Summer Tour to Norway - Pre-Reservation

Summer Tour to Norway - Pre Reservation 2023

July 2023 (10 Days / 9 Nights)
This tour starts and ends in Oslo

We are currently in the process of planning this tour. Once we have all the activities, dates, hotels and other details confirmed, and the pricing finalized, we will post a complete itinerary, including the price. If you would like to be notified of this tour's availability when the planning process is completed, please complete the pre-reservation form.

PRE-RESERVATION FORM

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Norway is a land of intense natural beauty which is hard to overstate. Mountains of dizzying heights, deep fjords carved out by ice age glaciers, waterfalls cascading down mountainsides, and the awe-inspiring Midnight Sun. The spectacular architecture, affluent cities, quaint Sami settlements and exciting local cuisine enhance the experience further. Norway’s natural wonders, dramatic and diverse, range from serene forest-covered hills in the southeast, spectacular fjords and glaciers in the west, and the Arctic wilderness in the north. The seals and eagles reign, the whales and fish patrol the deep fjords, and small villages sleep along the sides of each fjord.

The Summer Norway adventure will awake the explorer in you. We'll journey from the historic Old World Bergen, following the otherworldly West Coast among the world's most beautiful islands and fjords to the epic North Cape, then the tiny Kirkenes in the extreme Arctic wilderness, to end the adventure in the sophisticated capital city of Oslo. With its stirring and varied landscapes, the Norwegian coast is one of the most exciting and varied adventure destinations in the world, and we will explore this rugged coastline, coming face-to-face with natural wonders of epic proportions and enjoying the local culture and the everyday life of people who live here.

We'll start with 2 days in the old Hanseatic League town of Bergen, venturing out to experience Norway in a Nutshell, the iconic train journey that traverses the hauntingly beautiful Norwegian landscapes of the magnificent fjords, idyllic rural vistas, taking the spectacular Flam Mountain Railway and cruising on the Aurlandsfjord and the narrow Nærøyfjord. Then, we'll board the Hurtigruten Expedition Ship and travel for 6 days along the West Coast of Norway until we reach Kirkenes, in the extreme Arctic. After a short flight, we'll finish in Oslo, staying at an upscale hotel in the heart of Norway's sophisticated capital, and visiting its cultural highlights: the National Gallery of Norway, the Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Viking Ship Museum.

HIGHLIGHTS: The wooden architecture of Bergen ● Norway in a Nutshell ● 7 day voyage on an Expedition Ship ● Trondheim's Nidaros Cathedral ● Trollfjord and the Lofoten Islands ● Crossing the Arctic Circle ● The North Cape ● The eastern town of Kirkenes ● Modern Oslo's art and architecture

Itinerary specifics subject to change.

Testimonials

Excellent experience for my first ever group tour. Not a single details was overlooked and the trip was wonderful from start to finish. It was definitely worth every penny! – Randi from North Carolina

Watching the beautiful scenery from the boat was the best experience of the tour for me. It was the most relaxing trip I have ever had with Sights & Soul Travels! – Diana from British Columbia

I had high expectations for Norway – a long-held wish- and it was even more wonderful than I had hoped! Seeing the fjords was magical! Beautiful landscapes, fun staff onboard the ship, interesting cities and museums. I learned a lot and would go back! – Diane from Iowa

The tour was well planned and executed. Hotels had great locations! – Gail from Florida

Of my three S&S tours, this was my favorite. I absolutely LOVED Norway. And I loved being on the ship, not having to pack and unpack, and yet fantastic new views every day. – Karen from New Hampshire

I thought the tour was a great experience. Norway was incredible, amazingly beautiful. – Sarah from Vermont

I loved the bus/train/boat day tour from Bergen – even the part where the train was stopped and we were stranded for a while! The North Cape excursion was worth it. I liked the walking tour of Trondheim. – Judith from California

The women in the group were all fascinating and fun. I enjoyed all the excursions and the fabulous scenery. Being on the ship for a few days made it more relaxing with the extra downtime. I highly recommend this tour. – Connie from Massachusetts

I was pleased with everything about the tour – the accommodations, the restaurants, and the ship was surprisingly nice. - Barbara from Missouri

I was very pleased with the tour. The guides were great, tours were good choices, and I liked the river boat aspect to see the villages - and believe me, I saw them all! – Dot from New Hampshire