Vikings and Fjords - Tour of Norway

Riding further west, we'll enter the wild and pristine region of Telemark, a historic region of southern Norway known for its vast forests, valleys, skiing, and medieval wooden churches. To experience its rich cultural heritage, we'll visit Telemark Museum and the famous Eidsborg church dated back to the 13th century before we arrive to our hotel in Dalen. And who knows, you might even get to see a troll tonight – the Nordic mythical creature who only comes out at night.

It's said to be one of the best motorcycle routes in Norway, running between fjords and mountains. But there's more – we'll have another great stretch of 27 hairpin bends to cover. The Lysevegen road drops nearly 1,000 meters, finally settling in the quiet town of Lysebotn at the end of the magnificent Lysefjord. What a day!

After a superb breakfast we'll start our ride north towards Bergen, our tonight's destination. Today's ride will be an amazing mix of all the beauty that Norway has to offer. From barren plateaus and mountain passes to beautiful glacial valleys and sky-blue lakes, to fascinating fjords surrounded by lush green vegetation and countless waterfalls.

To get acquainted with the city take a stroll to Bryggen, the old wharf famous for its colorful and characteristic wooden houses, probably one of the most familiar images in all of Norway. Don't miss out on the picturesque fish market with its charming location in the heart of the city. To end this beautiful day, take the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen and check out the spectacular view of the city, fjords and Bergen's seven mountains.

Tvinde waterfalls are among the most spectacular, dropping 110 meters. Soon after crossing Sognefjord – Norway's longest and deepest fjord, which stretches 204 kilometers inland – we'll find ourselves riding this magnificent and practically empty Gaularfjellet road, a well-preserved secret. The road runs along the fjord before it begins its sharply meandering climb towards the top of the mountain. We'll end the day in Sogndal, back by the fjord.

Glaciers make up nearly half of the park's area and we'll be able to admire them directly from the road. To learn more about the glaciers and climate, we'll visit the very interesting and interactive Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjærland. Before arriving in Alesund we'll be again rewarded with breathtaking fjords, jaw-dropping views, empty roads and intense colors of the picture-perfect Norway.

Small waterfront town stands out from his Norwegian siblings with its art-nouveau architecture that has more in common with Prague or Brusells. Enjoy the stroll around the waterfront and vibrant streets of this unique town. And if you are up for a hike climb over 400 steps to the Mount Aksla viewpoint, from where you can admire an incredible view of the archipelago, the beautiful town center, and the amazing Sunnmøre Alps.

Today we'll ride the most iconic of all the roads in Norway: the Atlantic Road! If not before, you've seen it in the latest James Bond movie. With its eight bridges built over a set of islands connecting the mainland like an elegant snake, the road is referred to as the most beautiful ride in the world. The scenery is stunning and the views incredible. Our tonight's destination will be Kristiansund, a small Norwegian town with a wonderful coastal location.

Luckily, the wonderland that the nature has orchestrated for us in Norway, never stops to amaze no matter how many fjords you have already seen. Our today's treat will be famous Trollstigen pass more known as "Stairs of the Trolls", one of Norway's top driving experiences. Not only the hairpins are impressive and stand as a masterpiece in engineering, but the mighty mountains around are even more stunning.

From Geiranger we will ride along the Eagle Road, which eats its way through the landscape in narrow serpentines and offers amazing views over the fjord. To get back to the village we'll enjoy a boat ride and observe steep mountainsides and deep blue fjord from a different prospective.

Next on the menu will be breathtaking Sognefjellet route, located in the Jotunheimen mountain range, which is often called the "Roof of Norway". The road offers stunning views of jagged peaks and emerald lakes and makes its way up to 1.434 meters, which makes it the highest mountain pass in northern Europe. What follows is another incredible stretch of beautiful road over Aurland Mountains with the view of Aurdalsfjorden as the grand finale before we end this brutally beautiful day in a small village of Aurland.

We'll ride back to Oslo and away from the fjords, surrounded by beautiful glacier lakes, and almost deserted landscape dominated by high mountains. We'll ride through the glacier valleys and over barren plateaus on the roads practically to ourselves before we reach our final destination Oslo. We'll get ready for the farewell dinner and the last chance to try Norwegian salmon or cod.

The tour will officially end after the breakfast but depending on your flight you can take one last stroll in the vibrant Oslo and maybe even visit one of its iconic museums before heading out to the airport.