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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: King of the Fjords – round trip to the Sognefjord, 11 hours
Bergen, Western Norway, Norway, Europe
$1727.91
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Overview
The King of the Fjords tour showcases the breathtaking Sognefjord, the longest fjord in Norway. This 11-hour adventure takes you through stunning Western Norway, featuring lush valleys, dramatic landscapes, and majestic waterfalls.
- 🚐 Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, ensuring a smooth journey throughout the tour.
- 👨🏫 A knowledgeable local driver-guide accompanies you, sharing fascinating insights about the sights and the rich history of Norway.
- ⛴️ Enjoy a scenic fjord cruise on a small car ferry, primarily used by locals, with a journey lasting approximately 1.5 hours along the picturesque Sognefjord.
- 🌊 Stop at the impressive Tvindefossen waterfall, where you can get close to this stunning 110-meter (360 ft) tall cascade.
- 🏰 Visit the historic Hopperstad stave church, a wooden marvel dating back to around 1130, one of the oldest in existence.
- 🍽️ Lunch break in the charming village of Vikoyri, where you can stroll through cozy streets and savor the local atmosphere.
- ☕ A coffee break at Storesvingen cafe offers breathtaking views of Vik bay and Sognefjord, perfect for a relaxing moment.
- 🗺️ Optional visit to the Bjørn West Museum in Matre, focusing on Norwegian guerilla history during WWII, available for private tours after regular hours (entrance fees apply).
- 🌉 Cross the Nordhordlandsbrua, Norway's second-longest bridge, which combines floating and suspension designs, adding to the scenic experience.
- 💧 Bottled water provided throughout the tour to keep you refreshed during your journey.
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King of the Fjords
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 11 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Local professional driver-guide
- Tickets to Hopperstad stave church
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Fjord ferry tickets
- Gratuity
- Entrance fee to Bjørn West museum
- May be purchased on this tour.
- 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. (pass by)
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VossevangenWe 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.
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TvindefossenWe make a stop at Tvindefossen waterfall, located 12 km (7.5 miles) to the north of Voss town center. We can come close this cascading 110 meters (360 ft) tall waterfall.
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Our next stop is at the Sendefossen waterfall on our way up to Vikafjellet mountain area.
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On our way down from Vikafjellet mountains, we stop at Storesvingen cafe for a cup of coffee (to go) and stunning view over the bay of Vik and the Sognefjord.
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Hopperstad Stave ChurchFirst stop in Vik is at Hopperstad stave church – a wooden church from ca. 1130. It is, together with Urnes, the oldest stave church in existence.
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VikoyriWe come to the center of Vik – a small village on the Songnefjord. Some say that the word Viking comes from here. We stop here for lunch and maybe a little walk through cosy streets. The car ferry leaves at 2:00pm.
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SognefjordenIt is time for a fjord cruise on the King of the Fjords – the Songefjord – the longest fjord in Norway! We leave on a small car ferry from Vik. The ferry is mostly exclusively used by local people, coming to or going from hard-to-reach, secluded villages and farms on the fjord's shore. If we are lucky, the ferry will stop at some remote farms hidden inside picturesque bays. The fjord cruise is about 1.5 hours long.
- After disembarking the ferry, we have a pleasant drive along the Sognefjord before we reach the village of Bjordal – from here, we travel off the beaten track through the mountains to our next stop: Stordalen Mountain Lodge. (pass by)
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We stop at Stordalen Mountain Lodge for a cup of coffee. If you are interested in WW2 history, this place has a story to tell.
- Descending from the mountains, we come to the Matresfjord. We are on our way back to Bergen. (pass by)
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The next stop is optional: We can prolong this tour with a visit to Bjørn West Museum in Matre – Museum of Norwegian guerrilla during WW2. This is a private visit after the museum's closing time and has to be booked in advance. Entrance fees apply.
- We travel along the Osterfjord to Bergen. (pass by)
- Before returning to Bergen we will cross the fjord on the second longest bridge in Norway – the Nordhordlandsbrua – part floating part suspension bridge. (pass by)
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BergenThe tour ends in Bergen. Suggested scheduled time for return is 7:30pm.
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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: King of the Fjords – round trip to the Sognefjord, 11 hours
Bergen, Western Norway, Norway, Europe
$1727.91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!