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Grand Norwegian Explorer with Fjærland

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Grand Norwegian Explorer with Fjærland

It’s the grandeur of the scenery that makes a holiday in Norway so special. On this self-guided adventure you experience memorable journeys on the Flåm, Dovre and Nordland railways, combined with boat rides along the fjords, and stays in Bergen, Oslo, Trondheim and the magical Lofoten Islands (with car hire included).

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- Holiday type
  
  Journey
- Means of travel between hotels
  
  By train, boat and car (tickets and hire car included)
- Average carbon footprint
  
  Let's be clear on carbon
  We want you to be able to make an informed choice when deciding on a holiday, and to see how holidays compare in terms of their average carbon footprint. Read our carbon scores page to find out how we calculate it.
  
  623kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  16
- Accommodation
  
  Seven high-quality hotels; one fisherman’s cottage
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day, 8 dinners
- Included extras
  
  24hr City Cards, plus detailed notes for self-guided walking tours of Bergen and Oslo
- Price (excluding flights)
  
  From £4120pp
- Travel options
  
  We can arrange flights – see ‘Prices & Travel’. Alternatively, please contact us about travelling by train from London.
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  Any day
- When you can travel
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  The season for this holiday is:
  30 May 2023 - 27 September 2023
  30 May 2024 - 27 September 2024

A touring holiday in Norway

The most enjoyable and memorable rail journeys are usually those which pass through the most striking landscapes. And, since spectacular scenery is one of the things that Norway does best, it follows that its railways are some of the most impressive in Europe. This remarkable touring holiday features three iconic train rides, plus some short but exhilarating journeys on express boats and the famous Hurtigruten coastal steamer, to reveal the great variety and majestic scale of Norway’s landscapes.

Bergen, Norway’s second city, is your starting point, from where you take an express boat into the fjords, with time to discover the glorious scenery up close, including a foray along one of Sognefjord’s most idyllic spurs to Fjærland, which nestles below Europe’s largest glacier. Next comes a ride on the impressively engineered Flåm Railway, which climbs more than 850 metres over a distance of just 20 kilometres. After a stay in Oslo, you travel northwards on the Dovre Line, a 553-kilometre railway which crosses rugged moorland and high green valleys to Trondheim, Norway's original capital. Linking Trondheim to Bodø is the even more epic Nordland Line, which traverses almost 300 bridges over the course of its scenic 739-kilometre journey. From Bodø you board the Hurtigruten for the short crossing to your final base on the Lofoten Islands, whose wild and untamed beauty will linger long in the memory.

Gallery

Bryggen, Bergen

Explore the fjords

Fjærland

Fjærland Glacier Museum

Magnificent fjord views from Fjærland

The Flåm railway

Travel past gushing waterfalls (C) Sverrenhjornevik.com-Flâm AS

Oslo

Nusfjord, Lofoten Islands

Enjoy the beauty of the Lofoten Islands

Tasty fish dishes

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

Arrival

Arrival in Bergen

Arrival in Bergen

Night 1: at Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz (the first of two nights here).
As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of exploration.
Day 1

Explore Bergen

Explore Bergen

Today is free to explore Bergen on foot using our self-guided tour and included 24-hour City Card, which entitles you to reduced entry at many of the main attractions. Norway's second-largest city has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is overlooked by forested mountain slopes. There’s a real sense of history here, and the famous Bryggen – the UNESCO-listed, Hanseatic harbour district – has long been a melting-pot for traders from all over the world. Wander amid its brightly painted shops and warehouses, and peek into the large, glass-sided Fisk Torget (fish market) – a riot of sound and colour, especially when the catch comes in. It’s also worth taking the funicular up the mountain behind the city for views over the fjords.

Visit the Fish Market

Explore Bergen
Day 2

Bergen to Fjærland

Bergen to Fjærland

Leaving Bergen, you travel by express boat along the coast and into majestic Sognefjord. From water level, the mountains framing it seem even grander, and all you can see ahead is headland after headland plunging into the sapphire waters. At Balestrand you change onto a conventional boat for a journey along one of Sognefjord’s most picturesque spurs. Your destination is Fjærland and the Fjærland Fjordstue, where you spend two nights. (Journey time: 5.5hrs)
Day 3

Explore Fjærland

Explore Fjærland

Fjærland is a mere stone’s throw from Jostedalsbreen, Europe’s largest glacier, so it’s no surprise to find the impressive Norwegian Glacier Museum here. What you might not be expecting, however, is a wealth of second-hand bookshops – 14, at the last count – that makes this farming village as appealing to bibliophiles as to lovers of the great outdoors. If you fall into the latter category, you might find time to hire a bike and cycle along the shores of the fjord, or to simply take to the water in a rowing boat.

