The Scenic Roadtrip, Oslo to Bergen via Flam - 24H Refundable
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The Scenic Roadtrip, Oslo to Bergen via Flam - 24H Refundable
By Norway Fjord Travel
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No other tour from Oslo comes remotely near this customer acclaimed day tour taking you from the Capital, over the mountains, and via the Fjords to the picturesque coastal city Bergen.
Also, while on this tour you are able to visit famous Flåmand the Flåmsbana Railway, or you can take a cruise on the Nærøyfjord that goes through the UNESCO site with staggering views along the route (additional ticket cost).
Unlike the jam-packed Oslo/Bergen train, there are no hordes of travelers in front of your lens and you can make stops on request at great scenarios all by yourself. This tour is hassle-free travel from hotel door to hotel door with the most spectacular scenarios along the way.
Norway Fjord Travel receives top reviews from its guests for their flexibility and providing local guides that are easy to be around, combined with top knowledge and humorous comments.
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Note: Tour ENDS in Bergen !!
from per adult (price varies by group size)
$839.21
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Duration: 11h
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- Hotel pickup and or drop-off
- Private tour - for your group only
- Private car and Norwegian driver (***no foreign low cost labour used)
- All petrol and road toll for the entire trip.
- Drivingtime + max 2,5 hours of total stop time for photos etc.
- Hotspot for image upload available in car (some regions in the mountains without coverage)
- Special Notice: Due to Norwegian legislation, this tour includes payment for a overnight stay in a tent at our remote island in the Osterfjord. Notice that you dont need to utilize this, as this is solely to comply with the outdated Norwegian transportation law. In case you DO want to utilize this part of the tour, please notify the local supplier at the time of booking and a tent wil be provided for your use. A 1500 USD security deposit must be paid for the tent. You will have to put up the tent yourself and make your way to the island on your own!
- Entry/Admission - Bergen
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We pick up from your hotel of choise in Oslo or directly at Oslo Airport
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57232P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- In the high season this product is likely to sell out. Booking early will give the local supplier better time to prepare.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- The Scenic Roadtrip, Oslo to Bergen via Flam - 24H Refundable cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book The Scenic Roadtrip, Oslo to Bergen via Flam - 24H Refundable on Tripadvisor
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- The Scenic Roadtrip, Oslo to Bergen via Flam - 24H Refundable is hosted by Norway Fjord Travel. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Norway Fjord Travel on Tripadvisor. Discover and book The Scenic Roadtrip, Oslo to Bergen via Flam - 24H Refundable on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57232P3
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Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byOslo City Hall
- 1Flam Railway MuseumStop: 2 hoursSee details
- 2Norway Fjord TravelStop: 10 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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- William S00Best private Fjord experience everAbsolutely fantastic and wonderful experience. Bjorn is a local legend, friendly, courteous, and an exceptional guide. Catered to our every need and taught us a great deal about the area and the local customs. Will definitely book again when we return.
- aliimam00Fantastic tourWe had an unbelievably great experience . Bjorn was very knowledgeable, polite and courteous , also took many great pics of our family on the Boat . I can’t recommend this tour enough .
- jamessC1927TO00Zodiac Speedboat Halfday Tour Review Group 64Our experience visiting the fjords in the region of Molvik thru Mo village and Bolstad Station was unforgettable. Our tour guide, Bjorn, is a native of the area and had complete knowledge of the history, geology, economical products, and wildlife encountered. He was entertaining and informative, and could contrast Norway with the United States, where he lived in San Diego for a time. We were in group 64, and took the half day tour which was about right for us. It included a brief shore break and we donned floatation suits for safety. Some agility in boarding and leaving the hydrofoil, designed for a maximum of four tourists, is necessary. Bonuses included a view of a shallow shipwreck, a glimpse into old time salmon farming, and three waterfalls. We recommend this tour highly!!
