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Norwegian Contrasts

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Driving through Norway may be one of the most rewarding travel experiences you’ll ever have! Behind every curve you will find breathtaking scenery making every minute of your drive enjoyable. If you pop in a CD with classical music by the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg while driving, you will be absorbed into the towering mountains and thundering waterfalls, to the world of Trolls and Fairytales! The speed limit in Norway reflects the Norwegian way of life, delightfully relaxing, and enables you to take in the mesmerizing beauty! Let our Scandinavian specialist design a driving itinerary for you, including confirmed accommodations enroute.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - United States

 
Depart USA

Day 2 - Oslo

 
Arrive in Norway’s capital
Transfer

Transfer independently by airport train to the city. Remainder of day and evening at leisure. Overnight at Oslo Hotel

Oslo picture

Day 3 - Oslo

 
Oslo Sightseeing on own

Enjoy a sumptuous smørgåsbord breakfast at your hotel this morning. Day free to explore on your own. Overnight at Oslo Hotel


Day 4 - Norway

 
Pick up your rental car.
Drive to Lillehammer

Drive north through the Gudbrandsdal valley to Lillehammer. Along the way you can visit Hadeland Glassworks and Maihaugen Outdoor museum in Lillehammer.
Overnight at Lillehammer Hotel


Day 5 - Norway

 
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Drive from Lillehammer to Loen, with the option to drive the exciting and scenic Old Strynefjells mountain road. Dinner and overnight at Alexandra Hotel
Drive to Loen

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Drive from Lillehammer to Loen, with the option to drive the exciting and scenic Old Strynefjells mountain road. Dinner and overnight at Alexandra Hotel


Day 6 - Norway

 
Explore the Loen area

Several options for daytrips in the area. Suggestions are a drive to Hellesylt with a cruise to Geiranger, the Trollroad, Loendalen or Oldendalen to see Jostedalen Glacier, or simply relax at the spa at Hotel Alexandra.
Dinner and overnight at Alexandra Hotel


Day 7 - Norway

 
Drive to Balestrand

Breakfast at your hotel. Drive over the mountain and south to Fjærland and take the ferry to Balestrand, wonderfully situated on the majestic Sognefjord.
Dinner and overnight at Kvikne's Hotel


Day 8 - Norway

 
Drive to Bergen

Breakfast at your hotel before driving to Bergen with your choice for stops along the way. Suggestions are Flåm and the Flåm Railway, Vik and Hopperstad Stavechurch, or Stalheim with a breathtaking view of the Stalheim canyon. Drop your car off in Bergen.
Overnight at Bergen Hotel


Day 9 - Bergen

 
Explore Bergen

Breakfast at your hotel. Explore Bergen.
Overnight at Bergen Hotel


Day 10 - United States

 
Depart for home.
Fly home

Breakfast at your hotel before departing for the USA - or extend your stay!


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