The 7 Best Skjolden Fjord Tours

1.Flam: The Spectacular Stegastein Viewpoint Tour (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 74 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Our pick

From outside the Flåm Visitor Center, you’ll ride a small van up steep, narrow mountain roads to Stegastein, a viewing platform 650 metres above the fjord. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, includes transport and admission, and leaves time for photos before returning to Flåm.

“Excellent driver on a challenging road. Nice to have a view from above the fjord before taking a ferry ride on it”

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2.Olden: Fjord e-bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $128Top rated

Cycle Olden for about two hours with local guide Ben and a small group of up to nine. Electric bikes make the hills manageable as you visit Singerheimen, Laukifossen, Olden Old Church, and scenic fjord viewpoints. Bring your own snack and drink.

“Very nice ride Only 4 minute walk from cruise ship You should include that in location Easy to find starting Nice giant bikes”

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3.Olden: Easy Kayaking for Beginners on the Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106Best value

Paddle Olden’s calm fjord water in a stable double kayak with certified guides. Expect warm wetsuits and boots, safety coaching, local stories, scenic stops, and about two hours on the water. Guide Audun is one possible host, with a rescue boat available for support.

“Glad we booked with Viator as only 3 of us and Audun the guide. Really fab experience and learned so much about the local culture, stories and personal touch from Audun. He’s a truly outstanding guide. The kayak itself and the suits, boots etc. All provided and in good condition. Kayaking on the fjord itself was breathtaking and a definite highlight of our trip. Would recommend!”

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4.Flåm Tour: Borgund Stave Church, Lærdal & Stegastein

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · from $140

Ride from Flåm through Norway’s 24.5-kilometer road tunnel to Borgund Stave Church, Lærdal, and Stegastein. You’ll see the church from outside, pause in Lærdal, and look over the Aurlandsfjord. The 4.5-hour trip costs $140.73 and suits cruise passengers seeking big views with little walking.

“Our guide (female from Patagonia) was very well informed and shared history and cultural knowledge with us. Being driven through the longest vehicle tunnel in the world was exciting and appreciate the challenges to living in a mountain aRead more”

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5.PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape – Viking Special – from Flåm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $675

Travel privately from Flåm through Gudvangen and Stalheim, visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, try archery and axe throwing, and reach Stegastein Viewpoint above Aurlandsfjord. Your guide, including Vlad on some departures, handles the driving and local stops for up to seven people.

“Vlad was a fabulous tour guide, great with kids. He brought a homemade ginger drink and snack along. He also had great suggestions for additional stops. Highly recommend.”

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6.Private yacht Cruise in Flåm and Gudvangen, Nærøyfjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise by private yacht from Flåm or Aurland toward Gudvangen, entering narrow Nærøyfjord with only your group onboard. The captain can slow near waterfalls, stop at Undredal, Bakka, Kjelfossen, and Viking Valley, and arrange lunch onboard or in Gudvangen.

“We cruised from Flam to Gudvangen and back, and with that got the best private experience with the Naeroyfjord, on a lovely day.”

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7.Cruise Special: Private Trip To Canyons And Waterfalls With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $907

Travel by private minivan from Flåm to Stegastein and Stalheim, then ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal and continue by train to Voss. Your driver-guide, including Lorenzo when available, provides local insight. Allow five to six hours and keep plans flexible if trains run late.

“Lorenzo was quite knowledgeable about the places we visited. He was very helpful and had a good sense of humor. Unfortunately, we did not get to see much of Voss or other areas as our train was delayed and we had just enough time tRead more”

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