The Golden Route

Explore Oslo, Geiranger, Ålesund and Bergen. Travel with the impressive Rauma- and Bergen Railway and enjoy a cruise on the Geirangerfjord and along the dramatic coastline of western Norway.

Duration

9+ days

Transportation

Train, Boat, Bus

Season

Summer

Tour Type

Self guided

FROM EUR 1765 per adult

Itinerary - Day by day

Add extra nights in Oslo - Oslo, the capital of Norway From EUR 75 per person per night

Add extra nights in Ålesund - Ålesund - day at leisure From EUR 73 per person per night

Add extra nights in Bergen - Bergen - day at leisure From EUR 73 per person per night

Add extra nights in Oslo - Bergen Railway to Oslo (optional: Fjord cruise & Flåm Railway) From EUR 75 per person per night

Tour category

Thon Hotel Astoria

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Thon Hotel Opera

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or at unique properties, like historic hotels or manor houses, selected for their atmosphere.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

Services included: 

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast
  • 1 overnight on board of the Coastal Voyage from Ålesund to Bergen in an unspecified inside cabin (twin beds) with private shower/WC, including breakfast
  • Train from Oslo via Dombås to Åndalsnes
  • Bus from Åndalsnes to Geiranger
  • Cruise from Geiranger to Ålesund
  • Train from Bergen to Oslo
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms)
  • Hotel room in Ålesund until cruise departure after midnight
  • Outside cabin on board the Coastal Voyage (unspecified category, twin beds)

Important information regarding prices:

This tour includes a cruise along the Norwegian coast with either Havila or Hurtigruten. Kindly note that Havila and Hurtigruten use dynamic pricing, and prices may vary depending on the ship’s occupancy. Should their standard rates not be available at the time of booking, we will contact you with the best available rate. Early booking is recommended.

Travelling outside June 24 to August 18 2024:

The bus from Åndalsnes to Geiranger via Trollstigen only operates from June 24 to August 18 (= day 2 of the itinerary). If you travel outside this period, we will book the bus from Åndalsnes to Ålesund for you, one extra night in Ålesund instead of Geiranger and a day cruise from Ålesund to Geiranger and back to Ålesund. The tour price will be the same.

Enquire here