Discover Norway on a 21-day private tour that allows you to experience some of the country’s most famous attractions but also lesser hidden gems that you might not have heard of. Starting and ending in Oslo, this custom tour takes you on a scenic journey through some of Southern Norway’s most beautiful and less-traveled areas. You’ll cross stunning fjords and historic canals and travel through peaceful mountain valleys that most tourists never see.
With a private driver-guide, you’ll get to enjoy these attractions at your own pace and experience the authentic local element of Norway that tourists often miss.
From elegant manor houses in Rosendal to walking on glaciers in Folgefonna and tasting fresh fruit in the orchards of Hardanger, each stop gives you a unique glimpse into Norway’s culture.
Our 21 Day Private Tour Itinerary
Our tour planners have created this 21-day itinerary to give you an idea of what to expect on a private tour. The itinerary below can be customized so you only visit the attractions that are important to you.
Days 7–8: Hardangerfjord via Haukeli
Days 9–10: Folgefonna Glacier & Åkrafjord
Days 11-12: Rosendal Manor & Bergen
Days 15–16: Sognefjell Pass & Jotunheimen View
Day 18: Peer Gynt Region & Rondane National Park
Days 19-21: Lillehammer & Oslo
Days 1-2: Oslo
Your private tour begins in Oslo, where your personal driver-guide will collect you from either the airport or your accommodation. You’ll spend two days visiting some of the city’s most iconic attractions, including:
Akershus Fortress: A 13th-century medieval castle overlooking the Oslofjord.
The MUNCH Museum: Home to Edvard Munch’s world-famous The Scream and an extensive collection of the artist’s work, housed in a bold, contemporary building along the waterfront.
The National Museum: Scandinavia’s largest art museum, featuring everything from Norwegian folk art to international masterpieces.
Opera House Rooftop: Climb the sloping roof of this architectural gem for views over the city and fjord.
The Fram Museum: Discover the story of Norway’s polar explorers and step aboard the Fram, the strongest wooden ship ever built!
Days 3-4: Telemark
Your private guide will take you on a scenic journey into Southern Norway, stopping in the riverside town of Drammen and the historic mining town Kongsberg along the way.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise of the Telemark Canal, winding through lakes and valleys on what is often referred to as the “eighth wonder of Norway.”
Finish with visits to the 13th-century Eidsborg Stave Church, exploring one of Norway’s smallest wooden churches, and a tour of the Telemark Folk Museum, a fascinating open-air museum that showcases historic buildings and traditional clothing. It’s one of the best places in Norway to understand rural life and folk traditions.
Days 5-6: Setesdal Valley
Leave Telemark behind and journey south into one of Norway’s hidden gems, the Setesdal Valley. Your private guide will take you on the scenic drive past dramatic cliffs and peaceful lakes, visiting charming villages such as Rysstad & Valle.
Enjoy a tour of the Setesdal Museum in Rysstad, an open-air museum with interactive exhibits on historical buildings, tools, and domestic artifacts that tell the story of everyday life in the valley.
Finish your time in the valley with a scenic hike to River Gorges and the Evje Mineralsti mineral park, where you can admire sparkling crystals and stones.
Days 7–8: Hardangerfjord via Haukeli
After exploring some of the best sights in the south, your private guide will take you towards the beautiful fjords of Western Norway. Enjoy a scenic drive through the rugged Haukeli mountains and a stop at one of Norway’s most photogenic natural wonders, Låtefossen Waterfall.
You’ll be based in Hardangerfjord, often referred to as the “Orchard of Norway.” Enjoy tours of the local fruit farms where you can try local juices and ciders and learn about traditional and modern farming techniques.
Enjoy a guided hike through the orchard trails and relax with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and fjords.
Days 9–10: Folgefonna Glacier & Åkrafjord
Enjoy a tour of the Folgefonna National Park, home to one of Norway’s largest glaciers. Experience a unique glacier walk across the blue ice of Folgefonna Glacier and a scenic hike to Bondhusbreen.
