The 15 Best Hardangerfjord Tours

1.Vøringfossen Waterfall Nature Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 890 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105Our pick

Join Maresia Tours for a 3.5-hour trip from Eidfjord to Vøringfossen, Hardangervidda, Måbø Valley, and Sysen Dam. English-speaking guides such as Bas and Sabrina add local stories, while you choose between waterfall viewpoints, an easy gorge walk, or coffee and cake. Round-trip bus transport makes this a practical cruise-day excursion.

“Great day even though weather wasn’t good. Our guide was interesting and let us have an extra stop that was lovely! The waterfall was fantastic. Our driver kept us safe despite the traffic on the road and another bus hit us but very little damage to our bus - the other bus had much more.”

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2.Vøringsfossen Waterfalls Round-Trip Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 433 reviews · from $54Best value

Take a clean white shuttle from near Eidfjord’s cruise terminal to Vøringsfossen, Norway’s famous waterfall. The English-speaking driver handles the scenic transfer, then gives you 90 minutes to use the viewing platforms, cross the new stepbridge, and follow nearby paths. It is a simple, low-cost option with no guided commentary.

“Bus from the ship to the waterfall. Very friendly organisers. Clean nice bus that got us there and clear instructions on how to meet to go back to the ship. No guidance and none needed.”

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3.Bergen Day Tour to National Park Folgefonna and Glacier Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Bergen to Folgefonna National Park, with waterfall walks, two Hardangerfjord ferry crossings, and an easy hike to glacier-fed Bondhusvatnet. Guides such as Sam, Alexa, and Froven add Norwegian history and local stories along the way. Bring lunch, dress for rain, and expect a long but scenic day.

“Perfect way to learn and explore! Saw four waterfalls and the hike to the lake was amazing! Our guide Sam was well versed and very knowledgeable and friendly! Went perfectly and highly recommend!”

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4.1-Hour Fjord RIB Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Set out from Eidfjord Harbor in a warm flotation suit for a brisk one-hour RIB ride toward Simadal Fjord or Hardangerbrua. Your Norwegian or English-speaking captain points out waterfalls, seabirds, farm animals, seals, and the Sima power plant. Guides such as Helge and Lars are known for adding lively local stories and keeping the ride safe and fun.

“Amazing! The landscape is breathtaking, and our driver/guide was fantastic.”

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5.Full-Day Trolltunga Hiking, and Climbing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · from $206

Meet your English or Norwegian speaking guide in Tyssedal for a full-day Trolltunga adventure. Walk beside Ringedalen Lake, climb 250 meters by via ferrata, and hike to the famous rock ledge. Guides such as Jana, Toine, Michele, Angel, Signe, and Alice have led memorable outings, with normal hiking used if conditions cancel the ferrata.

“A Breathtaking day in many ways! Amazing experience, friendly and helpful guides, awesome climbing experience (I have never climbed before). If you're reading this review then you're thinking about booking; stop thinking, start booking. Enjoy”

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6.From Norheimsund: Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund RIB Fjord Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 1h 15m · from $107

From Norheimsund, you’ll ride an open RIB through Hardangerfjord and into secluded Fyksesund, a narrow branch with waterfalls, steep mountains, and the roadless hamlet of Botnen. A local captain provides stories about fjord life, while warm gear, photo stops, and a 75-minute route keep the trip comfortable, brisk, and easy to fit into a Norway itinerary.

“It's really the best experience in my life!!! Very convenient location that you can find it as soon as you get off the bus. The equipment is super professional, with good heat preservation clothes and brand new RIB. The guide is really helpful and stops close at every waterfall so that we can take pictures when the water pours in. He is really great at driving the boat and did a lot of Zs😆😆 So thrilling, so much fun. Hardanger fjord is the best fjord!!! Really love it, you can't miss it!!!”

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7.Scenic Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund RIB adventure from Norheimsund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Set out from Norheimsund with a guide such as Thor or Ørjan for a 75-minute RIB trip through Samlafjorden and narrow Fyksesund. You will pass fjord villages, the Fyksesund Bridge, Kvamsøy, waterfalls, and the old village of Botnen. A flotation suit, goggles, gloves, and other safety gear are provided.

“Het was een geweldige ervaring, ikkan het iedereen aanraden. Een leuke host die je mooie locaties laat zien en er een leuk verhaaltje bij geeft.”

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8.Ulvik: Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 45m · from $141

Join a local English-speaking captain at Brakanes Hotel for a 105-minute RIB safari from Ulvik. Cross the Hardangerfjord, pass beneath Norway’s longest suspension bridge, enter Simadalsfjord, and slow down in roadless Osafjord. Warm flotation gear, gloves, goggles, and a beanie are provided, but bring outdoor clothing.