- Alchrisuk00A wonderful tripWe booked this trip after a previous one was cancelled due to railway maintenance and we are so happy that we did. Bjorn really made the trip for us - not only for the comfort of the car but his knowledge of the area and interesting stories as well. He was extremely helpful in getting things booked for us and advice on getting the best views and avoiding the crowds. Definitely recommend using him and we will do so for other trips when back in Norway. Well worth the money
- Bimmerman800Highlight of Bergen TripThe private fjordcruise with Bjorn was the absolute highlight of my trip. His knowledge and humor brought so much insight to Norway's history and geography along with beautiful views. We were picked up from our hotel in Bergen by Bjorn's son Ralph and after about an hour drive, we were at the dock. Once we put on our life vests and got on the boat, the history and geography lesson began. Some of the many stops included waterfalls, farms, villages, and even a shipwreck! We had great conversation and learned a lot about Bjorn's interesting life. We took the train back to Bergen, which was included with the tour and was about 40 minutes. The whole process was easy and hassle free. You do not want to miss this remarkable experience with breathtaking views.
- elizebethdylan00Norway's Best Fjord TourFirst, let us say THANK YOU, Bjorn! 10/10 recommend. This was a major highlight of our Northern European trip this summer and we highly recommend the trip. We read so many mixed reviews and have heard about many of the other tours that are true tourist traps or rip-offs, so we were so glad to find this. We did not go to Flam or head that way, but from what we've read, we made the right decision. We were very interested in learning about the geology, nature, history, and future of the fjords, and this tour nailed it. Bjorn is a delightful and humorous guide full of random, insightful, thoughtful, and hilarious facts about the area. He truly believes in creating sustainable tourism and tailors the tour to each group. I have a feeling he matches the energy of the group, so the type of tour you have will depend on the group's vibe. While this trip is expensive compared to others, we found it to be 100% worth the money. We were picked up in Bergen by Rafal (awesome!) and met Bjorn at the boat. I threw on a dry suit and my husband stayed in his jacket, Bjorn was in shorts ;). We had fantastic weather, but I found it to be quite chilly in the morning with the windchill from the boat. I was glad I had layers as the weather changed throughout the day and I ended up in a t-shirt. We had a nice tour in the morning and then stopped for lunch. Excellent food! After that, we continued on our way. We only saw one or two other tour boats and had the fjord to ourselves most of the time. This made for some excellent video and photo opportunities. Bjorn is also a great photographer and took really fantastic photos of my husband and I. Things to think about: Charge your phone/ camera - the photo opportunities are endless, but enjoy the moment! The pictures don't do it justice anyway. Don’t forget your sunscreen! Wearing a hat is nearly impossible when you are moving through the fjords and you need to be protected. Don’t forget your NOK, we found it quite difficult to get cash outside of major cities in Norway and you'll definitely want to tip on this trip. You certainly won’t regret taking this tour and we 100% recommend it! I hope we can bring our family and do it again some day. Tusen Takk!
- atomicswap1300Private and Informative ExperienceWe had a private Zodiac RIB tour with Bjorn and enjoyed his knowledge of the history and land. He is a colorful character that provides stories that will keep you interested. From the start, Bjorn was very responsive and quick to answer any questions that I had. The tour is more expensive than the average Fjord tours that are available from the Bergen area, but what you are paying for is a private outing that will give you a rich and deeper experience with someone who knows the land and water very well. We were picked up from our hotel and driven to the launch area. Afterwards, we took the train back to Bergen. It was very easy. Bjorn pointed out certain areas and told stories about its history. He also answered questions that we had about interesting structures along the banks of the Fjords. In all, we walked away with an intimate guide experience and will always remember the time we spent with Bjorn on the water. Life is Short but it is Wide. Bjorn gives us a memory and experience that we will always remember.
- baileyo22400The best tour of Norway!This was the BEST tour of Norway by far! Bjorn was accommodating and personalized the trip to our liking/preferences. He took extra stops for us to play in the snow too! He was friendly and very knowledgeable about the country. He even helped pull off our engagement, overlooking the snow capped fjords in Flåm - with champagne included to celebrate! You get the choice to go on the River cruise or the train through the mountains part of the way through the trip and then you’re picked up for the rest of the journey. I would recommend this trip to anyone traveling through Norway!!
