Top Western Norway On the Water

Get a different view of the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund that is possible on most sightseeing tours. This small-group kayaking tour introduces you to the top attractions and important information about the area, such as why Ålesund is built in the Jugend style. Make lots of photo stops along the way.

Explore the Lysefjord landscape in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on this tour from Stavanger. Zoom out into the harbor, then head for the outlying fjords, where you will pass close to the rock formations and other striking Norwegian scenery. Listen to your crew's commentary on the flora and fauna in the area while you travel. Extra-warm marine suits and dry bags will be provided to keep you and your belongings safe and dry.

Explore the beautiful waters around Bergen with this guided kayak tour of Herdla. After a safety orientation, you’ll hop in your kayak and begin your 3-hour paddle. As you kayak between reefs and islands, your guide will share interesting historical background on the area, pointing out details like ruins from WWII. Enjoy a picnic break and a chance to see eagles and other rare birds.

Make the most of your time in port on this shore excursion in Bergen, timed to your ship. Departing from the center of Bergen, head along the narrow Mostraumen fjord to see some of western Norway's most spectacular scenery, including waterfalls and mountains, as well as wildlife including seals, goats, and perhaps eagles. The captain slows down so that you can get good pictures and tries to get close to the waterfall so you can try a taste of the fresh mountain water.

Experience the beauty of our mountain lake Vangsvatnet from an inspiring perspective in this fantastic environment. With a small amount of paddling experience to experienced paddlers, this activitiy fits everyone. The guests who choose touring kayak with us will be the most pleasantly surprised.These kayaks are extremely stable, with exceptional handling and a surprising amount of speed. Outdoor Norway choose a high top ending equipment to all our activities, because our focus is on your safety and quality leisure time.

Make the most of your time on shore in Stavanger by getting back out onto the water on this guided boat tour. Sail into the Lysefjord to soak up the scenery of mountains, waterfalls, and tiny islands, and see such world-famous attractions as Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen). Also visit Vagabond's Cave, which legend says was named after a group of vagabonds who hid there; see goats at summer pasture, and taste clear mountain water from the Hengjane falls.

Our private cruise to Modalen is an exclusive alternative to the fast ferries, if you want a private experience to the best fjords around Bergen. We depart from Bergen, watching the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen from the seaside with the beautiful backdrop of the seven mountains surrounding the city, including Mt Fløyen and Mount Ulriken. We slowly cruise up the fjords from Bergen, where the scenery changes gradually from when we leave the second largest city in Norway, passing the suburbs Sandviken and Eidsvåg, to when we arrive at the narrow remote fjords and villages with beautiful waterfalls. The atmosphere shifts from busy city life, to a quiet and pristine landscape and surroundings. Up in the end of the fjord we call upon a waterfall directly down to the fjord and boat, where you can have a waterfall-shower, or taste the clean mountain water. We dock in the village of Mo for a break, where you can have lunch at the small local cafè- and explore the village on your own.

Make the most of your visit to Norway by seeing some of its most alluring landscapes in one hassle-free day trip. Accompanied by just your party and a guide, travel by bus through charming villages toward the town of Gudvangen, by boat through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjords of Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, and by train along the Flåm Railway, famed for its sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

Join our round-trip cruise from Bergen in spectacular fjord scenery. This fantastic tour takes you up the 27-kilometer long Osterfjord. Underway, the fjord narrows between steep mountains as we bring you safely through the powerful currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait. We sail our bow right up to a waterfall to catch a bucket of ice-cold mountain water for you to sample before turning back and returning to Bergen through the magnificent landscape. Our modern, comfortable boats have sundecks and kiosks offering refreshments, including beer and wine. Departure from Zacharias Bryggen / Fish market in Bergen

Experience what it is like to paddle in the dramatic UNESCO world heritage listed Geiranger fjord, on this 2-day trip. During these two days you will go on a scenic hike to a great campsite with stunning views over the fjord, where you will meet local heritage on old farms. The sheer size of the fjords and your humble presence is an overwhelming experience. Paddle with us and get blown away! All kayak equipment, meals (starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 2), camping gear (except sleeping bag) and a guide from Norway Adventures throughout the trip, who will provide basic paddle and safety instructions before starting.

