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Magic Lofotens
Private tour

Magic Lofotens

noNorway
6 cities
10 days, 9 nights
Day by day
Places you explore
Recommended hotels
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Day 1 Oslo

Arrival
Welcome to the fabulous capital of Norway - Oslo! Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Breakfast included
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3, Oslo, NO, 0155
Standard Double or Twin Room
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
23 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Day 2 Oslo

Train Trip to Flam
This morning after breakfast you check out from the hotel. You have some free time to explore the magnificent Norwegian capital on your own or join an optional 3-hour guided city tour.

*Optional tour: Guided Oslo City Tour Enjoy the main treasures of Oslo, including the famous Frogner Park that boasts extravagant sculptures and unique nature.

In the afternoon walk to the train station (easily accessible by foot).

Clarion Hotel The Hub
Address
Biskop Gunnerus Gate 3, Oslo, NO, 0155
Train from Oslo to Flam
Departure
6 h
Arrival

Description for connection

At the train station, you board a train for an unforgettable Oslo - Myrdal - Flam rail ride. This trip is a perfect chance to admire the mind-boggling nature and picture-postcard scenery of Norway.

You can also choose to have your suitcases transferred directly to Bergen and travel to the fjord villages with a smaller bag (extra fee for private tours). Included for small group tours with the direct connection Flam - Bergen (with no destinations in between)

Day 2 Flam

Arrival & Viking Plank
Upon arrival to Flam you walk to your hotel for check-in. 

In the evening we invite you to visit the local Ægir Brewery & Pub to enjoy a traditional Ægir Viking plank. This is a special 5-course food tasting served with 5 different Ægir beers (included in the price). You have the chance to taste the Norwegian delicacies, including shellfish, smoked reindeer, fish and shellfish soup, pork shank and dark Porter chocolate cake (the menu might vary slightly depending on the season).

Breakfast included
Fretheim Hotel
Fretheim Hotel
Flam, Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane, NO, 5743
Superior Twin Room (Balcony or garden access)
1 room
Up to 3 guests
2 Twin Beds
Breakfast included
More amenities
Half day
Viking Plank at Ægir Microbrewery
Viking Plank at Ægir Microbrewery
Day 3 Flam

Boat Ride to Balestrand
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and have the rest of the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon walk to the pier to enjoy an express boat ride to the charming town of Balestrand that is set in a truly magical location nearby Norway's largest fjord - Sognefjord.

Note: Express boat operates from May till September  

Fretheim Hotel
Address
Flam, Aurland, Sogn og Fjordane, NO, 5743
Ferry from Flam to Balestrand
Departure
1 h 30 min
Arrival
Day 3 Balestrand

Arrival
Upon arrival you walk to your hotel located very close to the boat station and have the rest of the day free to explore the city by yourself and enjoy its unique atmosphere.

Breakfast included
Kviknes Hotel
Kviknes Hotel
Kviknevegen 8 Balestrand, 6898 Norway
Standard Double with View (Modern Building)
1 room
Up to 2 guests
2 Twin Beds
18 m²
Breakfast included
Day 4 Balestrand

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and continue your journey.

Kviknes Hotel
Address
Kviknevegen 8 Balestrand, 6898 Norway
Car from Balestrand to Geiranger
Departure
Balestrand hotel
9 h
Arrival
Geiranger hotel

Description for connection

In the morning you meet your guide-driver who takes you on an unforgettable journey to one of the world's most famous glaciers - Briksdal Glacier.
Surrounded by the roaring waterfalls, fertile valleys and mighty mountains it offers one of the most awe-inspiring natural scenery in Norway! You stop by the Briksdal Glacier to take memorable photographs and enjoy the magnificent views.
During the trip you also enjoy lunch at a local cafe and have a few photo stops along the scenic drive, so make sure to take a lot of photographs to share with your friends and family later on.

Day 4 Geiranger

Arrival to Geiranger
After the day tour you are transferred to the spectacular Geiranger village located nearby the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord that is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Upon arrival you check in your centrally located hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Breakfast included
Hotel Union Geiranger Bad & Spa
Hotel Union Geiranger Bad & Spa
Geiranger, Stranda, NO, 6216
Double Room (with fjord view)
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Double Bed
25 m²
Breakfast included
More amenities
Day 5 Geiranger

Free Day at Geirangerfjord & Hurtigruten Cruise to Svolvaer 
After breakfast, you have the morning is free to relax in the Union Bad swimming pool and sauna of your hotel or explore the charming village of Geiranger on your own.

Nearby the hotel you can enjoy the Fossevandring cascading waterfall from the top or take the stairs down to the pier to see the whole power of the falls or visit the Norwegian Fjord Center.

In the afternoon you check out from your hotel and your driver transfers you to the port where you board a comfortable boat to begin your fantastic cruise to Svolvaer that provides you with the unique chance to admire spectacular Norwegian scenery and mind-boggling fjords.

*Please, note: Hurtigruten starting from Geiranger is available from June 2 to September 1.

