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Western Norway (Norwegian: Vestlandet, Vest-Norge, Vest-Noreg) is the region along the Atlantic coast of southern Norway. It consists of the counties Rogaland, Hordaland, Sogn og Fjordane, and Møre og Romsdal. The region has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The largest city is Bergen and the second-largest is Stavanger. Historically the regions of Agder, Vest-Telemark, Hallingdal, Valdres and northern parts of Gudbrandsdal have been included in Western Norway.
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1. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 3 hours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Get a taste and feel of Bergen on this 3-hour city sightseeing tour run by a professional driver-guide in a comfortable car. We will be stopping at the main sights in the centre of Bergen. We will also visit some of the sights and museums located outside city centre. There are 4 options that you can choose from. Please, see the tour delails. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 4- and 5-hour tour options.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes
Exclusions: Museum and funicular tickets not included, Gratuities
Reviewed By sonkoppie
We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.
2. Private tour Geiranger and Glaciers
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Have You been in four seasons in nordic? This trip will do this. From blooming towards fruits and next to waterfalls and mountain roads. We will come to fresh winter breath in Glacier.
Inclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Troll car up to the Glacier
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By Kumivez
Igvars is a great guy ! its service Starts, waiting for us at the airport, to introduce us to the city and the driver Renars, who was fantastic! all the time showing us great places, the communication with them was clear and they took us everyplace we asked before and giving us the time to take pictures and walk around so it makes our trip the most Beatiful experience. thank you so much! 100% recomend. He took us to the airport next day for the same price and it’s place is very well located and comfortable.
3. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen and Edvard Grieg house, 2.5 hours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A compact introduction of Bergen and a visit to the Troldhaugen - the house and museum of Edvard Grieg - probably the most famous person coming from Bergen. Private driver-guide on a private environmentally friendly car. Car on this tour is our Tesla Model X. This car has a Passenger Transport Licence. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 3-, 4- and 5-hour tour options.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide , Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes, Entrance tickets to the museum
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By sonkoppie
We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.
4. Folgefonna glacier yacht cruise + VIP car transport
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Glacier cruise to the Folgefonna glacier, with fjord cruise and VIP car transportation. Typically we start around 10:00, you are picked up on in the hotel garden, next to the swimming pool. We cruise out the Hardanger Fjord to the village Jondal, where our VIP car (BMW X5) is waiting for you. We continue up to the Folgefonna glacier, about 19 km. Up at the glacier, we can either just walk over to the glacier for a look, touch and feel, or hire a (VIP) guided tour on the glacier for typically 3 hours. When finished on the glacier, we drive back down to the village. We can have lunch at the local Jondal hotel, or continue to Odda city by car for lunch, with some more options. After lunch we drive to the Låtefoss waterfall 15 minutes up the valley from Odda, spectacular waterfall. Return to hotel by car, and we should be back around 18:00. With this you have a full day Hardanger excursion with yacht and VIP car, and will explore many of the villages and attractions along the fjord.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By William_Smith662
We arrived in Eidfjord by car from Oslo around 3 PM, and our travel agent had booked this boat for a fjord cruise to Ullensvang. It was planned to do a detour via Fyksesund, which should be a good spot. Boat was ready in Eidsfjord when we arrived, and after a short stroll in the streets with some lovely icecream from a small shop, we went onboars the boat. We had no rush at all, and agreed with the captain to take it easy most of the time, slow cruising to enjoy the fjord. After a while we arrived Fyksesund fjord, and as the rumors said- it was a lovely place. We cruised in the fjord towards several small waterfalls, and have never seen something like this. Captain manouvered the boat into the waterfall, and my wife got on the foredeck to have a shower under it, even though it was a little cold it was an amazing experience. We opened a bottle of wine and njoyed the rest of the cruise, heading for our hotel at Lofthus. We must say that this cruise made the day for us, and the fjords live up to its rumor, LOVELY!!
5. eTour, audio guided electric car
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore one of the world's most beautiful areas in one of our eco-friendly, fun and electric cars, and we guarantee a smile
Inclusions: Incurance
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Reviewed By RickW0689
(This experience occurred in August 2018, which was not offered in the drop down list.) If you are a photographer, this is the BEST way to see Dalsnibba and the beautiful scenery on the way to the summit. If you take a bus, (1) it doesn't stop and (2) you don't get to experience the sights and sounds of a beautiful place. The day that we went was cold and rainy, and I'll warn you that there's no heater in the electric vehicle. However, the experience was one that I'll never forget or regret. After a short, but informative, orientation at the station, you take off for the summit. I was warned to not punch the accelerator to the maximum on the ascent, as there is enough charge in the battery to reach the summit at a moderate speed, but not full speed (there's a gauge on the dash to advise power usage and storage). The vehicle partially recharges as you coast on the descent.
6. Day tour to Flåm - incl Premium Fjord Cruise, Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is Norway's most popular day tour and will take you through some of the worlds most beautiful scenery. The tour includes journeys on the Bergen Railway, a bus trip, a fjord cruise and Flåm Railway. The tour starts with the scenic Bergen Line to Voss. At the railway station in Voss you will find the bus that takes you to Gudvangen where you board the electric ship "Future of the fjord".The Nærøyfjord is one of the narrowest fjords in the world and the cruise takes 2 hours. In 2005, the Nærøyfjord was incorporated on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The trip continues with the Flåm Railway which is one of the world's steepest railway tracks on normal tracks. The 20 km long train journey from Flåm to Myrdal 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 Line which takes you back to Bergen.
