Top Western Norway Nature and Wildlife Tours

Admire panoramic views of Norway’s fjords during this full-day cruise from Bergen to Flam. Sail through the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the country, and stop at small coastal villages along the journey. Discover Flam with free time to explore independently and then board the boat for the return trip to Bergen complete with views of mountains and waterfalls.

Explore the Lysefjord landscape in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on this tour from Stavanger. Zoom out into the harbor, then head for the outlying fjords, where you will pass close to the rock formations and other striking Norwegian scenery. Listen to your crew's commentary on the flora and fauna in the area while you travel. Extra-warm marine suits and dry bags will be provided to keep you and your belongings safe and dry.

Trolltunga is one of Norway's most recognizable landmarks and almost always crowded. Avoid those crowds and long photo lines with this overnight hiking tour. You'll enjoy sunset and sunrise in the high mountains of Hardangervidda National Park, relax around campfire in the evening, and visit scenic spots that most hikers don't know about.

The Vidden Trail is one of Bergen’s most rewarding day hikes, a mountaintop trail that runs from peak to peak, between Mt Ulriken and Mt Floyen. On this tour, ride the cable car (own expense) to the top of Mt Ulriken and set out on a guided half-day hike along the famous trail. Along the way, admire spectacular views over the mountains and fjords around Bergen, and stop to enjoy a picnic lunch (bring your own) on the mountaintop.

Escape the bustle of the city—and discover some of Norway’s most striking and recognizable stretches of nature—on this small-group tour. Depart in the morning directly from your hotel, and head to Lysfjord, where you’ll go for a cruise along the water to soak up the scenery. Next, hike up Kjerag to view the famous Kjeragbolten—and even step onto the boulder wedged between rock faces.

This hike is a must-do if you want to get the most out of your visit to Bergen. It is a medium 2-3 hour hike away from the crowds with great views of Bergen and the surrounding area. We hike literally on top of Bergen and go off the beaten track through woods, past lakes, and on paths where we can hear the silence. Above Mt Fløyen our guide will take you through untouched terrain, reaching some higher summits with amazing views of Bergen and the ocean surrounding it. Our guide is local and will be able to tell you about Norwegian culture, habits and history.

Ride the famous Flam railway and soak up the scenery en-route to the Norwegian capital! This full-day self-guided transfer takes you one-way from Bergen to Oslo on the most spectacular route available. Tackle the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva by bus (May-September only), cruise by ferry across the UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjorden, then climb through the mountains and look out over the Aurlandsfjord on the Flam Railway, before continuing by train to Oslo.

Join our round-trip cruise from Bergen in spectacular fjord scenery. This fantastic tour takes you up the 27-kilometer long Osterfjord. Underway, the fjord narrows between steep mountains as we bring you safely through the powerful currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait. We sail our bow right up to a waterfall to catch a bucket of ice-cold mountain water for you to sample before turning back and returning to Bergen through the magnificent landscape. Our modern, comfortable boats have sundecks and kiosks offering refreshments, including beer and wine. Departure from Zacharias Bryggen / Fish market in Bergen

Discover Norway’s incredible natural beauty on this 6-hour excursion from Bergen. Join your guide in a comfortable Mercedes minivan or Tesla Model X and visit stunning fjords, waterfalls, villages, and more. As you travel, your guide will introduce you to Norwegian music and share information about local history and culture. Don’t miss the chance to cross a fjord by ferry before your tour concludes.

Across the Hardangerfjord, the trip enters the old trading town of Herandsholmen. From here the trips goes north across the fjord and enters Fyksesund which is an adventurous beautiful fjord arm midway through the Hardangerfjord. Fyksesund is the only side fjord in the Hardangerfjord without a road to the inner part of the fjord arm. The last 5 km of the 10 km long fjord goes between steep mountainsides to the roadless old village Botnen at the end of the fjord. Join us on an adrenaline-filled RIB tour – the fastest boat ride you can get! Your driver and guide stops a couple of times to let the unique scenery work its magic and to provide interesting facts about the fjord and people who used to live at the fjord farms. With a bit of luck even porpoises show themselves in the water. There are several stops close to land along the way to experience nature and life along the fjord. It is important to have a camera easily accessible.