Peaceful Fjaerland

Fjaerland, the book village
Day 4

Fjærland to Balestrand

Fjærland to Balestrand

You retrace the last part of Day 2's journey back to Balestrand, for two nights in Kvikne’s Hotel, offering sumptuous fjord-side views. (Journey time: 1.5hrs)
Day 5

Explore Balestrand

Explore Balestrand

There are plenty of ways to spend day here: enjoy a bike ride, or stroll along Balestrand’s heritage trail to learn about the artists who have visited the village. You could also pay a visit to the local aquarium, or seek out the fjord-side Cider House, a distillery and restaurant run by a Norwegian-Turkish couple amid over 100 varieties of fruit trees. Other options are to walk up the slopes behind the hotel to gain a different perspective on the splendid scenery, or to visit one or more of the area’s remarkable ‘stave churches’ – elaborate, 12th-century wooden structures, often topped with dragons’ heads, much like the prows of Viking longships.

Follow the Balestrand heritage trail

Visit Vik stave church, just across the fjord
Day 6

Balestrand to Flåm

Balestrand to Flåm

Leaving Balestrand, you take the express boat further inland, along steep-sided Aurlandsfjord to Flåm, for two nights at the historic Fretheim Hotel. (Journey time: 1.5hrs)
Day 7

Explore Flåm

Explore Flåm

Take an exhilarating bike ride down the old 'Navvies' Road from Myrdal, enjoy the more sedentary sipping of award-winning ales in surroundings (including a nine-metre-high fireplace) inspired by Norse mythology at the Ægir Brewery, or take a boat trip along beautiful Nærøyfjord, where waterfalls plunge 1,200 metres from the clifftops.

Enjoy a ride down the old Navvies Road

The Future of the Fjords electric boat on Naerøyfjord (C)sverrehjornevik.com-Flâm AS
Day 8

Flåm to Oslo

Flåm to Oslo

Take your seat on the Flåmsbana, one of the world’s great train journeys. From the fjord, you ascend ever higher into the mountains, past lush woodland and thundering waterfalls. At the top, you change trains and over the next couple of hours descend gradually to Oslo, where you have two nights at the Hotel Bristol. (Journey time: 6hrs)

Take the Flâm Railway onwards to Oslo (C)sverrehjornevik.com-Flâm AS
Day 9

Explore Oslo

Explore Oslo

Spend the day exploring Norway’s flourishing capital, using our self-guided walking tour to take in some of its many sights. Stroll around the bustling harbour, see the fortress on the headland overlooking Oslofjord or take advantage of the discounted entrance fees offered by your included 24-hour City Card to visit attractions such as the sculpture park, and fascinating museums such as that devoted to Viking ships. You could also admire the ship that took Amundsen all the way to the South Pole in 1911; visit the Nobel Peace Centre; or explore Aker Brygge, the waterfront district which typifies the Norwegian capital’s bold sense of style. Here, you can ascend the 90-metre Tjuvtitten Tower (the ‘Sneak Peak’) for sensational views over the city.

The Akershus Fortress in Oslo
Day 10

Oslo to Trondheim

Oslo to Trondheim

You can choose an early morning or early afternoon departure for today's scenic train ride north from Oslo to Trondheim. This 553-kilometre journey takes you past Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, to Lillehammer, which hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics; through the verdant scenery of Gudbrandsdalen, the valley associated with Ibsen's Peer Gynt; alongside the Lågen, one of the largest rivers in Norway; over the highest point on the line, Hjerkinn, at 1,017 metres above sea level; and beneath the towering peaks of the Dovrefjell National Park. In Trondheim, you spend two nights at the Hotel Bakeriet. (Journey time: 6.5hrs)
Day 11

Explore Trondheim

Explore Trondheim

Trondheim may be Norway's third city, but it has a relaxed, easy-going feel. At the centre of the Old Town is Torvet, a large square where a statue-cum-sundial of the city's founder takes pride of place. From here, broad avenues lead north to the fish market; east to the old bridge of Gamle Bybro, on the other side of which is the pretty district of Bakklandet, complete with old warehouses and timber buildings; and south to Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia's largest medieval building and the traditional venue for coronations and royal burials. Our half-day, self-guided walking tour helps you to make the most of your time in the city, with ample time to visit, if you wish, one or two of Trondheim's museums, which include the National Museum of Decorative Arts, the Maritime Museum, the Ringve Music Museum with its collection of instruments from around the globe, and the City Art Gallery.