- ClaudiaE100200Beautiful Bergen Fjord by Bjorn 🇳🇴❤️🇳🇴This beautiful experience began at our hotel when we got picked up by our amazing driver Ralph. He was right on time waiting for us right where he told us. Ralph drove us to where we took the boat for approximately an hour..we had great conversation about Norway, its culture and beautiful people. Ralph made it feel a 25 minute ride. Once we got to site we met the captain and creator of this breathless tour…Mr. Bjorn. He took us along the beautiful Fjords and made a couple of stops to show us amazing sites with very interesting stories from a very high rock were Norwegians practice extreme sports, to a salmon watch house yes your read it right a salmon watch house (only way to find out it’s to experience it your self..I don’t want to spoil it), beautiful farms where he told us some Vikings’ stories, amazing water fall and of course all this cruising along the beautiful Fjord. I have to say besides beautiful natural sites this tour could have not been as amazing as it was without our great experience tour guy Bjorn. Oh I forgot to mentioned don’t worry about been cold Bjor will provide you and your group very nice insulated floating suits for the trip..so even if is raining or cold don’t you worry Bjorn will keep you and your gang cozy and protected 😉. I highly recommended whether you go with your kids, friends or even a couple trip. I give it a top notch 10 star ⭐️ to this tour. Thank you Bjorn you made it unforgettable. We will be back with the rest of the family. You made us love Norway even more 🇳🇴❤️
- PBGrl00Worthwhile private tourBjorn was prompt, professional, and tailored our trip to meet the needs of our small group, me and my 24YO son. We learned lots of history and random facts about Norway and Norwegians, and had a great time! It is a long day, 11 hours, mostly driving, but it is very scenic, there are well-timed stops for food and restroom, and not having to drive or be in a tourist bus makes it so nice! The personal attention is what you are paying for, and it is definitely worth it!
- H4298PCjenniferd00A fantastic experience!Our fjord tour with Bjorn was an amazing experience. My husband and I and a friend we have traveled with chose this private fjord tour in lieu of an excursion offered by a cruise we are embarking on tomorrow. Our tour with Bjorn was an excellent adventure for the three of us. Bjorn picked us up at our hotel right on time at 9 am and drive us to where we would get on his boat. Bjorn stopped twice enroute to show us a Norwegian hytte, or cottage, and explained how it was built over many years. We also stopped at a smokehouse and mill which was another interesting side trip. The protective suits Bjorn provided us with were warm and windproof and were very comfortable to wear. They were not hot or cumbersome and we all appreciated having them on. Our trip in the fjords was simply magnificent. Bjorn educated us about Norwegian laws and culture. He regaled us with tales of Norwegian folks and their troubles living in remote mountain areas. Bjorn also helped us to understand and appreciate Norwegians' love of their land and of living in an outdoor sanctuary. Bjorn was very knowledgeable, passionate about Norway and its fjords and has a great sense of humour. The scenery was breathtaking. We saw and learned many, many things. Our trip was a bit longer than we had anticipated but this allowed us to see a few more things along the way. The train trip back to Bergen was comfortable and about 40 minutes. Thank you Bjorn, for a wonderful day!
- harveyh102900Viking Sea CruiseWe did the Athens to Venice 10 day cruise and it was fabulous. We cruised on the Viking Sea and can’t speak highly enough about the time we had. It was beyond great. The entire crew was warm, friendly, helpful, and just wonderful. Viking went over board to ensure everything was perfect. Our luggage never followed us out of Toronto because of a missed connection. The Viking staff really stepped up big time to help us through the issue. Viking had nothing to do with the lost luggage, but they gave us fast over night laundry service, gave us each an on board credit to help us with things and made sure to track our bags. When the bags arrive in Santorini, our second stop, they sent crew to the airport to ensure our luggage was retrieved and delivered promptly. The Viking Sea cruise was an outstanding experience.
- Mary C003 Hour Fjord cruiseThe fjord cruise was a lot of fun. The tour guide Bjorn was very interesting to listen to. He told us all about the area and we learned a lot. The fjords were beautiful. We would recommend this company if you are planning a trip to Bergen
- J6502AOjuliag00Fantastic experienceThis private tour was the best experience in our trip to Norway. The Sognefjprd may not be referred in the different sites when looking for tour, but it may be one of the best fjords to visit. Due to its small width we were able to come close to the shores and see from a close distance the waterfalls and the beautiful villages. This fjord is unspoiled by mass tourism and i believe it must be one of the most breathtaking scenery. Because of the customisable nature of the tour we were able to stop and had a swim in the fjord!! Our captain and the crew were very nice people, funny and explaining to us the Norvegean way of life. The most important thing was that it was only us on board (6 adults and 8 children) and not stuck on big boats where someone is always blocking your view. It all seemed so intimate and took the best pictures!!
