Chauffeur-Driven Journey: Telemark Legends & Hardangerfjord Wonders

Embark on a 9-day chauffeur-driven journey from Oslo to Bergen. Explore Telemark’s rolling hills, historic stave churches, Rjukan, and Vemork, the famed WWII heavy water sabotage site. Ascend Gaustatoppen by railway, discover Hardangerfjord’s waterfalls, glaciers, and orchards, and end in Bergen, a Hanseatic coastal city surrounded by mountains.

Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

PRICE

PEOPLE GOING

125+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Arrival in Oslo (Oslo Airport → Oslo City Centre)

    Arrive at Oslo Airport, meet your private chauffeur, and transfer to central Oslo. If early, explore the city with chauffeur support, including the Royal Palace, harbour, Opera House, Munch Museum, Grünerløkka, or local food halls.

    Overnight in Central Oslo.

  2. Day 2
    Oslo → Telemark Region

    Breakfast at hotel. Travel by private chauffeur to Telemark, passing countryside, forests, mountains, and lakes. Discover its heritage of farmsteads, stave churches, and industry. Arrive near Blefjell for walks, swimming, or relaxation. ~140 km | ~2 hours.

    Overnight in Telemark.

  3. Day 3
    Telemark Region

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit Heddal Stave Church, Norway’s largest surviving stave church, then continue to Gvarv for local cider and craft beverage tasting. Enjoy lunch featuring regional ingredients. ~50 km | ~1 hour.

    Overnight in Telemark.

  4. Day 4
    Telemark → Rjukan & Gaustatoppen Area

    Breakfast at hotel. Travel by private chauffeur along Tinnsjå to Rjukan. Visit Vemork Power Plant to explore Norway’s hydroelectric history and WWII events. Continue to the Gaustatoppen area. ~70 km | ~1.5 hours.

    Overnight in Telemark.

  5. Day 5
    Gaustatoppen Area

    Breakfast at hotel. Ascend Gaustatoppen via the funicular railway for panoramic views across southern Norway. Enjoy summit walking paths, photo opportunities, and refreshments before returning for a relaxed afternoon.

    Overnight in the Telemark countryside.

  6. Day 6
    Telemark → Hardangerfjord

    Breakfast at hotel. Travel west by private chauffeur through mountains, valleys, and waterfalls. Stop at Hardangervidda National Park Centre to learn about Europe’s largest mountain plateau and wildlife. Continue to Hardangerfjord. ~240 km | ~4 hours.

    Overnight in Hardangerfjord.

  7. Day 7
    Hardangerfjord Region

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Hardangerfjord with chauffeur support. Optional experiences include a RIB fjord safari, visits to fruit farms and cider producers, and tastings of regional products. Short local drives may be required.

    Overnight in Hardangerfjord.

  8. Day 8
    Hardangerfjord → Bergen (Ullensvang → Voss → Bergen)

    Breakfast at hotel. Travel by private chauffeur to Bergen via Voss. Enjoy Lake Vangsvatnet, the local church, or Mount Hanguren gondola. Continue to Bergen, check in, and enjoy leisure time. ~200 km | ~3 hours.

    Overnight in Bergen.

  9. Day 9
    Bergen Sightseeing & Departure (Bergen City Centre → Bergen Airport)

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Bergen with chauffeur assistance. Visit Bryggen Wharf, shops and museums, or ride the Fløibanen Funicular to Mount Fløyen. Transfer by private chauffeur to Bergen Airport. ~25 km | ~30–40 minutes.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive at Oslo Airport and meet your private chauffeur.
    • Explore Oslo: Parliament, Royal Palace, Aker Brygge, Bjørvika district, Opera House, Munch Museum, Grünerløkka streets and cafés, and Mathallen Food Hall.
    • Overnight in Central Oslo
Accommodations
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Oslo with breakfast.
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Telemark with breakfast.
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hardangerfjord with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Bergen with breakfast.

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Chauffeur-Driven:

  • Private chauffeur-driven vehicle throughout the journey.
  • Professional English-speaking chauffeur.
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary, including scenic routes and ferry crossings.
  • Door-to-door service between hotels, attractions, and viewpoints.
  • Travel assistance with route planning, timing coordination, and local insights.

 

Accommodations:

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.

 

Exclusive Experiences:

  • Scenic chauffeur-driven through Telemark, Hardangerfjord, and western Norway’s mountain landscapes.
  • Visit to the Hardangervidda National Park Center.
  • Cider tasting experience in Gvarv (Telemark) with local producers.
  • Leisure time in the Hardangerfjord region to enjoy fjord scenery.
  • Travel via Voss with views of Lake Vangsvatnet.
  • Time to explore Bergen, including Bryggen Wharf and optional Mount Fløyen funicular ride.

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