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Heart Of Norway

Heart Of Norway

Take the road up to the mountain village of Voss dominated at its center by Lake Vangnes; cross the Vik mountains before catching the ferry across the Sognefjord and enjoying a couple of nights in one Norway’s most notable Pensjonats. Continue alongside Lake Jølster on the way to the tiny scattered village of Loen, stopping off at the Briksdal glacier along the way. R & R is at a mix of hotels, pensonjats and fjord resort hotels and with buffet dinner included each night.

Drive & Discover

This tour has been chosen for both scenic content, easily do-able driving distances and opportunities for excursions both en-route and at stop-over points.  Your car comes completely free of any extra charges and with the option of our exclusive zero collision damage waver excess insurance.

DAY 1: UK – BERGEN

Scheduled SAS flight(s) to Bergen. Collect hire car. Overnight Hotel Rica.

DAY 2: BERGEN – VOSS

Take the funicular for the view from Mount Fløyen; explore the winding streets of Old Bergen and perhaps choose your lunch at the Fish Market before driving to Voss (99 km). Two overnights at Park Hotel.

DAY 3: VOSS

At leisure. Enjoy the dramatic Flåm Mountain Railway and cruise the Aurland and Nærøy Fjords.

DAY 4: VOSS – BALESTRAND

Drive to Balestrand (95 km + ferry).  A journey of contrasts: across the Vik Mountains, down to Vik and Hopperstad Stave Church, by ferry across to Dragsvik and a short drive to Balestrand for two overnights at Midtnes Hotel.

DAY 5: SOGNEFJORD

We think Balestrand is Norway’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’. If you can tear yourself away, visit the Fjærland Glacier or drive along to Solvorn and Urnes Stave Church or alongside Lake Jølster.

DAY 6: BALESTRAND – LOEN

Drive to Loen (125 km).  Through the Barddal Valley, then along by Lake Jølster and up alongside the Briksdal Glacier. Two overnights at Hotel Alexandra.

DAY 7: LOEN 

A day of agonising choices.  Drive up to the Geiranger Fjord and its spectacular waterfalls; take a trip to the Kjendal Glacier or to the Briksdal Glacier or visit Ålesund with its fascinating art nouveau buildings.

DAY 8: LOEN – UK

Drive back to Bergen (290 km & ferry), along the Nordfjord to Byrkjelo, then down to the ferry at Oppedal and onward to Bergen airport.  Return hire car before return flight to UK.