Suggested Itinerary
Arrival
Welcome to Bergen – the Gateway to the fjords! Take your transfer to the opulent Opus XVI Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel and check into your luxury suite.
Flight-seeing Trip
Today you will take to the skies by sea plane on a fjord and glacier flightseeing trip via the famous cliffs of Trolltunga. Enjoy dinner in the city and explore the historical Bryggen harbour.
Experience Flam Railway
Today you will experience the legendary Flam Railway along with a private fjord cruise on Sognefjord, Aurlandsfjord and the dramatic Nærøyfjord. Enjoy the journey back to Bergen via the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva and the Tvindefossen waterfall.
Arrive into Alesund
Arrive into the charming Art Nouveau town of Alesund and check into the designer boutique Hotel Brosundet.
Sea Rafting Adventure
Today you will head out on a sea rafting adventure through the impressive nature stopping at the remote Skotholmen island. This evening enjoy dinner at the inventive resturant Maki.
Enjoy a day at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city, why not climb the 418 steps to Fjellstua viewpoint? Tonight you will spend the night in Hotel Brosundet 47th room – Molja Lighthouse!
Helicopter Sightseeing Transfer
After breakfast served in your lighthouse, take you helicopter sightseeing transfer to the beautiful Storfjord Hotel overlooking the Sunmore Alps. Enjoy the tranquillity of the area, hiking and relaxation.
Visit Geirangerfjord on your private cruise
It is time to visit the magnificent UNESCO listed, mighty
Geirangerfjord, on your own private cruise.
Departure
Check out and take your departure transfer back to the airport for your onwards journey.
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- Private transfers throughout
- Concierge support throughout your holiday
- Expert guided experiences
- Hand picked accommodation chosen based on your preferences
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- Optional Winter Clothing Hire
- Our journeys are entirely tailor-made
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We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.










