2-Day Glacier & Waterfall Trip

The longest trip on this page: two days out from Bergen taking in the Sognefjord, a glacier arm, and waterfalls along the way. Priced from $1548.62 per person, it suits travellers who want the big scenery without stitching together trains and boats alone. Rated a full 5 from 5 reviews.

Overview

This two-day private round trip from Bergen packs the Sognefjord region into a single loop: fjord arms, waterfalls, stave churches and two glacier arms, all with a driver-guide who narrates along the way. The route runs out through Inner Sogn on day one, overnights in the Sogndal area, and returns to Bergen on day two via Jostedalen, Fjærland and Vik. Only your group travels together, in a Mercedes minivan or, for very small parties, sometimes a Tesla Model X.

The itinerary is a suggested framework rather than a fixed script. The operator states the final plan depends on your interests, with fjord cruises and the Flåmsbana railway among the options, and the trip can be extended by extra days. Reviewers describe a guide who takes interests into account and went beyond the standard plan to show them more.

Ferry fees, pickup and bottled water are covered; meals, accommodation, train tickets, fjord cruise tickets and most entry fees are not.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Bergen departureHotel or port pickup in Bergen, with a short stop in the city before heading inland.
2. Valley route westStops at the Dale of Norway Factory Outlet & Museum (20 minutes), Vossevangen (15 minutes) and Tvindefossen waterfall (15 minutes), then past Stalheimskleiva at Stalheim (25 minutes) with quick views of Sivlefossen and Stalheimsfossen (2 minutes each).
3. Gudvangen and NærøyfjordA stop in Gudvangen (15 minutes), an hour at the Viking village Njardarheimr (entry not included), and a 2-hour Nærøyfjord cruise (ticket not included).
4. Flåm and AurlandFlåm (30 minutes), an optional 2-hour Flåmsbana railway ride (ticket not included), Stegastein viewpoint (20 minutes) and the Aurlandsvegen mountain road (20 minutes).
5. Lærdal and overnightBorgund Stave Church (20 minutes, entry not included), Gamle Lærdalsøyri (30 minutes), the National Wild Salmon Center (30 minutes, entry not included), then the Fodnes ferry (10 minutes, included) and on to Sogndalsfjora. Accommodation and meals are not included.
6. Glacier dayDay two passes Jostedalen, with stops at Nigardsbrevatnet (30 minutes) and Nigardsbreen glacier (2 hours), then Breheimsenteret (40 minutes, entry not included) and the Norwegian Glacier Museum (45 minutes, entry not included).
7. Fjærland and VikBoyabreen glacier (15 minutes), the Norwegian Book Town (20 minutes), a 1-hour 40-minute Fjærlandsfjord passage, the Statue of Fridtjov (15 minutes), Vikøyri (15 minutes), Hopperstad Stave Church (25 minutes, entry not included) and Storesvingen Fjellstove (15 minutes).
8. Return to BergenSendefossen (10 minutes), a final stop in Vossevangen (15 minutes) and arrival back in Bergen (15 minutes stop listed).

What To Expect From The Tour

Two long days of driving and short stops, with a guide who adapts the plan. Here is what to prepare for.

• Pace. Expect full days with many stops and long stretches between them. One reviewer described long days but said the group saw a lot in return. Most stops are short, so plan accordingly.
• Dress for weather. The tour runs in all weather conditions, and the operator asks travellers to dress appropriately. Come prepared for whatever the forecast brings on the day.
• Budget for extras. Ferry fees for the car and bottled water are included, but fjord cruise tickets, the Flåmsbana train, museum entries, meals and accommodation are not. Factor these in when comparing the total cost of the trip.
• Flexible itinerary. The listing calls the itinerary customizable, and reviewers confirm the guide takes interests into account. Several travellers said the guide went beyond the standard plan to show them new places, so speak up early about what you want.
• Private group feel. Only your group participates. Reviewers describe a personal experience with a guide who shares history, culture and nature stories along the route, which matters on a trip with this much road time.
• Family logistics. Infant seats are available and pushchairs are accepted, so small children can join. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though a foldable wheelchair can be taken if the operator is told in advance.

Common issues. The days are long, and one reviewer noted this directly, so anyone wanting a relaxed pace may find the schedule demanding. Meals and accommodation are not included, which means you arrange and pay for the overnight stop yourself. Several optional stops, including the fjord cruise, the Flåmsbana and stave church entries, cost extra. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it runs in all weather, so poor conditions can affect views and comfort.

Common Questions