This 3-day driver-guided tour offers a perfect blend of Nordic culture, fjordlands, and traditions in just three days.
Our expertly curated introduction to Norway itinerary balances immersive experiences with luxurious comfort. With a private guide at your side, you’ll explore Oslo’s cultural icons, cruise through UNESCO fjords, and uncover centuries-old stave churches, all at your own pace.
Our local team handles every detail, from luxury vehicle transfers to insider access to historical and natural wonders.
Destinations on Our 3-Day Norway Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Oslo
Viking Ship Museum or Museum of the Viking Age
Oslo Opera House, Barcode District & Deichman Library
Day 2: Scenic Drive to Fjord Region (Flåm or Aurland)
Aurlandsfjellet Mountain Road (Snow Road)
Nærøyfjord Private Cruise (UNESCO)
Day 3: Return to Oslo (or onward to Bergen)
Day 1 – Welcome to Oslo: Viking Heritage, Sculpture Parks & Modern Design
Begin your Norwegian adventure in Oslo with a full day of culture, history, and striking architecture. Your private driver-guide will escort you through Norway’s capital, blending iconic attractions with deeper cultural interpretation.
Private Guided Tour of the Viking Ship Museum (or Museum of the Viking Age)
Start your morning with a private guided visit to one of Oslo’s most renowned cultural sites.
Inside the Viking Ship Museum, you’ll stand before stunningly preserved 9th-century vessels unearthed from royal burial mounds. Your guide will bring these longships to life with stories of seafaring warriors, rituals, and Nordic craftsmanship.
In addition to the ships themselves, you’ll explore grave goods, sleds, and textiles that unveil how the Vikings lived—and what they believed waited in the afterlife.
With knowledgeable and fun insight from your expert guide, you’ll gain a clearer picture of how Viking maritime culture shaped modern Norway.
Walk Through Vigeland Sculpture Park with a Sculpture Expert
Next, head to Frogner Park for a private walk through the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the world’s largest installation created by a single artist. Your guide, a local expert on Norwegian sculpture, will interpret the emotional themes running through Gustav Vigeland’s 200+ bronze and granite works—from birth and childhood to love, struggle, and death.
As you stroll along tree-lined paths and granite bridges, your guide will help you understand how Vigeland’s stark, expressive human figures reflect both personal philosophy and wider societal ideas.
Private Architecture Tour: Oslo Opera House, Barcode District & Deichman Library
In the afternoon, experience Oslo’s architectural evolution through a private design-focused tour.
Begin at the sloping roof of the Oslo Opera House, where your guide will share insights on how this glass-and-marble icon invites visitors to “walk on art.” From there, continue into the nearby Barcode District, a geometric cluster of high-rises showcasing modern Nordic urbanism.
You’ll wrap up with a stop at the award-winning Deichman Bjørvika Library, where sustainable architecture and public access redefine the traditional library. With commentary throughout from your guide, you’ll gain a new appreciation for how Oslo blends function, beauty, and ecological responsibility in its public buildings.
Day 2 – Into the Fjords: Panoramas, Glaciers & UNESCO Waters
Travel deep into western Norway today with your private driver-guide, trading city life for the dramatic landscapes of the region. Mountains, waterfalls, and serene fjords shape this unforgettable day en route to your boutique hotel in the Flåm or Aurland region.
Scenic Drive via Aurlandsfjellet (Snow Road) with Fjord View Stops
Depart Oslo early for a journey along one of Norway’s most visually striking mountain passes—the Aurlandsfjellet National Tourist Route, often called the “Snow Road.”
Your driver-guide will stop at the most scenic viewpoints along the route, including snow-capped plateaus, glacial lakes, and valleys that descend into the fjordlands.
Along the way, enjoy stories of farming communities that once thrived here in summer and how this dramatic landscape plays a key role in Norwegian identity. This slow-paced drive offers multiple chances to walk short trails and photograph untouched natural beauty.
Private Cruise on the Nærøyfjord (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
After lunch, set sail on a private cruise through the Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest and most dramatic fjords in the world—and a UNESCO-protected site. Aboard a quiet electric boat or chartered vessel, you’ll glide past waterfalls, cliff-hugging farms, and wildlife-rich shorelines.
Your Skipper will share insights into Viking legends that originated in these waters, the impact of ice age glaciation on the geography, and current preservation efforts. It’s a serene and soul-stirring way to experience the magnitude of Norway’s natural heritage from the heart of the fjords.
Visit to the Stegastein Viewpoint with Local Insight
Conclude your day with a visit to the Stegastein Viewpoint, a dramatic architectural platform jutting 650 meters above the fjord. With glass walls and sweeping views, it’s a favorite among photographers and architects alike.
Your guide will walk you through the backstory of this famed structure and point out hidden hiking paths and nature reserves visible from the platform. As the light shifts across the fjord, this stop provides a perfect moment to absorb the majesty of western Norway before settling into your overnight accommodation nearby.
Day 3 – Cultural Detour: Churches, Cider & Scenic Roads
On your return to Oslo—or optional continuation toward Bergen—you’ll trace Norway’s inland heartland with cultural stops and countryside flavors.
Visit Borgund Stave Church with Guided Historical Interpretation
Begin your morning with a visit to Borgund Stave Church, one of the best-preserved medieval wooden churches in Europe. Accompanied by your guide, examine the unique layered construction, ornate dragonhead carvings, and Norse-Christian fusion found in the church’s design.
As your guide walks you through the church’s narrow galleries and weather-darkened timber, you’ll hear about the early days of Christianity in Norway and how pagan and Christian elements were skillfully woven into this sacred architecture. The setting—nestled in a valley with forested peaks—is as hauntingly beautiful as the church itself.
Private Cheese & Cider Tasting on a Local Farm in Lærdal
From Borgund, journey into the Lærdal Valley for a private visit to a local farm specializing in traditional cheese and cider production. You’ll be welcomed by the owners and given a guided tour of the orchard and creamery before sitting down to a curated tasting of fruit ciders, aged goat cheeses, and other regional specialties.
As you taste, your guide will explain how the unique microclimate and terroir of this valley have long supported farming innovation—from Viking-age preservation techniques to today’s award-winning exports.
Drive Back to Oslo via Hemsedal or Gol With Scenic Breaks
In the afternoon, return to Oslo via Hemsedal or Gol, stopping along the way at viewpoints and rural towns to break up the drive. Your guide will share stories of Norway’s inland traditions—folk music, ski culture, and mountain folklore—as you cross alpine plateaus and river valleys.
This final stretch offers a peaceful reflection on the contrasts you’ve experienced: urban elegance, fjord drama, and quiet countryside. Arrive back in Oslo by early evening, or choose to extend your tour westward toward Bergen or Norway’s coastal fjord region.