Let us take you through some of western Norway’s most striking scenery, with grand mountains rising from the fjords and imposing waterfalls. The Express Cruise is the easiest and fastest way to get from Bergen to the village of Rosendal. This is where you’ll find some of the region’s star attractions: dazzling Hardangerfjord, and Folgefonna National Park with the country’s third largest glacier. Not in the least Barony Rosendal, with roots in the 1600s, Scandinavia’s smallest castle in an idyllic setting with lovely, fragrant gardens as well as cafes and a restaurant. The modern, comfortable boats have sundecks and kiosks offering refreshments, including beer and wine. Departure from Bergen Monday - Friday: 8.50 am (All year) Saturday - Sunday - Public Holidays: 11.00 am (May - August) Departure from Rosendal Monday - Friday: 2.25 pm (All year) Saturday - Sunday - Public Holidays: 4.35 pm (May - August)

We take you from Norheimsund to the long and narrow pristine fjord Fyksesund, and back to Norheimsund. Cruising time to Fyksesund is about 1 hour at slow speed, where we enjoy the nice nature, fjord and view. We have no rush, we want to give you the best possible experience. Nice nature, beautiful fjords, high mountains. In the Fyksesund fjord, you will explore the narrow and pristine fjord with only untouched nature, waterfalls and silence. No cruise-ships, and barely any people. We enjoy the waterfalls directly down to the boat, where you can have a shower if you want, or taste the fresh mountain water from the waterfalls. Enjoy the silence, or go for a swim in the fjord. Snacks and refreshments included in the cruise, or enjoy the food you bring along on our panoramic Flybridge. Lunch onboard if ordered, or we can stop at a restaurant along the route. When finished, we slowly cruise back to the Norheimsund. Possible to try fishing. We guarantee a nice day on the fjord :)

This guided tour is legendary and it takes us through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and a bus trip through the beautiful scenery of Western Norway. From May - September, the bus trip includes the steep hairpin curves of Stalheimskleiva.

We pick you up from any hotel, and go by our VIP car towards Norheimsund, and the Hardangerfjord region. On the way we stop by two large waterfalls: Fossen Bratte, and Steinsdalsfossen, the last one you can walk behind. We continue to Norheimsund, and change over to the waiting boat, M/Y Iselina Bella, a Princess 50. From Norheimsund we cruise into the narrow, remote and undiscovered pristine Fyksesund fjord, which is only accessible by boat. We stay in here for a couple of hours, just to enjoy the silence in the nice nature, between the steep mountains, with waterfalls directly down to the fjord. You can have a drink from the waterfalls if you like, a shower under them, or a swim in the fjord. When we are happy with the fjord, we cruise back to Norheimsund for lunch at Thon Hotel Sandven, and car back to Bergen. Typically we will be back around 6 PM

If a simple day trip is not enough to satisfy your adventurous spirit, embark on a six-day kayaking excursion. In a small group of no more than eight people, explore the fjords of western Norway. Includes camping gear and all meals.

Venture alongside Norway’s most stunning coastal landscapes on this round-trip cruise from Bergen to Rosendal, the fastest day trip excursion. Pre-booked tickets include over five hours of free time to explore Norway’s second-longest fjord. Wander the gardens of Barionet, a 17th-century manor estate, or upgrade to include a glacier tour of rugged Folgefonna National Park.

Lunch or dinner cruise to the best seafood restaurant in the Bergen ara: Cornelius. corneliusrestaurant.no/english/ This restaurant is located on an island only accessible by boat or helicopter, and has a beautiful location next to the Fjord. The atmosphere shifts to a quiet landscape and surroundings. Enjoy the trip from the Flybridge, with a panoramic view, or from the salon or aft deck while we pass narrow fjords and islands on the way. Snacks and refreshments included. We wait to take you back to Bergen when finished. Trip takes enjoyable 1,5 h each way, or a little more if you want to enjoy the cruise as long as possible. Price all inclusive, with snacks and refreshments onboard. (Lunch/dinner not included)

Venture beyond Bergen city limits—and discover some of western Norway’s most spectacular fjord scenery—on this efficient daytime cruise. In the afternoon, depart from the centrally located pier, and sail along the 17-mile (27-kilometer) Osterfjord. See dramatic mountain scenery, navigate the Mostraumen strait, and even sail right up to a waterfall and taste the fresh mountain water. In between, lounge on the deck and have drinks and snacks (own expense).

