Discover the iconic beauty of Norway on this 7-day private tour, designed for travelers who want to experience the country’s most celebrated natural wonders and cultural highlights in comfort and style. With a dedicated private driver-guide, you’ll visit dramatic fjords, UNESCO-listed towns, and lively cities and cruising past waterfalls on a private boat. This immersive 7-day private tour ensures an unforgettable Norwegian adventure for you and your travel group.
Our 7 Day Private Tour Itinerary
Day 2: Rjukan – Mountain History & UNESCO Heritage
Days 3: Rjukan to Geiranger – Scenic Drive
Day 4: Geiranger – Fjord Adventures
Day 6: Loen – Glaciers, Lakes & Sky Lifts
Day 1: Oslo – City Highlights
Your private driver-guide will meet you at your accommodation or airport in the morning to begin your private tour.
Start with a leisurely stroll along the Bjørvika waterfront on your way to a tour of the MUNCH Museum, featuring an extensive collection of works by Norway’s most famous artist, Edvard Munch. Next to the museum is the Oslo Opera House, an architectural gem where you can climb the roof for unique views of the Oslo skyline.
Take the short drive to Akershus Fortress, a military castle built to protect Oslo from enemy attacks. Your guide will tell you about the history of the castle while you explore grand halls, crypts, and royal rooms.
After lunch, your private guide will lead you on a leisurely walk past the Karl Johan monument and finish at the Royal Palace, where you can admire the magnificent building and walk through the palace grounds.
Finish the day in the picturesque Bygdøy Peninsula with a tour of the Fram Museum. Here, you can step foot on the iconic Fram ship. Explore the deck, cabins, and engine rooms, all while learning about the famous explorers of the past.
Day 2: Rjukan – Mountain History & UNESCO Heritage
On day 2, you’ll depart Oslo and relax in your luxury vehicle while your private guide takes you through the Telemark region.
Break up the drive with a stop at Heddal Stave Church, Norway’s largest and most ornate wooden church.
Continue to Rjukan, a UNESCO World Heritage town renowned for its role in World War II and its history of hydroelectric power. Begin your adventure in Rjukan on the Krossobanen Cable Car, one of Norway’s most historic aerial lifts. It takes you to the Hardangervidda plateau, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including Gaustatoppen, which many consider to be Norway’s most beautiful mountain.
Finish the day at the Vemork Industrial Museum, the legendary site of the Norwegian heavy water sabotage during World War II. Through engaging exhibits and your private guide sharing stories about the operation, you’ll learn how this small group of resistance fighters helped change the course of the war.
Days 3: Rjukan to Geiranger – Scenic Drive
The third day of your tour will be spent on an unforgettable journey to Geiranger, traveling through the Hardangervidda Plateau, the largest high-mountain plateau in Europe. It’s the longest day of driving on your tour, but with plenty of stops and breathtaking scenery along the way, the journey itself feels like part of the experience.
Enjoy a quick stop to admire the Rjukanfossen waterfall before carrying on through the Hardangervidda Plateau. Your guide will carefully select a rest stop where you can enjoy a coffee and enjoy stunning views of glacial lakes and distant peaks.
Stop for lunch in the ski resort town of Geilo, where you can try local dishes such as lamb stew or reindeer meatballs. The following two hours are spent traveling through lush valleys before arriving in the historic village of Lom. Start with a visit to Lom Stave Church, dating back to the 12th century and one of Norway’s largest stave churches. Admire the stunning Romanesque architecture before exploring the church interior, where you’ll find medieval furnishings, a Baroque altar, and beautiful ceiling art.
Arrive in Geiranger in the evening, where you’ll be based for the next two nights. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing in the beautiful village after a day of exploration.
Day 4: Geiranger – Fjord Adventures
After a long day of traveling, your 4th day will feature very little driving as you spend the day exploring the best attractions in Geiranger. Start the day with a luxury boat cruise through the breathtaking Geirangerfjord. As you travel across the peaceful waters, you’ll pass the famous Seven Sisters Waterfall and the opposing Suitor Waterfall while also admiring the surrounding cliffs.
Enjoy a short, scenic drive up Eagle Road, concluding at the Eagle Bend Viewpoint, where you’ll be met with panoramic views of the Geirangerfjord. You’ll carry on your journey through the highlands to reach the Dalsnibba Skywalk, one of Europe’s highest fjord viewpoints accessible by road. From the glass skywalk, enjoy the high-altitude panoramic view of the entire Geirangerfjord far below.
Finish the day at Westerås Farm, a family-run mountain farm perched above the fjord. You can interact with farm animals, sample fresh waffles, and enjoy a coffee or local cider while taking in stunning views.
Day 5: Ålesund
Say goodbye to Geirainger as your private guide takes you along Eagle Road one final time. Your first stop is Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge – walk along the steel platforms above the turquoise waters while your guide shares the story of Gudbrand and the runaway bride, the romantic tale that gives the gorge its name.
Your journey includes a short ferry crossing before continuing to the mainland, where you will head towards Ålesund. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the town, which includes a visit to the Jugendstilsenteret (Art Nouveau Center). Your guide will share the story of the devastating fire in the city in 1904 and how it was rebuilt in the stunning Art Nouveau style.
Enjoy a tour of the Atlantic Sea Park, one of Northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquariums. Walk among exhibits featuring local marine life, including cod, halibut, seals, and otters.
Finish the day with a drive up to Mt. Aksla, the iconic viewpoint overlooking Ålesund. From the summit, enjoy a picture-perfect view of the city’s rooftops, narrow straits, and outer islands, all set against the North Atlantic.
Day 6: Loen – Glaciers, Lakes & Sky Lifts
Today’s route takes you south from Ålesund through the breathtaking Nordfjord region en route to Loen.
Your first stop is the Jostedalsbreen National Park Center. Learn about Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier in mainland Europe, and how it shaped Norway’s terrain over millennia.
Continue to the Briksdal Glacier, renowned for its towering walls of blue ice and the sound of melting glacial water below. Your guide will take you to the viewpoint where you can admire the stunning glacier below.
Arrive in Loen and start with the highlight of the town with a ride on the Loen Skylift, one of the steepest cable cars in the world. Reach the summit of Mount Hoven in just five minutes and enjoy sweeping views of Nordfjord and the surrounding glacial peaks and waterfalls.
Day 7: Bergen – Coastal City
On the final day of your tour, you’ll depart Loen early and begin the journey to the vibrant coastal city of Bergen. Pass through the Førde and Fjærland regions, known for dramatic waterfalls and fertile valleys. Your guide can tailor the route so you stop at notable waterfalls, such as Likholefossen, a beautiful waterfall with a footbridge crossing just in front of the cascading water, offering a great vantage point for unique photographs.
You’ll arrive in Bergen in the afternoon, Norway’s second-largest city. Start with a leisurely stroll along the Bryggen Wharf, where you can see the famous rows of colorful wooden buildings lean along the harbor. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site while your guide tells the story of Bergen’s Hanseatic past.
Finish the day with a ride on the Fløibanen Funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the fjord landscapes and city skyline. It’s the perfect way to conclude your tour, taking in Bergen’s natural beauty from above.
As your private tour ends, your driver guide can drop you at a convenient location, where that’s your accommodation or Bergen airport.