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Authentic Adventure in Norway

From £2878 pp

Norway

5 Nights / 6 Days

Private group (2-6)

Authentic Adventure in Norway

From £2878 pp

What You'll Do

This amazing 6 days in Norway will provide you with memories to last a lifetime. Visit the most amazing sites that Norway has to offer, from the cosmopolitan city of Oslo to idyllic lakes and jaw-dropping mountains. Become immersed in the landscape on e-biking trips, and snorkelling in Lake Lyngstøyl! These are truly once in a lifetime experiences, guaranteed to make you fall in love with Norway and its people.

On arrival in Oslo you’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you’ll have chance to relax and freshen up before joining a local guide, who will be ready to show you around this cosmopolitan European capital, bursting with character and incredible cuisine.

They’ll give you a taste of what Oslo is all about, helping you get under the skin of the city to truly understand the culture of the capital, all whilst trying local snacks ranging from traditional delicacies to current foodie hot spots.

The next day you’ll collect your rental car, and you’ll embark on an incredible drive to Bestebakken, over Hemsedal mountain. Here you’ll stay at the idyllic Hotel Bestebakken, where you’ll be treated to a delicious 3 course meal, based on farm to table Norwegian cuisine.

During your first day at Bestebakken, Lindis, the owner, will teach you the secrets of baking a ‘Svele’, which is a traditional griddle cake. You’ll also have access to e-bikes, which we recommend using during the afternoon to explore the stunning scenery of the local area.

Once you leave Bestebakken, you’ll experience another jaw-dropping drive to Øye, where you can enjoy one of the most unique experiences the region has to offer, a snorkelling excursion in Lake Lyngstøyl. Swim through the crystal clear waters of the lake for a truly memorable experience! Later, you’ll head on a guided e-bike tour of the local area.

After another night at the incredible boutique hotel in Øye it’s time to take your car to the airport in Vigra! If you have time, we recommend taking a detour around the Trolls Road and Åndalsnes.

Throughout your time in Norway you’ll be treated to three-course dinners every night, and will be staying in some of the best hotels in the country for a truly comfortable, luxurious experience.

By the time you are on your flight home, you’ll already be planning your next trip to this beautiful corner of Scandinavia.

Your Local Host:

Ingrid

My name is Ingrid and I was born and raised in the west coast of Norway – in the middle of majestic mountains and deep fjords.

I myself will always prefer the less crowded places where I can connect with nature but at the same time with the comfort of a hot shower and a great meal.

Experience Itinerary

Arrive in Oslo!

Welcome to Norway!

Once you’ve landed in Oslo, you will be greeted by your driver and  taken to your hotel.

Leave your luggage in your room, and get ready to meet your local guide for a food walk around Oslo!

Taste your way through some of the most famous, and hidden, treats that Oslo has to offer.

Enjoy free time in the evening, getting to know Oslo at your own pace.

Accommodation

Amerikalinjen or Similar 4* hotel

Image credits: Amerikalinjen Hotel, Oslo

 

Meals: none included (but plenty of food is provided on your afternoon food walk of Oslo.)

Travel to Bestebakken

After a delicious breakfast in your hotel, make your way to Vika in the city centre where you will pick up your rental car to start your journey through some of the most stunning sights that Norway has to offer! 

Head over the Hemsedal mountain and drive towards Bestebakken. The total journey will take around 5 .5 hours. On your way, make sure to stop at the unique town of Lærdal before you take the local ferry crossing. 

Once you arrive at Bestebakken  Lindis and her team will welcome you to her beautiful hotel! 

Stay at the idyllic Hotel Bestebakken, with stunning views, a beautiful kitchen garden and even Alpacas in the adjoining field!

Here you will have a delicious farm to table 3 course meal.

Accommodation

 Bestebakken Hotel     

Image credits: Bestebakken Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Learn how to cook authentic Svele

Enjoy a delicious home cooked breakfast. 

After breakfast Lindis will welcome you for a local griddle cake (‘svele’) making lesson, she will teach you the secrets of making the perfect Svele, a traditional Norwegian griddle-cake.

In the afternoon, take an electric bike and explore the area! This is a picture postcard town with lovely views and we recommend taking the route down to Solvorn, where you can enjoy watching the ferry crossing. 

An alternative optional tour is to visit Europe’s Northernmost Vineyard of Slinde, a short 30 min drive from Bestebakken, where Bjørn and Halldis will show you around their amazing land. However, make sure that you don’t enjoy the vineyard too much – remember, you’ll still need to drive back to Bestebakken afterwards!

Enjoy another traditional 3 course dinner (drinks not included). 

Accommodation

Bestebakken Hotel

Image credits: Bestebakken Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Journey to Hjørundfjord

After your final breakfast in Bestebakken, it’s time to pack your bags and make your way north to the stunning Hjørundfjord.

You will drive over the Mount Utvik, or detour around the national tourist route of Mount Sognefjell, depending on the weather and road conditions. The journey to Øye will take between 3.5hrs – 5.5hrs depending on which route you take through the stunning Norwegian countryside.

Upon arrival to Øye, make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner upon arrival (drinks not included).

Accommodation

Hotel Union Øye

Image credits: Hotel Union Øye

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Snorkelling and E-Bikes

After breakfast your local guide will meet you and take you to the stunning Norangsdal area where you will prepare to have the experience of a lifetime!

The lake known as Lygnstøylvatnet was formed by a rock fall from Keipen in 1908. 

Get ready to jump into Lake Lyngstøyl where you will snorkel, and beneath the waters of the lake, you can still see remains of the old road, the foundations of the farmhouses and the gateway through the clear fresh water.  

Later, your guide will take you biking along the Norangsdalen, or ‘the queens route’ one of the narrowest valleys in Norway with breathtaking scenery of sheer cliffs and the deep verdant valley. The photo opportunities are limitless here, you will find traditional small houses built into the mountainside with turf roofs, set on the side of the turquoise lake, overlooked by snow capped mountains.

After your wonderful scenic cycle , return to the hotel for some seriously good food made with the freshest local ingredients.

A 3 course dinner is included (drinks not included). 

Accommodation

Hotel Union Øye

Image credits: Hotel Union Øye

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

Departure

After your final breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to Øye and journey towards Aalesund Vigra airport. The journey should take around 2.5 hours.

If  you have an evening flight we strongly recommend that you detour around the Trolls Road and Åndalsnes for more stunning spectacular scenery (that will be a full days drive.)

Make sure to fill your tank before returning your car at the airport. 

It is time to say goodbye to Norway for now – but we can’t wait to see you again soon!

Location Information

Your adventure begins in Oslo, you will collect a hire car in Oslo on day 2, and self drive towards the spectacular  fjords of the west coast of Norway. You will stay in the countryside towns of  Hafslo and Øye, and you will depart from the Aalesund Vigra airport.

There are multiple flights direct to Oslo from the UK year round, the flights from Vigra to the UK are usually with one stop over in Oslo or in  Amsterdam.

  • Private transfers from the airport to hotel
  • Guided food walk of Oslo
  • 5 nights accommodation in quality boutique hotels
  • 4 nights three Course Evening Meals will be served
  • Local cake baking lesson (for 2 people - for groups more than 2 people there will be an additional cost)
  • Snorkelling in Lyngstøyl Lake with equipment and a guide
  • Rented E-Bikes on Day 3 and Day 5
  • Car Rental (if selected at check-out)

FAQs

Yes the car hire can be included in your trip, or if you prefer you can book your own car hire. Just select your preferred option on the booking page.