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15 Private Fjord Tours Worth Booking

24 trips  ·  from $218 a head

Good private fjord tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

6 Hour: Premiere & Private Acadia National Park with Lobster Pier - Sand Beach and Thunder Hole show Acadia’s rocky coast
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6 Hour: Premiere & Private Acadia National Park with Lobster Pier

1.6 Hour: Premiere & Private Acadia National Park with Lobster Pier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide through Acadia and Mount Desert Island. You’ll see Cadillac Mountain, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Somesville, and Southwest Harbor, with time for a lobster lunch at your own expense.

“Our guide Bill was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the history of Maine.Cadillac mountain was awesome.”

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VIP Private Charter: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Flexible) - Our Lady of the Rocks and the story behind the island
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VIP Private Charter: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Flexible)

2.VIP Private Charter: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Flexible)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Take a private three-hour speedboat trip from Kotor for up to six people. Cruise past Perast and Mamula, visit Our Lady of the Rocks, swim in the Blue Cave, and enter former submarine tunnels with an English-speaking skipper.

“A wonderful adventure! Peter was great and took the time to explain special sites. A little bumpy at times but that could be expected. Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for the ride back if you return around 5.”

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Private Cruise: Mostraumen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat - Pontoon comfort or Zodiac speed
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Private Cruise: Mostraumen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat

3.Private Cruise: Mostraumen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $568

Travel from Bergen by private car or train, then board a stable pontoon or lively Zodiac for a small-group run through Veafjorden, waterfalls, historic sites, and tidal currents. Guides including Bjørn, Andrea, and Erik add local stories. The route ends with a scenic return to Bergen.

“Bjorn was amazing today as our rib guide, he got us up close and personal to some great sites and was wery entertaining. we highly recommend this tour to take you to some hidden gems. thie suits were comfortable and kept us”

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Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included) - Along Lake Te Anau
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Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

4.Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $217Best value

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a private vehicle with guides such as Nigel or Jamie, stopping for photos and local stories before a two-hour Cruise Milford boat trip. The tour runs about 7 to 10 hours and includes pickup, the cruise, and a relaxed return drive.

“Jamie was a fantastic guide, he told about lots of native New Zealand birds and wildlife. He stopped at lots of interesting places where we had plenty of photo opportunities. We had amazing tea and coffee he made on a camping fire. The boRead more”

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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Queen of the Fjords - tour from Bergen, 6 hours - Steinsdalsfossen lets you walk behind the water
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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Queen of the Fjords – tour from Bergen, 6 hours

5.PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Queen of the Fjords – tour from Bergen, 6 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Bergen with guides such as Jana or Vlad along Osterfjord and Hardangerfjord. Stop at Fossen Bratte, walk behind Steinsdalsfossen, see Stone Age rock carvings, cross Fusafjord by ferry, and enjoy a flexible private outing with pickup included.

“We had a wonderful full day of seeing so many special sites. Our guide was fantastic and took us to places not usually visited. He was very knowledgeable and a very safe driver.”

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Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway - Gudvangen and the two-hour fjord cruise
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Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

6.Oslo To Sognefjord Private Full Day Roundtrip Including Flam Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,083

Travel from Oslo to Gudvangen, cruise through Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord to Flåm, then ride the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway toward Geilo. Your private English-speaking guide handles tickets and transfers. Guides including Janis, Reinis, Bjørn, and Alekss have earned especially warm praise.

“Janis was an excellent driver and tour guide. We had very interesting discussions about Norwegian culture & politics during the long drive. He knows the route very well: he stopped a few times so we could look at things of interest and take photos. He was prompt. He explained clearly our next steps and where to meet him off the boat and train. A very long day and completely worth it for the views of many different landscapes, on the drive, the boat and the trains. Glorious fjord. Stunning Flåm railway including a stop for the most amazing waterfall.”

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Deluxe Private Boats - 36 ft Fjord - Starting at Marina Asipona
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Deluxe Private Boats – 36 ft Fjord

7.Deluxe Private Boats – 36 ft Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Captain Donny and first mate Alejandro take your private group aboard a 36-foot Fjord from Marina Asipona. Snorkel Palancar Reef, swim at Playa El Cielo, and enjoy ceviche, tuna sashimi, premium drinks, and a flexible six-hour schedule.

“You will have a fabulous time in the hands of Captain Donny and first mate Alejandro. They are professional, mindful of your requests, fun, and interesting. Our first stop was near the reef to observe marine wildlife. We saw a turtle, multicolored fish, sharks, and starfish. Alejandro made sure to bring us to the best locations. We then headed to El Cielo. The pictures do not do justice to this pristine beach. The water and beach are breathtaking. We saw 5 stingrays and a barracuda. You can walk for miles with the water level to your hips. While you enjoy El Cielo, Alejandro and Donny prepare a feast for you.…”

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Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway - Gudvangen and the Nærøyfjord setting
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Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

8.Private Full-Day Round Trip from Oslo to Sognefjord via Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $1,177

Your private guide collects you in Oslo at 8:00 am for a full day through Norway’s mountain country. Ride the Flåm Railway, cruise Sognefjord, stop at Gudvangen, and return by train and car. Guides such as Janis, Aleks, Björn, and Joonas are often praised for careful driving and flexible plans.

