SHORE EXCURSIONS · BY REGION
The best days ashore.
The 8 most popular norwegian fjords shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Guided half-day shore trip from Flåm with Stegastein views, Borgund Stave Church, Aurlandsfjord, Lærdal Tunnel, and Lærdalsøyri.
Most Popular“Organised well and our guide Irene was full of knowledge, shame we had a touch of fog but added to the whole experience. Well worth it.”
Langfoss waterfall and Åkrafjorden fjord views plus Haraldshaugen on a 5-6 hour Haugesund shore excursion with English guide.
“This trip is incredible. Our guide Aline was so knowledgeable. She kept us all engaged throughout the trip. Nothing was too much trouble for her, and driver Gary. We had a great day out for half the price of the cruise ship tour. Aline and Gary we thank you so much.”
A guided Olden shore trip to Briksdal Glacier with scenic drives, lake photo stops, and a rewarding uphill walk past waterfalls.
“It was an okay experience- kind of expensive for what it was. You’re really just paying for a 30min bus ride to the glacier where you have to hike a very steep and rocky incline to see the glacier. There’s a cool waterfall right before the glacier and that was neat. I’d suggest trying to…”
Chase three waterfalls from Bergen, walk behind Steindal Fosssen, then ride the Hardangerfjord with stops for photos and Norheimsund coffee.
“Great trip around the waterfalls and the hardanger fjord. Our guide Bailey was amazing! Not a dull moment on the trip, a lot of information about Norway in general and Bergen. Would recommend!!”
A guided hike to Briksdal Glacier from Olden, with bus transport, stunning waterfall-and-mountain views, and a back-to-ship guarantee in 4 hours.
“Good transportation and stunning location for a hike.”
Private Lofoten shore excursion from Leknes to Hauklandstranda, Nusfjord, seaweed shop and Reine, with coffee, water and private transport.
“Amazing trip. Gunnar was a perfect host who loves his country with a passion. Lofoten Islands has always been on our bucket list and we would say its our favourite place in Norway now.”
4-hour Karmøy bus tour: Åkrasanden Blue Flag beach, Skudeneshavn lunch, Ferkingstad fishermen, Viking Avaldsnes and St. Olav.
Private Lofoten shore tour with Nusfjord, Skagsanden, Reine, Å i Lofoten and yellow rorbuer cabins. Cruise pickup, 6–7 hours.
“This was a magnificent day. Eric was very informative and rich in experience. This is our most favorite tour. What a beautiful place”
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