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Discover one of the most secluded parts of the Hardangerfjord on a small-group RIB safari from Norheimsund. This guided boat tour takes you into Fyksesund, a narrow and peaceful fjord branch where large tour boats cannot go. Surrounded by steep mountains, waterfalls, and quiet waters, you’ll experience a more intimate side of the fjord landscape.
Along the way, your local captain shares stories about the area’s nature, history, and fjord life. You’ll cruise past dramatic scenery, slow down for photo stops, and visit the roadless hamlet of Botnen – a historic settlement that offers a glimpse into life in this remote part of Hardanger.
Fyksesund changes character throughout the year. In spring and after rainfall, waterfalls stream down the mountainsides. In winter, many freeze into striking ice formations.
This 75-minute RIB tour is ideal for travelers who want to combine scenic beauty, local storytelling, and a thrilling boat ride without the crowds in every season.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The lobby/reception of Thon Hotel Sandven in Norheimsund 15 minutes before departure. Public transport: Bus 925/930 from Bergen or Voss Approx. 80–90 minutes travel time Parking: Free parking available near the meeting point
Itinerary
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The Samlafjord is a wider section of the Hardangerfjord with great view towards the mountains and small villages along the fjord.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Kvamsøy has a weather station from the Meteorological Institute that sends weather data four times a day to the entire world, a so-called synoptic station. The weather station is located at Austerhaugen. There is also a small beacon, which is still in operation, on this mound. There are several burial mounds on both Kvamsøy and Tjuvholmen, and bus discoveries have been made from both the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, between other parts of a bronze ax.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Fyksesund Bridge
The first supension brigde crossing the Hardangerfjord which opened in 1937.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Fyksesund fjord branch is 11 km long and has the most narrow part of the whole Hardangerfjord. This is a beautiful fjord branch midway through the Hardangerfjord which has nice steep mountainsides and lots of small waterfalls.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At the end of the Fyksesund fjord lays the old village of Botnen. A historical village and stunning nature.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Samlafjord is a wider section of the Hardangerfjord with great view towards the mountains and small villages along the fjord.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public bus route 925 from Bergen or Voss (80-95 min)
- Flotation suits we provide are in children sizes 8-14 yo and unisex sizes xs-xxl
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers (over 3 months)
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public bus route 925 from Bergen or Voss (80-95 min)
- Flotation suits we provide are in children sizes 8-14 yo and unisex sizes xs-xxl
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers (over 3 months)
- Infants not allowed
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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