“We had a private car for our journey to the fjords. It was a long day made most pleasant by our very knowledgeable guide. The scenery was stunning and well worth the trip if one does not want to start in Bergen. Despite not being able to take the train due to the flooding, the fjords and scenery were gorgeous.”

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Bergen: Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - The drive from Bergen to Tvindefossen
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Bergen: Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

9.Bergen: Private Day Tour, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 10 hours · from $1,259

Travel from Bergen to Gudvangen by private car, stopping at Tvindefossen and Njardarheimr Viking Village. Cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then return via Voss. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Arne, and Vilde handle the day.

“Our tour guide Michael was incredible. He shared so much about the history and culture it was so interesting.. very knowledgeable and engaging. Fantastic trip!”

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From Oslo: Private Round-Trip Tour to Sognefjord via Flåm - The early road from Oslo to the fjords
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From Oslo: Private Round-Trip Tour to Sognefjord via Flåm

10.From Oslo: Private Round-Trip Tour to Sognefjord via Flåm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 16 hours · from $2,255

Travel from Oslo to Sognefjord by private car, train, and boat. Ride from Geilo to Myrdal and down the Flåm Railway, visit its museum, cruise Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord, and stop at Stalheim. Guides such as Helene, Janis, Janka, and Bjørn provide personal care and local stories.

“It was a great trip but a little bit heavy because of the car transportation time”

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From Bergen: Private Tour to Sognefjord, Gudvangen, & Flåm - Gudvangen and the electric fjord cruise
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From Bergen: Private Tour to Sognefjord, Gudvangen, & Flåm

11.From Bergen: Private Tour to Sognefjord, Gudvangen, & Flåm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $979

Travel from Bergen by private vehicle, electric ferry, and train on an 11-hour route through Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, Sognefjord, and Myrdal. Your English-speaking guide handles the day, with time for waterfalls, fjord views, lunch, Stegastein, and the Flåm Railway.

“Our guide, Ivan was great, he made the trip very easy for us, and he had lots of experience with travel. The scenery was amazing and we really enjoyed the excursion.”

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Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride - Hardangervidda and Geilo add useful context
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Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

12.Fjords: Private Trip with Train and Cruise Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Leave Oslo early for a full day of fjord scenery, mountain plateaus, waterfalls, and valleys. Your private English-speaking driver-guide takes you by road and train to Flåm, then onto a two-hour Sognefjord cruise. Guides Janis and Bjørn have earned special praise for their warm, informative style.

“The experience was lovely. We may have tried to see too much in one day though! :)Our driver and guide was a lovely, knowledgeable person who made the long drives interesting.The only suggestion I have is to adjust the price or at least include food, food voucher”

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Bergen to Oslo: Private Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway - Meeting the Vikings at Njardarheimr
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Bergen to Oslo: Private Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

13.Bergen to Oslo: Private Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 15 hours · from $1,259

Travel privately from Bergen to Oslo in 15 hours with an English-speaking guide, a stop at Tvinde Waterfall, Njardarheimr Viking Village, the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, Flåm Railway, and Bergen Railway. Guides such as Ivan, Arne, Michael, Erika, and Pål have led this route.

“Michael, our guide was great kept us entertained and was very informative about Bergen the city as well as places along the way. the tour has the most beautiful scenery. absolutely breathtaking!!! highly recommend this tour to any either just doing the loop back to bergen or departing to oslo.”

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Kotor: Scenic Kotor Bay Highlights by Private Speedboat - Meeting at City Park near Kotor’s Old Town
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Kotor: Scenic Kotor Bay Highlights by Private Speedboat

14.Kotor: Scenic Kotor Bay Highlights by Private Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours

Set out from Kotor with a licensed skipper on a private speedboat for a 1 to 1.5-hour cruise across Kotor Bay. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks and Perast, with water, Wi-Fi, safety gear, and multilingual audio notes included. Church and museum entry costs extra.

“Die Fahrt mit dem Boot war sehr schön. Der Ablauf war entgegen unserer Erwartungen starr vorgegeben, 20 Minuten halt in Perast und 20 Minuten auf der Insel Our Lady. Hier bekamen wir keine Informationen über die Stops. Von einer geplanten Schnorchelpause wusste der Fahrer nichts. Kulanterweise lies er uns auf dem Rückweg kurz ins Wasser springen.”

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Full day private tour to Flåm - Stalheim and the Nærøydalen view
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Full day private tour to Flåm

15.Full day private tour to Flåm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $918

Travel from Bergen with a private driver-guide to Tvindefossen, Stalheim, Gudvangen, and the Nærøyfjord. Cruise to Flåm, take the Flåmsbana railway to Myrdal, continue to Voss, and return by car. English, Spanish, German, and French guides are available.

“Se cumplieron las expectativas y al final el día llegamos cansados y contentos al hotel. Ileyvis, nuestra guía, fué siempre muy atenta y nos explicó claramente el guión del día que se cumplió tal y cómo se dijo. Nos informó sobre la sociedad noruega a nuestras preguntas y estuvo atenta a nuestros deseos. Le deseamos lo mejor profesional y personalmente.”

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