Trondheim waterfront

Nidaros Cathedral
Day 12

Trondheim to Bodø

Trondheim to Bodø

An early start is required for today's epic journey. The Nordland Railway is the longest – and one of the most spectacular – in Norway, and weaves through great forests, past narrow fjords and alongside rivers famous for their salmon. About four-fifths of the way through the journey, you cross the Arctic Circle and continue through the majestic Saltfjellet mountains. After 739km of spectacular scenery, not to mention 293 bridges and 154 tunnels, you reach the coast at Bodø, where you stay overnight at the Thon Nordlys Hotel. (Journey time: 10hrs)
Day 13

Bodø to Svolvær

Bodø to Svolvær

Our self-guided walking tour serves as a good introduction to Bodø’s main sights – including its 20th-century cathedral – as well as giving you an insight into its history. After lunch, you make your way to the port, ready for the mid-afternoon departure of the Hurtigruten. You’ll probably want to spend the majority of this six-hour sailing out on deck, admiring the craggy, fjord-indented coastline and the many small islands. On arrival in Svolvær, you collect your included hire car and drive the short distance to the Svinoya Rorbuer, situated on an island connected to the centre of Svolvær by a bridge, where you spend your last three nights in a converted fisherman's cottage. (Journey time: 6hrs)

Explore Bodø

Hop on the Hurtigruten over to the Lofoten Islands
Days 14-15

Explore the Lofoten Islands

Explore the Lofoten Islands

The wild beauty of the Lofoten Islands is humbling. Rugged granite spires frame silver beaches and an impossibly blue sea, while rocky headlands are dotted with small communities of wooden houses and distinctive, red-and-white rorbuer (fishermen’s huts). We suggest a combination of walking and driving for your time here, and include route notes for a couple of walks. Visit one or two of the islands’ museums, such as the Viking Museum with its impressive reconstruction of the chieftain’s longhouse that was found here; take a boat trip to the incomparable, sheer-sided Trollfjord, the two-kilometre-long stretch of water separating the Lofotens from the Vesteralen archipelago; stroll through the UNESCO designated fishing village of Nusfjord; or enjoy the near-deserted walk from Brenna.

Take a boat trip to the Trollfjord

Visit the Viking Museum

Accommodation

You stay in a series of well-located, high-quality hotels, before finishing with a stay in a converted fisherman's cottage on the Lofoten Islands.

In some places we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

Wherever you stay in each city, we recommend adding an extra night to give you more time to explore.

- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 1-2
  Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
  Bergen
  This stylish hotel is located 100 metres from Bryggen Wharf and just a 3-minute walk from the Fløibanen Furnicular. The comfortable, modern rooms are all equipped with a Smart TV, Bose music system, minibar and wifi. There is a guest lounge to relax in, a small bar and well-equipped fitness centre.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 1-2
  Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret
  Bergen
  This elegant hotel is housed in a 1920s Neo-Classical building in the historic Bryggen area of the city. All the modern rooms include views over Vågen Bay or across the hotel garden. Guests can relax in the library-lounge, enjoy views over the harbour from the rooftop terrace, or indulge in the sauna and gym. The hotel also provides complimentary tea and coffee, afternoon pancakes or waffles, and a light evening meal.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Nights 3-4
Fjærland Fjordstue
Fjærland
Built in 1937 and situated right on the fjordside, the Fjaerland Fjordstue has wonderful views down the fjord from the restaurant and some of the bedrooms. Originally built as a guesthouse, it became a hotel during the 1980s, and nowadays is run by Bård and Linda Huseby. The bedrooms are all simply furnished but are individually decorated in keeping with the style of the house. The three-course evening dinners incorporate ingredients sourced from the local area, including fish from the fjord and herbs from the garden. Bård also brews his own beer!

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Extra nights recommended

With its wonderful fjordside setting, the Kvikne's Hotel makes an excellent base for an extra night.

