The 15 Best Tours in the Hardangerfjord

1.Vøringfossen Waterfall Nature Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 890 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105Our pick

From Eidfjord’s cruise pier, you’ll ride into Hardangervidda National Park, see 182-meter Vøringsfossen, cross a gorge bridge, and visit Sysen Dam. English-speaking guides such as Bas, Sabrina, and Sam add lively context about Norway. The 3.5-hour trip costs $105 and includes transport, guiding, and time for an easy walk.

“Our guide, Byron, was fantastic! The tour takes you to some beautiful spots. Happy with the experience! Much cheaper than our cruise tours that were offered. Highly recommend!”

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2.Vøringsfossen Waterfalls Round-Trip Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 433 reviews · from $54Best value

Take a clean white Eidfjord Shuttle Bus from near the cruise terminal to Vøringsfossen. The local English-speaking driver handles the scenic 30-minute ride, then gives you 1 hour 30 minutes to enjoy viewing platforms, trails, and the stepbridge above the falls. You return to the same meeting point on schedule.

“Bus from the ship to the waterfall. Very friendly organisers. Clean nice bus that got us there and clear instructions on how to meet to go back to the ship. No guidance and none needed.”

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3.1-Hour Fjord RIB Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Take a one-hour RIB ride from Eidfjord Harbor toward Simadal Fjord or Hardangerbrua. Your Norwegian or English-speaking captain points out waterfalls, seabirds, goats, seals, and the Sima power plant. Thermal flotation suits, goggles, gloves, lifejackets, parking, and luggage storage are included.

“Amazing! The landscape is breathtaking, and our driver/guide was fantastic.”

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4.Full-Day Trolltunga Hiking, and Climbing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · from $206

You’ll hike through Ringedalen Valley, climb 250 meters by via ferrata, and walk to famous Trolltunga with a guide from Trolltunga Active. Guides such as Jana, Toine, Michele, and Signe are praised for patient pacing, local insight, and memorable photos. Bring food, warm layers, and strong legs.

“Great experience, our guide was great and all of us had a great time.”

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5.From Norheimsund: Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund RIB Fjord Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 1h 15m · from $107

From Norheimsund, you’ll ride an open RIB through Hardangerfjord and into secluded Fyksesund. A local captain handles the boat, pauses near waterfalls, and shares stories about fjord life and Botnen, a settlement with no road access. The 75-minute trip includes warm flotation gear, goggles, gloves, and a beanie.

“We booked this trip because we wanted a completely different way to experience the fjords, and it certainly did not disappoint. Seeing the stunning Norwegian landscape from the water gave us a totally unique perspective that you simply would not get any other way. Our guide was exceptional throughout – friendly, knowledgeable, and professional – and made us feel safe and comfortable on the RIB at all times, even when travelling at speed. It was an unforgettable experience and one we would highly recommend to anyone looking to see the fjords from a new and exciting viewpoint.”

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6.Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 45m · from $141

Meet your English-speaking captain at Brakanes Hotel for a 105-minute RIB safari from Ulvik to Hardanger Bridge, Simadalsfjord, and remote Osafjord. Expect fast open-fjord runs, quiet photo stops, waterfalls, old settlements, and warm flotation gear. The route suits active visitors who can handle wind, spray, and boat movement.

“This tour is longer than a typical rib tour. The guide shared interesting insight of the area and clearly enjoyed for us to have a bit of fun too! The scenery is incredible and how cool it was to get up close to waterfalls!”

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7.Trolltunga: Trolltunga Summer Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $183

Meet your guide at P2 in Skjeggedal, ride to P3, and spend about 7 to 12 hours hiking to Trolltunga. Guides such as Anke, Marty, and Barbara add local stories, steady encouragement, safety gear, and photo help. In good conditions, you may get the special needle-view photo with a guide rappelling below the rock.

