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

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Norwegian, Russian, English
Operated by: JANDIS AS

Ages: Adults (1–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Visit to the Viking Village Njardarheimr
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local professional driver-guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Flam Railway Museum

5 min

Starting out from port in Flåm, where you private driver-guide meets you and takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the busy cruise ship destination.

Before your trip starts, the guide will you to Flåm enbankment and show / recommend places to go and things to do in Flåm. Flåmsbana Museum – dedicated to the famous Flåm railway – is one of the places you could visit after the tour.

Your tour starts: First, going by car via Gudvangen to Stalheim hotel.
Stalheimsfossen

30 min

At the bottom of the Stalheimskleiva road you are accompanied by your guide on a short walking tour to one of the waterfalls – the Stalheimsfossen.
Stop 3

one hour Admission included

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.

You have 2 options when visiting the Viking Village:

1) Regular: Entrance tickets to the Village are included. You can participate in a scheduled tour around the Village with a local guide.

2) 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.
Stegastein Viewpoint

20 min

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.
Stop 5

5 min

From Stegastein viewpoint we take road down to Aurland – local administrative center – and back to Flåm, where the tour ends.

Duration of the whole tour: approximately 4,5 hours.
Stalheimskleiva

15 min

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

15 min

After breathing in the freshness of the waterfall, your next stop is in the ancient Viking village of Gudvangen, where the spectacular Nærøyfjord 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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Heimly Pensjonat
Fretheim Hotel
Flamsbrygga Hotell
Flåm cruise port
Flam Ferdaminne

Suggested start time for this tour is 09:00am.

Pick up from Flåm cruise ship port or any hotel/accommodation in Flåm. If not departing from a hotel or port, please, provide the address.

Using your ticket

If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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

Options

Incl. Viking guided group tour

Viking guided tour with group: This option offers a group guided tour in the Viking Village. Group tour is in English, guided by a local Viking guide.

Duration: 5 hours: Duration of this tour is approx. 4.5 hours from start to end in Flåm.

Minivan or car.: On this tour we use either our Mercedes V class minivan (up to 7 pax) or Tesla Model X.

Pickup included
Incl. private Viking guide

Private Viking guided tour: This option offers a guided tour in the Viking Village with your own private local Viking guide. Guided tour is in English.

Duration: 5 hours: Duration of this tour is approx. 4.5 hours from start to end in Flåm.

Minivan or car.: On this tour we use either our Mercedes V class minivan (up to 7 pax) or Tesla Model X.

Pickup included