Norway · SOGNEFJORD TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 sognefjord tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Olden shore excursion to Briksdalbreen glacier with a guided bus ride, Oldevatnet photo stops, and an uphill hike for big views.
“There were four of us. We all loved it. It’s quite steep near the beginning but levels off and the views are worth the effort. Our tour quite was very informative”
Small group van ride to Flåm's Stegastein viewpoint with admission included, audio guide, and photo time above the fjord.
“The drive up the mountain was intense, narrow roads, Van had to pull over periodically to let other traffic go by. It was quite an adventure. The view was lovely from the bridge. The only downside was we had a tour guide that was very hard to understand he did not speak English well though he tried and he was a great driver. Since you didn’t speak English very well he didn’t really talk to us. Other than to say we’d be stopping at various stops along the way there was no tour information provided.”
Half-day kayaking on Nigardsbrevatnet, then a guided crampon-and-rope walk on Nigardsbreen, with time for lunch and photos.
“Ein unfassbar tolles Erlebnis – mit dem Kanu über den See und hinauf auf den Berg, wirklich einzigartig! Leider hat unser Guide das Ganze sehr getrübt. Ich erinnere mich nicht genau an seinen Namen, vielleicht „Manne“ oder ähnlich. Jedenfalls hat man bei ihm das Gefühl, man müsse Profisportler sein und alles so perfekt können wie er. Wer etwas langsamer paddelt, bleibt zurück – vom viel beschworenen „Teamspirit“ keine Spur. Während die Gruppe schon weit voraus war, wurden wir allein gelassen. Als wir wegen der Strömung steckenblieben, bekamen wir keine Hilfe, sondern nur Anschreien, wir sollten besser zuhören. In so einer Situation bringt das gar nichts, außer Frust. Respektlos, unfreundlich...”
A guided Olden fjord e-bike ride with local stories, easy hills, and scenic stops like Singerheimen, Laukifossen, and Old Church.
“The owner is the guide and has lived there all his life. He was knowledgeable in the area and shared that with us at appropriate times. The equipment was in great shape and great working order. I would definitely book with him again.”
Beginner-friendly Olden fjord kayaking with stable double kayaks, wetsuits, English guides, and calm 2.5-hour paddles with scenic story stops.
“The guides for this trip were great. Great information and very safety conscious. Gave more kayaking instruction than i have received in any other kayak tour.”
Half-day Flåm bus trip to Borgund Stave Church, Lærdal and Stegastein, with E16’s 24.5 km tunnel and dramatic fjord views.
“Infelizmente, por conta de alguma irresponsabilidade da empresa que a Viator contratou, o nosso passeio nao aconteceu. Nos buscaram no porto, passamos pelo maior tunel do mundo e dai, quando o ônibus teve que parar para insRead more”
Skjolden half-day: RIB boat over Styggevatnet to Austdalsbreen for a guided glacier hike with crampons, safety, and hot chocolate.
“It was our first time on a glacier and we enjoyed a lot this excursion, in spite of not ideal weather conditions (wind and rain). However, the guides provided us with a lot of technical security instructions so we felt quite confident and secured. Also they gave us many information about the glacier and its formation and evolution, which were quite interesting. The walk on the glacier was funny and at the end there was also a nice surprise...................hot chocolate!!! Very recommended for everyone!”
Kayak a glacial lake, then hike Nigardsbreen Glacier with crampons and rope on a 6-hour tour from Skjolden.
“Kale was an excellent guide! Great views from on top off the glacier. Being all the clothing they recommend. It can be cold up there.”
Walk on Austdalsbreen glacier with a short Styggevatnet boat ride, then watch 30-meter calving ice into the lake on this small-group tour.
“Caminar sobra el gel i les explicacions en castellar an estat una exoeriencia molt bona”
4-hour Briksdal Glacier hike from Olden, with an English guide, valley drive past Olden Lake, and big glacier-lake views.
“Great views of the glacier. The walkway is gravel and does have a pretty good incline there. Wear layers as you will shed some during the day. If you want to take the troll car - order days ahead because there were none available when we got there. The complete hike (to/fro) took us 2 hours with brief stops. The guide gave us some history but I would have enjoyed more. It was just a lovely day.”
Cozy 1-hour evening cruise from Sogndal through Barsnesfjord to the Årøy River and back. Calm waters, no stress.
“Croisière très tranquille dans le fjord. Un petit aller-retour. C’est joli sans être extraordinaire.”
Private pontoon cruise from Skjolden through inner fjord villages, with hotel pickup and a scenic rail return to Bergen.
“This tour was so amazing I do not even know where to begin. The view was amazing, the wine was amazing, and the tour guide, Bjørn, was even better. He is knowledgeable, lighthearted, and an overall great person. I highly recommend booking this trip if you are coming to Bergen or even make a detour to Bergen just for this trip! We will definitely be back!”
Kayak across Styggevatnet, then hike blue ice on Austdalsbreen. Full-day glacier adventure near Jostedal with small groups and great guides.
“The guides are great and accommodating, we were able to learn about the glacier and others. There was a very good mood, thank you again!Auto-translated”
Private Fjord and Viking tour from Flåm with Stalheimsfossen, Njardarheimr Viking Village, Stegastein viewpoint, and UNESCO valley stops.
“When out cruise ship docked in Flaam it felt otherworldly. Hard to describe the complete natural beauty of the area. IMO a private tour is always the way to go especially when on a cruise ship where time is precious. Vlad was an absolute great guide in addition to being just a super nice person. We were constantly on the move that day and saw so much. I could not recommend this tour more highly! You need to book with Vlad any chance you get.”
Rent a SUP board in Skjolden with Johan. Simple gear handoff, life jacket and waterproof bag, calm water time up to 6 hours.
“A fun morning on the water. It's a super simple rental: Johan meets you with the equipment and then you're off on your own to explore and have fun. The location is beautiful and the water is calm and perfect for paddling.”
What this country does better than anywhere, sorted by the kind of day you want.
