Songkran 2563 Join Tour Program: Grand Norway Tour, 12 Days 11 Nights

Arrive at Oslo Airport, Norway. Explore the capital city of Oslo, visiting the Royal Palace, Vigeland Park sculpture park, Akershus Fortress, and Oslo City Hall.

In the afternoon, travel to Lillehammer, a resort town that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, boasting lakes, rivers, and mountains. The town is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Mjøsa, with the picturesque Lågen River flowing out from the lake and winding through the town. You will also visit the Maihaugen open air museum, which showcases over 200 historic houses and Norwegian ways of life since the 12th century.

hotel Overnight Lillehammer

We take you to explore Rondane National Park, Norway's oldest national park. Next, travel to the town of Røros, a historic copper-mining center dating back to 1677 and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will experience its authentic historic charm with preserved wooden houses, quaint narrow streets, as well as numerous local shops and artworks.

Visit the Olav Mine, the last major copper mine in the Røros area, which operated from 1937 to 1977. Learn about the town's history at the Røros Museum Smelthytta.

hotel Overnight Røros

After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Trondheim, the former capital of the Vikings. It is a major, densely populated city with many surviving medieval houses.

We will explore the city's highlights, starting with the colorful, distinctive warehouses along the Nidelva River and visiting Nidaros Cathedral, the largest church in Norway and the second largest in Scandinavia. Built between 1070 and 1300 in Gothic architecture, it features an interior walkway where visitors can enjoy views from the top of the cathedral. Enjoy free time to stroll at your leisure, with options such as visiting the Archbishop's Palace, the historic site of coronation ceremonies for Norwegian monarchs, the Old Town Bridge, the statue of King Olav Tryggvason, founder of this capital city, and the classic yellow wooden mansion of Stiftsgaarden, a former royal residence, among others.

hotel Overnight Trondheim

Begin your journey south along Norway's scenic western coast to Kristiansund. Composed of four islands connected by roads and bridges, this town of brightly colored houses is celebrated as the "Opera City" due to regular opera performances and its annual opera festival. In addition, Kristiansund is famous for its delicious dried cod (clipfish), and you shouldn't miss tasting the local Kristiansund version of fish and chips, known as Fishan.

Visit the Kristiansund Opera House, the oldest opera house in Norway. Explore the old town quarter of Innlandet and the fishing village of Veiholmen, located at the northernmost tip of Smøla. If time permits, you may choose to visit Grip Island, situated about 14 kilometers out to sea, which is home to a small, historic fishing village.

hotel Overnight Kristiansund

Today, we take you along Norway's famous Atlantic Ocean Road. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views with the open sea on one side and towering mountains on the other as we head toward the village of Bud, an important Norwegian fishing village. During the 16th and 17th centuries, this village served as a major trading hub between Bergen and Trondheim.

Next, drive to Molde to take a ferry to Vestnes (taking the vehicle across), then continue by car to Ålesund. This town was voted by Norwegians as the most beautiful town in the country. Ålesund is stunning as it stretches across several islands in the Atlantic Ocean at the northern entrance to western Norway's fjords, with the dramatic Sunnmøre Alps as a backdrop.

Ålesund suffered a devastating fire in 1904 that destroyed most of its wooden houses. The town was subsequently rebuilt primarily in Art Nouveau architecture, making it exceptionally charming.

Upon arrival, take a walking tour around town to admire the Art Nouveau architecture. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to relax at a cozy café or shop at your leisure. Alternatively, we can visit the Ålesund Museum or explore the world's largest aquarium at Atlanterhavsparken.

hotel Overnight Alesund

Depart along the Trollstigen mountain road, renowned as one of the most scenic routes in Norway, winding through mountain passes down to the Romsdalen Valley and the town of Åndalsnes. Stop for a meal at Jordbaerstove in Valldal; if you visit during summer, you can savor a variety of delicious dishes made from fresh strawberries.

Next, take a ferry from Eidsdal to Linge (taking the vehicle across), then continue driving along Ørnevegen, or The Eagle Road, toward Geiranger. Geiranger is a scenic town with hairpin roads winding down the mountainside like folded ribbons. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will take a walk to take in the fjord views.

(Boat and ferry tickets are paid on site based on actual expenses.)

hotel Overnight Geiranger

Spend the morning in Geiranger. You may choose to hike to take in the full, stunning views of the fjord or go kayaking. If you do not prefer outdoor activities, you can relax at the hotel, enjoy a spa massage at Hotel Union, or visit the local chocolate factory in town.

In the afternoon, board the ferry to Loen (taking the car across as well), which takes 90 minutes. Along the way, you will get to admire Geirangerfjord, a fjord with a depth of 15 kilometers. In addition to the fjord itself, there are also 2 waterfalls—the Seven Sisters and the Bridal Veil—cascading down steep cliffs into the waters of the fjord. The ferry docks at a small village called Hellesylt; from here, drive onward to Loen.

hotel Overnight Loen

Spend the morning in Loen, taking the Loen Skylift up to 1,011 meters to take in stunning views of the fjord.

Afterward, continue to Jostedal Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe. Stop to visit the Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjærland before traveling to Sogndal, a picturesque village nestled in Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in Norway.

hotel Overnight Sogndal

Begin the journey by taking a ferry from Sognefjord to Aurlandsfjord, another scenic fjord in Norway. Along the way, stop for the views at the Stegastein viewpoint before heading to Flåm, home to the most scenic railway line in Norway. Explore Flåm before continuing toward Bergen, passing picturesque villages such as Gudvangen and Stalheim, as well as the town of Voss, a holiday resort for adventure seekers, before arriving in Bergen in the evening.

Bergen is the second largest city after the capital, Oslo. Situated by the ocean, it has mild, pleasant weather that is never too harsh. In the evening, take a stroll along Torgallmenningen, the city's main square, and the Strandgaten shopping street down to Vågen harbor, lined with gorgeous historic buildings. In the twilight, relax by the harbor, admiring numerous large historic sailing ships with charming 17th-century houses as a spectacular backdrop.

hotel Overnight Bergen

Early in the morning, visit the open-air fish market Torget, a lively market where fishing boats deliver their fresh catch at dawn every day. Afterwards, take a walk to explore Bergenhus Fortress, Norway's best-preserved fortress, built in the 12th century and once the royal residence of Norwegian kings.

Explore the historic Bryggen area. These classic wooden buildings are celebrated as among the most beautiful row houses in the world and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site. Standing 3 stories high and constructed of wood, the buildings are painted in white, red, yellow, and green. The gable of every building is decorated with wood carvings of deer heads, capricorns, dragon horses, and various figurines, which are unique trademarks of these historic structures. Today, these world heritage wooden buildings remain actively used, housing shops, galleries, souvenir stores, art studios, restaurants, and museums.

Additionally, nearby is a small market selling local products, flowers, art, and delicious seafood restaurants. Near sunset, take in the panoramic beauty of Bergen from above via the cable car.

hotel Overnight Bryggen

Depart from Bergen back to Oslo, a journey of 465 km taking approximately 7 hours. You will enjoy scenic views throughout the trip, with stops to rest and take photos at various viewpoints along the way.

Arrive in Oslo in the evening. Visit the Oslo Opera House, take a leisurely stroll around the Aker Brygge pier, and shop along the Karl Johans gate pedestrian street.

hotel Overnight Oslo

Enjoy any remaining sightseeing in Oslo before we transfer you to Oslo Airport 3 hours before your flight departure, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your return flight to Thailand.