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Jul 16, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
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2026 Tour code: AYJ26
About the tour
Join us on a journey crossing the length of Norway from Oslo to the Arctic Circle. Set out on four of the country's world-renowned rail routes - the Flåm, Bergen, Nordland and Rauma Railways - and cruise across Geirangerfjord, discovering otherworldly landscapes and stunning archipelagos en route.
On this exceptional tour, we experience a taste of life in this corner of the world. Uncover a route filled with historic Viking cities, ancient ports and incredible Arctic locales, including the spellbinding Lofoten Isles, where the Midnight Sun illustrates Norway's unique beauty.
Unforgettable Experiences
What’s included
Itinerary
Your Nordic vacation begins today in Oslo, Norway's capital city. As your flight arrives, make your way to your centrally located hotel to check in and meet the Tour Manager and your fellow travelers.
Our four-star hotel is located near the railway station and only a short distance from Oslo's famous 17th-century cathedral. Used for state occasions, it is encircled on three sides by the beautiful Romanesque Revival bazaars - a charming, curved arcade built in the mid-1800s to house butcher stalls. They now contain independent stores and cozy restaurants that you can explore during a free afternoon.
Whether you choose to familiarize yourself with the neighborhood or relax at the hotel, we reconvene for dinner this evening. We take a short walk from our central hotel to a local restaurant, where we get to know each other better during a three-course meal. Overnight Oslo.
Additional information
Hotels
Radisson Blu Plaza, Oslo
Hotel Loenfjord Loen, Loen
Hotel Union, Geiranger
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Reviews
4.8 / 5 · 26 reviews
Ellen Wilsey
Submitted 16/Jul
I enjoyed this trip.
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Kenneth Johnson
Submitted 14/Jul
We were extremely pleased with this vacation and will recommend it highly to our friends. Anne the tour guide was excellent and we will seek out other tours that she leads. Her organization and assistance is to be complimented. The one suggestion I would make is where walk in showers are available add that as a preference for those of us who have difficulty stepping into a tub shower. The Norway wildflowers were beautiful!
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CHERYL
Submitted 14/Jul
Best trip ever! Nice pace. Anne F is a wonderful tour manager. She kept things running smoothly and added a lot of thoughtful extras. We had a large group of 38 but everyone got along great. It is a beautiful country and this is a great way to see it!
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Carol Samples
Submitted 14/Jul
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour as I really SAW the country of Norway....the beauty from Oslo the north to the Lofoten Islands. The people, the culture were all wonderful!
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Alfred Sutton
Submitted 14/Jul
well organized survey trip of Norway. Cities well chosen, itinerary well conceived, very capable trip leader
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Ron
Submitted 12/Jul
Well organized and beautiful scenery. Anne Forrest did a great job keeping everyone happy and organized.
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