Fjords & Arctic · Norway

Norway,
nature’s grandest
stage

UNESCO fjords by silent electric ship, the Flåm Railway, the Lofoten Islands and the Northern Lights above Tromsø. Private journeys through Norway.

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Fjords · Mountains · Arctic

A landscape of vertical extremes

Norway is nature at its most dramatic: emerald fjords cut deep into the mountains, waterfalls fall from glaciers, and in the far north the Lofoten Islands rise straight out of the Arctic sea.

It is also one of the world’s leaders in green travel, with silent electric ships on the fjords and electric cars on the mountain roads. We arrange private journeys that combine the great sights with quiet places few visitors find, always with comfort and care for the landscape.

2005
Fjords named
UNESCO World Heritage
866m
Height difference on
the Flåm Railway
8.3km
The Atlantic
Ocean Road
Sep–Mar
Northern Lights
in Tromsø
Curated Experiences

Norway, privately

01

Electric Fjord Cruise

Glide silently through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and Geirangerfjord on an electric ship, past waterfalls and mountain farms.

02

The Flåm Railway

One of the world’s most beautiful train journeys, climbing 866 metres from the fjord at Flåm to the mountains at Myrdal.

03

The Lofoten Islands

Red fishing cabins, white beaches and jagged peaks above the Arctic sea, with hiking, fishing and the midnight sun in summer.

04

Fjord Kayaking

Paddle with a private guide beneath sheer cliffs and waterfalls, with lunch on a quiet beach.

05

Northern Lights in Tromsø

Chase the aurora from the capital of Arctic Norway, by car, boat or husky sled, with an expert guide.

06

Fjord-to-Table Dining

Seafood straight from the cold sea, lamb from the mountain farms and cider from the orchards of Hardanger.

Every Season

When to visit Norway

From May to September, the fjords are green, the waterfalls are full and the mountain roads are open. In the north, the midnight sun shines over Lofoten from late May to mid-July, perfect for hiking and island hopping.

From September to March, Arctic Norway is one of the best places in the world for the Northern Lights, with whale watching around Tromsø in early winter, husky sledding and cosy nights in fishing cabins.

Signature Journeys

Norway packages

Every journey is private and tailor-made. These are starting points; we adjust the pace, the hotels and the experiences to you.

4 days · Winter

Arctic Lights

Day 1: Arrival in Tromsø and a private transfer to a waterfront hotel.

Day 2: Husky sledding in the Lyngen Alps and an evening aurora hunt.

Day 3: Fjord cruise, and whale watching in season.

Day 4: Transfer to the airport.

5 days · May–September

Fjord Silence

Day 1–2: Oslo, then first class on the Bergen Railway and the Flåm Railway to the fjords.

Day 3: Electric fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord.

Day 4: Guided kayaking and a fjord-to-table dinner.

Day 5: Bergen and transfer home.

7 days · Summer

Arctic Expedition

Day 1–3: Electric car road trip along the Atlantic Ocean Road and the fjords of western Norway.

Day 4–7: The Lofoten Islands: fishing cabins, hiking, sea fishing and the midnight sun.

Combine Norway with Swedish Lapland, Finnish Lapland or Stockholm for a complete Scandinavian journey.

Good to Know

Norway questions

What is the best time to visit the Norwegian fjords?

May to September, when the mountain roads are open, the waterfalls are full and the days are long. June and July bring the longest days.

Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Norway?

Tromsø and the surrounding Arctic coast are among the best places in the world, with a season from September to March.

Can you combine Norway with Sweden or Finland?

Yes. Arctic Norway connects naturally with Swedish and Finnish Lapland, and we often combine all three in one private journey.

Plan Your Norway Journey

From silent electric cruises on the fjords to the midnight sun in Lofoten and the Northern Lights above Tromsø, let us compose your perfect Norway journey, tailored entirely to you.

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