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On this tour you get to experience the cultural viking village in Njardarheimr, cruise through UNESCO World Heritage Site Nærøyfjorden and the most beautiful train journey, The Flåm Railway.

Highlights

• Fjord Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage Site Nærøyfjorden.
• Tour in cultural Viking Village in Njardarheimr.
• Take one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, Flåm Railway.
• See Tvindefossen waterfall, one of the most famous waterfalls in Western Norway.

Description

The tour starts by a premium Mercedes minibus at the Tourist Information in Bergen, before heading east, where our first sightseeing stop will be at the magnificent waterfall, Tvindefossen. Standing tall at an impressive 116 meters (381 ft). What makes Tvindefossen one of the best waterfalls in Norway isn't just its height or the mesmerizing water flow; it's the legends and history that envelop it, giving this spot a mystical aura. Before this, we stop at Dale village for 20 minutes where you can get some coffee or snacks, as well as toilet break. Further on, we arrive at Gudvangen, the home of the famous viking village in Njardarheimr. In Viking Valley, you will meet the inhabitants of the Viking town of Njardarheimr, which will take you 1000 years back in time. In Njardarheimr, you get to take an active part in a community of people who are passionate about telling the story of the Vikings, their journeys, boats and how the Viking Age has left its mark on our modern society. Here you can freely wander around and experience the various buildings and activities in the Viking town and there is also lunch possibilities in the village. After the viking tour you will take the electric cruise through Nærøyfjorden. The narrow and spectacular Nærøyfjord is surrounded by steep valley sides and snow-covered peaks that rise 1,800 metres above sea level, with thundering waterfalls and picturesque villages along the fjord. The cruise will arrive in Flåm. We will have 1 hour for lunch/sightseeing. Flåm is the most popular village around the Aurlandsfjord, and one of Norway’s most popular tourist destinations. In Flåm your guide will meet you, and give you further information. From Flåm you will take the famous Flåm railway to Bergen. The Flåm Railway is one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world, with 80% of the journey running on a gradient of 5.5%. The train runs through spectacular scenery, alongside the Rallar Road, vertiginous mountainsides, foaming waterfalls, through 20 tunnels, and offers so many viewpoints that, for many people, a single trip up and down is not enough. The beautiful train ride will take aprox. 3 '/2 hours. The first train (R45Myrdal) takes 55 minutes. Then you will make a change of trains in Myrdal, which is the end stop of the train leaving from Flåm. The next train called (R40Bergen) goes directly from Myrdal to Bergen at Spor 11 (Track 11). Start time is 9.00 am until 30th of September. The cruise leaves at 2.30 from Gudvangen. Train from Flåm goes at 5.30 pm and arrival in Bergen is 9.15 pm. From 1st of October there are new times: Start time of the tour is 8.00 AM. The cruise leaves at 12:00 pm and the train from Flåm goes 2.55 pm and arrival in Bergen is 6.17 pm. From 1st of November and all of the winter season: Start time: 8.00 AM. The cruise leaves from Gudvangen at 12:00 pm and the train from Flåm goes 2.30 pm and arrival in Bergen is 6.17 pm.

Includes

Tickets to Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise, Flåm Railway English-speaking guide Driver Air-conditioned vehicle

Important Information

• Wheelchair is not possible. Children under the age of 4 cannot join this tour. If you bring children under the age of 4, you will not be allowed on the tour and you will not get a money refund. Disclaimer: If unforeseen events occur, such as weather conditions/landslide/natural disasters/technical issues with cruise/train, Fjordrive is not responsible for covering costs for missing flights, hotel costs etc. Fjordrive can change the schedule on the tour if unforeseen events like traffic issues, closed roads etc. occur.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund