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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm

5.0/5 Skjolden from JANDIS AS
  • Duration4 hours
  • Max Travelers7 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Day Trips

Overview

On this amazing sightseeing tour from Flåm on a minivan with a private driver-guide, you will explore the natural wonders of the Norwgian Fjord landscape are (UNESCO World Heritage list) and visit Njardarheimr – a reconstructed Viking Town with real modern-day Vikings. You will first stop at Stalheim hotel to enjoy the view of the stunning Nærøydalen valley, then take a drive down the Stalheimskleiva hairpin turn road (open May–September) and walk up close to the Stalheimsfossen waterfall. In Gudvangen you can to witness the gorgeous Nærøyfjord – one of the two UNESCO World Heritage fjords, and visit the Vikings, learn about their history and culture. After Gudvangen, on to the famous Stegastein viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord. A thrilling ride on a hairpin turn road takes you to an elevation of 640 meters / 2099 feet above sea level. The view is stunning! From Stegastein you retunr to Flåm, where the tour ends. Duration of the tour: 4-5 hours.

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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm

What's included

  • Private transportation

  • Bottled water

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Visit to the Viking Village Njardarheimr

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Local professional driver-guide

What's Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  • Starting out from port in Flu00e5m, where you private driver-guide meets you and takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the busy cruise ship destination.nBefore your trip starts, the guide will you to Flu00e5m enbankment and show / recommend places to go and things to do in Flu00e5m. Flu00e5msbana Museum u2013 dedicated to the famous Flu00e5m railway u2013 is one of the places you could visit after the tour.nYour tour starts: First, going by car via Gudvangen to Stalheim hotel.

  • At the bottom of the Stalheimskleiva road you are accompanied by your guide on a short walking tour to one of the waterfalls u2013 the Stalheimsfossen.

  • 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.nnYou have 2 options when visiting the Viking Village:n1) Regular: Entrance tickets to the Village are included. You can participate in a scheduled tour around the Village with a local guide.n2) 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.

  • From Gudvangen your guide drives your to the Stegastein viewpoint at 2130 feet (650 m) above sea level, from where you can marvel at the view of the Aurlandsfjord.

  • From Stegastein viewpoint we take road down to Aurland u2013 local administrative center u2013 and back to Flu00e5m, where the tour ends. nnDuration of the whole tour: approximately 4,5 hours.

  • Arriving at the Stalheim hotel, and visiting the terrace for a stunning view of the Nu00e6ru00f8ydalen valley (the UNESCO World Heritage list) and descending to the valley on the unique Stalheimskleiva road u2013 hairpin turns and mesmerising views of two waterfalls on both side of the road.

  • After breathing in the freshness of the waterfall, your next stop is in the ancient Viking village of Gudvangen, where the spectacular Nu00e6ru00f8yfjord begins (also in the UNESCO World Heritage list). 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.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • A maximum of 7 people per booking

  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

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