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On this amazing sightseeing tour from Flåm on a minivan with a private driver-guide, you will explore the natural wonders of the Norwgian Fjord landscape are - inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list.
You will first stop at Stalheim hotel to enjoy the view of the stunning Nærøydalen valley, then take a drive down the Stalheimskleiva hairpin turn road and walk up close to the Stalheimsfossen waterfall, before coming to the charming village of Gudvangen.
In Gudvangen you can to witness the gorgeous Nærøyfjord - one of the two UNESCO World Heritage fjords. Here you can also visit a real modern day Viking Town (optional).
After Gudvangen, on to the famous Stegastein viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord. In Aurland village, you can also visit the local Glass workshop (optional).
Duration of the tour: 4-4.5 hours. You may choose to either visit the Viking town or the Aurland Glass workshop, or none of the two – and have more time to soak up the natural beauty of the western fjords.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Suggested start time for this tour is 09:00am.
Pick up from Flåm cruise ship port or any hotel/accommodation in Flåm. If not departing from a hotel or port, please, provide the address.
Itinerary
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Starting out from port in Flåm, where you private driver-guide meets you and takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the busy cruise ship destination. Before your trip starts, the guide will you to Flåm enbankment and show / recommend places to go and things to do in Flåm. Flåmsbana Museum – dedicated to the famous Flåm railway – is one of the places you could visit after the tour. Your tour starts: First, going by car via Gudvangen to Stalheim hotel.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Stalheimskleiva
Arriving at the Stalheim hotel, and visiting the terrace for a stunning view of the Nærøydalen valley (the UNESCO World Heritage list) we will see Stalheimskleiva road – hairpin turns and mesmerising views of two waterfalls on both side of the road.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stalheimsfossen waterfall is one of the 2 waterfalls on each side of the hairpin turn road Stalheimskleiva (the road is closed for car traffic). We can take a short walk to come closer to the waterfall. Stalheimsfossen is 126 meter / 413 feet tall.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Gudvangen
After breathing in the freshness of the waterfall, your next stop is in the ancient Viking village of Gudvangen, where the spectacular Nærøyfjord begins (also in the UNESCO World Heritage list). You can choose to extend your stop in Gudvangen by visiting the Viking town of Njardarheimr, where you can meet the real modern day Vikings and learn about their history and culture. The visit is optional and the entrance fee is not included in the price (adults: 21 EUR / 25 USD, children: 10.5 EUR / 12.5 USD). We can spent some extra time (30 minutes) in the Viking town by forfeiting the stop in Aurland.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Stegastein Viewpoint
From Gudvangen your guide drives your to the Stegastein viewpoint at 2130 feet (650 m) above sea level, from where you can marvel at the view of the Aurlandsfjord.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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From Stegastein viewpoint we take road down to Aurland – local administrative center. Here you can visit the Aurland Glass workshop: an excursion to a local glassblower’s work place and a chance to blow your own glass ball. This visit is optional and the entrance fee is not included in the price. The workshop is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After Aurland the driver takes you back to Flåm, where the tour ends. Duration of the whole tour: approximately 4,5 hours. You may choose to either visit the Viking town or the Aurland Glass workshop, or none of the two – and have more time to soak up the wonderful nature of the western fjords.
1 minute • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
- 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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