PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm
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.
Options
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
What's included in PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Flam Railway Museum
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
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Visit to the Viking Village Njardarheimr
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local professional driver-guide
- Gratuities
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
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• 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
