Fjord Days · ALESUND FJORD TOURS
Every trip has one spare day too few. These 15 alesund fjord tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Take a round-trip catamaran cruise from Ålesund to Geirangerfjord, with panoramic windows, an outdoor deck, multilingual audio, and free time in Geiranger. Guides such as Cato, Kato, and Asbjørn have added local stories on some sailings. Bring warm clothing for the open deck.
“Was a nice ride and a 2.5 hour stop for lunch at Geirangerfjord. Luckily we had very nice weather.”
Travel from Ålesund through Valldal to Gudbrandsjuvet and the Trollstigen Plateau, with stops at fjords, waterfalls, Romsdalshorn, and the Troll Wall. Expect a long bus day, an English guide, optional buffet lunch, and route changes when Trollstigen is closed.
“We wouldn't normally comment on an excursion we missed, but this tour company won't wait 10 minutes for you. They say they called 6 times, but my phone never rang. I received calls from other international providers during this trip no problems, but not this one. Norwegian cruise line was told not to make announcements at this port. We were told they did, but LATE. We are not sure if they ever occurred. We were waiting for the announcement to disembark, but never heard it while eating in the buffet dining area. We believe IF the announcement was made, It was made later than it should have been and wasn't…”
Leave central Ålesund aboard the vintage MS Bruvik for a five-hour round trip through Hjørundfjord. You will pass Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke, pause for about an hour in Øye, and hear English commentary. Bring food, since Øye has no shops.
“This was by far the most beautiful trip I made. The boat was gorgeous, and an interesting group of people on it and the fjord and mountains literally took my breath away! If there is one Fjord to see then this is it! Do note to take a pack lunch or some snacks if Oye is the stop point as there are no shops there.”
Travel from central Ålesund to Geiranger on a modern catamaran, with indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, café service, and audio commentary. The three-hour cruise passes the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls, then gives you about two to two and a half hours in Geiranger before the return sailing.
“Not good tour/ just carried tourists from one side to other like any carrier .WiFi not worked - so disconnected from work, their app for guided tours not opened with iPhones - any model or 5G, ordinary audio with narration was terrible, music at 95% time, staff not technical- just a carrier- not recommend for 8 hours tour”
Travel from Ålesund to Geiranger on a modern catamaran with English and German Fjord Rangers, including local lunch, Flydalsjuvet, the Norwegian Fjord Centre, and a 327-step waterfall walk. You can also take the bus back, and strollers, luggage, and bikes are welcome.
“Rangers excellent with information and help. Food very nice too. I took the bus to the top of town and visited the exhibition all very interesting’ The fjord is brilliant and well worth the trip. In the afternoon the sun came out so a very relaxing return to Alesund”
From Hellesylt, you cruise into Geirangerfjord on a comfortable sightseeing catamaran. Expect close views of the Seven Sisters, Bridal Veil, The Suitor, Skageflå, and Knivsflå, with English commentary, indoor seating, an open deck, and a small café.
“Los paisajes son increíbles!!! Las fotografías son obligadas y el barco reduce velocidad para observar y tomar buenas fotos. Recomiendo la excursión.”
Spend a full day moving through Norway’s fjords by boat, bus, and ferry. Sail from Ålesund to Øye, cross the Norang Valley to Hellesylt, cruise Geirangerfjord, then return by road via Eagle Road, Eidsdal, and Kokarsteinen. English hosting, free village time, and food available to buy.
“Bijzondere ervaring, gelukkig mooi weer hoewel het anders was voorspeld. Leverde mooie foto’s op.”
Travel from Ålesund to Trollstigen with local guide Rolf in a comfortable 16-seat minibus. The seven-hour route includes Aksla Mountain, fjord crossings, Gudbrandsjuvet, old mountain farms, Trollstigen’s famous hairpin bends, lunch, drinks, videos, and a city sightseeing drive.
“This tour was fantastic combining the sights and history of Alesund with traveling further into the mountains with breathtaking scenery, majestic waterfalls, rivers, lakes and vistas. Our guide Rolf provided current info along with history and interesting tidbits such as Tom Cruise filming in the area years ago. Rolf thought of everything, from providing a picture of our exact meeting point when disembarking the cruise ship to offering umbrellas for inclement weather and bright yellow vests for roadside stops. We had cold beverages and a hearty lunch with snacks. I also appreciated his detailed itinerary, which included bathroom breaks and clear expectations for the day.”