- 474vasiliss00It was the best experience on our trip to Norway.It was the best experience on our trip to Norway. I strongly recommend it over the long crowded cruises starting from Bergen port. The scenery of the fjord was much more than what we were expecting. The boat was spacious for six adults and eight kids. There is a lot of open space on the roof deck and bow and a well-protected living room with big couches on the sides. We had time for a short swim into the cold Fjord waters. The captain of the boat and the crew were terrific people; they explained everything during the cruise and gave the best picture of the Norwegian people's education, way of life, and values. If I revisit Bergen in the future, I will certainly look for them. Thank you once again.
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Jo Lynn B
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Jun 2018
With only a few days to visit Norway, I wanted my husband and I to experience as much as we possibly could in a short period of time. I researched various options and chose this private tour from Oslo to Bergen, wanting to avoid the overcrowded, self-guided train tours. The thought of hundreds of tourists crowding onto a train or bus was not how we wanted to experience the gorgeous and serene sites of Norway. This private tour gave us exactly what we were looking for - an experienced, extremely knowledgeable guide named Bjorn, along with the most amazing views of one of the most beautiful places we have been. We would highly recommend this tour, along with the fjord cruise. It was definitely worth it!
Written July 2, 2018
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Dear Jo Lynn
It is amazing to see your review after all the time that has passed since you were here. We at @NorwayFjordTravel have had an amazing year, due to travelers like you and your husband that opt for quality instead of just doing the "mandatory" stuff along the Norway in a Nutshell trail with all its fake Trolls and gadgets.
Travelers like the two of you are trendsetters and I had such a great day with you that I just forgot you were actual customers. It felt truly like traveling with long gone family :-)
Please forward my best regards to him and thank you so much for taking the time to do a review. Our reviews are our badges of honor and it means the world to us. Happy New Year, and all the best for the one to come.
Kind regards - Bjorn, Norway Fjord Travel :-)
Written January 8, 2019
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RameshG
1 contribution
Jun 2019 • Family
Thank you for a memorable trip from Oslo to Bergen. Thanks to Bjorn's recommendation we stayed in Bergen for 2 nights. What a beautiful city!! Our family is still cherishing the entire day trip with Robert. He showed us some really nice and special places on the way. He was very friendly, caring, informative, and engaging for the whole day. Robert also took great pictures and got us some brown cheese.😊 It was very nice of him to do that. Thanks to Robert we have very fond memories of Norway. Keep up the great work and your outstanding attention to customer care. Keep sharing and spreading the beauty of Norway, the way you do it, you do it in a very special way!!
Written June 22, 2019
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wheelchairandeye
Mumbai, India1,074 contributions
An expensive roadtrip some may feel but every penny is worth it ....A Scenic roadtrip from Oslo to Bergen via norway fjord. When I thought of doing this tour I expected it to be like every normal tour that I have taken where I just sit in the car and drive through the scenic views but the Hanne & Bjorn of Norway fjord travel took that extra effort and not only made impossible possible for me but also made it a comfortable tour.. the team is so efficient that my experience was good from the planning to the execution of the tour. During the road trip with them I understood this company is in business since 25 years with tour guides having utmost knowledge of the places they take you to, no wonder it was a guided tour with so much information and history.... they personally design every tour according to the needs of the clients like they did for me ... it was a day full of fun & Comfort and I was treated like a queen.... everytime I got up they were there to help me with a smile. They have a wheelchair friendly vehicle also basically you just think about what you want to do and they will make it happen. thanks to Hanne & Bjorn for a tour that I will remember for lifetime.
To end it up I would just like to say that people who are above age group of 45 or with any kind of health issues and want to get the best experience of one of the most beautiful countries in the world Norway should take this tour A tour company who definitely deliver what they promise. And yes a special thanks & sorry to Hanne for spending an hour to find the keys after finishing the tour..... I messaged Bjorn saying that I have left my keys in the car where i was suppose to message that I have left my cheese in the refrigerator of the car ....mistake of one word and it caused so much trouble to my dear Hanne.
