Fjord & Glacier Adventure

Fjord & Glacier Adventure
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Day 01: Arrival in Bergen

Arrival in Bergen according to your own itinerary. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords. Located on the west coast of Norway, Bergen is the perfect starting point for visits to the Norwegian fjords. Sights of interest in Bergen include the Hanseatic Bryggen Harbour, Fløibanen Funicular, Troldhaugen, the Fish and Flower market, Bergen Aquarium and Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Open Air Museum). Accommodation in Bergen.

Day 02: Cruise on the Sognefjord (Bergen – Sogndal)

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure before afternoon departure by express boat in northern direction along the western coastline of Norway. After a few hours the journey continues along the Sognefjord, the world’s longest and deepest fjord, to the fjord village of Sogndal. Accommodation in Sogndal.

Day 03: Glacier Walk at Nigards Glacier

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will travel with the glacier bus via Gaupne to Jostedalen and the Nigards Glacier. The valley of Jostedalen offers spectacular scenery, mainly shaped by glacial erosion. The Nigards Glacier is one of the most famous glacial outlets of the Jostedal glacier, the largest glacier in Northern Europe. At the Nigards Glacier you will experience a 2-hour guided glacier walk, a short and easy blue ice trip taking you deep into an icy landscape. It is not a hard or physically demanding trip and is therefore suitable for all who wish to experience what glacier walking is really like. After an adventurous day in Jostedal you will arrive back in Sogndal in time for dinner.

Accommodation in Sogndal.

Day 04: Fjord cruise to Flåm (Sogndal – Flåm)

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure before departing by bus to Leikanger where you will board the express boat for a 1-hour cruise to Flåm, Norway’s only fjord village with train connection. Afternoon at leisure to explore Flåm. The area offers great hiking possibilities. We would also recommend an afternoon excursion to Stegasteinen viewpoint, which offers spectacular view of the Aurlandsfjord. Accommodation in Flåm.

Day 05: Flåm Railway - Downhill biking – Fjord Safari (Flåm - Voss)

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure with the Flåm Railway from Flåm to Myrdal, before heading half way down again to Berekvam station. The railway passes through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls and steep mountain sides reaching a height of up to 900 metres. There is no other adhesion railway in the world running on normal tracks that is so steep over a long distance. At Berekvam station you will leave the train, meet your guide and continue the remaining 11 kilometres to Flåm by bike (your luggage will be transported to your hotel in Voss). The downhill bike ride follows a gravel road along the river with spectacular view of the waterfalls, mountain sides and valley. If you like you can even fill your water bottle from the river and streams along the way. In the fjord village of Flåm you will have some time at leisure before you will go on a thrilling Fjord Safari along the narrow Nærøyfjord, which was added to UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites in 2005. The RIB boat will bring you close to shore, giving you the opportunity to have a closer look at the spectacular nature and fauna of the Norwegian fjords. You will also experience the tranquility of an area hard to reach and seldom visited and learn about the history and geography of this amazing place. If you are lucky you might even see some seals. After 1 ½ hour you will arrive in Gudvangen, at the head of the NærøyfjordAfterwards, a bus will be waiting to take you through the Nærøy Valley and attractive farmland to Voss, famous for its annual Extreme Sports Week. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation in Voss.

Day 06: Train Voss - Bergen / Optional White Water Rafting

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you can choose between catching the morning or afternoon train to Bergen (approximately 1 hour train ride). If spending the day in Voss, we recommend joining the white water rafting including a delicious barbecue lunch. On the 3 ½ hour rafting tour you will get wet, you will have to paddle, you might fall in, the raft could flip over, but you are guaranteed to have the time of your life. Accommodation in Bergen.

Day 07: Departure from Bergen

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Bergen according to your own itinerary.

Services included:
  • 6 nights in 4* hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast
  • Boat Bergen – Sogndal
  • Glacier bus Sogndal – Jostedal – Sogndal
  • Bus Sogndal – Leikanger (NB: not available on Saturdays; Earlier departure on Sundays)
  • Boat Leikanger – Flåm
  • Train Flåm – Myrdal – Berekvam
  • Mountain bike rental Berekvam – Flåm
  • Fjord Safari with RIB boat Flåm – Gudvangen
  • Bus Gudvangen – Voss
  • Train Voss – Bergen
  • Entrance to Breheimsenteret Glacier Centre
  • Short Blue Ice Walk – 2 hours on the ice with glacier guide. Glacier gear included.
  • Boat trip out to the glacier
Add-ons

Our tour packages can be modified to include extra hotel nights and additional travel services. Below you will find a list of add-ons available for this tour.

1. Bergen - Private Airport Transfer

Our independent tours do not include airport transfer.

We offer private airport transfer from/to Bergen Airport Flesland if you prefer that over using the public options. A private, English speaking driver will meet you in the airport arrival hall with a sign / pick you up at your hotel, and assist you with your luggage. Available: Daily all year

2. Bergen - City Walk, private guide 3 hours

Experience Bergen with your own private guide!

An authorized local guide will pick you up from your city centre hotel and take you for a 3-hour walking tour through the city centre of Bergen, including the Fish Market, the Hanseatic Museum and the Hanseatic Bryggen Wharf.

