Done a lot of stalling and reading and now read to post :)
Norway will be at the end of my European adventure next year so was thinking of doing a semi guided trip with UpNorway and wondered if anybody had used that company? They seem great but personal experience would be nice plus they tailor it to each person, but right now 10 days is $7,000 which seems a little high..but.. I also have a couple of former students in Oslo and Bergen who will show us around so that will be great.
We are two retired teachers in our 60's (although that seems hard to say as I keep thinking I am in my 30's!) who want a slow to medium paced trip. Did not want to rent a car as want both people to be able to see and based on my thoughts. don't think it is necessary-but open to suggestions.
My tentative plan is this. I am mostly concerned with logistics and stays as I can work out day to day details later.
• May 26–29: Oslo (3 nights, 2 full days — museums, Vigeland, Holmenkollen or Nordmarka walk).
• May 29–31: DIY Norway-in-a-Nutshell. Oslo→Myrdal→Flåm Railway, stay 1–2 nights in Flåm/Aurland or Voss. Short hikes like Brekkefossen, Stegastein, or a section of Aurlandsdalen. Fjord boat Flåm→Gudvangen.
Here I would like suggestions on where to break up the journey for hikes etc. I can add on days here.
• June 1–2: Bergen (2 nights — Fløien trails, easy city walks).
• June 3–5: Hurtigruten southbound or northbound coastal segment (likely Bergen→Trondheim) or day day cruises from here? As I am not sure the best way to get back to Bergen but I would guess by plane?
• June 7–8: Fly back to Bergen for departure.
All of my dates are flexible.
Thanks everybody :)
Nicky