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- Norwegian
- English
On this tour you will travel to the region of Sognefjord. This tour starts and ends in Bergen. You will visit little quaint villages of Gudvangen, Flåm and Aurland, stop at two lookouts – both with marvelous views, witness the majestic beauty: deep valleys and magnificent fjords surrounded by sheer mountains. We travel through a UNESCO World Heritage site: West-Norwegian Fjord Landscape area. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time (except on the fjord cruise) and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. Duration is approx. 12.5 hours. Please, see the suggested itinerary in the attractions section. For a complete experience, we recommend taking a fjord cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm. Alternatively, we can make more stops and visit more places.
Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our 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 08:00 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. Back at approximately 6:30 pm.
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We move on to Dale, where the famous sweater factory is located – “Dale of Norway”. We can visit the factory outlet and maybe pick up some woolen souvenirs there. From September till May the factory outlet is closed on Sundays.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Vossevangen
We pass through the town of Voss on our way to Gudvangen. The main historical attractions are Vangskyrkja - church from 1277, and the St.Olaf's cross from 1023. We can stop in Voss on our way to the Sognefjord or, alternatively, on our way back to Bergen.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Tvindefossen
We make a stop at Tvindefossen waterfall, located 12 km (7.5 miles) to the north of Voss town center. We can come close to this cascading 110 meters (360 ft) tall waterfall. In autumn and spring Tvindefossen is usually at its fullest flow, due to the autumn rainfalls and melting snow in spring. During winter months the waterfall can freeze.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Our next stop is at Stalheim Hotel, an establishment which history is closely related to postal service in Norway and goes back all the way to 1647. The hotel is closed from the end of September until May, but we visit Stalheim Folk Museum – a private collection of old farm buildings dating back to 1500s. A short walk up a moderately steep path is required to get to the lookout, that offers a magnificent view of the Nærøydalen valley – a part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The heritage site consists of 2 fjords – the Nærøyfjord and the Aurlandsfjord – adjacent valleys and surrounding mountains.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Gudvangen
The small village of Gudvangen, in the very end of the Nærøyfjord. This cozy little village, snuggly located under the tallest waterfall in Norway, Kjelfossen (840 meters / 2755 feet), has attracted tourists ever since the 19th century. We recommend taking a 2-hour fjord cruise from Gundangen to Flåm. As this tour is an open schedule tour, the fjord cruise is not included. We will be happy to make suggestions and help you with the booking. Alternatively, we can spend more time in Gudvangen, have lunch and visit the Viking Town.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Njardarheimr
Optional: Njardarheimr is the name of the Viking Town in Gudvangen. If you decide to spend more time in Gudvangen, we can visit the village with a guided group tour (a private Viking guide can also be arranged for an additional fee), learn about Viking history, culture and society, and take part in activities like archery and axe throwing. There are also some interesting people to meet: real modern-day Vikings who come to live in the Viking Town and engage in their authentic arts and crafts. We recommend planning a stop and spending some time here!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Recommended option: The Nærøyfjord is one of the most gorgeous fjords in Norway (and the world!). Its unique and pristine beauty was the reason for including it on the World Heritage list by UNESCO in 2005. We recommend seeing it on a 2-hour fjord cruise aboard a passenger ferry or a private RIB. As this tour is an open schedule tour, the fjord cruise is not included. We can offer several alternatives which are available, help you with purchasing tickets or making a booking. The fjord cruise should be arranged in advance. Alternatively, we can spend more time in Gudvangen and the Viking Town and visit other secluded places other people rarely go to.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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After leaving Gudvangen - by either ferry, private RIB or car - you come to Aurland or Flåm, villages located at the very end of the Aurlandsfjord. We can discuss and you decide where you will get off the boat. We save time and escape crowds if you get off in Aurland.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The town of Aurlandsvangen is the local administration center. Before driving to Stegastein lookout, we stop here for lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
11Stegastein Viewpoint
From Aurland we go to Stegastein lookout, located at the top of a hairpin turn road overlooking the Aurlandsfjord at 640 meters / 2099 feet above sea level. Wonderful thrilling ride and a stunning view! After this stop it is time to return to Bergen.
20 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
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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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