Lovely romantic private Champagne cruise on the Fjords of Bergen, with meeting point in the middle of the city. Everything you need included in the cruise, and very good facilities onboard. Champagne, Cava or Prosecco included, max 12 passengers (only your group, no mix with others). Snacks etc as well. We cruise at slow speed from the city, up the fjord and between islands and beaches, with a nice evening experience either inside the boat, aft deck or from the Panoramic Flybridge on top. Lovely romantic cruise.

We cruise with our boat from Solstrand and in the Hardanger Fjord to Jondal village, where our VIP car is waiting to take you up to the Folgefonna Glacier, about 19 km from the harbour. We reccomend lunch in Jondal before going up to the glacier. Private glacier tour can be ordered with guide, please see folgefonni-breforarlag.no/en_GB When finished we go back down in our car, where the boat is waiting, and cruise back to Solstrand. Lunch onboard if wanted, or at one of the hotels in Jondal. Another option is to go by car back to Solstrand, and explore new places on the way, via Norheimsund. Very nice experience of the Norwegian Fjords, nature and glacier.

This is a legendary tour, goes all year round and will take you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Norway. The tour includes a private vehicle, a local English speaking guide, Premium Fjord Cruise and train journeys on Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway. After pick-up in Bergen we start the journey to Gudvangen and in the summer months we drive through Stalheimskleiva, the 1,5 km long road section that winds down Nærøydalen valley from Stalheim. Well ahead in Gudvangen we board the electric ship "Future of the fjords" to Flåm. The Nærøyfjord is surrounded by high mountains and is a beautiful sight both in summer and winter. From Flåm, the tour continues with the dramatic and world famous Flåm Railway. The train ride gives you a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent of Norwegian mountain nature.. At Myrdal station, a train changes to the Bergen Railway which takes you to Voss where you are picked up and the car will take you back to Bergen. ​

This is a guided tour where we visit different sights between Stavanger and into the Lysefjord. Such as. Fantahåla, Jettegryta, Prekestolen, Goats, Henganefossen etc. On the fly-bridge cruiseing in Lysefjord on a sunny day with family, friends, spouse or colleagues, it gives a wonderfully beautiful atmosphere with powerful mountain sides that meet the blue fjord.

We depart from Bergen city center, watching the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen from the seaside with the beautiful backdrop of the seven mountains surrounding the city, including Mount Fløyen and Mount Ulriken. We slowly cruise out the fjords from Bergen. The scenery changes gradually from when we leave the second largest city in Norway, passing the suburbs, to when we pass narrow fjords, islands and villages, and into the Hardanger Fjord- to the village Jondal. Here we will have lunch at the hotel, before our car (BMW X5) is waiting for you to go up to the Folgefonna glacier, about 19 km each way. Up at the glacier, we can either just walk over to the glacier for a look, or hire a VIP guided tour to walk on the glacier for typically 3 hours. When finished, we go back down to the village, to go by car, with ferry crossing the fjord, and via Norheimsund and Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall + Fossen Bratte on the way back to Bergen. We should be back in Bergen around 20:00

A lovely 4 day cruise from Bergen to the Hardanger Fjord, with stops for all the major attractions. Enjoy everything from your own private boat. The captain will be your assistant for service the whole trip, and make sure everything works perfect. Coordination with hotels, drivers and restaurants along the whole cruise. Cruise can be customized, and adjusted as you like. We know the area very well, just ask and tell us what you want to see- and we have it arranged. It is indicated in the Tripadvisor setup that lunch, dinner is included, but it is not included in the price. We can organize restaurants, hotels, taxi, etc for you, and you will pay them yourself when you are there. We reccomend to stay in hotels along the route, and will assist with reccomendations for this. It is also possible to sleep in the boat if you prefer, 2 cabins with Queen size bed, and one cabin with bunk bed.