Experience fjord landscapes and the Bøyabreen glacier on the same day. The Mini Glacier Tour include visit to Bøyabreen glacier as well as Norwegian Glacier Museum in Fjærland. The Scenery in the Fjærlandsfjord is absolutely breathtaking and the narrow Fjærlandsfjord with its steep and forested mountainsides leads you to the edge of the majestic Jostedalen Glacier. On the boat tour you may enjoy a good dinner, snacks and beverage while cruising the fantastic Fjærlandsfjord. On arrival in Fjærland, a bus will take you to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The Norwegian Glacier Museum is an interactive museum for the Whole Family, who gives you knowledge about glaciers and climate in New inovative ways. Here you can take photos and see how the glacier presses itself into the landscape. The bus returns to Fjærland quay, and the sightseeing boat takes you back to Balestrand.

This tour is a combination of Bergen city sightseeing trip and whole day tour to the most beautiful parts of nature. History, waterfalls, fjords, local food - main selling points of this trip.

This guided tour is legendary and it takes us through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and a bus trip through the beautiful scenery of Western Norway. From May - September, the bus trip includes the steep hairpin curves of Stalheimskleiva.

Let us take you through some of western Norway’s most striking scenery, with grand mountains rising from the fjords and imposing waterfalls. The Express Cruise is the easiest and fastest way to get from Bergen to the village of Rosendal. This is where you’ll find some of the region’s star attractions: dazzling Hardangerfjord, and Folgefonna National Park with the country’s third largest glacier. Not in the least Barony Rosendal, with roots in the 1600s, Scandinavia’s smallest castle in an idyllic setting with lovely, fragrant gardens as well as cafes and a restaurant. The modern, comfortable boats have sundecks and kiosks offering refreshments, including beer and wine. Departure from Bergen Monday - Friday: 8.50 am (All year) Saturday - Sunday - Public Holidays: 11.00 am (May - August) Departure from Rosendal Monday - Friday: 2.25 pm (All year) Saturday - Sunday - Public Holidays: 4.35 pm (May - August)

A lovely 4 day cruise from Bergen to the Hardanger Fjord, with stops for all the major attractions. Enjoy everything from your own private boat. The captain will be your assistant for service the whole trip, and make sure everything works perfect. Coordination with hotels, drivers and restaurants along the whole cruise. Cruise can be customized, and adjusted as you like. We know the area very well, just ask and tell us what you want to see- and we have it arranged. It is indicated in the Tripadvisor setup that lunch, dinner is included, but it is not included in the price. We can organize restaurants, hotels, taxi, etc for you, and you will pay them yourself when you are there. We reccomend to stay in hotels along the route, and will assist with reccomendations for this. It is also possible to sleep in the boat if you prefer, 2 cabins with Queen size bed, and one cabin with bunk bed.

A scenic journey with private car and a local guide. A breathtaking landscape of mountains, spectacular waterfalls, and blooming fruit gardens during a full-day tour along Norways second longest fjord. Travel through pretty villages such as Norheimsund, Øystese and Eidfjord, and admire panoramic views over the serene Hardangerfjord. At Fossli Hotel viewpoint there is also an amazing view to Måbødal valley and the Vøringsfoss waterfall which has a total fall of 182 meters (597 feet) Voss Gondol, (opened in July 2019) that takes us from the town and up to the Mount Hanguren (820 masl) in less than 9 minutes. At the top you will have a panoramic view to many of the mountains surrounding the town of Voss. Hiking tour starts just outside the top station at Hangurstoppen. This is an easy walk that is suitable for all ages and levels, and you can even bring a stroller. The trail is around 800 meter and offers beautiful panoramic view of Voss’ mountains, lakes and part of the town centre.

Journey through some of Norway's most spectacular scenery on this self-guided tour from Bergen to Flåm. Your tour starts with a scenic railway journey to Voss, from where you take a bus to Gudvangen to embark on a cruise on UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. The trip continues with a trip on the Flåm Railway to Myrdal which promises panoramic mountain views.

On this 8-hour roundtrip from Bergen, you will witness the amazing variety of the Western Norway's scenery! Lush forests, fjords, rushing mountain rivers and waterfalls, magnificent highland landscape and, of course, the Folgefonna glacier. This is a private tour only for you and your party - in a comfortable vehicle with a local driver-guide. Choose from 3 options: 1) Basic package, 2) Tour with a picnic basket for 3, and 3) Tour with a lunch basket for 7. This tour starts and ends in Bergen centre. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 1-3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence.