Nights 5-6
Kvikne’s Hotel
Balestrand
This large hotel first opened its doors in the 18th century and has been run by the present owners’ family since 1877. Surrounded by pleasant gardens and framed by wooded slopes, it sits right on the shores of the fjord. The atmospheric lounges (one of which is furnished with finely carved ‘dragon-style’ furniture) and high-ceilinged restaurant make the most of the impressive views. You can also enjoy the vista from your bedroom; we include fjord-view rooms with a balcony in the modern building. For extra atmosphere, you can upgrade to a fjord-view room (without a balcony) in the historic part of the hotel.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 7-8
  Fretheim Hotel
  Flåm
  Retaining many of the original features of the early 20th-century building, this elegant hotel overlooks the water. There is a restaurant, wine-cellar and bar, and also an exercise room and several places where you can relax, not least a panoramic lounge in the hotel’s modern, glass-fronted wing.
  
  Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
- Back
  
  Nights 7-8
  Heimly Guesthouse
  Flåm
  
  guesthouse
  Heimly is a delightful guesthouse located close to the centre of Flåm. Perhaps its best feature is the impressive fjord panorama enjoyed by the dining room, lounge and garden.
  
  Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 9-10
  Hotel Bristol
  Oslo
  This elegant hotel exudes an air of calm opulence, and there is a feeling of Edwardian gentility about the reception and lounge areas. The well-equipped bedrooms are furnished in a classical style, with solid wood furniture, while the extensive breakfasts – the highlight of your stay – set you up well for a day’s exploration. The main sights are all within easy walking distance.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 9-10
  Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
  Oslo
  This smart, centrally located hotel offers modern style in a bright and airy atmosphere. The colourful, comfortable rooms are all equipped with a Smart TV, Bose music system, minibar and wifi. There is a guest lounge to relax in, a small bar and well-equipped fitness centre.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Nights 11-12
Hotel Bakeriet
Trondheim
Located right in the centre of Trondheim, this hotel was originally one of the city's largest bakeries, dating from 1863, and its history is still evident today in the public areas and simply furnished bedrooms (with shower).

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Night 13
Thon Nordlys Hotel
Bodø
The Thon Nordlys is located right by the harbour, commanding views across the water. The bedrooms are modern in style, with light wooden furniture. Many have a 'feature' wall with a floor-to-ceiling picture of the Northern Lights. There is free wifi throughout the hotel, and a Nespresso machine in the lobby where you can help yourself to complimentary coffee. The hotel has its own restaurant in the adjacent building, but you are also within easy walking distance of a range of other eateries.

Meal arrangements: breakfast
Nights 14-16
Svinøya Rorbuer
Svolvær
Dotted around the small island of Svinøya, but within easy walking distance of the centre of Svolvaer, these rorbu (fishermen’s cottages) have either been renovated, or built from new, using local materials and craftsmanship to maintain the simple seaside atmosphere of a traditional rorbu. All of the cabins have a twin bedroom, a compact but well-equipped kitchen-cum-lounge, a modern shower room and views over the water – some are even built on stilts out over rocks and water. On specified evenings a three-course dinner featuring delicious fish dishes is included in the waterfront restaurant, Børsen Spiseri, housed in an historic building close to the rorbu that dates back to the 1820s.

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on two nights

Options to extend or shorten your stay

Journey

Grand Norwegian Explorer

Cities, fjords & islands

14 nights, from £3630pp

Memorable journeys on three iconic railways are combined with stays in Bergen, the fjords, Oslo, Trondheim and the Lofoten Islands.

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Prices & travel options

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Journey price

16 nights: 30 May 2023 - 27 September 2023 & 30 May 2024 - 27 September 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
30 May - 18 Jun 2023	£3800	£795
19 Jun - 22 Aug 2023	£3930	£840
23 Aug - 11 Sep 2023	£3745	£790
30 May - 18 Jun 2024	£4180	£875
19 Jun - 22 Aug 2024	£4325	£925
23 Aug - 11 Sep 2024	£4120	£870
3rd & 4th person discount	-£410 to -£535
Single traveller supplement	£410 to £540

Includes accommodation, meals, travel between hotels and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus a detailed information pack, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

Included travel: Boat Bergen – Fjærland – Balestrand – Flåm. Rail Flåm – Oslo – Trondheim – Bodø. Coastal steamer Bodø – Svolvær. 3 days' category B car hire (eg Citroen C3 or similar with automatic transmission) on the Lofotens.

