Shore Excursion Geiranger to Hellesylt and Hardanger Fjord

[angeleyes27]

NCL is offering these 2 shore excursion for our North Cape cruise in July and I was wondering if anyone can give us any input about them:

 

Travel to Hellesylt via Briksdal Glacier

After departing from the pier, you will settle in for a spectacular driving tour through some of Norway’s most stunningly beautiful scenery. The landscape is picture-perfect everywhere, as the road winds through fertile farmland and forested mountains dotted with lakes.You will first pause for photos at nearby Flydal, an elevated viewpoint that offers a sweeping look at the gorgeous fjord below and your cruise ship. You will continue to ascend the circuitous road until reaching the summit of Dalsnibba, which soars nearly 5,000 feet above sea level. Be sure to look for wild reindeer roaming about.Then, it’s on to Briksdal Mountain Lodge, where you will hike along a river toward the foot of Briksdal Glacier, an ancient arm of another glacier. Highlights of the pristine terrain include roaring waterfalls, a crystal-clear lake speckled with ice floes and a rocky moraine. Following the hike, you will return to the lodge for a hearty Norwegian lunch and a bit of free time to relax and admire the scenery. Continuing on, more panoramic views await you on the drive to Hellesylt. In particular, there is Olden Lake, which nestles in the bottom of a steep-ridged valley, and Homindal Lake, a royal-blue stretch of water that is simply breathtaking. Finally, you will reach the old Viking port of Hellesylt, where you will re-board your awaiting ship.

 

Hardanger Fjord:

The Hardanger Fjord is one of the favorites among the many Norwegian fjords. Its the 3rd largest fjord in the world and the 2nd largest in Norway. You’ll start by driving by the fortress of Bergenhus, King Hakon's Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower. Pass by the buildings of the Hanseatic period and the fish market of Bergen. Continue to the Bjornefjord, where you’ll have a short drive along the fjord with lovely views of islands and snowcapped mountains in the distance. You’ll travel by ferry across the fjord from Hatvik to Venjanesetand and in Mundheim, link up with the Hardanger Fjord – the queen of the fjords. Near the village of Norheimsund, you'll make a stop for lunch and continue to the Steinsdal Waterfall. Here, the water falls away from the cliff enabling you to walk underneath without getting wet. Climb up the Tokagjel gorge via several tunnels and reach the mountain plateau Kvamskogen. Descend to the fjord once more before climbing up to Gulbotn, a recreation area with lit up skiing tracks. You’ll then travel down to the Sorfjord, where you’ll find Oster Island, the largest island on the west coast.

Thank you.

[angeleyes27]

Does anyone have any thoughts on these excursions? Thank you

 

 

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[Sea saw 56]

Angeleyes, I am going to bump up an old thread about Hardanger Fjord that I initiated (should just do a "copy", but don't know how).

The tour that we booked, then cancelled, through NCL was $289/person. Eek, would need some more favorable reviews for that kind of $$

[angeleyes27]

Thank you. It is expensive but we have been to all the other places offered in Bergen

 

 

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