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Available from Monday - Friday

This trip includes

  • boat A fjord cruise on the narrow and beautiful Nærøyfjord
  • train The scenic Bergen Railway
  • bus Bus rides along the Sognefjord and down the steep Stalheimskleiva
  • boat A fjord cruise on the mighty Sognefjord

Customized booking

Make your selection in the booking box and press «Search». During the booking process you can customize the tour with activities and accommodation along the route. You can also choose to change departure times. You see the schedule, itinerary and price for you tour during the booking process. There is no group-, senior- or student discounts on our tours.

Hotels & accommodation

We highly recommend adding an overnight stay to your tour! We have already handpicked and negotiated the best deals for you - simply add your preferred accommodation in the booking process. 

Activities along the way

Add an exciting activity to your tour! To see the varied activities you can do during this tour, click HERE. 

Tour connections 

The tour is self-guided, transfers and connections are easy to find and clearly marked or announced. You will receive a detailed itinerary with information about transfer points with your tour booking confirmation.

Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell
Norway in a nutshell

Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell

Experience the beautiful UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord with its steep mountainsides, hanging valleys, towering peaks and breathtaking waterfalls and travel on the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord! The Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell tour is the perfect alternative for those longing for the full fjord package!

Surrounded by towering mountains up to 1,700 metres high, the Nærøyfjord is an amazingly beautiful experience. This fjord is one of the best known fjords in Norway and perhaps the most outstanding natural attraction in all of Norway.

The Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell tour includes a fjord cruise on the narrow and beautiful Nærøyfjord and the mighty Sognefjord. While the Nærøyfjord is an UNESCO-protected fjord, the Sognefjord and the area surrounding it is also considered to be among the most beautiful travel destinations in the world.

The tour also includes a train journey on the spectacular Bergen Railway and during the bus trip from Voss to Gudvangen you travel down the steep hair-pin bends of Stalheimskleiva! As well as the fjord cruise on the Sognefjord, the tour also offers a bus ride along the fjord, so you get to experience the mighty Sognefjord from both land and fjord!

Read more about the tour from: Oslo | Bergen 

This tour can be taken as a day excursion or as a longer journey over several days. You can start your trip from Oslo or Bergen and you can customize your tour by adding hotels and activities along the way.

Travel tip

Read more about the tour by selecting a starting point from either Bergen or Oslo above. We highly recommend that you take your time during the tour, by staying over in hotels in for example Balestrand, Sogndal or Voss. 

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    Season

    01.JUN - 31.AUG (Mon - Fri)

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Tour highlights

Recommended activities during this tour

Please note that certain activities depends on season, availability and travel route. Some activities may require overnight stays during your tour.

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Guided kayak trip

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Fjord Safari

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Lighthouse adventure

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Indoor skydiving

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Stay longer and experience more in these top destinations

Add one or more overnight stays to your tour with our favorable prices. We have handpicked a selection of hotels, so you can plan and book your perfect tour!

Oslo

Oslo is the largest city in Norway, and it has been the country's capital since 1814 following the dissolution of the union with Denmark.

Bergen

Bergen is Norway's second largest city with a population of roughly 270,000. King Olav Kyrre founded the city of Bergen in 1070, and it was the country's capital from 1110 until 1299.

Voss

Situated in the middle of Fjord Norway, Voss is the adventure capital of Norway!

Gudvangen

Gudvangen – or Gudvangr means: The field of the gods by the water and the small village has approximately 120 inhabitants.

Leikanger

Leikanger municipality is located between fjords and mountains in the heart of Sognefjorden. The municipality adjacent to Balestrand in the west and Sogndal in the east. Leikanger has around 2300...

Sogndal

Sogndal is a village beautifully situated by the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. This area is considered to be one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

Balestrand

Known as the art village by the Sognefjord, Balestrand has inspired artists from all over the world.
Transfer points on the Sognefjord & Nærøyfjord in a nutshell

Bergen: The train departs from Bergen railway station. 
The express boat arrive Strandkaiterminalen. The terminal is situated next to the Fish Market and approx. 10 min. walk from Bergen railway station.

Voss: Change from train to bus or vice versa. The bus to Gudvangen departs at Voss Railway Station. The bus is located outside the railway station. Please look for the bus with sign for Gudvangen.

Gudvangen: Change from bus to boat. The bus park next to the harbour and connect with the tourist boat/fjord boat. Please look for the boat with sign for Kaupanger at the harbour.

Kaupanger:  Change from boat to bus. The bus for Sogndal departs from the fjord cruise boat quay. 

Sogndal: Change from bus to bus at Sogndal bus terminal. The buses are located close to one another at the terminal.

Leikanger: Change from express boat to bus or vice versa. The bus stops next to the express boat quay, right at the harbour.

Oslo: The trains for all our trips departs from the Oslo Central Railway Station (Oslo S).

Note: Not all transfer points are included on all tours. This depends on the tour alternative that you choose. You will of course receive a booking confirmation from us with a detailed itinerary for the tour you have selected. 

Are the tours guided?

No, there is no guide on our tours. You travel on your own by following the travel itinerary.You travel on your own by following your travel itinerary.

When booking a tour, you will also gain access to the Fjord Tours Travel Guide APP which is a "digital guidebook" for your tour. Read more about the app HERE.

The connections and transfer points are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer. Stops are always announced over the speakers.

How can I add a hotel to your trips?

When you book your tour in the booking process, you can press the "+" symbols on certain destinations. When pressing the "+" symbol you get a choice of adding accommodation or an activity in this destination. Simply follow the steps to add a hotel to your tour.

If you want to arrange an overnight stay without booking your hotel through Fjord Tours, press "I'd rather book on my own."

Information about luggage service and transportation

For questions about our luggage service and transportation of luggage during tours you can READ MORE HERE. Go to the heading "Luggage service and transportation".

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