Top 15 Hardangerfjord Tours

1.Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 328 reviews · 7 hours · from $91Our pick

Take Rødne Fjord Cruise’s modern catamaran from Bergen to Rosendal, with views of Bryggen and the Hardangerfjord along the way. You get 3.5 hours ashore for Hatteberg Waterfall, Sjethaug viewpoint, Baroniet Rosendal, or the Folgefonn Centre. The trip is self-guided, with indoor seating and an open viewing deck.

“Rosendale is a little lovley village with a nice hiking paths. Long time on the boat for the amount of time as the island. Good value for money however.”

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2.Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · from $101

Leave Bergen with an English-speaking guide such as Bas, Bailey, or Salome for a six-hour waterfall and fjord tour. Visit three waterfalls, walk behind Steinsdalsfossen, stop in Norheimsund, and ride scenic roads beside Hardangerfjord.

“Awesome trip!! Comfortable bus, plenty of time to enjoy each destination. Bus was friendly & created a great experience!!”

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3.From Norheimsund: Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund RIB Fjord Tour

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

From Norheimsund, you’ll ride an open RIB into Hardangerfjord and secluded Fyksesund with a local captain. Expect 75 minutes of brisk boat travel, waterfall stops, mountain views, and stories about Botnen, a historic settlement without road access. Warm clothing is essential.

“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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4.Scenic Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund RIB adventure from Norheimsund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $112Top rated

From Norheimsund, you’ll ride a fast RIB into Samlafjorden and the narrow Fyksesund branch. Guides such as Thor and Ørjan mix local stories with bursts of speed, waterfall stops, and quiet views of Botnen. Warm flotation suits, goggles, gloves, and life vests are provided.

“Would highly recommend this fun and exciting trip! Great way to get close up to waterfalls and get close to the fjord.”

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5.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. Cruise across Hardangerfjord, beneath the Hardanger Bridge, into Simadalsfjord and roadless Osafjord, with warm flotation gear, photo stops, and stories about fjord life.

“Mooie tocht door de fjorden. Instructies waren duidelijk en ontvangst hartelijk. tocht gaat op hoge snelheid langs watervallen en plekken met wat achtergrond informatie.”

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6.Øystese: Hardangerfjord RIB safari to the Fyksesund branch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews

From Øystese, you race across Hardangerfjord and turn into quiet Fyksesund, Norway’s only roadless Hardangerfjord branch. A local English- or Norwegian-speaking skipper guides your small group of up to 12 past waterfalls, steep slopes, and Botnen, with time for photos and stories.

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

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7.Hardangerfjord, Voss Gondola & 3 Great Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 9 hours · from $313

From Bergen, guide John leads a small-group journey through Hardangerfjord scenery, three major waterfalls, and the Voss Gondola. You will ride to Mount Hanguren, walk behind Steinsdalsfossen, see Vøringsfossen from Fossli, and have one hour for lunch or sightseeing in Eidfjord.

“John es un gran guía siempre atento a todas nuestras preguntas y necesidades. Nos explicó muy detalaldamente la historia de Bergen. El minibus muy confortable y la conducción muy buena. Nos acompañó en todo momento y se brindaba a realizarnos las fotos que quisieramos. John es muy cercano sin duda. La telecabina de Voss expectacular, y las cascadas de este tour muy muy bonitas. Otra de las actividades que recomiendo hacer. John is a great guide who is always attentive to all our questions and needs. He explained the history of Bergen to us in great detail. The minibus was very comfortable and the driving was very good. He accompanied…”

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8.Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB adventure from Ulvik

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

Set out from Ulvik at 1 pm for a 1-hour-45-minute RIB ride through Hardangerfjord, passing beneath the Hardanger Bridge and into Simadalsfjord, Ulvikafjord, and Osa Fjord. A guide provides local context, while flotation suits and a 12-person limit keep the trip practical and personal.

“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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9.Scenic RIB adventure to Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund from Øystese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $110

Join Hardangerfjord Adventure at 3:30 pm in Øystese for a 90-minute RIB ride toward Kvamsøy, Herandsholmen, and Botnen. Guide Thor-Arvid combines quick turns and fjord scenery with short cultural stops. Life suit, goggles, gloves, and a vest are supplied.

“Spaßige Tour mit acrionreichen und informativen Elementen bei wahnsinnig schöner Aussicht, sehr kundiger tourguide. Wir hatten unsreren ursprünglichen Termin leider verpasst, und eine Umbuchung war kulanterweise möglich. Vielen Dank!”

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10.Øystese: Hardangerfjord and Fyksesund RIB Fjord Adventure

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

Join a Norwegian or English-speaking guide for a 90-minute RIB safari from Øystese. You’ll cross Hardangerfjord, enter roadless Fyksesund, pass waterfalls and the hamlet of Botnen, and ride in a small group of up to 12 people.

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11.Private Full-Day Roundtrip to Hardangerfjord with cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $864

Travel privately from Bergen to Hardangerfjord with a driver-guide, two waterfall stops, a 40-minute fjord cruise, Hardangervidda Nature Centre, Vøringfossen, and the Hardanger Bridge. Guides such as Lorenzo, Ivan, Daniel, and Alex can tailor the day to your group.

“incredible tour, i cant say it there was anything bad, everything was breathtaking”

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12.RIB Boat Tour on the Hardangerfjord

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

You’ll ride a small RIB from Odda harbor toward Tyssedal and Ullensvang, passing steep fjord walls, power facilities, and fruit farms. An English or Norwegian guide explains local industry and culture. The trip lasts two hours, carries up to 10 people, and includes weatherproof suits.

“It was it but i found the value for the price paid terrible. Basically we went into a speed style boat and sped up to a couple locations with some vague descriptions of where we stopped . Next we dropped off some tourists who were doing another tour then we went back to the launch . Totally fine way to spend a couple of hours but outrageous prove for what was pretty much a ferry service one could have done for 75% less than the price i paid”

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13.Private Trip to Hardangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $979

Spend 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide from Bergen to Hardangerfjord. Stop at Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen, cross the Hardangerfjord Bridge, visit Vøringfossen, and add the Hardangervidda Nature Centre and Norwegian lunch at your own cost.

“Alex was a wonderful guide, we really enjoyed his knowledge about the area.”

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14.Private tour – Hardangerfjord, Voss Gondola & 4 Great Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,024

Travel privately from Bergen to Hardangerfjord, four major waterfalls, Hardanger Bridge, and Voss. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, lunch, and gondola, with time for photos and short walks.

“Pretty good overall in spite of the less than ideal weather. Our guide, Ivan, was very patient with us while we waited for the best moment to take pictures. Voss Gondol experience was a little disappointing ‘cause there isn’t much to see there.”

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15.4 Day Bergen – Hardangerfjord private fjord-cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 days (approx.)

Spend four flexible days aboard a private, comfortable boat from Bergen to Hardangerfjord. Captain Svein and his team can arrange glacier outings, village stays, hikes, cider tasting, waterfalls, and shore excursions for groups of up to 10.

“Amazing 4-days experience, being pampered and taken care of way above our expectations. Boat is comfortable and well looked after, stocked with drinks and goodies, service is incredible! Our luggage was delayed and Iselin picked it up herself the next day at the airport and drove about 3 hours to deliver it to us. Communication with Captain Svein was a delight, and captain Joachim took excellent care of us. It was a dream come true!”

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