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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: The Heart of Norway – Viking Special, 8-9 hours – SUMMER

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Experience the highlights of Western Norway on our special tour to Gudvangen, the Nærøyfjord and the Viking Village. This tour starts and ends in Bergen. You will visit Voss and Gudvangen, witness the majestic beauty of this region: lush valleys and magnificent fjords surrounded by sheer mountains. We travel to the Nærøyfjord – a part of UNESCO World Heritage site: West-Norwegian Fjord Landscape area. Our main destination is the Viking Village, where you can meet the real modern day Vikings and learn about their history and culture. Your own professional driver-guide is with you all the time and provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. Duration is approx. 8.5 hours.

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 Norwegian Passenger Transport Licence.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch May be purchased on this tour.
  • Gratuity
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Meeting and Pickup

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Suggested start time for this tour is 08:30am.Pick up in Bergen city center: Any hotel or cruise ship port in Bergen city center, any hotel in the vicinity of Bergen airport, rented apartment or private residence located within 1.5 miles (2.5 km) radius from Bryggen embankment, i.e. Bergen city center. If not departing from a hotel, please, provide the address.Pick up at Bergen airport: Bergen International Aitport Flesland, Domestic or International arrival hall.

What To Expect

Bergen (Pass By)

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.
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Vossevangen (Pass By)

We 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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Tvindefossen

We make a stop at Tvindefossen waterfall, locaded 12 km (7.5 miles) to the north of Voss town center. We can come close this cascading 110 meters (360 ft) tall waterfall. During this time of year, Tvindefossen is usually at its fullest flow, due to the autumn rainfalls.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stalheim Hotel

Our next stop is at Stalheim Hotel, an establishment which history is closely related to postal service in Norway and goes back all the way to 1647. The hotel's terrace, at an elevation of 373 meters / 1224 feet ASL, offer a magnificent view of the Nærøydalen valley - a part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The heritage site consists of 2 fjords - the Nærøyfjord and the Aurlandsfjord - adjacent valleys and surrounding mountains.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stalheimskleiva (Pass By)

We continue our journey down Stalheimskleiva - one the steepest roads on the North with hairpin turns which provide thrilling views of 2 beautiful waterfalls on each side of the road.
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Stalheimsfossen

Stalheimsfossen waterfall is one of the 2 waterfalls which accompany us on our descent down the hairpin turns to the Nærøydalen. Stalheimsfossen is 126 meter / 413 feet tall.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sivlefossen

Sivlefossen waterfall is one of the 2 waterfalls which accompany us on our descent down the hairpin turns to the Nærøydalen. Sivlefossen is 142 meter / 466 feet tall.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gudvangen

Our main destination on this tour is a small village of Gudvangen, in the very end of the Nærøyfjord. This cosy little village, snuggly located under the tallest waterfall in Norway, Kjelfossen (840 meters / 2755 feet), has attracted tourists ever since the 19th century. When we arrive here, it will be time for lunch, which we can have at the local hotel's restaurant/cafe or inside the Viking Village.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bakka Church

From Gudvangen we drive to the village of Bakka, on the shore of the Nærøyfjord, where Bakka Church from 1859 is located beneath Mount Bakkanosi (4 586 ft or 1398 m above sea level). The main attraction on this stop is not the church but the scenery: the magnificent Nærøyfjord and the surrounding mountains.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Njardarheimr

Njardarheimr is the name of the Viking Village in Gudvangen. We visit the village with a guided tour and learn about the Viking history, culture and society, and take part in activities like archery and axe throwing. There are also some interesting people to meet: real modern day Vikings who come to live in the Village and engage in their authentic arts and crafts.You have 2 options when visiting the Viking Village: 1) Regular: Entrance tickets to the Village are included. You can participate in a scheduled tour around the Village with a local guide. 2) Private Viking: Entrance tickets to the Village are included. Your tour around the Village is with a private Viking guide, who is with your party for a whole hour.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Vossevangen

On our way back to Bergen we pass the town of Voss again. This time we can make a stop here to take Voss Gondol cable car to the top of Mount Hangur (2690 ft / 820 m above sea level). Additional payment for extra time and cable car tickets is required.
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Admission Ticket Free

Dale of Norway Factory Outlet & Museum

Alternatively, we can stop in Dale, where the famous sweater factory is located – “Dale of Norway”. We can visit the factory outlet and maybe pick up some woolen souvenirs there (good deals and discount here all year round).
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bergen

Our tour ends in Bergen. Sceduled time for return is 6:00pm.
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Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: The Heart of Norway – Viking Special, 8-9 hours – SUMMER?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local professional driver-guide
  • LunchMay be purchased on this tour.
  • Gratuity

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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