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Join us for an adrenaline-filled RIB trip on Hardangerfjorden from idyllic Norheimsund.
Hardangerfjord Adventure takes you on a tour to the hidden gems in the middle of the beautiful fjord landscape in Hardanger. In an open RIB boat, we cross the majestic Hardangerfjord to Herand and continue along the Samlen peninsula.
After this we drive into Fyksesund, the narrowest fjord arm in Hardanger. At the heart of the fjord arm is the roadless hamlet of Botnen, which is surrounded by 1,000-metre-high precipitous mountain sides and countless waterfalls.
There will be several stops along the way on the fjord where the guide lets the unique nature sink in and gives you an insight into the fjord culture. With a little luck, we'll see porpoises appear in the water. It is important to have your camera/mobile ready on this tour to catch some great photos.
Guiding in English.
Tour route with the boat:
Norheimsund-Aksnesholmane–Herand–Fyksesund–Botnen–Kvamsøy-Norheimsund.
Duration:
90 minutes in the boat plus the time it takes to change into proper gear and briefing.
Meeting place and time in Øystese:
Departure from Thon Hotel Sandven, next to the bus terminal in Norheimsund. Meet in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before departure.
Attire:
Dress in practical outerwear and shoes. You get a life jacket and goggles, as well as gloves, buff and hat as needed.
Wardrobe and toilet:
No toilet on the boat tour, but toilet and cloakroom at the base by the hotel. Any valuables can be locked in the wardrobe at the base.
Suitable for:
5 years and up. Old age no obstacle. The tour is not suitable for pregnant women over 3 months or people with back or neck injuries.
Payment and terms:
The tour must be booked online and paid for in advance. Changes and cancellations can be made free of charge up to 3 days before departure. In case of cancellation within the deadline, a full refund is given.
Tickets and prices:
The tour can be bought at the Tourist Information in Bergen or ordered online here: Hardangerfjord Adventure - Explore the fjords (hardangerfjord-adventure.no)
A round-trip bus ticket to Bergen is not included and must be purchased separately. With the Bergen Card you get free bus travel. The boat trip must be booked no later than 10 hours before the boat departure. For later bookings, please contact us to check if we have space available.
Bus to and from Norheimsund:
Route bus number 925 from terminal O, Bergen Bus Station. Travel time 1 hour 25 minutes, so we recommend taking a bus from Bergen that leaves at least 2 hours before your departure. You get off the bus at Norheimsund Bus Terminal.
Bus schedules:
Tour starting at 09:00 (3.6–3.9), bus from Bergen Bus Station at 07:25, arrival Norheimsund at 08:50. Return from Norheimsund at 10:50 or 12:50.
Tour starting at 11.00 (16.1–31.3 and 16.10–30.11), bus from Bergen Bus Station at 08:55, arrival Norheimsund at 10:20 Return from Norheimsund at 12:50 or 15:50.
Tour starting at 13.00 (1.4–2.6 and 4.9–15.10), bus from Bergen Bus Station at 09:55, arrival Norheimsund at 11:20. Return from Norheimsund at 15:50 or 17:30.
Buy a ticket in the ticket machines at Bergen bus station or pay by card when boarding. If you have the Bergen Card, the bus journey is free. Remember that the Bergen Card must be valid when boarding. Bus ticket NOK 81 pr. adult each way. Get off the bus at Norheimsund bus terminal.
Season:
Fixed trips January–November. Send us an email to inquire about private tours.
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