- thrilling journey by boat and train
- stay at five hotels, with cultural notes provided
- journey by ship from the Lofoten Islands to Bergen
- experience the fjords
- high-quality hotels
Norway is a land of many faces, each one seemingly more extraordinary than the last. If the western fjords, where mountains plunge into ink-blue waters, are incomparable, then the Lofoten Islands are incredible, with jagged peaks that seemingly rise straight out of the ocean, leaving room for only tiny slivers of sand. Between these lie mile upon mile of rugged coastline, wild moorland and high green valleys, and, to the south, the bustling, friendly cities of Oslo and Bergen.
Norway's public transport system works like a dream. Timetables are carefully planned so that boats, trains and buses all link together seamlessly. Everything runs on time, and if there is ever a minor delay, then the connecting service waits. It's a very relaxing way of getting around, meaning you can sit back and marvel at the scenery.
Rebecca Bruce, Product Manager for Scandinavia
This is a truly unforgettable journey, one that will leave you with memories of awe-inspiring landscapes quite unlike any other in Europe. Over the course of just 13 days, you discover Norway’s first and second cities, impressive fjords and the Lofoten Islands deep within the Arctic Circle. The dramatic journeys by rail and boat are part of the experience – transport runs on time and is clean and efficient – and reveal two more landscapes: the highlands and rocky coastline.