Inclusions: Bergen Railway, Bergen - Voss, Skyss Bus nr 950, Voss - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Gudvangen - Flåm, Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Bergen
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Reviewed By grigorem669
Definitely recommend doing this if you don't have more time to explore the beautiful surroundings of Bregen. Norway is just amazing.
7. Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
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4.9 based on 35 reviews
This full day fjord tour have all the Norwegians nature you want to see. With high quality minivan, and driver/guide who want to give the guest the best service and knowledge possible. We want to give all our guest the best travel expirience tour this day.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunsj not included
Reviewed By rizzyriz
Would thoroughly recommend this tour. We were trying to decide between this one and Norway in a nutshell but we’re relieved we chose this one. The waterfall absolutely was beautiful and the viewpoint shouldn’t be missed! The fjord cruise was absolutely amazing, it’s environmentally friendly and so so quiet, you glide across the water. The van was very comfortable and the driver very knowledgeable. We definitely recommended this to anyone visiting southern Norway - highlight of our trip. Also there’s usb charging on the boat and van.
8. Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls
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4.8 based on 108 reviews
A full day of amazing and breathtakingly beautiful sceneries is guaranteed. You will depart from Ålesund by bus and soon travel along the magnificent Storfjord. Enjoy the green fields in Valldal where the most delicious strawberries grow. Walk over the bridge at Gudbrandsjuvet, a beautiful gorge where the clearest water falls down 20-25 meters into a ravine. Experience the adventurous Troll Road (Trollstigen) and enjoy the amazing view over the valley of Istradal from the top. Last but definitely not least, a visit to the impressive Troll Wall (Trollveggen).
Inclusions: Local guide, Sightseeing tour, Multiple fjords, Valldal, strawberry area, Gudbrandsjuvet, Trollstigen / Troll Road, Stigfossen (waterfall), Trollveggen / Troll Wall, Romsdalshorn, Lunch (Include or Exclude)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By MargaretResearch
I really can't say I've got to grips with Norway after my recent Covid secure trip there up the ffjirds on a cruise ship with other sufferers of my particular condition. One small issue is it's always said that all Norwegians speak English but I definitely met several who hadn't a clue what I was talking about when ordering pork chops on one of our excursions inland to Innlanden so that aspect was disappointing. Also I learned that a Smurfasbord is a kind of buffet similar to the English buffet but with fewer items from the yellow food groups such as our much loved crisps and cheese. Mr Gudmunjohansennn the ships croupier talked me through it in impeccable Norwegian so I had to deduce what he was saying from his admirable skill at pointing at things and either smiling or frowning. Was glad to get home to Sharon and normality.
9. Geiranger Shore Excursion: Mt. Dalsnibba and Eagle Road
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4.7 based on 145 reviews
Are you planning to visit Geiranger and UNESCO's Geirangerfjord? In that case you don’t want to miss out on this excursion. Enjoy the most spectacular views over this picturesque village and majestic fjord from different angles, including the rock of Flydalsjuvet. Do you want to experience the feeling of being on top of the world? Join everyone at the top of Mount Dalsnibba! Next up is a visit to Djupvatnet, a beautiful lake which lies approximately 1000 meters above sea level. Last but not least you get to tackle the steep inclines and hairpin bends of the Eagle Road, and admire spectacular views of the Geirangerfjord and Seven Sisters Waterfall.
Inclusions: Local guide, Sightseeing tour, Photo stop at Flydalsjuvet, Photo stop at Djupvashytta, Visit to the top of Mount Dalsnibba, The Eagle Road, The waterfall "Seven Sisters"
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By MargaretResearch
I really can't say I've got to grips with Norway after my recent Covid secure trip there up the ffjirds on a cruise ship with other sufferers of my particular condition. One small issue is it's always said that all Norwegians speak English but I definitely met several who hadn't a clue what I was talking about when ordering pork chops on one of our excursions inland to Innlanden so that aspect was disappointing. Also I learned that a Smurfasbord is a kind of buffet similar to the English buffet but with fewer items from the yellow food groups such as our much loved crisps and cheese. Mr Gudmunjohansennn the ships croupier talked me through it in impeccable Norwegian so I had to deduce what he was saying from his admirable skill at pointing at things and either smiling or frowning. Was glad to get home to Sharon and normality.
10. Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour
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4.7 based on 72 reviews
Don´t miss out on this perfect opportunity to learn all about the beautiful city of Ålesund and her surroundings; a visit to the enchanting islands of Giske and Godøy, the Sunnmøre Museum and sightseeing. Climb the stairs to the top of the lighthouse in Alnes on Godøy or go for a stroll on the beach. A visit to the picturesque open-air Sunnmøre Museum will teach you all about how life was in this part of the country a few centuries ago. Enter the boathouses for another fascinating exhibition. From the museum you will go to Mt. Aksla and enjoy the stunning view over the city, followed by a tour through the center of this spectacular art nouveau city.
Inclusions: Local guide, Sightseeing tour, Visit to the Sunnmøre Museum, Panoramic view from Mount Aksla, Visit to the Alnes Lighthouse, Photo stop Giske church
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By MargaretResearch
I really can't say I've got to grips with Norway after my recent Covid secure trip there up the ffjirds on a cruise ship with other sufferers of my particular condition. One small issue is it's always said that all Norwegians speak English but I definitely met several who hadn't a clue what I was talking about when ordering pork chops on one of our excursions inland to Innlanden so that aspect was disappointing. Also I learned that a Smurfasbord is a kind of buffet similar to the English buffet but with fewer items from the yellow food groups such as our much loved crisps and cheese. Mr Gudmunjohansennn the ships croupier talked me through it in impeccable Norwegian so I had to deduce what he was saying from his admirable skill at pointing at things and either smiling or frowning. Was glad to get home to Sharon and normality.
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