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Bergen and Time by the Fjord

Five nights for harbour walks, mountain trains and time by the water.

  1. 1Bergen
  2. 2Aurland

From, per person~US$2,500

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Jun to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Start at Bergen’s waterfront, lined with wooden buildings, then spend two quiet nights beside Aurlandsfjord, a sea inlet between mountains. Private car transfers, a boutique hotel by the water and a final night in Bergen make the journey comfortable from start to finish.

Length
5 nights
Route
Bergen, Aurland, Bergen
Best time
Jun to Sep
Ideal for
Couples looking for an easy first visit to Norway

Why you'll love it

  1. Walk around Bryggen with a private local guide
  2. Ride the Flåm Railway through the valley
  3. Cruise through the narrow Nærøyfjord
  4. Spend two nights beside Aurlandsfjord
  5. Return to Bergen before your flight home

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Bergen

    Your driver meets you at Bergen Airport and takes you to your hotel. Settle in, then take a harbour walk if you feel up to it.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with local character near Bryggen, Bergen
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 30–40 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Old Streets and Hilltop Views

    Explore Bryggen and the old lanes with a private guide this morning. Ride the Fløibanen hillside railway for an easy walk above the city. Keep the afternoon free for cafés or galleries.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with local character near Bryggen, Bergen
    • Getting there: Walking and shared hillside railway, about 6 minutes each way

  3. Day 3

    Drive to Aurland

    Travel by private car through Voss to Aurland, stopping for lunch along the way. Check into your hotel beside the fjord and spend the rest of the afternoon by the water.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with local character beside Aurlandsfjord, Aurland
    • Getting there: Private car, about 3 hours driving; allow 4–5 hours with stops

  4. Day 4

    Ride the Flåm Railway

    Travel to Flåm for the train ride to Myrdal and back, passing waterfalls and steep valley slopes. Return to Aurland for a free afternoon and dinner at your hotel.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with local character beside Aurlandsfjord, Aurland
    • Getting there: Private car, 15 minutes each way; shared train, about 2–2.5 hours return

  5. Day 5

    Fjord Cruise and Bergen

    Take a scheduled cruise from Flåm through Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. Your driver meets you at the pier and takes you to Bergen. Spend the evening as you wish.

    • Stay: 4-star hotel with local character near Bryggen, Bergen
    • Getting there: Private car to Flåm, 15 minutes; shared cruise, about 2 hours; private car to Bergen, 2–2.5 hours

  6. Day 6

    Fly Home from Bergen

    Have breakfast before your private transfer to the airport. Your departure is planned to allow time for check-in, with no long journey between cities that morning.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 30–40 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 24-star hotel with local character near Bryggen, Bergen
  2. 2 nights · days 3 to 4Boutique hotel with local character beside Aurlandsfjord, Aurland
  3. 1 night · day 54-star hotel with local character near Bryggen, Bergen

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Jun to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in selected 4-star and boutique hotels with local character
  • Daily breakfast and two dinners in Aurland
  • Private airport transfers and car travel between towns
  • Private Bergen walking guide for three hours
  • Fløibanen hillside railway return tickets
  • Flåm Railway return tickets on scheduled trains
  • Scheduled Nærøyfjord cruise
  • Norwegian accommodation taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • Indian GST and applicable TCS

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room. International flights are extra; peak summer dates cost more.
  • Bring waterproof layers. Trains and cruises are shared with other travellers; departure times are confirmed when booked.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain meals in advance, especially in Aurland. Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa.

Before you go to Norway

Capital:
Oslo
Languages:
Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Northern Sami
Currency:
NOK

Questions

How many days is the Bergen and Time by the Fjord trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Bergen, Aurland, Bergen.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,35,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Jun to Sep.

What is included?

Five nights in selected 4-star and boutique hotels with local character, Daily breakfast and two dinners in Aurland, Private airport transfers and car travel between towns, Private Bergen walking guide for three hours, Fløibanen hillside railway return tickets, Flåm Railway return tickets on scheduled trains, Scheduled Nærøyfjord cruise, Norwegian accommodation taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees and travel insurance, Meals other than those listed, Optional activities and personal expenses, Indian GST and applicable TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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