Norway Tours in Summer

Many have asked what my favorite part was. There were so many things that I cannot list just one. This was our first tour and we liked getting off the beaten path and experiencing different things. The size of the tour was great so we were able to get to know everyone. The people on the tour were wonderful and so was everyone we met.

Itinerary was good but too many optional experiences that had to be paid for at most every stop. Too many single night stops for a 20 day trip. More dinners or lunches should have been included. Danny was an excellent tour guide. Always cheerful, knowledgeable, and helpful- always willing to give recommendations. He scheduled breaks very appropriately. Norbert did a fabulous job driving the many hundreds of miles we traveled. He handled a bus vs bus narrow road incident very well. The tour group was a good size.

Well organized tour of Denmark, Sweden and Norway! Got to visit places that may have been difficult to see if not on a bus tour. Lots of space on bus.

The mountains, fjords and waterfalls of Norway were gorgeous. The hotels we stayed at were good to excellent. Sometimes we packed in too many stops in a day. When we could have used an early evening or a mellow time at a fjord.

Long days on the bus covering a vast area. Start in Stockholm and save 2 days by eliminating Copenhagen. Driver was excellent and had a fantastic attitude. Tour director really knew her job and very informative. They represented Insight very well and were pleasant people to deal with

My wife and I went on the 12-day Country Roads of Scandinavia tour across Norway and Denmark, with additional hotel stays before and after the tour. We were joined by a group of friendly, like-minded travellers who were keen to enjoy the less travelled countryside. Visits to Oslo, Bergen and Copenhagen showcased the excitement typical of cities. We enjoyed the Neoclassical architecture of historical buildings, churches and palaces as much as the modern-day lifestyle facilities. There were delightful moments, adding value to the tour like icing on a cake, when we chatted with locals while dining in restaurants or walking along the street. As we are city dwellers in Singapore, we were awed by the spectacular sceneries when we travelled away from the cities to the countryside and visited some of the loveliest small towns and picturesque villages. Here, postcard-perfect painted restaurants and cozy cafes lined cobblestone walkways, a scene enhanced by the rain we encountered. Nature abounds with the majesty of snow-capped Hardangervidda Plateau and frozen fjords; scenic cruises on placid and misty fjords that are flanked by rocky mountains and cascading waterfalls; train ride on Flam Railway that carves its way from sea level up to 1000m across mountains and valleys; awesome Preikestolen and Lysefjord, and so many other memorable places. The late sunset meant that we had more time after dinner to explore the surroundings. Particularly in Ulvik, the serene Hardangerfjord as night falls was truly mesmerising. Much thanks to our travel director "P" who braved rain to confirm dinner arrangement and walked to the ferry terminal in the early morning to collect our boarding tickets. His daily reminder "isn't it great to be alive" resonated with the group as we embarked on our travel each morning. His commentaries added depth to the places we visited, and landmarks we passed during the coach ride. Our gratitude is also extended to our coach driver "R" who kept us safe on the road so that we were able to soak in the scenery or catch a nap. His professionalism and driving skills navigated single-lane winding mountain roads with care and ease. Some of the hotels in smaller towns are not as well appointed or conveniently located as those in major cities. Notwithstanding, they are generally ok. Other than the farewell dinner, the other dinners were provided with a single glass of wine or beer or juice, regardless of its cost value. Perhaps, this can be improved. Considering that food and wine feed the body for a day while nature and scenery feed the mind for a lifetime, it was a fantastic tour!