  • Available:Daily from January 1 to December 31 (on request basis)
  • Departure:10:00 hrs from the lobby of your hotel. Other times on request
  • Duration:3 hours
  • Guiding:Guides are available in many different languages
  • Included:Private guide

Special conditions: Entrance to the Hanseatic Museum is not included in the price. An additional cost of 50% will be charged if the guiding takes place on a Norwegian bank holiday (you will be informed about this when you receive our confirmation)

PRIVATE DAYTRIPS FROM BERGEN – available only from 1.05 – 30.09
3. Daytrip to Folgefonna Glacier Bergen

Duration: approx. 8 hours.

Departure from Bergen at 09:00, return around 17:00. From Bergen, you will take road no. 7 to Hardangerfjord, which is a tourist attraction by itself. Along the way, mountains, lakes and waterfalls will rise to your view. On the way to Hardangerfjord, you will make stops at two waterfalls - Fossen Bratte (or Bridal Veil) and Steinsdalsfossen, under a powerful stream of which you can pass. After a stop at the waterfall, you will drive through the town of Norheimsund and cross Hardangerfjord by ferry. Ferry arrives in Jondal, where the rise to the glacier and to Folgefonna summer ski center along a mountain road begins. On your way you will see beautiful and harsh mountain landscapes with lakes and waterfalls that will leave a lasting impression. You arrive at the glacier around 12:00. During the break, you can have a snack in the café near the glacier. Climbing the glacier is not provided, but you can come close and feel its cooling freshness. On the way back you will take a ferry across Hardangerfjord. You can stop for lunch at Hardangerfjord Hotell (buffet).

The price includes guiding service, transport, ferry both ways and the use of toll roads. Meals not included.

4. “Explore Hardanger Fjord” Bergen

A private trip to Hardangerfjord, which is located in the west of Norway and has the length of 179 km, while its depth reaches up to 800 meters. This fjord is the second longest in Norway and the fourth largest in the world.

The surroundings of Hardangerfjord are so wealthy: majestic cliffs and powerful glaciers, the orchards, especially picturesque in spring during flowering. One of the local attractions is waterfalls, among which there is the most famous waterfall Voringfossen (145 m), which falls from a height of 182 meters. From Bergen, you will take road no. 7 to Hardangerfjord, which is a tourist attraction by itself. Along the way there are beautiful views of mountains, lakes, waterfalls. On the way to Hardangerfjord you will make a stop at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, under a powerful stream of which you can pass. Then you will pass along Hardangerfjord almost till the very end to one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world - Hardangerbrua. You cross the fjord via the bridge (opened in August 2013) and arrive at the village of Øvre Eidfjord. There you will stop to visit the Hardangervidda Nature Center. The visit includes a panoramic view of a stunning movie on 5 screens (supervideographer system) by Norwegian director Ivo Caprino about mountains, fjords, waterfalls, and the glacier. After having visited the nature center, you can dine in a cozy café next to the museum. The spacious interior of cafes, wooden furniture and a fireplace creates warm welcoming atmosphere. You will be offered typical Norwegian dishes, soups, desserts, and beverages. After lunch you will continue the journey to one of the most famous waterfalls in Norway - Vøringfossen. After inspecting the waterfall, you return back to Bergen via Voss.

After inspecting the waterfall, you return back to Bergen via Voss.

Duration: approx. 10 hours.

The price includes guide service, transport, use of toll roads. Meals not included.

5. PRIVATE TOUR TO SOGNEFJORD, GUDVANGEN, AND FLÅM FROM BERGEN

Duration: approx. 10.5 hours.

08:00 Departure from the hotel with a guide. You take the road no. 16 via Dale, where Dale of Norway factory that produces the famous Norwegian sweaters is located. Then you drive through the town of Voss.

09:40-09:55 A stop at Tvindefossen waterfall. Move closer to the waterfall, and you will feel its freshness and coolness.

10:35-11:00 You drive on to Stalheim Hotel. You can walk through the hotel to the observation desk that provides beautiful views on Nærøydalen valley, included in UNESCO World Heritage List along with Nærøyfjord. After descending from the hotel along Stalheimskleiva serpentine, you come to the village of Gudvangen, located at the very end of Nærøyfjord - one of the armlets of Sognefjord.

11:30 (11:45) Departure for a fjord cruise from Gudvangen along Nærøyfjord and then Aurlandsfjord to Flåm on a ferry or a motor yacht.

This part of Sognefjord was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005 due to its beauty.

13:40 (14:10) Arrival at Flåm. Free time in Flåm. In the meantime, you can dine in Furukroa restaurant - buffet - or visit souvenir shops, a museum of the unique Flåm railway or the local Ægir brewery.

14:50-15:46 Trip by the famous Flåm railway to Myrdal to the height of 867 meters above sea level. Along the way, you will see breathtaking views and make a stop at Kjosfossen waterfall, where you can get off the train and take some unforgettable pictures, and - if you're lucky - you can see the mythical inhabitant of these magical places. In Myrdal, there is a train change to Voss.

15:51-16:34 Train Myrdal-Voss. In Voss, you can take a walk in the centre, see the medieval church built in 1277 and a stone cross that commemorates the conversion of Norway to Christianity (year 1023).

17:00 Return to Bergen from Voss.

18:30 Arrival in Bergen.

The price includes guide service, transport, use of toll roads. Meals not included.

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