The Best of the West Coast & The Fjords

The Best of the West Coast & the Fjords

Travel Code: CR001
Oslo – Balestrand – Bergen – Ålesund – Trondheim – Bodø – Svolvær – Tromsø – Hammerfest – Kirkenes

14 days/12 nights | Recommended Itinerary

Whether you want to see the fjords by land or on water, we have the perfect journey for you! We have taken the best of the Norway’s fjords and delightfully enhanced the experience by including a cruise of the west coast of Norway. You are bound to feel blessed with this perfect retreat!

Overnight transatlantic flight from your U.S. gateway city

Oslo

Take a taxi to your centrally located hotel. Take the day get acquainted with Oslo.

Accommodations: Hotel Continental, a traditional hotel in the heart of Oslo

Oslo

Today take the opportunity to visit and explore many of Oslo’s sights.

Accommodations: Hotel Continental

Oslo – Balestrand

The train to Balestrand departs Oslo Central Station at 8:11 a.m. for Myrdal. Transfer to the Flåm Railway, and connect with the Fylkesbaatane express boat, arriving at 4:55 p.m.

Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel, family-run, fjordside hotel

Balestrand

Take the 7:50 a.m. boat to Fjærland and visit the Bøyum glacier and museum. Be sure to catch the 3:30 p.m. ferry back!

Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel

Balestrand

Bergen Enjoy the beauty of the Sognefjord on your 7:50 a.m. express boat cruise to Bergen. Arrive at 11:40 a.m. and enjoy this delightful “Gateway to the Fjords.”

Accommodations: Grand Hotel Terminus, a historic and charming hotel

Bergen and the Norwegian Coastal Voyage – “Hurtigruten”

Spend the better part of the day in Bergen before making your way to the dock for your 8:00 p.m. departure on the ship! Boarding begins two hours prior.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten (NCV) P cabin **
**Ship dependent on sailing date

NCV: Maloy – Torvik – Ålesund – Molde – Kristiansund

When you awaken, the ship will be crossing the open Stadthavet for Torvik. You will stop in Geiranger, Ålesund and Molde before docking in Krisitansund.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

NCV: Trondheim – Rorvik

The ship arrives early in the morning in ancient Trondheim, Norway’s first capital. Visit the great gothic cathedral of Nidaros before sailing on to Rorvik.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

Ornes – Bodø – Stamsund – Svolvær

Today you’ll cross the Arctic Circle. After Bodø, the ship heads out to sea for the picturesque Lofoten islands. In the evening, the ship will navigate the narrow Raftsund Strait and the Trollfjord.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

Harstad – Finnsnes – Tromsø – Skjervoy

Pass the medieval Trondenes church before calling at Harstad. Sail across the Vagsfjord past the great island of Senja before stopping in Tromsø, the “Paris of the North.”

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

Hammerfest – Havoysund – Honningsvag – Kjollefjord – Mehamn – Berlevag

Take in the beauty of Finnmark’s landscape before calling at Honningsvag, the capital of the North Cape. From there, the ship heads east toward the fishing villages of Kjollefjord, Mehamn and Berlevag.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

Kirkenes – Oslo

Arrive in Kirkenes at 10:00 a.m. Take a taxi to the airport for your flight to Oslo. Enjoy a final dinner at your hotel.
Accommodations: Clarion Airport Hotel

Oslo – USA

Take a taxi to the airport for your return flights to the USA.

Helsinki

Enjoy the delectable buffet breakfast before disembarking for your three-hour city tour of Helsinki. You will see Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park and much more! Take the afternoon to explore, on your own, many of the attractions more in depth.

Accommodations: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel

Helsinki – Home

The tour ends after breakfast! A morning transfer to Helsinki’s airport is included or extend to St. Petersburg.

+ Day 1

Overnight transatlantic flight from your U.S. gateway city

+ Day 2

Oslo

Take a taxi to your centrally located hotel. Take the day get acquainted with Oslo.

Accommodations: Hotel Continental, a traditional hotel in the heart of Oslo

+ Day 3

Oslo

Today take the opportunity to visit and explore many of Oslo’s sights.

Accommodations: Hotel Continental

+ Day 4

Oslo – Balestrand

The train to Balestrand departs Oslo Central Station at 8:11 a.m. for Myrdal. Transfer to the Flåm Railway, and connect with the Fylkesbaatane express boat, arriving at 4:55 p.m.

Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel, family-run, fjordside hotel

+ Day 5

Balestrand

Take the 7:50 a.m. boat to Fjærland and visit the Bøyum glacier and museum. Be sure to catch the 3:30 p.m. ferry back!

Accommodations: Kvikne’s Hotel

+ Day 6

Balestrand

Bergen Enjoy the beauty of the Sognefjord on your 7:50 a.m. express boat cruise to Bergen. Arrive at 11:40 a.m. and enjoy this delightful “Gateway to the Fjords.”

Accommodations: Grand Hotel Terminus, a historic and charming hotel

+ Day 7

Bergen and the Norwegian Coastal Voyage – “Hurtigruten”

Spend the better part of the day in Bergen before making your way to the dock for your 8:00 p.m. departure on the ship! Boarding begins two hours prior.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten (NCV) P cabin **
**Ship dependent on sailing date

+ Day 8

NCV: Maloy – Torvik – Ålesund – Molde – Kristiansund

When you awaken, the ship will be crossing the open Stadthavet for Torvik. You will stop in Geiranger, Ålesund and Molde before docking in Krisitansund.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

+ Day 9

NCV: Trondheim – Rorvik

The ship arrives early in the morning in ancient Trondheim, Norway’s first capital. Visit the great gothic cathedral of Nidaros before sailing on to Rorvik.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

+ Day 10

Ornes – Bodø – Stamsund – Svolvær

Today you’ll cross the Arctic Circle. After Bodø, the ship heads out to sea for the picturesque Lofoten islands. In the evening, the ship will navigate the narrow Raftsund Strait and the Trollfjord.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

+ Day 11

Harstad – Finnsnes – Tromsø – Skjervoy

Pass the medieval Trondenes church before calling at Harstad. Sail across the Vagsfjord past the great island of Senja before stopping in Tromsø, the “Paris of the North.”

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

+ Day 12

Hammerfest – Havoysund – Honningsvag – Kjollefjord – Mehamn – Berlevag

Take in the beauty of Finnmark’s landscape before calling at Honningsvag, the capital of the North Cape. From there, the ship heads east toward the fishing villages of Kjollefjord, Mehamn and Berlevag.

Accommodations: Hurtigruten

+ Day 13

Kirkenes – Oslo

Arrive in Kirkenes at 10:00 a.m. Take a taxi to the airport for your flight to Oslo. Enjoy a final dinner at your hotel.
Accommodations: Clarion Airport Hotel

+ Day 14

Oslo – USA

Take a taxi to the airport for your return flights to the USA.

+ Day 15

Helsinki

Enjoy the delectable buffet breakfast before disembarking for your three-hour city tour of Helsinki. You will see Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park and much more! Take the afternoon to explore, on your own, many of the attractions more in depth.

Accommodations: Radisson SAS Royal Hotel

+ Day 16

Helsinki – Home

The tour ends after breakfast! A morning transfer to Helsinki’s airport is included or extend to St. Petersburg.

Quote from a happy traveler:

"All means of transportation were great. All hotels and meals were great. The information offered was excellent. During the booking process questions asked were answered promptly and efficiently. I will recommend The Nordic Company without reservation! The whole trip was fantastic and well organized. I extend my thanks and appreciation for all your services!"