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The 15 Best Fjord Day Trips and Excursions

156 trips  ·  from $29 a head

Everything with a guide, a coach or a skipper attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day rather than an afternoon, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic - Crossing toward Sommarøy’s island scenery
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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

1.Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112Our pick

Join an English or Spanish-speaking guide for a 4.5-hour bus trip from Tromsø to fjord viewpoints and Sommarøy. Expect snowy beaches, turquoise water, local stories, smoked salmon, reindeer and elk meats, hot drinks, and a chance to swim in the Arctic Ocean.

“Great tour! guide was very knowledgeable and very funny!”

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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - with Local Tour Guides - Bergen harbor and the first fjord views
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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – with Local Tour Guides

2.Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – with Local Tour Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,849 reviews · 3h 30m · from $78Best value

Cruise from central Bergen through Cityfjord, Salhusfjord, and the 27-kilometer Osterfjord to the narrow Mostraumen Channel. English commentary, indoor seating, outdoor decks, toilets, and snacks for purchase make this a practical 3.5 to 4-hour fjord trip in any season.

“Your app was co fusing and I ended up buying two sets of tickets and you would not refund one set, so I am stuck with a coupon I have to figure out how to make use of.”

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown - Fiordland begins at Eglinton Valley
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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

3.Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,001 reviews · from $216Top rated

Travel from Queenstown to Milford Sound in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, a picnic lunch, snacks, and a two-hour Cruise Milford sailing. Guides such as Andy, Danny, Jess, Joe, and Dean share local stories and Māori folklore while stopping at Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn, the Darran Mountains, and more.

“We are so happy we booked this experience. Absolutely spectacular. Joe was our tour guide, he was very informative and kind, we can not thank or praise him enough for his work. If you want to experience Milford Sound, do this! And if you can afford to, fly back - it is amazing.”

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Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour - Flydalsjuvet gives you the classic Geiranger view
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Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

4.Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,329 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Travel by guided coach from Geiranger to four high viewpoints, including Dalsnibba at 1,500 meters, Flydalsjuvet, Djupvatnet Lake, and Eagle Bend. English-speaking guides such as Kira, Daniel, and Keira provide local stories while skilled drivers handle the sharp mountain bends.

“Our tour guide Daniel was great and so was the driver Nicholas.”

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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - From Queenstown to the Southern Alps
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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

5.Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $462

True South Flights takes you from Queenstown to Milford Sound by small aircraft, with pilot commentary, a roughly two-hour fjord cruise, and a return flight over a different route. Expect window seats, snow-covered peaks, waterfalls, and selected central Queenstown pickup.

“Such a great way to enjoy the scenery in New Zealand through flying and get to Milford Sound for the cruise. Micheal, the pilot made sure we had an enjoyable and safe flight over. One of the highlights of our NZ trip!”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour - Meeting in Queenstown and setting out
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

6.From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,681 reviews · 12 hours · from $162

Take RealNZ’s 12-hour Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown by glass-roof coach. Stop at Te Anau, Mirror Lakes, Monkey Creek, and the Eglinton Valley, then cruise Milford Sound for two hours with live English commentary. Guides such as Paulie, Levi, and Craig are known for lively local stories.

“The coach gave excellent views. The boat trip was perfect. it is a long day.”

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From Tromsø: Arctic Roadtrip: fjords tour with scenic picnic - Meeting your minibus near Tromsø harbor
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From Tromsø: Arctic Roadtrip: fjords tour with scenic picnic

7.From Tromsø: Arctic Roadtrip: fjords tour with scenic picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,500 reviews · 5 hours · from $146

Ride from Tromsø toward Sommarøy with an English-speaking guide and driver such as Tomas, Anna, Filip, or Lucas. Expect fjords, Arctic beaches, mountain valleys, photo stops, a homemade vegan sandwich, hot drinks, and professional web-resolution photos.

“Tour was beautiful and guide so kind friendly and full of interesting information”

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From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord - Getting ready at Stavanger’s harbor
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From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord

8.From Stavanger: RIB Tour to Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 2 hours · from $131

From Stavanger, you’ll ride a fast RIB into Lysefjord with an English-speaking skipper such as Gian, Simon, Eirik, or Axel. Expect Preikestolen from below, Fantahala Cave, Whisky Falls, wildlife spotting, fresh waterfall water, and warm floating suits for the chilly ride.

