Southern Norwegian Delights with Pulpit Rock
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Overview
About the tour:
With breathtaking fjords, stunning mountain ranges, quaint coastal towns and rugged coastline, Norway is indeed a place that came straight out of an artist’s imagination. This 8-day Southern Norwegian Delights will start and end in the capital city, Oslo and take you to Bergen, in one of the most scenic and steepest train journeys in the world. Your astonishment wouldn’t cease here, wait till you discover one of the most famous attractions of Norway, The Pulpit Rock, rising gracefully above the Lysefjord offering glorious views. From sailing amidst the fjords, riding the beautiful rails to exploring the quaint towns of Tvedestrand and Kristiansand, this tour to Southern Norway will give you an experience that will be etched in your memories for eternity.
Quick info:
- Start Point:Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- End Point:Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights
- Destinations Covered: Oslo – Bergen – Stavanger – Kristiansand – Tvedestrand
Experiences Covered:
- Oslo City Tour
- Norway in a Nutshell Tour from Oslo to Bergen with one of the most beautiful train journeys, The Flam Railway
- Bergen to Stavanger by bus with two ferry crossings
- Self-guided hike to the famous Pulpit Rock
- Stavanger to Kristiansand by train
- Kristiansand to Tvedestrand by bus
Inclusion/Exclusion
- Accommodation in a standard property for 7 nights
- Breakfast from day 2 to day 8
- Transportation through trains, Ferry & buses as per the itinerary
- Visa assistance will be provided (Charges are not included)
Itinerary
- Arrive at the Oslo Airport and get ready with the necessary documentation for the immigration process.
- It will take around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending upon the people in the queue.
- After the immigration process, take public transport (bus) or preferably train to reach the Oslo City Center.
- Arrive at the hotel in Oslo, proceed with the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- You can stroll around the streets of Oslo, spending the afternoon at sights like the Royal Palace, Oslo City Hall, Oslo Opera House, and the Aker Brygge area on your own.
- Head back to the hotel for the overnight stay.
- Overnight stay in Oslo.
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to explore the most famous attractions of the capital city
- Head to the pickup location and board H.M.K. Class - Oslo Sightseeing coach
- The tour lets you witness some of the famous attractions of Oslo including Vigeland sculpture park and Holmenkollen ski jump, as well as the Fram and Viking Ship Museums
- Pass by the places like Oslo City Hall, The Norwegian Parliament, Akershus Castle and Fortress and many more
- Your first stop of the tour will be Holmenkollen Ski Jump, a symbol of Oslo and one of the most modern ski jumps in the world
- Holmenkollen Ski Jump will take you through an exhibition with 2500 pairs of skis, including the skis of Norway’s most famous skiers and takes you through 4000 years of skiing history
- Next, experience the guided walk tour in Vigeland Park, with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland including The Angry Boy, The Monolith and The Wheel of Life
- Proceed towards Fram Museum (Admission ticket included) and witness the glorious sight of the strongest wooden ship ever built
- Next up is Norsk Folkemuseum (Admission ticket included), an open-air museum that shows how people have been living in Norway since the 16th century
- Before heading back to the hotel, pass by Bygdoy Peninsula, Frogner and Aker Brygge
- Head back to the hotel after a fun filled day
- Overnight stay in Oslo
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
- It's time to experience the most beautiful journey including the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and a bus trip through the beautiful scenery of Western Norway
- Head to the train station in Oslo to board the Bergensbanen train to Myrdal station
- The train encompasses a beautiful journey that carries you over the mountainous rooftops of Norway through the charming villages of Geilo and Gol
- Reach Myrdal station and get ready for the Flam Railway, one of the most scenic and steepest railways in the world
- Enjoy an incredible ride to the alluring village of Flåm, passing by deep ravines, roaring waterfalls cascading down the side of steep, snow-capped mountains and so much more
- Next board a scenic 2-hour fjord cruise to Gudvangen, including a trip through Nærøyfjord, the narrowest and best known of the many arms of the Sognefjord
- With its mighty peaks, tumbling waterfalls, and small farms dotting the mountainsides, Nærøyfjord will surely take your breath away
- Reach Gudvangen, stroll around the place for a while and then board a bus to Voss
- Next, take Bergensbanen train to Bergen
- Arrive in Bergen, proceed with the check-in formalities and take a rest for a while
- One can stroll around the beautiful streets, explore Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site, explore nearby cafes and shops
- Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay
- Overnight stay in Bergen
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel
- Head to the Bergen bus terminal, located in the city centre to board a coastal bus to Stavanger
- The bus takes you along the rugged west coast of Norway, amidst sweeping fjords and dotted islands to Stavanger
- The bus ride to Stavanger includes two ferry crossings as well, where you can the time to sit back and relax in a cafeteria or witness the panoramic vistas from the deck
- Reach Stavanger, proceed with the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at leisure
- Overnight stay in Stavanger
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to witness one of the famous attractions of Norway, Pulpit Rock
- It towers 604 metres above the Lysefjord, and the short hike there is one of Norway’s most famous mountain hikes
- It is also a favourite spot for filmmakers as scenes in the movies like Mission Impossible was shot here
- Reach Pulpit cabin by bus and start a self-guided hike to the Pulpit Rock
- Pass by the wild and beautiful nature on the way to Pulpit Rock, traversing hilly terrain amidst the pine trees
- The trail is steep at first then relatively flat and easy up to the rock staircase
- The last 1 km of the hie is the best part as you can witness a glimpse of the magnificent Lysefjord
- As you reach the top, pat yourself on the back and admire the breathtaking views that this place has to offer
- After witnessing the magical sight, head back to town to take a bus back to Stavanger
- Overnight stay in Stavanger
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
- Head to the Stavanger train station to board a train to Kristiansand that will take around 4 hours to reach
- The train journey passes through tunnels and through dull woodland making it a scenic ride to Kristiansand
- Reach Kristiansand, proceed with the check-in formalities and take a rest for a while
- One can simply spend the day at the hotel or stroll around this beautiful town on your own
- To start with one can wander around  Posebyen old town with charming wooden houses lined with quirky little shops
- Stroll bare feet on the white sandy beach of  Bystranda and watch the waves crashing over the shores
- There's so much to do and witness in this smiling capital of the south
- Head back to the hotel after exploring the town
- Overnight stay in Kristiansand
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
- Head to the bus station in Kristiansand and board a bus to Tvedestrand
- Reach Tvedestrand passing by the quaint towns of Lillesand and Grimstad
- Proceed with the check-in formalities and spend the rest of the day at leisure
- Nestled between Arendal and Risør in Southern Norway, Tvedestrand offers small-town charm and seaside vibes
- Stroll around the city and you will find antiquarian bookshops on every corner
- Wander around the cobblestone streets between old wooden houses that cling to steep hills.
- In the quaint city centre, one will find Strykejernet, the narrowest house in the country.
- Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay
- Overnight stay in Tvedestrand
- Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
- Head to the bus station to board a bus to Oslo airport that will take around 3 hours to reach
- Board a flight back home and take a bag full of memories to cherish forever
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