Explore the serene Åkrafjord region with your private driver-guide, walking around the stunning Langfoss Waterfall, which plunges over 600 meters into the fjord.
Days 11-12: Rosendal Manor & Bergen
Enjoy a guided tour of Baroniet Rosendal, Norway’s only baronial estate. Your guide will lead you through the lavish rooms, filled with antiques and preserved furnishings, before taking you on a leisurely walk through the stunning Renaissance gardens.
Take the scenic ferry across the Hardangerfjord to Bergen, where you’ll be based for the next 2 nights. Explore the most iconic attractions in Bergen, starting at the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf. Your guide will lead you past the colorful wooden buildings and narrow alleys while telling you about the town’s role in the Hanseatic League.
Try delicious samples at Bergen’s lively fish market before riding the Fløibanen Funicular to the summit of Mount Fløyen for panoramic views of the city and harbor.
Days 13-14: Balestrand
Depart Bergen and venture deeper into Norway’s fjord country to Balestrand, a peaceful village along the Sognefjord—the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. Travel through the Norwegian countryside with scenic stops in Vikøyri and Voss.
Arrive in Balestrand and begin with a guided walk through the village, including a visit to St Olaf’s Church, the inspiration for the church in Disney’s “Frozen.”
Learn about the development of tourism in Norway at the Norwegian Tourism Museum, and finish with a guided hike along the Raudmelen Trail to enjoy spectacular views over the Sognefjord.
Days 15–16: Sognefjell Pass & Jotunheimen Views
Your private guide will take you on one of Norway’s most spectacular scenic drives: the Sognefjell National Tourist Route. Travel through the Jotunheimen region, known as the “Home of the Giants,” with towering peaks, glacier tongues, and mountain lakes at every turn.
Stop for a guided walk across the Nigardsbreen Glacier before arriving in the cozy village of Lom. Visit Lom Stave Church, one of Norway’s best-preserved medieval stave churches, walking through the beautiful interior before admiring the dragon-like roof spire.
Day 17: Gudbrandsdalen Valley
With your private guide, explore Gudbrandsdalen Valley, one of Norway’s most historically and culturally significant regions. Visit the stunning 13th-century Ringebu Stave Church and a local mountain farm, where you’ll speak to farmers and gain insights into the techniques used to produce brown cheese and spekemat (cured meats)
Day 18: Peer Gynt Region & Rondane National Park
Travel along the Peer Gyntvegen scenic route, a mountain road that passes through gently rolling uplands, summer pastures, and panoramic viewpoints over the Gudbrandsdalen Valley. Enjoy breathtaking views while your guide shares stories of Peer Gynt, the folk hero who is said to have roamed these hills.
Your private guide will lead you through Rondane National Park, exploring mountain summits soaring above 2,000 meters, searching for wildlife like wild reindeer and birds, and enjoying sweeping views of alpine lakes and river valleys.
Days 19-21: Lillehammer & Oslo
Relax in your luxury vehicle as your private guide begins the scenic drive back to Oslo, passing through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley and the shores of Lake Mjøsa before stopping in Lillehammer, renowned for hosting the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Visit the Lysgårdsbakken Ski Jump, used during the Winter Olympics, and a great vantage point for panoramic views over Lillehammer. Enjoy a tour of the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, one of Europe’s largest folk museums, and Lillehammer Art Museum, home to an impressive collection of Norwegian art.
Spend the remainder of your private tour enjoying the final few attractions in Oslo that you didn’t visit at the start of your tour. Walk through the famous Viegland Sculpture Park, admiring over 200 expressive sculptures in a beautiful garden. After your time in Lillehammer, learn more about winter sports with a visit to the Ski Museum, covering 4,000 years of skiing history and polar expeditions.
Your private guide will drop you back at Oslo airport for your flight home, helping you with your luggage and ensuring your return journey is stress-free.
