Oslo & The Norwegian Fjords - 9 Days

Tour in Your Own Car - Oslo & The Norwegian Fjords

Our 8-night Norway road trip takes you on a  journey across the most beautiful parts of southern and central Norway and includes five of Norway's 18 National Scenic Routes. Starting and ending in the capital, Oslo, the route will immerse you in fine Norwegian cuisine and wines, relax you in some of the top hotels in Northern Europe, excite you with kilometers after kilometers of drivers' roads, and awe you with the scenery. The two modern cities of Oslo and Bergen lie separated by 350 km of sparsely populated wilderness. Reindeer, waterfalls, blossoming orchards and ancient Viking churches fill the endless scenery and make this a journey of discovery through this stunning country. You will certainly make memories that will last a lifetime. 

NOTE - We also have a 12-day Grand Tour into the arctic circle, finishing in Tromso, with the option of a 2-night ferry back to Oslo. Please inquire for details if you are interested in a longer tour.

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Oslo & The Norwegian Fjords

Day 1 - Arrive in Oslo

Arrive at the Oslo airport and pick up your car before driving to your hotel near the Aker Brygge boardwalk and Tjuvholmen Park. There will be an Ultimate Drives Grand Tour Roadbook waiting for you in your room. After checking in, take a walk along the harbor towards the city center, enjoying the modern shops, galleries and restaurants. The THIEF has several dining options including a fantastic rooftop restaurant when the weather is nice, or choose one of the many lovely restaurants along the boardwalk.

Overnight Hotel: 5-Star, The THIEF, Oslo, Norway

Day 2 - Drive 1: Oslo to Hemsedal

In the morning, head west out of Oslo to skirt the southern coast of Tyrifjorden, Norway’s fifth largest lake. Progress through the the lush lowlands of this area into a popular ski region in the low mountain slopes. On the way, stop in Noresund for lunch at Norefjellhytta, which serves locally grown Norwegian delicacies in an alpine cabin atmosphere. If you are ahead of schedule, perhaps visit the Villa Fridheim, a beautiful fairytale museum on the island of Bjørøya. After some exciting driving on an isolated mountian road, you'll arrive in Gol to turn north into the Hemsedal valley. Your hotel, Skarsnuten, lies up on the ski slopes with a commanding seat over the valley, and a delicious dinner with views through the giant windows.

Overnight Hotel: 4-Star, Skarsnuten Hotel, Hemsedal, Norway

Day 3 - Drive 2: Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau

Today’s tour crosses the rest of the country in splendid style. Drive back down the valley from your hotel and head West from Gol to a quick coffee stop in the ski resort town of Geilo. Shortly after the coffee stop begins the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, the largest in Europe. One of the National Scenic Routes, the road is both an exciting to drive and very scenic, with rocky plains and crystal clear lakes stretching in all directions. Once you've crossed the plateau, you have entered the fjord region. You will get to see the Sysen Dam and the 182 m Vøringsfossen waterfall right before lunch in Øvre Eidfjord and the rest of the days drive on the coast of the Hardanger fjord. The wonderful Solstrand Hotel & Bad will great you at the end of the drive with a gourmet dinner, cozy fjord view room, and a heated outdoor infiniti pool.

Overnight Hotel: 4-Star, Solstrand Hotel & Bad, Osøyro, Bergen, Norway

Day 4 - Rest Day 1

This area and award winning hotel are worth an extra day. Bergen is only a half hour away if you want to visit the Atlantic coastal city to shop, take the funicular to Fløyen for views over the city, or stroll along the picture postcard Bryggen Wharf. If you want to fully experience the Solstrand Hotel, you can take your own boat to their private island in the fjord, charter a fishing trip, grill fish with the head chef in the fjordside garden, or simply relax in the spa.

Overnight Hotel: 4-Star, Solstrand Hotel & Bad, Osøyro, Bergen, Norway

Day 5 - Drive 3: Hardanger Fjord to Aurland

This morning drive to Odda has two massive glacier-fed waterfalls to stop at. After leaving Odda, you drive up the eastern coast of the fourth largest fjord in the world, the Hardanger Fjord. This area is considered the “fruit orchard of Norway”, and during the summer season, local farmers will dot the side of the road selling their delicious, freshly picked fruits! The remainder of the drive includes Norway's longest suspension bridge and Northern Europe's steepest road before spitting you out of a tunnel to a breathtaking view of the Aurlandsfjord only 15 minutes from your hotel.

Overnight Hotel: Boutique Flam Marina Hotel, Flam, Norway

Day 6 - Drive 4: Aurlandsfjellet, Sognefjellet & Valdresflye

Day 6, Drive 4 takes you around western, northern and eastern sides of the Jotunheimen National Park. It begins with 13 switchbacks to get up and out of the Aurland valley with a stop at the Stegastein Viewpoint 650m above the fjord. A true drivers road with sweeping curves, ups and downs and otherworldly scenery, this mountain pass brings you back down to the Sognefjord. After driving alongside the second largest fjord in the world, you will drive to 1400 m above sea level on the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe, Songefjellet. Lunch is at Norway's finest bakery in Lom before driving the Valdresflye Scenic Route to the ski town of Storefoss and your hotel.

Overnight Hotel: Boutique Hotel Herangtunet , Storefoss, Norway

Day 7 – Rest Day 2

This boutique hotel endears you to this magical Valdres area - rivers teeming with fish, snow-capped mountains, and plentiful wildlife. You’ll want to stay here forever! Our grand tour doesn't last forever, but we can give you an extra day. From fly fishing to a round of golf, there are enough outdoor activities to fill several weeks. Or if you're keen for a bit more driving, consider taking the 4-hour round trip to Lillehammer on some amazing twisty back roads.

Overnight Hotel: Boutique Fret Hotel, Aurland, Norway

Day 8 - Drive 5: Panorama Road Return to Oslo

This is the final day of driving, completing the Norway loop back to Oslo. Head through lakeside farmland to the unforgettable Panoramavegan, a hard packed gravel toll road offering splendid views of high mountains, rivers, lakes and rolling farm land that eventually emerges in the Hemsedal Valley which you visited on your first day. Then you will hop on Highway 7 and finish of the drive to Oslo. Though a primary cross-country thoroughfare, Highway 7 is a beautiful winding two-lane road that follows the Hallingdalselva River. Picturesque farmland, sparkling lakes and majestic forests make this a peaceful and pleasant summer drive.

Overnight Hotel: 5-Star, The THIEF, Oslo, Norway

Day 9 - Departure

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