WORLDWIDE · FULL-DAY
Good full-day fjord tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review the 7.5-hour Kenai Fjords cruise from Seward, with glaciers, wildlife, lunch, practical tips, motion sickness advice, and value.
“Amazing cruise trip, the captain and the crew are very knowledgeable and friendly! Covered a lot of cool spots. Saw whales, otters, and sea lions. Would 100% recommend it anyone looking for a day trip in Seward area”
Review of Seward’s 8.5-hour Northwestern Fjord cruise, with glaciers, whales, seabirds, lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Fantastic trip. Very professional Captain and First Mate. Saw everything and incredible scenic views. Wildlife was spectacular as well as the glaciers we got very close to.”
Cruise from Bergen to Flåm through Sognefjord, with coastal villages, waterfalls, mountain views, free time, and practical planning tips.
“The boarding pass that was sent to us was not of any use. We were not sent ticket for the ship which was kind of confusing. The person checking the tickets was very polite and let us get in!”
Review of Oslo’s private Sognefjord and Flåm Railway day trip, with fjord cruise, scenic trains, guide service, costs, and practical tips.
“Due to “technical issues” we did not receive tickets for the flam railway though I checked with the flam railway ticket booth & the train was running with no issues. Otherwise we had a very nice time, Janis, our driver, was wonderful.”
Review of Oslo to Bergen by Flåm Railway, fjord cruise, bus, and train, with practical advice on price, luggage, timing, weather, and connections.
“The Flam Train journey is the most memorable part. Another best part is the fjord cruise. The most beautiful journey during our 1 week holiday in Norway.”
Review of Oslo to Sognefjord by private car, fjord cruise, and Flåm Railway, with honest advice on cost, timing, crowds, and value.
“Firstly wanted to thank our tour guide Joonas to make this tour very enjoyable. He arrived on time to pick us up. The van was very spacious, comfortable, and clean. Drive to Geilo was soggy but scenic. Next was train ride from Geilo to Myrdal and then Flåm rail to Flåm — both very scenic. While we walked around Flåm, Joonas stood in the line to board the cruise boat holding our spot. Cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen was awesome. It featured 100s of waterfalls and many small picturesque villages. Fjord itself was amazing. We ended back at our hotel in Oslo at around 11:15pm. It was a long day…”
Review of Bergen’s private Hardangerfjord day trip, with waterfalls, fjord cruise, Vøringsfossen, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide and driver Alex was very good driving us around and knowledgable. Had a lovely day seeing the waterfalls and catching the rainbows in the mists created at the waterfall. The journey was very pleasant”
Paddle Norway’s Nærøyfjord with a small guided group, scenic transfers, safety gear, lunch break, and UNESCO-listed fjord views.
“A somewhat less positive review that I feel I have to write. As a family with 2 kids we booked this trip as it was marked as beginner to intermediate. While we're not totally new to kayaking, it was a while ago and definitely not in big waters like these. Therefore we paid for a guided tour and booked this based on reviews. However, I must say we left with two different conclusions. One is about the Nærøyfjord itself and the other about the guided part of it all. We can be short about the first one: it's a stunning location and after a few days of rain the waterfalls…”
Review of Bergen to Oslo via Sognefjord and Flåm Railway, with practical advice on timing, luggage, price, food, and value.
“This trip was not worth booking through Viator. Other than providing the tickets (which you can buy yourself), there was no other service.”
Paddle Norway’s UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Voss with a small group, scenic transfers, friendly guides, waterfalls, farms, and mountain views.
“Het was echt een super tocht. zeker aan te raden. Daniel was ook echt een goede en vriendelijke guide!”
Review of Bergen’s private Sognefjord day tour, including the Flåm Railway, fjord cruise, transport, price, guides, and practical tips.
“We had a fabulous experience on this tour with Federico as our guide. Federico was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful guiding us through the various aspects of transportation. Because ground transportation was by car and this was not a large group, we were able to get to a couple of locations the buses don't get to. The fjords, valleys, and waterfalls were breathtaking. If we are able to make it back to Bergen, we will ask that Federico be our guide again, if possible.”
Explore waterfalls, Hardangerfjord, Vøringsfossen, and Hardanger Bridge on a private 10-hour tour from Bergen for up to five.
“We were a group of 5 Americans and had the best time with Farid as our driver! Each stop was beautiful; we felt like locals! Farid was charming, friendly, knowledgeable, safe, and wonderful! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the incredible sights outside Bergen.”
Review of Khasab’s 6.5-hour dhow cruise, with dolphins, Musandam fjords, snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, and practical booking tips.
“We were concerned whether we would be fit enough and were delighted by the amazing service and hospitality supplied by Ismail and Deepak who went above and beyond our expectations. We would definitely do again without hesitation or concern”
Review of the private Ålesund to Geirangerfjord ferry tour, with hotel pickup, scenic roads, fjord views, guides, timing, and value advice.
“This was a great way to see the fjords, gaining perspective from both the sea and the roads above. It’s difficult to take everything in b/c the fjords are so big and spectacular, and this was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Lorenzo, was knowledgeable, personable and professional. Because the weather in this area is so variable and unpredictable, it’s nice to have the flexibility offered by a private guide. I’d highly recommend.”
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