The wild forests, mountains, and fjords around the Sognefjord are some of Norway’s most stunning natural landscapes, and lie just north of Bergen. On this tour, explore the fjord by both boat and train, affording spectacular views of the fjords and the surrounding mountains. Set sail around Norway’s longest and deepest fjord on a Sognefjord sightseeing cruise, then climb up the mountainsides as you ride the legendary Flam Railway.

We cruise with our boat from Solstrand and in the Hardanger Fjord to Jondal village, where our VIP car is waiting to take you up to the Folgefonna Glacier, about 19 km from the harbour. We reccomend lunch in Jondal before going up to the glacier. Private glacier tour can be ordered with guide, please see folgefonni-breforarlag.no/en_GB When finished we go back down in our car, where the boat is waiting, and cruise back to Solstrand. Lunch onboard if wanted, or at one of the hotels in Jondal. Another option is to go by car back to Solstrand, and explore new places on the way, via Norheimsund. Very nice experience of the Norwegian Fjords, nature and glacier.

Enjoy a 3-hour fjord cruise from Bergen to the stunning Alversund Stream and experience the magnificent and varied fjord landscapes in the Nordhordland region. This round-trip cruise departs all year from the Børshopen pier in the city center. When sailing out from Bergen's famous Fish Market you will have a great view to some of the oldest and most relevant historical sites in the city, including the medieval fortress Bergenhus, St Mary's church and the colorful Bryggen Hanseatic wharf, which is on UNESCO’s world heritage list. From there, we sail through beautiful Western Norwegian scenery in the City Fjord, Salhus Fjord and Kverna Fjord towards the spectacular Alversund Streams. The captain safely steers the boat through narrow sounds, deep fjords, a maze of islands and the powerful currents of the narrow Alversund channel. Welcome onboard!

Explore the coastline outside Bergen and visit the outport of Bekkjarvik on this private tour with a luxury boat, the Grand Turismo of the seas, Axopar 37XC. The beautiful fjords and the vast Atlantic ocean meet in the coastal landscape west of Bergen. This area is made up of a string of thousands of large and small islands, and many of them are connected to the mainland by bridges. Out here at the ocean’s edge, you can enjoy the vast sky and panoramic views. The string of islands forms a barrier between the sea and fjords. The sea lashed the coast on the western side, while the waters are often calmer on the sheltered side. Bekkjarvik, situated in the beautiful islands of Austevoll south of Bergen, is an old fishing village with old buildings and quays. The village is home to the venerable Bekkjarvik Guesthouse, an old inn built in the 17th century, where they have been welcoming guests for more than 300 years. In Bekkjarvik we have lunch at the famous restaurant at the guesthouse.

This is a legendary tour, goes all year round and will take you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Norway. The tour includes a private vehicle, a local English speaking guide, Premium Fjord Cruise and train journeys on Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway. After pick-up in Bergen we start the journey to Gudvangen and in the summer months we drive through Stalheimskleiva, the 1,5 km long road section that winds down Nærøydalen valley from Stalheim. Well ahead in Gudvangen we board the electric ship "Future of the fjords" to Flåm. The Nærøyfjord is surrounded by high mountains and is a beautiful sight both in summer and winter. From Flåm, the tour continues with the dramatic and world famous Flåm Railway. The train ride 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 Railway which takes you to Voss where you are picked up and the car will take you back to Bergen. ​

We depart from Bergen city center, watching the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen from the seaside with the beautiful backdrop of the seven mountains surrounding the city, including Mount Fløyen and Mount Ulriken. We slowly cruise out the fjords from Bergen. The scenery changes gradually from when we leave the second largest city in Norway, passing the suburbs, to when we pass narrow fjords, islands and villages, and into the Hardanger Fjord- to the village Jondal. Here we will have lunch at the hotel, before our car (BMW X5) is waiting for you to go up to the Folgefonna glacier, about 19 km each way. Up at the glacier, we can either just walk over to the glacier for a look, or hire a VIP guided tour to walk on the glacier for typically 3 hours. When finished, we go back down to the village, to go by car, with ferry crossing the fjord, and via Norheimsund and Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall + Fossen Bratte on the way back to Bergen. We should be back in Bergen around 20:00