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a Ticket to the Ultimate Fjord Experience

UNESCO-protected fjords and landscapes. Fantastic hotels in stunning locations. Exciting and varied activities. Simply put - The Sognefjord in a nutshell & UNESCO Fjord Bus tour.

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This tour includes

  • train The scenic Bergen Railway
  • boat An express boat tour on the Sognefjord
  • bus UNESCO Fjord Bus Tour, Sogndal - Geiranger - Sogndal
  • boat Express boat tour on the Aurlandsfjord
  • train The magnificent Flåm Railway

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 your tour during the booking process. There is no group-, senior- or student discounts on our tours.

Hotels & accommodation

This tour requires two overnight stays in Sogndal. On the round trip from Oslo an additional overnight stay in Bergen is required. We highly recommend adding overnight stops along the way, for example in Loen or Geiranger. 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 in a nutshell & UNESCO Fjord Bus Tour
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Sognefjord in a nutshell & UNESCO Fjord Bus tour

Join the Sognefjord in a Nutshell & UNESCO Fjord Bus tour! This tour combines the popular Sognefjord in a nutshell trip with an exciting fjord bus tour along the Nordfjord to the Geirangerfjord. Experience the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord in comfort!

This combined tour lets you experience both the mighty Sognefjord and the beautiful Geirangerfjord, together with some of the most spectacular destinations in Norway. During the tour there are also numerous opportunities for exciting activities and overnight stays in stunning hotels and locations.

Scenic Railway Routes

On the tour you will travel on the scenic Bergen Railway, the magnificent Flåm Railway and take an express boat tour on the mighty Sognefjord. The UNESCO Fjord bus tour from Sogndal along Nordfjord to Geiranger also lets you experience Geiranger and the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord.  

This tour is available during the summer season and requires overnight stays along the route. You start your tour from Bergen or Oslo and can take the tour as a round trip, with return to your starting point, or as a one-way trip to either Oslo or Bergen. Select your starting destination below to read more about the tour from either Oslo or Bergen!

Read more about the tour from: Oslo | Bergen

World heritage sites & top quality activities 

We highly recommend that you add overnight stays to your tour in for instance Balestrand, Flåm, Loen or Geiranger. Along the way, there are plenty of world heritage sites and top quality activities. Read more about the tour from either Oslo or Bergen by selecting your starting destination above. In the booking process you will get a good view of your preferred route from either Oslo or Bergen. 

Have a nice trip!

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    24.JUN - 30.AUG

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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.

From

Fjord Cruise

in Oslo
Duration 2 hours
From

Fjord Cruise Bergen - Mostraumen

Experience fjords, mountains and stunning waterfalls by taking a fjord cruise to...
Duration 3 hours
From

The Seven Sisters

kayaking on the Geirangerfjord
Duration 3 hours
From

Discover Kayaking

tour in Geiranger
Duration 2 hours
From

Fjord Sightseeing

in Geiranger, 90 min
Duration 1h, 30min
From

Fjord sightseeing

in Geiranger, 60 min
Duration 1 hour
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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!

Loen

Loen is a small village situated innermost in Nordfjord, below the great Jostedalsbreen Glacier. This is the home of Loen Skylift, and the perfect place for exploring the mountains during the day, and...

Geiranger

Situated in the inner Geirangerfjord, Geiranger offers a real taste of World Heritage!

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.

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.

Balestrand

Known as the art village by the Sognefjord, Balestrand has inspired artists from all over the world.

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...

Flåm

The small picturesque village of Flåm, is situated innermost in the Aurlandsfjord and is home of the Flåm Railway.

Olden

Olden is a small village located at the mouth of the Oldeelva river in Sogn og Fjordane county.

Vatnahalsen

Vatnahalsen is the first station after Myrdal on The Flam Railway track down to Flam.

Geilo

Geilo is situated midway between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway. It is primarily a ski resort town, but also offers a wide range of summer activities.

Finse

Finse is a mountain village area on the shore of the lake Finsevatnet in Ulvik municipality. The village is centered on Finse Station, a railway station on the Bergen Railway line.

Voss

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

Fjærland

Fjærland is located in Sogndal municipality in Sogn og Fjordane. Here, the mighty Sognefjord meets the Jostedalsbreen Glacier and lots of peopleconsider Fjærland to be the most beautiful glacier...
Transfer points on the Sognefjord in a nutshell trip & UNESCO Fjord Bus Tour

Bergen: 
Departure with the express boat from Strandkaiterminalen. The terminal is situated next to the Fish Market and approx. 10 min. walk from Bergen railway station. Arrival at Bergen railway station.

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

Sogndal: Change from bus to bus at Sogndal bus terminal. The buses are located close to one another at the terminal. The UNESCO Fjord Bus is clearly marked and easy to find.
Change from bus to bus to Leikanger.

Flåm: Change from express boat to train or vice versa. The Norled boat terminal is situated next to the railway station. The express boat for Sognefjord in a nutshell departs from pier no.2.

Myrdal: Change train for the Flåm Railway or for the Bergen Railway. The trains are located next to each other.

Oslo: The trains for all our trips departs from / arrive at 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.

The tours have been organized so everyone should reach each connection. The connections and transfer points are all within close proximity of each other for easy transfer. Stops are always announced over the speakers.

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.

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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