The fjords of Norway (Coastal Express + Rauma Train)

DAY 1: BERGEN

Flight or train to Bergen on request.

Individual arrival in Bergen. Free transfer to your hotel.

Bergen is Norway's second-largest city and the capital of western Norway. Known as "The Gateway to the Fjords", the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Bryggen's Hanseatic quays, the fish market and Mount Fløien.
Overnight at Clarion Hotel Admiral or similar.

DAY 2: BERGEN (Coastal cruise)

Day at leisure for personal exploration of the city.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this port city, one of the oldest in Northern Europe.

In the evening, board the Coastal Express for a coastal cruise between Bergen and Molde.
After leaving the ship, enjoy an à la carte dinner of Norwegian specialties.

Spend the rest of the evening relaxing and admiring the spectacular scenery from the deck or in the panoramic lounge.
Overnight in a twin cabin with porthole (B).

DAY 3: ÅLESUND - GEIRANGERFJORD - ÅLESUND (Coastal cruise)

Enjoy breakfast on board with a view of Nordfjord. Your ship, the Coastal Express, arrives in Ålesund.
After a short stopover in Ålesund, we set course for the spectacular Geirangerfjord, one of Norway's narrowest fjords. One of the most famous fjords in the world, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.

In the distance, snow-capped mountains rise up. You can see the magnificent Storsæter cascade with its powerful waterfalls, as well as small farms clinging to the mountainside several hundred meters above sea level.

Return to Ålesund, where you leave the boat. Free transfer on foot to your hotel. Check-in at Quality Hotel Alesund 3* or similar.
Overnight stay. (B)

DAY 4: ÅLESUND - ÅNDALSNES (Hiking)

Morning at leisure for personal discovery of the town's Art Nouveau architecture, unique in Norway.
Visit the KUBE museum to learn more about the architecture and history of Ålesund. Weather permitting, climb the 418 steps of the city park to the Fjellstua viewpoint overlooking the city and fjords.

Optional: Kayak trip on the lovely Brosundet canal, which runs through Ålesund town center.

Afternoon bus journey to Åndalsnes (approx. 2 hours). On the way, a short crossing from Sølsnes to Åfarnes completes this magnificent day. Check-in at your hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Grand Hotel Bellevue or similar. (B, D)

DAY 5: ÅNDALSNES

After breakfast, explore Åndasnes, a small village nestled between fjords, high mountains and the Rauma River in the Romsdalen valley.

A hike to Rampestreken is highly recommended to take in the spectacular views. You can also rent a small electric car for 2 people at Grand Hotel Bellevue for the day.

Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Hotel Bellevue or similar. (B, D)

DAY 6: ÅNDALSNES - DOMBAS - TRONDHEIM (Rauma train + regular train)

In the morning, your train travel in Norway begins: you board the famous Rauma railroad. The train passes through magnificent landscapes of fjords, mountains and waterfalls, crossing 32 bridges. A stop near the famous Trollveggen vertical rock is scheduled along the way.

Arrive at Dombas station. A short transfer and you're back on the regular train to Norway's former capital, the beautiful city of Trondheim.
Overnight at the Thon Hotel Nidaros or similar. (B)

DAY 7: TRONDHEIM

Stroll through the pedestrian streets of the charming Bakklandet district. You can also rent a bike, a very popular mode of transport in Trondheim, to discover the city's must-sees.
On the banks of the Nidelva River, you can admire the 18th-century warehouses. From a distance, on the opposite bank, you'll notice the Gothic splendor of Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's largest church. For centuries, and still today, it's a major pilgrimage destination in Northern Europe, as the cathedral is built on the tomb of Saint Olav.

Move slightly away from the city center and visit the Krisriansen festing, a 17th-century fort.
Overnight at Thon Hotel Nidaros or similar. (B)

DAY 8: TRONDHEIM

Return to the airport on your own or book a transfer with Discovery Trains. Return flight (B)

Additional night, return flight or train from Trondheim on request.

TRAINS & BOATS - NORWAY FJORD TRIP

On this tour, you'll take a tourist train and a regular train:

• Boat (Hurtigruten Coastal Express or Havila)
  Bergen > Molde (26h)

• Bus
  Molde > Åndalsnes (1h20)

• Rauma train
  Åndalsnes > Dombås (1h20)

• Norwegian regular train
  Dombås > Trondheim (2h52)

PRICE INCLUDES

• Hotel accommodation in double rooms as per program, breakfast included (DDP)
• Twin cabin with porthole on the Hurtigruten or Havila Coastal Express: 1 night on board on the Bergen-Ålesund route, breakfast included (subject to availability).
• Visit to Geirangerfjord between June 01 and August 31, included in the cruise
• Train tickets Åndalsnes - Dombas; Dombas - Trondheim
• Bus ticket Ålesund - Åndalsnes
• Ferry Sølsnes - Åfarnes
• English-speaking assistance from Discovery Trains teams throughout your journeyElectronic version of the travel guide

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Round-trip international flight and corresponding airport taxes
• Additional night in Bergen and Trondheim
• Private hotel-airport transfer in Bergen: from €182
• Private airport-hotel transfer in Trondheim: from €260
• Sightseeing not mentioned in the program, as a suggestion or as an option
• Meals and drinks not mentioned.
• Dinner aboard the Coastal Express (payable on site)
• Visit to Geirangerfjord out of season: from 96€ per person
• Kayak trip to Ålesund: from €115 per person (duration 2h30)
• Personal expenses
• Compulsory hospitalization/repatriation insurance (often included if paid by credit card)
• Tourist taxes in hotels
• Printed travel diary sent by post (+ €12)