Southern Norway – Walks and Wildlife 2025

From the highest peaks to the deepest fjords, this 18 day journey explores the best of Southern Norway. After meeting in the oldest Scandinavian capital of Oslo, we travel north via Lillehammer to Norway’s first national park, Rondane. We have a total of five nights and four full days for walks on both the southern & northern side of the park. Wild reindeer feed on the sparse vegetation beneath the high peaks and deep valleys of the Rondane massif. Nearby is Dovrefjell Sunndalsfjella National Park, which protects a rich variety of flora and fauna including Musk ox. We have the chance to learn more about these unusual animals on a day safari. We spend two days in the central mountains of Jotunheimen National Park walking to Norway’s highest peak, Galdhoepiggen (2469m). In Alesund we take time to appreciate the beautiful Art Nouveau architecture, featuring turrets, spires and fairy-tale ornamentation. We then settle into our overnight berths on the Hurtigruten Coastal Steamer travelling through dramatic scenery and fjords to Bergen. Based here for two nights, there are opportunities to hike in the Bergen mountains or sightsee in the city. We transfer by ferry to Flam far up the Aurlandsfjord, surrounded by steep mountains, roaring waterfalls and deep valleys. Flam is a nature-lover’s paradise with a choice of hikes or fjord cruises. We then board the famous Bergensbanen train for the journey back to
Oslo, where we spend our final night.

• Travel the breadth of Southern Norway by train, boat and bus
• Visit the renowned cities and townships of Oslo, Lillehammer, Alesund and Bergen
• Hike in the classic Nordic scenery of Rondane National Park
• Spot Musk Ox, reindeer and grouse on a half day walk in Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park
• Understand Viking culture and visit one of Norway’s remaining stave churches in Lom
• Explore the highest peak in Norway and stay 2 nights in Jotunheimen National Park
• Travel overnight on a coastal steamer from Alesund to Bergen
• Return to Oslo on the famous Bergensbanen

Price: Twinshare / person (ex Oslo) A$ 12,970
Single Supplement: A$1,950
Note: For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable roommate, but if this is not possible the sole-use surcharge will apply.
Minimum Group size: 8 guests
Special Interest: Cuisine, Culture, History, Geology, Wildlife
Walk Rating: Moderate to Challenging, 5–20km per walking day

Inclusions

• 17 nights twin share accommodation – hotel accommodation with private facilities
• Meals include – 17 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 13 Dinners
• All transfers as listed in itinerary
• National park and museum entry fees
• Professional tour leader assisted when required by local tour guides
• Basic group tips where required
• Pre-departure material including background and personalized A-Z tour information

Exclusions

• Airfares and taxes to start / from end of tour
• Heavy or excess baggage
• Passport and visa expenses
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. drinks (water, alcoholic, tea & coffee), laundry, telephone, or optional tours / excursions