To end it up I would just like to say that people who are above age group of 45 or with any kind of health issues and want to get the best experience of one of the most beautiful countries in the world Norway should take this tour A tour company who definitely deliver what they promise. And yes a special thanks & sorry to Hanne for spending an hour to find the keys after finishing the tour..... I messaged Bjorn saying that I have left my keys in the car where i was suppose to message that I have left my cheese in the refrigerator of the car ....mistake of one word and it caused so much trouble to my dear Hanne.
Written June 12, 2019
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It is very easy to treat someone like a Queen when that is what they are!
Dear Parvinder, you are an extraordinary woman and that is why we were eager to show you Norway. To see a woman not letting herself being defined by being in a wheelchair is a true inspiration. And inspiration and an ambassador of hope are what you are.
We loved traveling with you, and we hope to see more wheelies coming our way. As we are serious and mean it, our firm also has a wheelchair adapted car with a ramp where the ones with chairs can drive directly into the van. This way we are also taking our many varied clients serious and being elderly or physically disabled is not then an obstacle when along with us.
Many greeting and Bon Voyage as you go further. I hope you are reaching your goal of 50 countries soon.
Kind regards Bjorn, Guide & Owner (in that order)
Written June 16, 2019
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Adam L
5 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
We scheduled a full day tour to Bergen from Oslo for a 6:30 AM pickup at our hotel. The cost was $1,625.94 USD, and we prepaid in full.
We never heard from this tour company at any point. I emailed them the day before to be sure we were still scheduled and to let them know we would be in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. I never received a reply. On the day of the tour at 6:35 AM, we still had not heard from this tour company. I called the number provided and was told that the time we were given was incorrect and they would be here at 7:45 AM to pick us up. I was told by our driver, Bjorn, to “get breakfast.” Food was not included on this tour, so we had eaten before all this. We rolled with this inconvenience and sat and waited for another 1:15 minutes.
When Bjorn finally arrived, he said it was cold in Bergen and suggested grabbing a warmer jacket, which we went to do. He then asked, “You know this trip is an overnight trip, right?” I said, "No, I booked a day trip and a return to hotel." He said that “lots of people get that confused, and they booked three trips this year from people who thought the same thing and had to cancel.” He said it was right in my itinerary and then he failed to produce a shred of evidence indicating this would be a one-way trip. He said it wasn’t possible to compete this trip in a day. I then asked him where we could visit instead of Berg to salvage the tour. He stated he had to go to Berg regardless, so he could not offer another trip to us. He also admitted the information in the tour description online was incorrect and blamed being late on this as well. The tour reads: “Hotel pickup and or drop-off.” Nowhere on this listing does it state this is a one-way tour. One-way tours should absolutely state “one-way tour.” You would think that after three other experiences like this in a single year, you would correct your listing instead of continuing to sell what I believe to be a bad bill of goods.
Bjorn told me that we will not receive a refund. He then took his phone out and took pictures of us, apparently to verify he was there. Still, very offensive and off-putting. The tour description has since been changed to read: “After you finish up in Flåm and Gudvangen you will take the final part of the drive via Voss City to Bergen and be checking in at your hotel about 9-10 PM. It was a full day with a lot of impressions, and you were guaranteed to get a good nights sleep before Bergen was ready for exploration for the next few days.” This was added after our trip was booked, and I was never notified when it was added. It could have been after I complained. Please see my printed itinerary from the tour company, which proves what I’m saying. Thankfully I saved this information. I have been unsuccessful as of yet in getting a refund, but I will continue to try.
This really put a damper on our entire visit, and we missed out on seeing the one thing we came here for. I would STRONGLY recommend avoiding this company.
We never heard from this tour company at any point. I emailed them the day before to be sure we were still scheduled and to let them know we would be in the hotel lobby at 6:30 AM. I never received a reply. On the day of the tour at 6:35 AM, we still had not heard from this tour company. I called the number provided and was told that the time we were given was incorrect and they would be here at 7:45 AM to pick us up. I was told by our driver, Bjorn, to “get breakfast.” Food was not included on this tour, so we had eaten before all this. We rolled with this inconvenience and sat and waited for another 1:15 minutes.
