PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Secrets of the Fjords - the Osterfjord and Mo, 6-7 hours
About
Experience the majestic beauty of the Western Norway on this short 6.5-hour round-trip by car from Bergen. In a comfortable private car or minivan, with a private driver-guide, you will travel to the secluded areas around the island of Osterøy and the Osterfjord surrounding it. On this tour, you will see narrow fjords, gorgeous waterfalls, experience the amazingly beautiful nature of the region. The driver-guide provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway.
Experience the majestic beauty of the Western Norway on this short 6.5-hour round-trip by car from Bergen. In a comfortable private car or minivan, with a private driver-guide, you will travel to the secluded areas around the island of Osterøy and the Osterfjord surrounding it. On this tour, you will see narrow fjords, gorgeous waterfalls, experience the amazingly beautiful nature of the region. The driver-guide provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. The car and the driver-guide is with you during all of the tour. The tour ends in Bergen centre. This tour can be extednded by a private fjord cruise with a local captain, without the guide, on your way back to Bergen (fjord cruise is subject to availability). Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence.
Quick info
What's Included
Included
Local guide
Other
Bottled water
Food and drink
Hotel/port pickup
Other
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Other
Driver/guide
Other
Live commentary on board
Other
Local taxes
Other
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Other
Not Included
Gratuities
Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Suggested start time for this tour is 09:30am. We pick-up from any hotel in Bergen city area, all of the cruise ship terminals and any private address within city limits. If not departing from a hotel, please, provide the address.
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Private Tour
This is a short round-trip by car to the amazing Osterfjord area. Our professional driver-guide picks you up at your hotel in Bergen centre (or cruise ship port) and our tour starts. Departure is usually at 9:00am unless otherwise agreed. Leaving Bergen we drive past some of the sights. The Medieval fortress of Bergenhus is one of them.
From Bergen, we will travel to the Osterfjord – a fjord that surrounds one on the largest continental islands in Europe – Osterøy island, 127 square miles (330 km2). Our first stop is at the viewpoint right after crossing the bridge over the fjord.
Returning to mainland, we move on to Dale, where the famous sweater factory is located – “Dale of Norway”. We can visit the factory outlet and maybe pick up some woolen souvenirs there.
From Dale we take one of lesser-known roads going north: steep mountains, narrow fjords and secluded villages along the way. Our next stop is at the Stone Age settlement on the Bolstadfjord: a short walk on a moderately steep trail is required.
Moving on we come to yet another narrow fjord – the Eidsfjord – and make a stop at the magical Hesjedalsfossen waterfall: one of the most iconic sights, and yet an offbeat attraction.
We continue our journey and reach Mo (pronounced “Moo”) – a cosy village between two waterfalls: Geitaskaret and Kvernhusfossen. Here we can have lunch at a small restaurant/café overlooking the Mofjord and Geitaskaret waterfall.
Leaving Mo, we make a short stop at the Kvernhusfossen waterfall before returning to Bergen – an almost non-stop 1.5-hour drive. In the winter, some of the waterfalls and fjords may be frozen.
Our next and last stop on this tour is at the Mostraumen strait - the 600 meters long, very narrow channel connecting two fjords. During the tide there is a strong current here and, of course, an amazing view (regardless of the tide).
On our way back to Bergen we'll continue our ride along the Osterfjord - now to the west of Osterøy island. (Usually we do not stop here.)
Before returning to Bergen we will cross the fjord on the second longest bridge in Norway - the Nordhordlandsbrua - part floating part suspension bridge. (Usually we do not stop here)
Additional Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide: English, Norwegian, Russian
A maximum of 7 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Available Languages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund Schedule
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