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This Cider tour combines lunch and cider tasting with some of the best tourist attractions in Norway like the Hopperstad Stave Church, Storesvingen Viewpoint and Tvindefossen waterfall and finally a cruise on the Sognefjord.
This is an unique tour to the winery in Sognefjord area where you will taste natural local wines and Cider and lunch. You will have a chance to learn about wine and cider from our experts and observe the creation of it.
The tour starts out from Bergen to Vik with luxury Minibus and include cruise on Sognefjord from Vik to Balestrand.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Bus will pick up at bus stop by Bergen Tourist Information at Strandkaien.
Itinerary
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1
On the decent from Vikafjell mountain to Vik, the bus will stop at the viewpoint “Storesvingen”(about one hour from Voss). The viewpoint offers excellent photo opportunities with magnificent views of Vik Village and Sognefjorden.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The village of Vik has a rich cultural heritage. The main attraction in Vik is the richly decorated stave church “Hopperstad Stavkirke”. Hopperstad Stave Church was built in 1130 and is, together with Urnes, the oldest stave church in existence. There will be a stop to at the Church.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Fjord Norway
Fjordcruise across the Sognefjord to Balestrand. From the church we take a short drive to the harbour in Vik where the tour continues by boat to Balestrand. The fjord cruise last about 30 minutes and the ticket is included. The boat has indoor seating as well as the possibility to stand outside on deck and take in the beautiful scenery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Lunch On arrival Balestrand there will be lunch at a restaurant. Lunch is included in ticket.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Ciderhouse The Cider House is a family run micro cidery (winery). They live in an organic orchard with a range of different fruits. They produce ciders, fruit wines and brandy. On the Ciderhouse we join one of the family members and learn about how they grow fruit in their organic orchard, and how they turn fruit and berries into juice, cider, fruit wine, and brandy. You will learn how they make exclusive sparkling cider using the "méthode traditionnelle" (Champagne method). The program ends with five cider samples in the restaurant. (Alternatively non-alcoholic samples)
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
After the Cider tasting, there will be approximately 1hour and 50 min available time to explore Balestrand on your own as Balestrand has several other attractions. The bus will bring you from The Ciderhouse back to Centre of Balestrand. Or you may Go for a cultural walk on your own along the idyllic road by the fjord. Read information posters and maps along the route to learn more about the history of Balestrand as a tourist destination and art village. Back at the pier in Balestrand the same boat will take you back to Vik. From Vik the tour continues by bus to the spectacular Tvindefossen waterfall.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Tvindefossen
Tvindefossen waterfall: Tvindefossen waterfall is 110 meters high and popular among tourists. There are many myths related to Tvindefossen waterfall and we will leave it up to the guide to tell you about some of them. Most visitors find the waterfall impressive as you can walk close to the water.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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