When Bjorn finally arrived, he said it was cold in Bergen and suggested grabbing a warmer jacket, which we went to do. He then asked, “You know this trip is an overnight trip, right?” I said, "No, I booked a day trip and a return to hotel." He said that “lots of people get that confused, and they booked three trips this year from people who thought the same thing and had to cancel.” He said it was right in my itinerary and then he failed to produce a shred of evidence indicating this would be a one-way trip. He said it wasn’t possible to compete this trip in a day. I then asked him where we could visit instead of Berg to salvage the tour. He stated he had to go to Berg regardless, so he could not offer another trip to us. He also admitted the information in the tour description online was incorrect and blamed being late on this as well. The tour reads: “Hotel pickup and or drop-off.” Nowhere on this listing does it state this is a one-way tour. One-way tours should absolutely state “one-way tour.” You would think that after three other experiences like this in a single year, you would correct your listing instead of continuing to sell what I believe to be a bad bill of goods.
Bjorn told me that we will not receive a refund. He then took his phone out and took pictures of us, apparently to verify he was there. Still, very offensive and off-putting. The tour description has since been changed to read: “After you finish up in Flåm and Gudvangen you will take the final part of the drive via Voss City to Bergen and be checking in at your hotel about 9-10 PM. It was a full day with a lot of impressions, and you were guaranteed to get a good nights sleep before Bergen was ready for exploration for the next few days.” This was added after our trip was booked, and I was never notified when it was added. It could have been after I complained. Please see my printed itinerary from the tour company, which proves what I’m saying. Thankfully I saved this information. I have been unsuccessful as of yet in getting a refund, but I will continue to try.
This really put a damper on our entire visit, and we missed out on seeing the one thing we came here for. I would STRONGLY recommend avoiding this company.
Written September 15, 2019
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NorwayFjordTravel
Dear Sir.....
It is incredibly tempting to go into details in replying your review. However, we will not do that. Instead, we can inform you a few facts:
1. 174 bookings have been made of this tour - making it the most sold and highest-rated private tour from Oslo in history.
2. Amongst these 174 bookings, another two travelers have failed to read the full itinerary like you. Both these were swiftly solving their errors and took our suggestion for seeing the Fjords and jumping on the train back.
You did not........
3. When you book a plane, you are having a fare from point A to B. If you did not book a return ticket you can't just blame the Captain and ask him to return you because you did not read the tour description.
He has to be another place - just like us.
4. At the very same time and in the very same reception this morning - our other Guide picked up three ladies going on the same tour, reading the very same itinerary. They all had their suitcases, were properly dresses for a tour that has 5 of 11 pictures showing snow. Furthermore, the voucher that you have supplied as "evidence" says: USE CLOTHES AND SHOES FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN NORWAY:
You chose to show up in a T-shirt and sandals......
In a Artic country, in mid-September...
Seriously???
5. The pictures you have supplied is the VOUCHER, not the itinerary. The itinerary can be found here under the What To Expect section and has remained unchanged for two years: https://www.viator.com/tours/Oslo/The-Scenic-Roadtrip-Oslo-to-Bergen-via-the-fjords-by-private-van/d902-57232P3
6. This tour has 17 outstanding reviews, and yours are the only telling the complete opposite story. We are confident that readers are able to see what has happened here and that they are able to read between the lines.
We wish you a pleasant vacation and hope that you had ample time for shopping this day. We suggest visiting a clothes store.....
Kindly - Bjorn, Owner and Guide ;-)
Written October 4, 2019
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Ken B
5 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Our family can’t say enough about this trip and Robert , our guide. We traveled from Oslo to Bergen over 2 days. Robert was exceptional with everything. He was on time, handled every detail, which included getting tickets for a fjord cruise in Flåm, taking us to the boat, and meeting us on the other side of the fjord. Putting us on the Flåm railway and picking us up at the end of the ride.He was friendly, very informative about Norway and took us to “very special unadvertised places along the way!!” He made sure we were very comfortable in the van,stopped when we needed to for food and drink and to take pictures. It was the best trip ever!!! We enjoyed every minute Robert and can’t thank you enough for being the best host ever!
Written September 6, 2019
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Dear Ken.
I just saw you review and must thank you so much for your excellent summary of the tour. I am proud to have people as Robert amongst our staff, and it is good to have confirmed that we were able to serve you in a good way, -especially remembering our initial "hickup's" 🙂
Thank you so much from myself, Robert and the rest of the Staff here at Norway Fjord Travel for being the best of guests and for making our job easy to do.
