Norwegian Fjords

Tour type: Self-drive with electric car

Starting: Oslo airport – Ending: Oslo airport

 

Upon arrival to the airport, you will take over the electric car, which will be your e-mission free transportation for the following week. The car company representative will be waiting for you and explain all details regarding the car. You can download an app with all locations of charging stations, which are in every city. You will be provided with all necessary cards for these stations and will be charged accordingly to the usage upon returning the car. The car also includes plugs and cables for charging at stations or even at a regular electric socket.

However, most of hotels included in the itinerary offer their own charging stations, so you will easily park and charge the car in front of your accommodation.

The electrical charging is free or at least significantly cheaper than the price of regular fuel. Also, upon returning you don’t need to return full battery as with the standard cars.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

The 7-days tour will take you through most scenic parts of Norway. You will enjoy driving and cruising through the picturesque landscapes. Get ready for active holidays with lots of exciting activities and good food.

Itinerary, accommodation, car rental, insurance, activities – everything is organised for you. The program can be adapted to your wishes.

All activities are subject to availability and depending on the season of travel.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Oslo airport – Oslo (49km, 40min)

Upon arrival at Oslo airport pick up your rental car and drive to Oslo city. Check in at the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Services included: Electric rent-a-car for 9 days, overnight at 4* hotel in Oslo

 

Day 2: Oslo – Flam (312km, 4h 40min)

After breakfast departure from the hotel. Start your journey toward Flam. You will have plenty of opportunity on the way to stop for lunch and to charge your car. Upon arrival to Flam take one of the most scenic train rides. Over the course of one hour, the train takes you from sea level at the Sognefjord in Flåm to the Myrdal mountain station, situated at 867 metres above sea level. Breathtaking! We promise!

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Services included: Flam railway return ticket, dinner & overnight at 4*hotel in Flam area

 

Day 3 Flam – Bergen (186km, 2h 30min)

Another exciting day infront of us! Start with Fjord cruise through Nærøyfjord which is featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. A fjord cruise through this narrow and beautiful fjord will give you the memory of a lifetime! The cruise from Flam to Gudvangen takes 2 h.

When ready take a shuttle bus that will take you back to Flam to pick up your car and start your journey towards Bergen. Enjoy the beautiful and stunning landscape along the way!

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Services included: one way Fjord cruise, one way shuttle bus ticket, dinner & overnight at 4*hotel Bergen

 

Day 4: Bergen

Time to relax and explore the beautiful town of Bergen. Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life all year around. In Bergen you can enjoy some of the finest seafood restaurants in Norway. If you are looking for things to do in Bergen, there is a large selection of activities and attractions. One of the most famous attractions is Floibanen funicular that takes you to the top of Mount Fløyen.  Check out the spectacular view of the city, play in the Troll Forest or walk on exciting nature trails.

Overnight at the hotel.

Services included:  Overnight at 4*hotel in Bergen

Optional: Floibanen funicular ticket

 

Day 5: Bergen – Eidfjord (153km, 2,5h)

After breakfast start you journey back towards Oslo. We suggest you don’t miss the Hardangerfjord beauty and choose the road via Tysse to Eidfjord. The Hardangerfjord is the fifth longest fjord in the world, and the second longest fjord in Norway. If you are an expert hiker, you can hike to Trolltunga for one of the most striking (and instagramable?) views. If hiking is not your thing you can try kayaking, RIB boat, or go tasting world’s best cider. Diner and overnight in Eidfjord (or similar).

Services included:  dinner & overnight at 4* hotel in Eidfjord area

 

Day 6: Eidfjord– Oslo (310km, 4h 40min)

Time to go back to Oslo. After arrival free time to explore. Oslo is famous for its green spaces and museums. Viking Ship and the Kon-Tiki museums, as well as the famous Holmenkollen ski jump and the statue park of Gustav Vigeland. Check the harbour area in the city centre and walk atop of the Opera house, then take a stroll along Karl Johans street, the main shopping street to the Royal palace. Oslo can pack your day completely. Overnight in Oslo.

Services included: Overnight at 4* hotel in Oslo

 

Day 7: Oslo – Oslo airport (49km, 40min)

Drive to Oslo airport, drop off the car and catch your flight back home.

 

 

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