Norway ToursEscorted tours of Scandinavia, led by expert guides

The maximum group size on our Norway group tours ranges between 30 and 40, depending on the tour. These tours depart with a minimum of two passengers. The capacity of the Ocean Albatros for our Wild Wonders of the Arctic expedition cruise is 198.

Our Norway tours attract travellers of a range of ages, from their late twenties and thirties, up into their 60s and beyond. As long as you are relatively fit and active, you will have a great time on your Norway tour, and are sure to make new friends during your trip!

We use a mixture of transportation on tour in Norway. As well as some travel by coach, you can expect a fjord cruise or two, ferry crossings and a ride on the spectacular panoramic Flam railway. This is perhaps the most scenic rail journey in the world, and certainly one of the steepest! It is sure to be a highlight of your trip, as will discovering the Norwegian fjords! You may also benefit from an arrival transfer by taxi at the start of your tour.

Norway is a year-round destination, which is why we offer both summer and winter itineraries. Temperatures are milder from May - October, but the scenery in winter is stunning if you are willing to put up with the cold!

If heading deep into the Arctic Circle to explore Svalbard, then the waters off the Norwegian coast are only navigable during the short summer months, when the extent of sea ice is reduced. At this time of year, Svalbard experiences midnight sun. This is when the sun stays above the horizon for the entire day - so pack an eye mask if you want some sleep!

For more information about the best time to visit Norway, we have put together a useful guide for you.

Yes! Thanks to its numerous clean rivers, glaciers, and summer snowmelt, the water in Norway is some of the purest to be found anywhere in the world and the tap water is perfectly safe and delicious! When you visit Norway, we recommend bringing a reusable bottle on tour to save you money and reduce your plastic footprint.

The Northern Lights are visible in Norway during the winter months, from around September to March. They are most visible in the more northerly parts of the country, deep inside the Arctic Circle, which our tours generally don't visit. We tend to stay in southern Norway, where the main settlements of Oslo and Bergen are found.

However, despite being outside the Arctic Circle, it is certainly not unheard of for the Northern Lights to illuminate the skies around Oslo, so don't rule it out! If you're out in the countryside, away from the bright lights of the city, then you will have an even better chance to spot the famous Aurora Borealis.

In Svalbard, which sits inside the Arctic Circle, you will have an even better chance to spot the Northern Lights, with longer, darker nights and less light pollution once you're outside Longyearbyen (the world's most northern town!). Just make sure to keep an eye out for polar bears! Please note that our Svalbard expedition cruise only operates in the summer months, when there is midnight sun instead of Northern Lights!

Yes, you will have a local English-speaking guide for sightseeing when you visit Norway on a small group tour with us. This will generally include a guided tour in key destinations such as Oslo, and Bergen. You will be escorted throughout your Norway small group tour. So you can focus on enjoying your holiday, without worrying about the logistics!