Kindly - Bjorn
Written September 8, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jose Ricardo S
Sao Paulo, SP2 contributions
É viável conhecer os fiordes agora em julho19? À época é boa? Q outros passeios ou trajetos são legais?
Jose Ricardo S
Sao Paulo, SP2 contributions
É indicado conhecer os fiordes agora em julho19, algum outro passeio interessante?
Richa M
43 contributions
So many good reviews for your tours . We are visiting End of May . 2 adults and 2 boys-9 &15 yr old . Is it possible to end in Flam and come back to Oslo the next day/ same day ? Is The train ride on Flamway to Bergen included in tour price ? Would u rather suggest we head onto Bergen all the way ? Do u guys book hotel at Bergen ? Can u book return train trip to Oslo ? How long is it from Oslo to Flam Vs Oslo to Bergen ?
Sorry for so many Qs but I’m a nervous traveller :)
Thanks - R Mahajan .
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
Dear Richa Mahajan
No worries about many questions, as we are used to this. When people are about to spend a good portion of money they worked hard for, it is fair to make sure what you are purchasing.
The train tickets is not included and they are USD 110 per traveler with our priority service. They can be purchased cheaper if willing to stand in line, and if there is availability when you arrive. Many travelers make their way to flåm, but are not able to take the train as they waited til last possible moment to save a few bucks.
I would say GO TO BERGEN. No doubt about it. There is nothing to see in Oslo for the common tourist, and all the spectacular sites of Norway are a minimum of 4 hours away from the capital.
Please make contact on WhatsApp at +forty7forty1zerozero22fifty to have more direct possibility to ask detailed questions. Please notify that almost all availability late may is sold out, and we have only a few spots more available.
Kind regards, Bjorn. Guide / Owner (in that order ;-)
sandy0552
Redgranite, WI22 contributions
Our group(4 adults) are strongly considering this trip-early September-Scenic Roadtrip-Oslo to Bergen-If we choose train-on our return-do we book that ourselves?or do you handle?
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
You are able to book the train on vy dott no and charge it to your card .
James E
Moorestown, NJ13 contributions
Hello. My wife and I are strongly considering this tour for July. We can either have a half day in Oslo, then your tour, then a following full day in Bergen or we can opt to spend an extra day in Oslo rather than in Bergen. Do you have a suggestion? Oslo or Bergen for the extra day?? This decision will help us determine which day we book the tour. Thank you Bjorn. We look forward to meeting you.
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
Dear James.....
The Oslo to Bergen Roadtrip is by any comparison our most sold tour, and it is so due to the fact that this is a full day tour through scenery that is everchanging. However, a full day i needed - and it simply is not possible to do this in half a day like you are planning.
When it comes to where spend time, the answer is also very easy - that would be Bergen !!!
I would suggest that you go to our website, scroll down on the main page and read the section called "Read before you go" - this elaborates on why. If I personally had your timeframe I would fly in to Bergen and do tours from there. Even we might lose a booking that is the best way to do it.
We have a number of tours from Bergen city centre and you will see that the west coast is the place to be. In our mind (we are from Bergen) - Oslo is for a tourist merely a transit city like any other major European city. In terms of value for a traveler, it ranks far below any of the wilder scenarios found on the west coast.
In July I strongly advise you to chose other fjords than the Nærøyfjord as it is jam-packed with budget travelers arriving on trains, buses and ferries. The way to go would be the tour called "Private Fjordcruise: Bergen vicinity by Zodiac Speed Boat". This one is now almost selling like the Oslo-Bergen and people are booking very early so availability is allready scarce for a number of dates in the peak season.
Kind regards - Bjorn, Owner
PS!! The most efficient way is to call +4741002250 to have a quick chat and determine what would be best for you two :-)
Catherine T
Knutsford, UK66 contributions
Is this a round trip? That is, do we start in Oslo and come back to Oslo?
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
This is NOT a roundtrip. But fully possible to make into one.
That means car one way (to Flåm) and the Flåmsbana Scenic railway with connection to Oslo on the way back.
In this case you get the impressions from two different routes - and people do this option quite often.
However most people taking this tour wish to end up in Bergen, but doing it as a roundtrip is getting more and more popular for the ones with limited time on their hands.