Hotel Union Geiranger Bad & Spa
Address
Geiranger, Stranda, NO, 6216
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Ferry from Geiranger to Trondheim
Departure
GeirangerGeiranger Port
20 h
Arrival
TrondheimTrondheim, Pir 1 nr. 7
Day 5 Trondheim

Stop in Trondheim
Today you have a stop in Trondheim - the unique Viking heritage of this amazing city. We recommend you to take a walk around the cozy narrow streets of Trondheim, enjoy the scenic views of the harbor and discover the most cherished treasures of the old town, including the restored wooden buildings and the fantastic Nidaros Cathedral.

Breakfast included
Quality Hotel Augustin
Quality Hotel Augustin
Kongensgate 26, Trondheim, NO, 7011
Standard Double Non Smoking
1 room
Up to 2 guests
1 Double Bed
18 m²
Breakfast included
Day 6 Trondheim

Trondheim Walking City Tour 

Meet your tour guide and go on a sightseeing tour of Trondheim.  You walk up to Stiftsgården, the royal residence in Trondheim, and continue to the market square to take a closer look at the statue of the city’s founder, the Viking King Olav Tryggvason, which towers over this busy square.

From here, you continue to Nidaros Cathedral, the national monument of Norway. You cross the old city bridge with its red gateway, known to the locals as “the portal of happiness”, and enter the area of the city called Bakklandet, which has managed to preserve its charming wooden architecture. And it is here that you find the world’s one and only bicycle lift which has to be seen to be believed!

After the tour you go back to your hotel and have a day at your leisure. 


3h
Trondheim Walking City Tour
Trondheim Walking  City Tour
Day 7 Trondheim

Departure 


Quality Hotel Augustin
Address
Kongensgate 26, Trondheim, NO, 7011
Ferry from Trondheim to Svolvaer
Departure
TrondheimTrondheim Port, Pir 1 nr. 7
33 h
Arrival
SvolvaerSvolvaer Port, Fiskergata 23
Day 7 Svolvaer

Arrival to Svolvaer
After breakfast your cruise ship arrives in the capital of the Lofoten Islands - Svolvaer, easily recognized by its sea-facing Rorbu cabins, drying racks, lovely harbor, galleries, and arts and crafts shops. Upon arrival you disembark the ship and walk from the port to the hotel, which is easily reachable by foot. After check-in the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 8 Svolvaer

Lofoten Museum & Midnight Sun Safari
Following breakfast meet your driver and guide who take you on a sightseeing tour of the beautiful surrounding area.

Your first stop is the famous Lofoten Museum where you experience the history of the Lofoten Fishery at one of the best-preserved squires in Lofoten. You see the stately 1815 main building, authentic fishermen’s cabins, and boathouses featuring Nordland boats as well as exhibitions of the Lofoten fisheries, ports and coastal lighthouses, traditional crafts.

Continue to the Vagan Church, aka Lofoten Cathedral. Consecrated in October 1898, it is a timber-built cruciform church in the Neo-Gothic style and is the biggest wooden building north of Trondheim.

The highlight of your day is an unforgettable 2,5-3 hour Midnight Sun Safari*. Your driver takes you south to Henningsvaer, located 200 km north of the Polar Circle where the sun doesn't set starting from May 23rd. After a short briefing, you depart the harbor in the evening in big rib boats and go west through narrow fjords out to the Atlantic Ocean. During the safari, you get to look for sea eagles, puffins, grey seals, and even whales if you get lucky. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and warm winter clothes (wind and waterproof floating suits are provided).

*Note: The Midnight Sun Safari is available from June 10 to August 15.

After the tour, you return to your hotel for overnight.

3h
Half Day Tour with Private Transport
Half Day Tour with Private Transport
3h
Midnight Sun Safari Tour
Midnight Sun Safari Tour
Day 9 Svolvaer

Trollfjord Cruise
In the morning after breakfast in your hotel prepare for an exotic day cruise to the famous Trollfjord. Ahead is an adventurous day out at sea as you experience the magnificent Lofoten Islands by the sea!

Walk to the pier, located right by your hotel and board the MS Ylajali ship for the beginning of your cruise which will also include lunch, an eagle safari, fishing, and sailing!.

The rich wildlife in the Lofoten Islands has fascinated visitors for centuries, if you are lucky, you see both eagles and seals, and a great variety of bird life during your cruise to the Trollfjord. Enjoy the views of sandy white beaches and one of the most dramatic fjords of Norway.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

3h
Trollfjord Cruise
Trollfjord Cruise
Day 10 Svolvaer

Departure from Svolvaer
Following breakfast at the hotel you meet your driver in the hotel lobby who takes you to the airport for your flight home.

Thank you for choosing Firebird Tours! We look forward to seeing you on other tours with us!

Departure: Private Transfer Minivan

What's included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
In-depth exploration of best landmarks
In-depth exploration of best landmarks
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Support line during the trip.

Reviews

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4.9 / 5
Excellent
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noOslo
1 night
noFlam
1 night
noBalestrand
1 night
noGeiranger
1 night
noTrondheim
2 nights
noSvolvaer
3 nights