PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Folgefonna Glacier & Bondhus Valley from Bergen, 10 hours
On this 10-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 and the pristine Bondhus valley. 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 people, and 3) Tour with a lunch basket for 7 people. 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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bergen, Bergen, Hordaland, Western Norway
Our tour starts in the city of Bergen - the Gateway to the Fjords. The city was founded in 1070 and contains many historical and cultural landmarks. We will pass some of them on our way from the city and also on our return to Bergen.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Osteroy Municipality, Osteroy Municipality, Hordaland, Western Norway
Sørfjorden or the South fjord is part of the Osterfjord which is a peculiar natural phenomenon: an salt water inlet that surrounds the largest inland island in Northern Europe - Osterøy Island - enclosed by contitental land. We drive along the South fjord until we come the the crossroads in Trengereid. (Usually we do not stop here.)
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Trengereid, Norway
From the village of Trengereid we take Route #7 to the Hardangerfjord. (Usually we do not stop here.)
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Hardanger Road, Hardangervegen, Voss, Norway
Hardangervegen or the Hardanger Road is Norwegian route #7. This road is a tourist attraction in itself. We will see beautiful sights along the way: mountains, lakes and waterfalls. On the way to the Hardangerfjord we will make two photo stops at 2 waterfalls: Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Fossen Bratte, E16 Bergen to Norhemisund Road FV 49 i Samnanger, mellom Bergen og Kvam, Eikedalen 5650 Norway
We make a stop at Fossen Bratte waterfall - 259 feet (79 meters) tall. The view is great and you can take some memorable pictures here.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall, Mo ved Steinsdalen, Norheimsund, Kvam 5600 Norway
The next stop is at Steinsdalsfossen waterfall - 164 feet (50 meters) tall. You can actually walk behind the falling water without getting wet. A walk behind the waterfall to the view point is highly recommended.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Norheimsund, Norheimsund, Kvam, Hardanger, Hordaland, Western Norway
We pass through a small town of Norheimsund - the local municipal administration center on our way to the Hardangerfjord. (Usually we do not stop here.)
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Hardanger Fjord, Hardanger Fjord, Hordaland, Western Norway
The Hardangerfjord is the second longest fjord in Norway. We will be travelling along the fjord to Tørvikbygd - a small village from where a car ferry will take us acorss the fjord to Jondal - a settlement on the south side of the Hardangerfjord. The ferry ride takes approx. 20 minutes. While on the ferry, we can leave the car and enjoy a different view of the fjord.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jondal, Jondal, Jondal Municipality, Hardanger, Hordaland, Western Norway
The ferry arrives in the village of Jondal and from here we start our ride to Folgefonna glacier. Mesmerising views of the rugged mountain scenery will make an unforgettable impression.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Folgefonna, Ullensvang, Norway
Ascending from the sea level at the Hardangerfjord to the hight of approx. 3940 feet (1200 m) ASL, the mountain road takes us to Folgefonna glacier. Folgefonna has a ski center operating during summer. After a short refreshing break at the bottom of the glacier and maybe something to eat at the ski centre café, we are going to the next hightlight of the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hardanger Fjord, Hardanger Fjord, Hordaland, Western Norway
We return to Jondal and the Hardangerfjord to be on our way to the next destination: along the fjord, through a tunnel under a 4000 feet high mountain to the neighbouring fjord of Mauranger.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: 5476 Mauranger, Norway
After reaching the secluded area of the Mauranger - a smaller fjord branching off the main Hardangerfjord - we travel to the valley of Bondhus.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Bondhusdalen, Kvinnherad Municipality, 5475, Norway
Bondhus valley (or Bondhusdalen) is our main destination on this tour. We leave the car on the parking lot and walk to Bondhus Lake through this picturesque and prestine valley. The hike to the lake on the easy-to-walk gravel road takes from 30 to 60 minutes. The path is ascending slightly, so the walk back is faster. At the lake we take a break to enjoy the view of the lake and Bondhus glacier visible in the mountains on the other side. Here we will have our lunch if this option is booked.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Årsnes, Kvinnherad, Norway
After returning from Bondhus Lake to the car, we will be on our way back to Bergen. First we take a ride along the fjords to Årsnes. There we embarn on yet another car ferry which takes us back to the north side of the Hardangerfjord. Ferry crossing takes approx. 20 minutes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bergen, Bergen, Hordaland, Western Norway
After leaving the Hardangerfjord behind we return to Bergen on a road less traveled by tourists driving along lakes and fjords, through varied scenery of mountains, forests and small villages.
Duration: 1 minute
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Not recommended for people having problems walking."
"Not recommended for children under 4 walking. Child in stroller is OK."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Lunch basket for seven
5/18/2024 - 9/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Picnic basket for three
5/18/2024 - 9/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Basic package
5/18/2024 - 9/30/2024| Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Suggested start time for this tour is 09:30am.
Pick up in Bergen city center: Any hotel or cruise ship port in Bergen city center, any hotel in the vicinity of Bergen airport, rented apartment or private residence located within 1.5 miles (2.5 km) radius from Bryggen embankment, i.e. Bergen city center. If not departing from a hotel, please, provide the address.
Ports
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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