Travel from Ålesund to Øye by boat through Hjørundfjord, then cross Norangsdal Valley by bus. You’ll stop at Hellesylt’s waterfall and cafés, pause at Ljøen viewpoint, and cross Storfjord by ferry. Live guiding is in English, with a free audio guide in 14 languages.
“We moesten er 820 om 830 vertrekken maar we vertrokken pas 9 uur. Niemand stond ons op te wachten. We waren zelfs geholpen door andere operators . Slechte start!!!”
Ride from Ålesund through the full Hjørundfjord, passing Vegsund, Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke before a 30-minute stop at Øye. The roundtrip takes about five hours and includes onboard toilets, WiFi, and a kiosk, but no reliable live commentary.
“It was a pleasant trip on a commuter boat. Lovely views. But we had not realized that the trip would take 4 1/2 hours and we had no time left to explore the town.”
Join Norway Adventures for a six-day sea-kayaking expedition from Ålesund toward Geiranger. Guides such as Alex, Nathan, Rogier, Lotte, and Ana have led this route. Expect about 100 kilometers of paddling, island camping, fjord waterfalls, simple chores, and all meals from lunch on day one through lunch on day six.
“What a memorable trip! We realize we've also been extremely lucky with the weather. The views were breathtaking. We've been to places that you would in no other way normally be able to visit. Beautiful waterfalls, fjords & lush green mountains. This trip had it all! The communication with the organizer was excellent and everything was more than well prepared. We had proper meals and more than enough food & snacks. The kayaks and kayaking gear was of proper quality.”
Spend seven hours aboard the classic MS Bruvik, cruising from Ålesund into Hjørundfjord. Expect English live guiding, optional audio in 15 languages, a soup-and-bread lunch, and roughly 25 to 30 minutes to walk around quiet Sæbø.
“Bardzo fajna wycieczka, dla kogoś kto nigdy nie oglądał fjordów z bliska. Super możliwość zobaczenia tego z innej perspektywy. Ale czas wydłużony. W połowie trasy zatrzymaliśmy się na odstawienie połowy grupy do autokaru, płynęliśmy dalej, a na powrocie zatrzymaliśmy się w tej samej wiosce do zwiedzenia. Tam nie było co zwiedzać, więc straciliśmy łącznie ok 1h. Lepiej w tym czasie byłoby popłynąć dalej albo po prostu wrócić. Lunch to jedynie zupa z dodatkami (ziemniaki, marchewka, kiełbaska, pokrojona parówka) i chlebem i bagietką. Rozgrzewające, ale w smaku nie wiem co miało przypominać. Plus taki, że donosili świeże porcje pieczywa i zupy, więc można było się najeść. Na pokładzie była też ...”
Travel privately from Ålesund with guides such as Margita or Iggy through Norangsdalen, Geirangerfjord, Dalsnibba, Eagle Road, and old mountain routes. Expect a long, scenic day with ferry crossings, viewpoints, villages, lakes, and flexible attention for your group.
“Iggy was very knowledgeable, engaging, and personable. Shared a lot about the history, culture, and geography of Norway.”
Travel from Ålesund by boat through Hjørundfjord to Øye, then continue by bus through Norangsdal to Hellesylt and Ljøen viewpoint. The route ends with a ferry across Storfjord. An audio guide in 14 languages is offered, but live commentary may not be available.
“We throughly enjoyed this trip, however I thought that there may have been a guide on the coach to talk through where we were etc but there wasn’t which is a shame as I’m sure there’s some history to each town/village we drove through”
Join an English-guided bus tour from Hellesylt to Geiranger, with stops at Hornindalsvatn, Stryn, Øvstefossen, Djupvatnet, and Dalsnibba. The 7.5-hour trip includes transport, the private road toll, and a back-to-ship guarantee for registered cruise passengers.
“el mejor momento fue cuando nos bajaron del bus porque no estábamos en lista. AHI QUEDAMOS TIRADOS , POR SUERTE HABIA UN BUS TURISTICO Y ALCANZAMOS A SUBIR”
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