PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier roundtrip from Bergen, 8 hours
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8 hours
- Local professional driver/guide
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- 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
On this 8-hour roundtrip from Bergen, you will witness the amazing variety of the Western Norway's scenery! Lush forests, fjords, rushing mountain rivers and waterfalls, magnificent highland landscape and, of course, the Folgefonna glacier. This is a private tour only for you and your party - in a comfortable vehicle...
- Duration 8 Hours
- Private Tour
- 1
Bergen
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 also on our return to Bergen. (Usually we do not...
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Osteroy Municipality
Sørfjorden or the South fjord is part of the Osterfjord which is a peculiar natural phenomenon: an salt water inlet that surrounds the largest inland island in Northern Europe - Osterøy Island - enclosed by contitental land. We drive along the South fjord until we come the the crossroads in...
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Vestland
From the village of Trengereid we take Route #7 to the Hardangerfjord. (Usually we do not stop here.)
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Hardangervegen
Hardangervegen or the Hardanger Road is Norwegian route #7. This road is a tourist attraction in itself. We will see beautiful sights along the way: mountains, lakes and waterfalls. On the way to the Hardangerfjord we will make two photo stops at 2 waterfalls: Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen.
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Fossen Bratte
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...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
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 view point is highly recommended.
- Duration 25 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Norheimsund
We pass through a small town of Norheimsund - the local municipal administration center on our way to the Hardangerfjord.
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Hardanger Fjord
The Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway. We will be travelling along the fjord to Tørvikbygd - a small village from where a car ferry will take us acorss the fjord to Jondal - a settlement on the south side of the Hardangerfjord. The ferry ride takes approx....
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Jondal
The ferry arrives in the village of Jondal and from here we start our ride to Folgefonna glacier. Mesmerising views of the rugged mountain scenery will make an unforgettable impression.
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Folgefonna National Park
Ascending from the sea level at the Hardangerfjord to the hight of approx. 3940 feet (1200 m) ASL, the mountain road takes us to Folgefonna glacier. Folgefonna has a ski center operating during summer. Here we will have our picnic/lunch if this option is booked. A glacier hike can be...
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 11
Hardanger Fjord
We return to Jondal. The ferry takes us back to the north side of the Hardangerfjord. Ferry crossing takes approx. 20 minutes. We return to Bergen the same way.
- Duration 1 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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