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Offered languages
- Norwegian
- English
Experience the majestic beauty of the Western Norway on this short 8-to-9-hour round-trip by car from Bergen. In a comfortable private minivan, with a private driver-guide, you will travel to Hardangerfjord, the second longest fjord in Norway. On this tour, you will see several gorgeous fjords, stop at 3-4 fresh waterfalls, experience the amazingly beautiful nature of Hardanger region. On the way back to Bergen you will stop in the town of Vossevangen (VOSS) – the center of Voss municipality – where you will be able to take the cable car up to Mount Hangur for a magnificent view and a tasty meal. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway.
Car on this tour is one of our premium Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our premium Tesla Model X. All our cars have Norwegian Passenger Transport License.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Traveler pickup is offered. The suggested start time for this tour is 09:00 am. We pick up from any hotel in Bergen city area, all the cruise ship terminals and any private address within city limits. Extras for picking up from Solstrand hotel, airport Flesland and airport hotels. If you are not departing from a hotel, please provide the address. It is also possible.
Itinerary
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1Bergen
Our tour starts in the city of Bergen - the Gateway to the Fjords. The city was founded in 1070 and contains many historical and cultural landmarks. We will pass some of them on our way from the city and on our return to Bergen. The suggested scheduled time for departure is 09:00am.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
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Sørfjorden or South fjord is part of Osterfjord which is a peculiar natural phenomenon: an salt water inlet that surrounds the largest inland island in Northern Europe - Osterøy Island - enclosed by continental land. We drive along the South fjord until we come to the crossroads in Trengereid. (Usually, we do not stop here.)
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
3
From the village of Trengereid we take Route #7 to the Hardangerfjord. (Usually we do not stop here.)
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
4
Hardangervegen or Hardanger Road is Norwegian route #7. This road is a tourist attraction. We will see beautiful sights along the way: mountains, lakes and waterfalls. On the way to Hardangerfjord we will make two photo stops at 2 waterfalls: Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
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We make a stop at Fossen Bratte waterfall – 259 feet (79 meters) tall. The view is great and you can take some memorable pictures here. A short walking tour to the bottom of the waterfall is highly recommended - you simply must feel the roaring freshness and gentle and pure water drops on your face.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The next stop is at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall – 164 feet (50 meters) tall. You can actually walk behind the falling water without getting wet. A walk behind the waterfall to the viewpoint is highly recommended.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
In Norheimsund we can stop at Hotel Sandven for lunch.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We continue our journey along the fjord. Enjoy the views: natural beauty of the scenery with small quaint villages scattered along the coast.
Admission ticket free -
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After passing through two quaint small towns Norheimsund and Øystese, we take a short detour to the Goldfish Lake – Skårsvatnet – a special lake with a large population of golden orfe. The fish is tame and most of the times can be observed very close to the shore.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
After the Goldfish Lake we continue on to Fyksesundet – a narrow fjord, which we cross on Fyksesund suspension bridge, built in 1937.
Admission ticket free -
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On the other side of Fyksesundet lies Steinstø – a small farming community with Steinstø fruit farm and fruit kiosk and café. We can stop there for a cup of coffee, a piece of apple pie and a view of the fjord.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
12
The Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway. We will be travelling along the fjord to Granvin.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
13
On our way to Voss we take a short detour on an alternate road and make a stop at one more waterfall: Skjervsfossen, with its twin falls plunging out from a height of 150 metres.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Vossevangen
After leaving Skjervsfossen waterfall we come to Voss. The main historical attractions are Vangskyrkja – a church from 1277, and the St.Olaf's cross from 1023. We will make a stop here to take Voss Gondol cable car to the top of Mount Hangur (2690 ft / 820 m above sea level).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We take the cable car up the top of Mount Hangur (2690 ft / 820 m above sea level). The tickets are included in the price. The ride take only a couple of minutes. The view is spectacular! At the top of the mountain there is a restaurant, where we can have a meal (not included). The restaurant serves homemade meals, based on local ingredients from several farms in and around Voss. The menu is based on the simple and rustic, combined with great flavours. Due to the restaurant's high focus on local ingredients, the menu changes every day! Our tour can be extended – for extra payment for additional time: During the period without snow we could go for a short hike in the mountains, starting and finishing the hike at the top of the mountain. During the winter period with snow your guide can help you with renting skis and other equipment, and you can try out the slopes.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
16Bergen
We return from Voss to Bergen, where our tour ends. Suggested scheduled time for return is 6:30pm.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide: English, Norwegian, Russian
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Cancellation Policy
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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