Farm - Day 8
Geiranger to Oslo
Depart for Oslo, driving between the peaks of Jotunheimen and Rondane National Parks. Stop in Lillehammer, the 1994 Winter Olympics host city, to see the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum with over 200 historic buildings showing Norwegian life through centuries. After a guided intro, have lunch and explore the grounds on your own before traveling to Oslo, arriving early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Oslo)
Included Activities
- Maihaugen Open Air Museum visit and guided introduction
- Lunch at Maihaugen
- Oslo Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Maihaugen open-air grounds during free time
Landmarks Jotunheimen National Park Rondane National Park Maihaugen Open-Air Museum - Day 9
Oslo
Head to the Bygdøy Peninsula to see the Fram Museum and walk aboard the original polar ship Fram, imagining yourself as an early explorer. At the Kon-Tiki Museum, meet a family member or biographer of Thor Heyerdahl to hear about his scientific seafaring adventures. Then visit Bybi, an urban beekeeping program learning about biodiversity. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner celebrating your Norwegian expedition.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner to toast an unforgettable Norwegian expedition)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Oslo)
Included Activities
- Fram Museum visit
- Kon-Tiki Museum visit with special guest meeting
- Bybi Community Program visit
Landmarks Bygdøy Peninsula Fram Museum Kon-Tiki Museum Bybi - Day 10
Oslo
Your expedition ends today. Airport transfers are available anytime during the day based on your flight schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