Kind regards - Bjorn
dorenelee
Singapore, Singapore
Hi, we are 2 adults and 1 toddler (2.5 years old). Would we need to pay for the toddler or selecting 2 adults is fine? Thanks!
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
Hello Doren.
We see a booking coming in from you - and as we are in the service business: :-) Absolutely - an infant seat is of course provided for your little one.
The little one will of course as well have a little present :-)
Welcome to a stunning tour, and we will do our very best to also have the child fully satisfied, even a long tour can be somewhat strenuous for his/her age.
Kind Reagrds Bjorn
Mala P
Chicago, IL5 contributions
We are 3 adventurous adults 2 seniors and one 40 something with an 11 year old, Where will we find details of your tour it looks very interesting.
Thanks
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
Dear Mapa - it is good to see Illinois travelers again.
There should be an itinerary available online, but I know the transfer of data from Viator to TripAdvisor have been troublesome. This is also the reason for our late reply.
However a short version here:
We pick you up at your Oslo hotel and get the luggage stowed in. Rapidly get on the road and use some 70 minutes to get out of Oslo until we start the more scenic drive up parts of the Halling Valley. Stops are made to make sure you are able to both see and get to a restroom when needed.
We clinb higher and higher and at around lunchtime we are crossing the mountains where the views are stunning and the surroundings showing the less mercifull side of Norways nature.
After the crossing, we rapidly descend to the Fjords and stop in Flåm where you are able to do either the Flåmsbana scenic railway or a cruise along the fjord. In both cases, your guide will pick you up at the end stop and continue the journey via Voss towards Bergen, where you are at about 18.30.
There is enough time to refresh before a late dinner in this picturesque small town. Remember, as a US tourist your time and money is best spendt in and around Bergen. Oslo is merely a airport when you see it with the eyes of a traveler.
Kind regards - Bjorn
Joy R
McAllen, TX121 contributions
If I book this trip on March 8 will I be guaranteed the same price? I have luggage with me will that be taken care of? What is the departure time from Oslo and arrival time in Bergen? Also, will I be taking the Flam railway and the Fjord cruise in Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord? Thanks!
Joy
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
Dear Joy.
This is a private tour, and as a solo traveler, it might seem pricey at first. However as you see in the reviews we have an unbroken chain of 5-star reviews in both TripAdvisor, and more important on Viator.
Viator reviews are verified as ONLY the one that has purchased the tour and had their card charged, will be able to review it.
This is a full day tour departing very early from Oslo. It takes the scenic route over the mountains and you are able to do either the cruise or the scenic Flåmsbana. An insiders tip is to do the cruise.
Luggage will be handled from the hotel reception, stored in the car and carried back into your next hotel in Bergen. This is hassle-free travel from A - to - B.
Use the booking screen here and book for March 8, and your price will be displayed. I have no suspicion that it would be any different than what you will find on this page.
Kind regards - Bjorn, Owner, and Guide
Spina
Winthrop, MA
This tour sounds amazing. The only question I have is it multi-day? It seems to be a 2-3 day tour by reading the description but I would like to know for sure.
Norway Fjord Travel AS
Bergen, Norway28 contributions
Dear Spina - this is a day trip, but also many travelers make an overnight stop in Flåm to be able to do both the cruise and the scenic railway.
Remember that Norway has a lot of available light during summer and that these 12 hours (it says 11 but often gets 12 hours lenght) are fully used. As there is a lot to see, we experience that travelers doing this tour in one day falls asleep the last 1 hr 20 min into Bergen from Voss. This means that they are fully rested for check-in at their hotel and after a short refreshing - are ready for a late dinner at one of the many good restaurants in Bergen.
Last, but not least. We tailor tours into your desires. As we only do private tours this is a possibility more and more chose. People simply don't want to be stuck with the same pictures and the very same flag-waving tour leaders as their neighbor two blocks down the street.
The Oslo to Bergen scenic road trip simply take the negative sides of the famous Nutshell tour out of the equation. No running to find a seat, no hassle of hauling heavy luggage from A to B, C, D and so on :-)
The best way to get quick answers is to simply call us
Kind regards Bjorn, Owner & Guide
(NotTheKindOfBossThatSitsInAOffice)
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