On this 8-hour roundtrip from Bergen, you will witness the amazing variety of the Western Norway's scenery!

Duration

8 hours

Overview

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 with a local driver-guide. Choose from 3 options: 1) Basic package, 2) Tour with a picnic basket for 3, and 3) Tour with a lunch basket for 7. This tour starts and ends in Bergen centre. 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 of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence.

What's Included

• Local professional driver-guide
• Hotel/port pickup
• Private transport by air-conditioned minivan or car
• Bottled water
• All Fees and Taxes

Not included: x Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure & Return

Traveler pickup is offered. Suggested start time for this tour is 09:30 am. We pick-up from any hotel in Bergen city area, all of the cruise ship terminals and any private address within city limits. If not departing from a hotel, please, provide the address.

Itinerary

Stop At: 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. Duration: 1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: 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 continental land. We drive along the South fjord until we come the crossroads in Trengereid. (Usually we do not stop here.) Duration: 1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Trengereid rundkøyring From the village of Trengereid we take Route #7 to the Hardangerfjord. (Usually we do not stop here.) Duration: 1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: 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 minute Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: 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 pure water drops on your face. Duration: 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: 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 viewpoint is highly recommended. Duration: 25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Norheimsund We pass through a small town of Norheimsund - the local municipal administration center on our way to the Hardangerfjord. Duration: 1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: 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 across the fjord to Jondal - a settlement on the south side of the Hardangerfjord. The ferry ride takes approx. 20 minutes. While on the ferry, we can leave the car and enjoy a different view of the fjord. Duration: 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: 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 minute Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: 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 booked as a part of a group or with a private glacier guide, for additional payment in advance - we would have to make arrangements. After a refreshing break at the bottom of the glacier we start our return to Bergen. Duration: 45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Stop At: 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 minute Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Not wheelchair accessible

Infant seats available

Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide: English, Norwegian, Russian

A maximum of 7 people per booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by JANDIS AS