Norway’s Fjords: 7-Day Bergen Self-Drive Tour

Explore Norway on a 7-day self-drive from Bergen through Aurlandsfjord, Sognefjord, and Geirangerfjord. Discover charming villages, iconic waterfalls like the Seven Sisters and Bridal Veil, scenic drives, and fjord cruises across dramatic landscapes.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

PRICE

2,265

PEOPLE GOING

122+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Arrival in Bergen – Gateway to the Fjords

    Arrival at Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO): collect luggage and rental car to start self-drive trip.

    Explore Bergen (“Gateway to Fjords”): UNESCO Bryggen Wharf wooden houses, alleys, galleries, cafés; Fish & Flower Market; Bergen Maritime Museum or KODE Art Museums; Fløibanen Funicular up Mount Fløyen for harbor/fjord views, photos, and scenic hiking trails.

    Overnight in historic city of Bergen.

  2. Day 2
    Waterfalls & Fjord Views (Bergen → Sognefjord area)

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive scenic western roads: head to Voss (adventure capital) and stop at Tvindefossen waterfall. Drive Aurlandsfjord shores (part of Sognefjord system).

    Stop in Flåm (fjord railway); ascend Stegastein viewpoint for panoramas. Spend evening in Sognefjord area (longest, deepest fjord); enjoy local inn dinner.

    Drive: ~240 km / 150 mi (~5–5.5 hrs). Overnight: Sognefjord area.

  3. Day 3
    Sognefjellet National Tourist Route & Dalsnibba Skywalk (Sognefjord → Geiranger)

    Breakfast at hotel. Follow Lustrafjorden along Sognefjellet Tourist Route (highest Northern Europe mountain pass). Cross Jotunheimen National Park (tallest peaks, glaciers, rivers).

    Stop in Lom (wooden stave church, architecture, cafés). Visit Dalsnibba Skywalk for Geirangerfjord & Blåbreen glacier views. Continue to Geiranger village.

    Drive: ~230 km / 140 mi (~5–5.5 hrs). Overnight: Geiranger.

  4. Day 4
    Explore Geirangerfjord (Geiranger → Loen)

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Geirangerfjord (optional hiking, kayaking, RIB safari, chocolate factory, spa).

    Board 65-min car ferry along UNESCO Geirangerfjord past Seven Sisters, Friaren (Suitor), and Bridal Veil waterfalls. Disembark at Hellesylt and drive road to Loen village, surrounded by fjords and mountains.

    Drive: ~80 km / 50 mi (~2–2.5 hrs) + 1h 5m ferry. Overnight in tranquil Loen.

  5. Day 5
    Loen Skylift & Gaularfjellet Scenic Route (Loen → Balestrand)

    Breakfast at hotel. Ride Loen Skylift to 1,011 m (3,317 ft) for views of fjords, mountains, glaciers.

    Drive Gaularfjellet Scenic Route (9 hairpin bends); stop at Utsikten viewpoint for valley, cliff, waterfall views. Continue to Balestrand village; option to visit Cider House for apple products, hike fjord trails, or relax by water.

    Drive: ~190 km / 120 mi (~4.5–5 hrs). Overnight in Balestrand.

  6. Day 6
    Balestrand → Bergen

    Breakfast at hotel. Take 35-min ferry to Vangsnes enjoying views. Drive past Vik; stop at Hove Church (oldest stone building in Sogn region) and explore village. Drive through Voss (mountains, rivers, valleys).

    Arrive in Bergen for final evening; stroll Bryggen or enjoy traditional Norwegian dinner.

    Drive: ~200 km / 120 mi (~4–4.5 hrs) + 35-min ferry time. Overnight: historic city of Bergen.

  7. Day 7
    Departure from Bergen

    Breakfast at hotel. Last-minute souvenir/craft shopping in Bergen. Visit a museum (KODE Art Museums or Bergenhus Fortress). Enjoy a leisurely coffee at a café taking in final fjord views.

    Drive back to Bergen Flesland Airport (~20 km / 12 mi, ~30–40 mins driving time), return rental car, and depart with memories of Norway’s fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and charming villages. End of tour.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport and pick up your rental car.
    • Explore Bergen’s highlights: wander along Bryggen Wharf (UNESCO), visit the Fish & Flower Market, and explore a museum such as the Maritime Museum or KODE Art Museums.
    • Take the Fløibanen Funicular to Mount Fløyen for panoramic views of the city and fjords.
    • Overnight in Bergen
Accommodations
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in the Sognefjord area with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Geiranger with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Loen with breakfast.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Balestrand with breakfast.


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

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium rental car for 7 days.
  • Unlimited kilometers included.
  • GPS navigation included.
  • Travel assistance with local driving tips, route maps, and day-by-day itinerary guidance.


Accommodations:

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Exploration of Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bergen.
  • Scenic drives along the Sognefjellet and Gaularfjellet National Tourist Routes.
  • Visit to Jotunheimen National Park, home to Norway’s highest peaks.
  • Experience the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, including a ferry crossing through the fjord.
  • Loen Skylift ride offering panoramic views of fjords, mountains, and glaciers.
  • Stops at iconic viewpoints including Stegastein and Dalsnibba Skywalk.
  • Fjord ferry crossings including Geiranger–Hellesylt and Balestrand–Vangsnes.

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