“De omgeving is prachtig. Het varen op en een RIB-voertuig is een superervaring. we waren als gezin de enige boeker op de dag dat we gingen. Het was wat regenachtig waardoor het landschap er nog ruiger uit zag. Het uitzicht was echt fenomenaal. De gids vertelde veel over de historie en dan met name over de bewoners van het gebied, de tijd van de Vikkingen en de Duitse bezetting tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog maar ook over de wijze waarop de bewoners zich redden in de winter. Echt een bijzondere ervaring.”

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9.Trolltunga: Trolltunga Summer Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $183

Meet your English or Norwegian-speaking guide at P2 in Skjeggedal, ride to P3, and hike to Trolltunga above Ringedalsvatnet. Guides such as Anke, Marty, and Barbara have been praised for encouragement and local stories. Expect a demanding 7 to 12-hour day, changing weather, and special needle-view photos when rappelling is safe.

“Our guide Marty was excellent, a very conversational and knowledgeable guide he was also good at working with the group. The reason why I gave it less stars in transportation is because going between the hotel and P2 (parking lot 2, the meeting point) is only possible via car, which I thought was covered by the shuttle bus in the description, but to my dismay, it was not. This aside, the shuttle busses from p2 to p3 were really consistent and good. The tour itself was amazing, it is a long hike though, so make sure you come prepared! The view is spectacular, and the company works hard to give…”

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10.Øystese: Hardangerfjord RIB safari to the Fyksesund branch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews

From Øystese, a local skipper takes you across Hardangerfjord and into narrow Fyksesund, Norway’s only roadless fjord branch. Expect waterfall spray, stories about fjord life, a stop near Botnen, and a quick RIB ride for up to 12 people. English and Norwegian guiding is available.

“C’était incroyable avec un guide vraiment sympa et drôle”

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11.Trolltunga Via Ferrata, Sunset and Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $509

Spend 26 hours on a demanding Trolltunga adventure with a guide, including a 250-meter via ferrata climb, sunset above Ringedalen Lake, dinner, a night in a dome tent, Norwegian fairy tales, and breakfast. You need strong hiking fitness, warm waterproof clothing, two packed lunches, and snacks.

“Ingrid was a lovely guide. She was calm and funny that you don’t feel any pressure, knowung the high intensity experience. The experience is out of the world. The views are breathtaking. The first hike on rocks is very hart until we reah the via ferrata. Via ferrata will give you a high adrenaline rush. The dome experience is high quality. The food, service and sleeping materials. Bravo trolltunga active”

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12.Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB adventure from Ulvik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Ulvik at 1:00 pm for a 1-hour-45-minute RIB ride through Hardangerfjord and its quiet branches. Your English-speaking guide explains the fjords, bridges, and local geography as you travel in a small group of up to 12. Flotation suits are supplied, and the trip returns to Ulvik.

“Fun 90 minutes on the RIB. Didn't see any wildlife but had a good trip anyway. Guide was informative and friendly.”

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13.Scenic RIB adventure to Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund from Øystese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $110

Join Hardangerfjord Adventure at 3:30 pm in Øystese for a 90-minute RIB ride across Hardangerfjord and into Fyksesund. Guide Thor-Arvid combines fast runs with stops at Kvamsøy, Herandsholmen, and Botnen. Wetsuit, life vest, goggles, and gloves are supplied.

“Spaßige Tour mit acrionreichen und informativen Elementen bei wahnsinnig schöner Aussicht, sehr kundiger tourguide. Wir hatten unsreren ursprünglichen Termin leider verpasst, und eine Umbuchung war kulanterweise möglich. Vielen Dank!”

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14.Øystese: Hardangerfjord and Fyksesund RIB Fjord Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · from $107

Meet your Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Hardangerfjord Hotel for a 90-minute RIB safari. Cross Hardangerfjord to Herand, enter narrow Fyksesund, pass under a towering bridge, and look for the old hamlet of Botnen. Warm flotation gear, gloves, beanie, and a small group of up to 12 are included.

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15.Fyksesund majestic RIB Adventure from Øystese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $95

From Øystese, you’ll ride a RIB into the narrow Fyksesund branch of the Hardangerfjord. The skipper points out waterfalls, remote homes, and the 1937 suspension bridge before stopping at Botnen, a roadless historic hamlet reached only by boat. Suits most participants, with flotation suits and safety gear provided.

“What a fun way to see the fjords! We had an up close look at many wayerfalls as well as a drink of the freshest water anywhere! It was rainy and we were the only two passengers but out guide took us out anyway. He was happy to stop for photos anf go at our pace. It was a memory of Norway that we will treasure!”

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