Norwegian Fjords in the Long Summer Light

Bergen · Geiranger · Ålesund · Flåm · 8 nights

Eight nights on board and ashore, round trip from Bergen.

The Journey

Eight nights by ship, with days ashore at Bergen, Flåm, Olden, Geiranger, Ålesund, Åndalsnes, Stavanger and Eidfjord. Shore days are planned with private guides where shown, and you can always stay on board instead.

The days are built around Flåm, Olden, Geiranger and Ålesund. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: fjord-facing suite for the Geiranger sail-in. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Fjord-facing suite for the Geiranger sail-in
Flåm
Olden
Geiranger
Ålesund
Åndalsnes

Day by day

Your Itinerary

9 days

01
Day 1 · Bergen, Norway
Bergen and Embarkation
Walk the wooden Hanseatic wharf of Bryggen and ride the funicular up Mount Fløyen, then board in the late afternoon.
- Bryggen, UNESCO-listed
- Fløibanen funicular
- Evening sail-away
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Flåm, Norway
Flåm
Dock at the head of the Aurlandsfjord and ride the Flåm Railway up to Myrdal, climbing 863 metres in 20 kilometres, with a stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall. The Stegastein viewpoint is an alternative.
- Flåm Railway to Myrdal
- Kjosfossen waterfall stop
- Stegastein viewpoint
Meals:
BLD
03
Day 3 · Olden, Norway
Olden
Up the valley to the Briksdal arm of Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier, or ride the Loen Skylift to Mount Hoven above the Nordfjord.
- Briksdal glacier walk
- Loen Skylift
- Nordfjord views
Meals:
BLD
04
Day 4 · Geiranger, Norway
Geiranger
An early sail-in along the Geirangerfjord past the Seven Sisters waterfalls and the abandoned cliff farms, then the Flydalsjuvet ledge and, in summer, the Eagle Road hairpins.
- Geirangerfjord sail-in
- Seven Sisters waterfalls
- Flydalsjuvet and the Eagle Road
Meals:
BLD
05
Day 5 · Ålesund, Norway
Ålesund
A town rebuilt in art nouveau after the fire of 1904, and the 418 steps up Mount Aksla for the view over the islands.
- Art nouveau town centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Atlantic Sea Park
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Åndalsnes, Norway
Åndalsnes
The Romsdal Gondola up to Nesaksla, the Rauma Railway along the river, or the Trollstigen road when it is open in summer.
- Romsdal Gondola
- Rauma Railway
- Trollstigen, in season
Meals:
BLD
07
Day 7 · Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger
A boat into the Lysefjord beneath Preikestolen, or the hike to the top, about four hours return, then the white wooden houses of old Stavanger.
- Lysefjord cruise
- Preikestolen hike for the fit
- Old Stavanger
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Eidfjord, Norway
Eidfjord
Deep in the Hardangerfjord, a drive up to the Vøringsfossen waterfall and the edge of the Hardangervidda plateau. Farewell dinner on board.
- Vøringsfossen waterfall
- Hardangervidda plateau
- Farewell dinner on board
Meals:
BLD
09
Day 9 · Bergen, Norway
Disembarkation in Bergen
Breakfast on board, then a private transfer to Bergen Flesland airport, about 30 minutes.
- Morning disembarkation
- Private airport transfer
- Optional extra night in Bergen
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When do fjord cruises sail?+

Mainly May to September, when the days are long and the waterfalls are full from snowmelt. Midsummer has near round-the-clock daylight in the north.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Norway?+

Yes. Norway is in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa covers this voyage.

Will we get seasick?+

Rarely inside the fjords, which are sheltered and calm. Short open-sea stretches between ports can be livelier, so pack motion-sickness tablets if you are sensitive.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.