PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier roundtrip from Bergen, 8 hours
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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier roundtrip from Bergen, 8 hours
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Highlights
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 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.
Itinerary
Bergen
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur 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 stop here.)Osteroy Municipality
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSørfjorden 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 Trengereid.Trengereid
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFrom the village of Trengereid we take Route #7 to the Hardangerfjord. (Usually we do not stop here.)Hardanger Road
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHardangervegen 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.Fossen Bratte
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
25 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Norheimsund
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe pass through a small town of Norheimsund - the local municipal administration center on our way to the Hardangerfjord.Hardanger Fjord
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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. 20 minutes. While on the ferry, we can leave the car and enjoy a different view of the fjord.Jondal
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Folgefonna National Park
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAscending 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.Hardanger Fjord
1 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
Local professional driver/guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local taxes
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Address
Bergen, Norway
Provider
JANDIS AS
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