5 Hellesylt Fjord Tours Worth Booking

1.Hellesylt: Guided Geirangerfjord Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 211 reviews · 1h 15m · from $88Our pick

Join Bonseye in Hellesylt for a 75-minute guided RIB ride into Geirangerfjord. English-speaking local guides such as Bente, Kim, and Ovi share stories as you approach the Seven Sisters, Friaren, and Bridal Veil waterfalls. Warm waterproof outerwear is provided.

“Excellent RIB boat excursion that my wife had reservations about trying but loved every moment. Scenery stunning and bonseye tour guide making the experience one that will look back on in our memories. Thank you Bonseye.”

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2.From Hellesylt: The Best of Geiranger Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 66 reviews · 7h 30m · from $188

From Hellesylt, an English-speaking guide takes you through Hornindal, Stryn, Oppstryn, and Jostedalsbreen National Park to Geiranger. The high point is Dalsnibba and its 1,500-meter view over Geirangerfjord. Guides such as Malina, Tom, and Sam have added useful local stories along the way.

“Mi è piaciuta l'organizzazione e l'itinerario proposto... Avendo con me i miei genitori che non capivano l'inglese aver avuto la guida in italiano avrebbe aiutato a rendere l'escursione ancora più interessante per tutti”

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3.Hellesylt: Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $125Top rated

Start near Hellesylt’s cruise dock and paddle calm fjord water beneath steep mountains and waterfalls. You’ll get a safety briefing, stable beginner kayaks, and local stories from guides such as Richard, Jakub, Peder, or Vibeke. The relaxed pace suits families and first-time kayakers.

“Richard was a great Guide. We really enjoyed it. Thank you for this incredible experience ! :)”

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4.Hellesylt: Fjord to Sky Scenic Escape to Stranda Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $146

Travel by minibus from Hellesylt to Stranda, then ride the Stranda Gondola to a mountain station more than 1,000 meters above sea level. You get time for photos and the Fjord Panorama Restaurant, but meals, drinks, and a live guide cost extra.

“This was quite expensive for what you get but no amount of money can buy the views that you get when you get there.”

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5.All About the Fjords, in one tour by boat & bus from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Set out from Ålesund on the black-and-white MS Bruvik for a 2.25-hour Hjørundfjord cruise, then ride a comfortable bus through Øye, Norangsdal Valley, Hellesylt, and Ljøen. An English guide and free audio guide in 14 languages add context, while the route returns by ferry and bus.

“I don't understand the prior bad ratings unless they had awful weather and couldn't enjoy this trip like we did. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful fjords boat ride and then the bus back to Alesund. The scenery was absolutely stunning. It can be a bit chilly even with the sunshine so dress in layers and they provided some blankets on board. There are seats in back of the boat but come early, although you can walk around the boat. There is a very comfortable interior cabin. Bathrooms were nice and clean. The crew was great. The boat was comfortable and clean. The staff was so accommodating for me with my…”

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