12 One-Day Tours in Norway to Build a Day Around

1.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus GrayLine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 795 reviews · 1 day · from $49Our pick

A one-day Hop-On Hop-Off GrayLine bus in Ålesund with multilingual audio, Art Nouveau sights, and easy access to Aksla viewpoints and the aquarium.

“It was a rainy day so the hop on hop off bus was a great option to see the city. If you don’t mind climbing stairs, stop 4 is a must for amazing views of the city. Nice place to eat at the top and then either catch the bus at #3 or take the stairs back down to catch the bus. We actually walked back to our ship from that point. It was a nice walk, even in the rain.”

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2.Senja Discovery Arctic Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 237 reviews · 11 hours · from $291

From Tromsø, tour Senja and Kvaløya on a long Arctic day with photo stops, wildlife watching, and a homemade picnic lunch. 11 hours.

“Guide was awesome. Only thing I would change is no water was provided in a 10 hour day and lunch was delicious but very small. Matteo was our guide and we loved him.”

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3.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus GrayLine

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 163 reviews · 1 day · from $46Best value

Haugesund hop-on hop-off bus with 24-hour unlimited rides, narrated audio in 7 languages, and stops at Haraldshaugen and Dokken.

“Makkelijke manier om in korte tijd Haugesund te zien.”

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4.（Chinese）Senja Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · 10h 30m · from $220

Chinese-led Senja photo day trip from Tromsø with a professional photographer. Stops include Husøy, Devil’s Teeth, and Golden Toilet.

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5.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

One-day Oslo to Bergen self-guided route with the Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord cruises, bus and train links.

“The views were awesome but our first train was delayed due to bad rail road conditions and it delayed everything else. I reached out to Easy Travel and they said we will miss the bus cause everything is booked so closely together. They said Read more”

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6.Day trip to the island of Sommarøy through the Fjords

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $150

From Tromsø to Sommarøy on Kvaløya, you get scenic fjord driving, photo stops, and coffee or tea in a small group.

“You will be driven across the islands of Tromsø in a comfortable VAN. On the outward journey along the open sea, on the return journey through the fjords. At impressive viewpoints, phototops are taken that you can use for your own photos or that the guide photographs. In between, we have a small lunch.Auto-translated”

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7.Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 16 hours · from $628

A self-guided Bergen to Oslo day trip with fjord cruises, the steep Flåm Railway, and train and bus scenic stretches.

“Overall good. I liked the mix of bus, train, ferry.”

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8.Snowshoeing – Winter Day Trip in Bodo, Northern Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Guided snowshoe trip from Bodø with day or night options, small group up to 15, included gear and transfers, about 6 hours.

“Ivar knows Nordland/Bodø's surroundings incredibly well and is a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. I could feel that he is committed to creating the best possible experience for his clients. Even though I was the only one booked for the day, he still agreed to go ahead with the tour, which I really appreciated. Unfortunately, there was not much snow by the time I arrived, so Ivar offered me the possibility to either cancel or to go for an alternative hike. I took him up on the hike and it turned out to be a beautiful trip to a magical forest and peninsula. Ivar also stopped at several interesting spots…”

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9.White Water Rafting in Sjoa, Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Raft the Sjoa River in central Norway with class III to IV rapids, coffee, lunch, hot showers, and a 5-hour day trip.

“We had an amazing day rafting on the Sjoa River with our guides Mickey and Rob, and the kayaking photographer Kuba. The day was filled with laughter, excitement, very fun rapids and plenty of rafting guide jokes. The vibe was great from the moment we arrived and the river beautiful and wild! We felt very safe after the guides’ introductions and could enjoy the experience to the fullest, even with little rafting experience. The wild water swimming, the crazy Italien rafting guide, the hot shower afterwards and the delicious soup made the day unforgettable! Highly recommended (even in bad weather, as the rain doesn’t bother you at all)!”

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10.Hiking Day Trip in Bodo, The Hidden Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $150

Guided hike through Bodø’s Hidden Valley (Åselidalen) with local expertise, round-trip transport, and glacier-shaped lakes and waterfalls.

“A Great experience guided by a expertise person like our guide Ivar,who offered tu us 6 hours of dreamy programm in places that we cant immagine before.Best value for money also...much more.Raccomanded by all means”

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11.Senja Island: Winter Light Package Deal, 1 Day and 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 36 hours · from $514

Chase the Northern Lights on Senja with a small-group winter tour, snowshoe walk, bonfire, meals, and viewpoint stops from Tromsø.

“We had a great time visiting the Senja island! The hosts took care of the whole day trip programme - we drove around the island and took many stops at beautiful and picturesque locations. We were served a delicious home made dinner and went on a snow shoe hike down to the camp fire place. We also managed to see the beatiful sunset and even the magical northern lights! We reccommend the tour to everyone :)”

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12.Stavanger Day Trip: Nature, Culture & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $264

Stavanger day trip with a scenic Frafjord drive, steep Månafossen hike, Byrkjedalstunet farm lunch, and Gloppedalsura UNESCO views.

“Wonderful day trip without the crowds! A couple of preparation notes: Bring proper hiking boots with good grip on the soles. This hike is not a nature stroll. Hiker must be comfortable with rocky and uneven footing. Also must be comfortable with inclines and descents over stone using the chains and ladders provided on the trail. Don't stop at the beautiful falls! Keep going to the Mån farm; it's picture perfect! The hearty Norwegian lunch I ordered (meat patties with potatoes, carrots, and lingonberry jam) is perfect after the hike (the other options on the menu, including gluten-free options, were also tempting). The candle factory and the grounds are very…”

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