“This was an amazing experience! Our guide, Anke, was the best I could have ever asked for. She was so kind and welcoming with vast knowledge of the hike, the surrounding areas, the weather and was just an overall amazing guide. She would take plenty of breaks as needed and allowed us to experience the nature and our surroundings. She shared stories about the plants and what they mean and what they do, told the “old tales” of the lore around the mountain and the surrounding landscapes. Anke made this trip an 11/10. I highly recommend to any solo traveler or small group travelers to book this hike, especially with…”

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8.Øystese: Hardangerfjord RIB safari to the Fyksesund branch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews

From Øystese, you head across Hardangerfjord and into narrow Fyksesund, the only branch without road access all the way in. A local English or Norwegian speaking skipper handles the RIB, shares stories of fjord life, and slows near waterfalls and Botnen. The one-hour trip mixes calm scenery with speeds up to 50 knots.

“C’était incroyable avec un guide vraiment sympa et drôle”

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9.Trolltunga Via Ferrata, Sunset and Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $509Top rated

You’ll hike through Ringedalen, climb 250 meters of rock by via ferrata, and watch sunset from Trolltunga before sleeping at Trolltunga Sunset Dome. English and Norwegian guides lead this private 26-hour outing. Expect a hard 10 to 12-hour mountain day, two packed lunches, dinner, breakfast, and serious weather-ready clothing.

“Magic experience and excellent guides! Would recommend this trip to everyone”

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10.Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB adventure from Ulvik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Ulvik on a small-group RIB ride through the Hardangerfjord system. You’ll see Hardanger Bridge, Simadalsfjord, Ulvikafjord, and Osa Fjord while your English-speaking guide explains the area. The trip lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes, includes flotation suits, and carries no more than 12 people.

“Fun 90 minutes on the RIB. Didn't see any wildlife but had a good trip anyway. Guide was informative and friendly.”

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11.Øystese: Hardangerfjord and Fyksesund RIB Fjord Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · from $107

Meet your English or Norwegian speaking guide at Hardangerfjord Hotel for a 90-minute RIB safari. You will cross Hardangerfjord, enter narrow Fyksesund, pass waterfalls and steep mountain walls, and see the roadless hamlet of Botnen. Flotation suits, gloves, beanies, goggles, and life vests are provided.

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12.Trolltunga: Trolltunga Sunset Glamping

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 25 hours · from $498

Spend 25 hours in Norway’s mountains on a guided Trolltunga hike with an overnight stay in a dome tent. A shuttle saves energy, and your guide leads you to the rock, prepares dinner and breakfast, and helps with photos. The small group has no more than 10 people.

“Ha sido una experiencia increíble. El campamento está situado en un lugar precioso, que te deja sin palabras. Emily nuestra guía fue fantástica, agradable, atenta, simpática, y ayudándonos a llevar un ritmo adecuado para que podamos vivir la experiencia de la mejor forma, una experiencia para repetir!”

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13.RIB Boat Tour on the Hardangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

Set out from Odda harbor in a RIB boat for a two-hour trip toward Tyssedal and Ullensvang. An English or Norwegian guide explains the fjord’s industrial and cultural past as you pass steep mountains, fruit farms, and possible wildlife. The group is limited to 10, and weatherproof suits are supplied.

“Digg å ut i båt i det varme været og den nydelige fjorden 😍 Flott tur. Skal jeg pirke på noe så hadde det toppa turen med litt mer hopping og lek med båten🤩👌🏽😅 men anbefaler virkelig denne turen🤩🇳🇴”

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14.Ulvik adventure: Exploring Hardangerfjord’s Osafjord by RIB

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $78

From Brakanes Hotel in Ulvik, an English-speaking captain guides you by RIB along Ulvikafjord and into the 13-kilometer Osafjord. Expect brisk speed, mountain views, old roadless settlements, several photo stops, and warm flotation gear. The one-hour trip costs $78 per person.

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15.Private Waterfalls and Wonders of Fjord Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $944

Join guide Ani in a private Tesla Model X for a 10-hour trip from Bergen through Osterfjord, Voss, Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, and four major waterfalls. You’ll travel two National Scenic Roads, stop behind a waterfall, cross the Hardanger Bridge, and enjoy flexible pickup and start times. Lunch is in Eidfjord and costs extra.

“It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative tour from beginning till end. The stunning landscapes, waterfalls and fjords that Norway has to offer was covered in this tour.Thanks Ani for making our day memorable and comfortable.I would recommend this trip to all of my fellow travellers.If you want to see the wonders of Norway in a day,you are in the right place and safe hands(read Ani).”

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