“A great overall experience. Many thanks 😊 to Captain Simon for a safe and exciting Rib tour. He was informative and amusing in his presentation.The shoreside team were also professional in all aspects of the experience. Highly recommended and our first introduction to the delights of visiting Norway. Slightly expensive but this is Norway!!!”

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Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Tour and Icelandic Farm Visit - Walking the 100-meter waterfall at Dynjandi
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Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Tour and Icelandic Farm Visit

9.Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Tour and Icelandic Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,245 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $154

Ride from Ísafjörður through fjord roads and mountain tunnels to Dynjandi, then visit Gemlufell farm for sheep, horses, coffee, and hjónabandssæla cake. Guides such as Tom, Rachel, Thor, and Petra add local stories, humor, and practical advice.

“Great tour and fantastic tour guide. Tom, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. The falls were beautiful. The visit to the farm was interesting. We were very impressed by the young man who gave part of the presentation.”

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau - Marian Cascade, Monkey Creek, and the best photo stops
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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

10.Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $185

Spend about 9.5 hours traveling from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a small group of up to 16. Guides such as Gary, Tania, Andy, and Allan share local stories along the Milford Road, with stops at Mirror Lakes, The Chasm, Homer Tunnel, and more, followed by a two-hour cruise.

“We had an amazing experience with Fiordland Tours to Milford Sound. Being picked up right in front of our Airbnb was such a convenient and stress-free start to the day. Andy was our guide, and he was absolutely wonderful—so knowledgRead more”

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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour - Entering Lysefjorden from the water
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From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour

11.From Stavanger: Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,156 reviews · 2 hours · from $145

Join a small-group RIB tour from Stavanger harbor to Lysefjorden. Your captain, often guides such as Stig or Christian, handles the boat and stories while you race toward Pulpit Rock, Whisky Falls, Vagabond Cave, and other fjord sights in a warm flotation suit.

“The guide was brilliant, very funny with tales and very informative. The trip was exhilarating but very safe. Would definitely recommend”

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward - Choosing between Aialik and Holgate Glacier
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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

12.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,036 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend six hours cruising from Seward through Resurrection Bay and Kenai Fjords National Park. Your captain explains the ice, geology, and wildlife while you watch for whales, orcas, puffins, seals, sea otters, and calving glaciers. A warm cabin, lunch, and accessible vessel make this a practical full-day outing.

“We saw whales & wildlife & waterfalls & glaciers! What a great tour. The crew netted an iceberg & made drinks for us. So much fun!”

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Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise - Gudvangen and the electric boat into Nærøyfjord
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Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein – Viewpoint Cruise

13.Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein – Viewpoint Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,021 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $318

Join a small group of up to 18 people for an 11-hour Bergen day trip with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned minibus, Tvindefossen waterfall, Stegastein viewpoint, and a two-hour battery-powered cruise through Nærøyfjord. Guides include Bjarte, Thomas, Stig, and Geir.

“Bjarte was an amazing guide! He was funny, he shared a lot of everyday life stories and ready managed to paint a beautiful picture of the life that was here before and now. The scenery was always amazing and magnificent! Its really worth every penny! I cant believe I almost missed on this! Yes, the price was high, but I dont regret it a single bit. Amazing guide, amazing people and absolutely amazing places that we have seen! I would do it again and again! And I cant recommend it highly enough! Just take this leap of faith and you will be richer with experiences for a lifetime!”

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Tromsø: Arctic Landscape and Fjord Tour with Snacks - Eidvegen 298 and Håkøyvegen 20: early coastal views
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Tromsø: Arctic Landscape and Fjord Tour with Snacks

14.Tromsø: Arctic Landscape and Fjord Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 931 reviews · 5 hours · from $114

Join guides such as Aram, Mansoor, Ian, or Abdul for a five-hour minivan trip from Tromsø to Kvaløya’s fjords, beaches, valleys, and viewpoints. You’ll get photo help, Arctic scenery, warm clothing on request, and a traditional lefse snack, but no full meal or hotel pickup.

“Jan was a wonderful guide - friendly, knowledgeable, and his genuine passion for the area really shone through. We had an amazing time and feel incredibly lucky to have experienced such a spectacular part of the world.”

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise - A comfortable coach with useful commentary
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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

15.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 868 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Travel from Te Anau through Fiordland National Park by comfortable coach, stopping for short walks and photos before a full Milford Sound cruise. Guides such as Sebastian, Scarlett, and Brian provide lively commentary, while lunch, hot drinks, and central pickup keep the day simple.

“Really enjoyed it, ran very smoothly, excellent driver/guide thank you”

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