Itinerary
Day 1: Bergen - Balestrand
Stop At: STORESVINGEN FJELLSTOVE, 6893 Vik, Norway
On the decent from Vikafjell mountain to Vik, the bus will stop at the viewpoint “Storesvingen”(about one hour from Voss). The viewpoint offers excellent photo opportunities with magnificent views of Vik Village and Sognefjorden.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hopperstad Stave Church, Vik, 6893 Norway
The village of Vik has a rich cultural heritage. The main attraction in Vik is the richly decorated stave church “Hopperstad Stavkirke”. Hopperstad was built in 1130 and is, together with Urnes, the oldest stave church in existence. There will be a 30 min. stop to visit the Church. You can join a guided tour of the church or explore at your own pace. The local guide speaks English and Norwegian and the tour is included in the price.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fjærlandsfjorden, Sogndal Municipality, Norway
Fjordcruise across the Sognefjord to Balestrand. From the church we take a short drive to the harbour in Vik where the tour continues by boat to Balestrand. The fjord cruise last about 30 minutes and the ticket is included. The boat has indoor seating as well as the possibility to stand outside on deck and take in the beautiful scenery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Balestrand, Balestrand, Sogn og Fjordane, Western Norway
Lunch On arrival Balestrand there will be lunch at local restaurant. Lunch is included in ticket.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Cider House - Cidertasting and Shop, Sjoetunsvegen 32, Balestrand 6899 Norway
The Ciderhouse The Cider House is a family run micro cidery (winery). They live in an organic orchard with a range of different fruits. They produce ciders, fruit wines and brandy.
On the Ciderhouse we join one of the family members and learn about how they grow fruit in their organic orchard, and how they turn fruit and berries into juice, cider, fruit wine, and brandy. You will learn how they make exclusive sparkling cider using the "méthode traditionnelle" (Champagne method).
The program ends with five cider samples in the restaurant. (Alternatively non-alcoholic samples)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Balestrand, Balestrand, Sogn og Fjordane, Western Norway
The beautiful village of Balestrand Balestrand is known for spectacular nature and fantastic light conditions. Several painters have taken the trip here to capture the special light, and traces of German and English architecture can be seen in the many villas.
There are also several galleries and exhibitions that are open throughout the summer.
The bus will bring you from The Ciderhouse back to Centre of Balestrand and Kvikne’s Hotel for check in.
Dinner at Kvikne’s Hotel from 19:00.
Kviknes Hotel's traditions of hospitality go right back to 1752. Kviknes is a modern hotel with old-world charm and atmosphere and with 190 guest rooms is one of the most traditional hotels in Norway. The hotel is graced with an extensive collection of artworks and antiques, which give it its special style.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: “Kviknes” Hotel in Balestrand, a 4-star hotel. The hotel is placed in beautiful Norwegian national romantic scenery.
Day 2: Balestrand - Fjærland - Bergen
Stop At: Fjærlandsfjorden, Sogndal Municipality, Norway
Enjoy a wonderful fjord cruise to the glacier village of Fjaerland.
Along the fjord we'll pass tiny villages, waterfalls and steep mountains. Fjærland is located where the glacier meets the fjord.
A fjord cruise on the Fjaerlandsfjord will give you the memory of a lifetime! This is a 2 hours cruice on board MV Fjord Lady that will take you from Balestrand to Fjaerland.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Fjaerland, Fjaerland, Sogndal Municipality, Sogn og Fjordane, Western Norway
The beautiful village Fjærland:
Right at the end of Fjærlandsfjorden we reach the charming village Fjærland. The village is perfect to explore by foot and until 1986 it was only possible to arrive to the village by boat. You can choose to explore the village on your own or join the guided tour to the glacier and the Norwegian Glacier Museum. We have two hours at our disposal in Fjærland.
Stop At: Norsk Bremuseum & Ulltveit-moe Senter For Klimaviten, Fjaerlandsfjorden 13, Fjaerland 6848 Norway
On arrival Fjærland, tour go to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. The Norwegian Glacier Museum is an interactive museum for the Whole Family. The Museum gives knowledge about glaciers and climate in New innovative ways.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Boeyabreen Glacier, Sogndal 6848, Fjaerland 6848 Norway
From the Norwegian Glacier Museum the tour continues by bus up to Bøyabreen glacier – a branch of Jostedalsbreen glacier. Here it is time to take some photos and see how the glacier presses itself into the landscape.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tvindefossen, Norway
The bus returns to Fjærland quay, and the tour goes back to Vik. From Vik the tour continues to the Tvindefossen waterfall. The waterfall is 110 meter high and is very popular tourist attraction.
The Tvindefossen waterfall also has many myths, among others that the waterfall is a source of eternal youth! The waterfall lies just along the road.
Duration: 15 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.