Driving time from final accommodation: Svolvær airport 0h10

Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

Room upgrades & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Kvikne’s Hotel, Balestrand
'Demi-suite' in the historic building: 30 May - 27 Sep 2023	£42
'Demi-suite' in the historic building: 30 May - 27 Sep 2024	£46
Fjord view in the historic building: 30 May - 27 Sep 2023	£16
Fjord view in the historic building: 30 May - 27 Sep 2024	£18

Fretheim Hotel, Flåm
'Historic': 30 May - 27 Sep 2023	£0
'Historic': 30 May - 27 Sep 2024	£0

Thon Nordlys Hotel, Bodø
Superior double (no twins): 30 May - 27 Sep 2023	£20
Superior double (no twins): 30 May - 27 Sep 2024	£22

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Kvikne’s Hotel, Balestrand (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
30 May - 27 Sep 2023	£160	£200
30 May - 27 Sep 2024	£180	£224

Hotel Bristol, Oslo (B&B)	Double room	Single room
30 May - 27 Sep 2023 #	£102	£158
30 May - 27 Sep 2024 #	£112	£174

# Add £12pp/n in 2023 or £13pp/n in 2024 if staying in Oslo Mon-Thu 14 May-28 Jun & 7 Aug-30 Sep

If you'd like to extend the duration of your Oslo City Card, please contact us for prices.

Flight options

RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
Bergen for the outward flight; Svolvær for the homeward flight
There are multiple inter-island flights each day between Svolvær and Bodø, from where you can fly via Oslo to a choice of UK airports.

As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

Travelling from the UK

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend flying via Oslo. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

Outward route	Airline
Aberdeen - Bergen	SAS, Wideroe
Aberdeen - Bergen (via Stavanger)	SAS

Return route	Airline
Bodø - Aberdeen (via Bergen)	Wideroe
Bodø - Aberdeen (via Oslo (Gardermoen) & Bergen)	SAS
Bodø - Aberdeen (via Oslo (Gardermoen) & Stavanger)	SAS
Bodø - Aberdeen (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Aberdeen	Loganair, SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Aberdeen, via Amsterdam	KLM
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Aberdeen, via Bergen	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Aberdeen, via Copenhagen	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Aberdeen, via Stavanger	SAS

Outward route	Airline
Birmingham - Bergen (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Birmingham - Bergen (via Copenhagen)	SAS
Birmingham - Bergen (via Paris CDG)	KLM

Return route	Airline
Bodø - Birmingham (via Oslo (Gardermoen) & Copenhagen)	SAS
Oslo - Birmingham (via Copenhagen)	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Birmingham (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Birmingham (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa

Outward route	Airline
Bristol - Bergen (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Return route	Airline
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Bristol (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Edinburgh - Bergen	Loganair
Edinburgh - Bergen (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Edinburgh - Bergen (via CPH)	Norwegian
Edinburgh - Bergen (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	Norwegian

Return route	Airline
Bodø - Edinburgh (via Oslo (Gardermoen) & Stockholm)	SAS
Bodø - Edinburgh (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	Norwegian, SAS
Oslo - Edinburgh (via Paris CDG)	Air France
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Edinburgh	Norwegian
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Edinburgh (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Edinburgh (via Copenhagen)	Norwegian

Outward route	Airline
Glasgow - Bergen	Loganair

Outward route	Airline
Gatwick - Bergen	Norwegian
Gatwick - Bergen (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	Norwegian

Return route	Airline
Bodø - Gatwick (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	Norwegian
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Gatwick	Norwegian
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Gatwick (via Bergen)	Norwegian

Outward route	Airline
Heathrow - Bergen, via Copenhagen	SAS
Heathrow - Bergen, via Oslo (Gardermoen)	SAS
Heathrow - Bergen, via Stavanger	SAS

Return route	Airline
Bodø - Heathrow (via Bergen)	Wideroe
Bodø - Heathrow (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Heathrow	British Airways, SAS

Outward route	Airline
Luton - Bergen	Wizz Air

Return route	Airline
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Luton	Wizz Air

Outward route	Airline
Stansted - Bergen	Wideroe

Return route	Airline
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Stansted	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Manchester - Bergen	SAS
Manchester - Bergen (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Manchester - Bergen (via Oslo (Gardermoen)	SAS
Manchester - Bergen (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	Norwegian
Manchester - Bergen (with touchdown in Inverness)	Loganair
Manchester - Bergen, via Copenhagen	SAS

Return route	Airline
Bodø - Manchester (via Oslo (Gardermoen) & Copenhagen)	SAS
Bodø - Manchester (via Oslo (Gardermoen) & Heathrow)	SAS
Bodø - Manchester (via Oslo (Gardermoen) )	SAS
Oslo - Manchester (via Paris CDG)	Air France
Oslo - Manchester (via Stavanger)	Norwegian
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester	Norwegian, SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester (via Bergen)	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester (via Brussels)	Brussels Airlines
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester, via Copenhagen	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester, via Heathrow	SAS
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Manchester, via Stockholm	SAS

Outward route	Airline
Newcastle - Bergen	Loganair
Newcastle - Bergen (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Return route	Airline
Newcastle - Oslo (via Stavanger)	Loganair
Oslo - Newcastle	Loganair
Oslo (Gardermoen) - Newcastle (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, we recommend flying via Oslo. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

Connecting travel

Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together.

Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

Connecting travel options - flying via Bergen

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
own travel arrangements from airport to hotel	pay locally	flexible

Homeward route
not recommended in this direction

Connecting travel options - flying via Bodø

Outward route
not recommended in this direction

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
drive to Svolvær airport (0h10), domestic flight Svolvær to Bodø (0h25)	contact us	TBC

Connecting travel options - flying via Oslo (Gardermoen)

Outward route
not recommended in this direction

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
drive to Svolvær airport (0h10), domestic flight Svolvær to Oslo (2h20)	contact us	TBC

Connecting travel options - flying via Svolvær

Outward route
not recommended in this direction

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
drive to Svolvaer airport (0h10)	n/a	flexible

What is included

16 nights
8 dinners
16 breakfasts
notes for city walking tours for Bergen & Oslo
detailed cultural information
24hr city cards in Bergen & Oslo
boat/rail travel Bergen-Fjærland-Balestrand-Flåm-Oslo-Trondheim-Bodø
coastal steamer Bodø-Solvær
3 days’ category B car hire (automatic) on Lofotens

Reviews

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Alison

20 June 2023

This holiday is an ideal way to see as much of Norway as possible and to experience different ways of travelling around the country. We particularly enjoyed visiting Grieg's house in Bergen, the Vigeland sculpture park and opera house in Oslo, the Trondheim folk museum and the Viking museum in the Lofotens. If you arrive in Flam when there is a cruise ship in port, make sure you get to the tourist information office early! To escape the crowds in Flam we took a boat trip to Undredal which was lovely and peaceful.
Morag & Malcolm

08 June 2022

It's a packed schedule and covers a lot of territory, from the vibrant cities to the stunning fjords and then the desolate mountain terrain (along the Myrdal-Oslo line), still frozen in mid-summer. You certainly pack a lot into the itinerary, and an extra night in Oslo was well worth it. Crossing the arctic circle was pretty special, with the train slowing down for the occassion. The final few days on Lofoten Islands was magical, with freedom of a hire car to explore as we wanted.

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.

What’s in the information pack?

The information that we send to you 2-3 weeks before your holiday includes practical information about each stage of your journey so that you can travel confidently from one hotel to another, recommendations for places to visit and eat out in each place, plus cultural information about the area. Where applicable, we also provide notes for a self-guided walking tour of most cities, and some large towns. Sample travel pack >
Can I book my flights through Inntravel, and what’s the advantage of doing this?

We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
Can you book travel arrangements for customers from outside the UK?

We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
How do I make a booking?

Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
Do I need a visa or anything health-related for Norway?

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Norway, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). There is no need to apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) as this (and still-current EHICs) is not valid in Norway. However, should you need medical help, you can show your UK passport at the medical facility and treatment will be provided on the same terms as for Norwegian nationals. It is important that, if you already have travel insurance in place, the terms do not exclude medical cover, especially for existing conditions, in the absence of an EHIC.
What else do I need to know about travelling to Norway?

The most widely spoken language is Norwegian. The currency is the Kroner. Norwegian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
How does Brexit affect travel to Europe?

For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
Where can I find general travel advice?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.