HDPete

Ah yes, sorry, just seen your reply and pic above.

Sorry, any better?

Don't worry, you will have plenty of time. We actually walked very close to the glacier by the end of the lake and made it back to the bus with 10 min to spare.

Regards

Petra

I've been playing with Google Streetview. Is the bus stop where the white star is marked?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fq069bpc5u6lhug/shot.jpg?dl=0

Pete

Don't worry, you will have plenty of time. We actually walked very close to the glacier by the end of the lake and made it back to the bus with 10 min to spare.

Regards

Petra

Thanks. We've booked the 11:45 troll cars because of the young kids probably not being too keen on the long walk.

Hi Ssislandgirl,

If the bus arrives at the glacier at around 11am and departs for the return at 1.30pm, is that enough time for a comfortable walk / photographs / walk back, or did you feel rushed? We wouldn't want to miss the ship!

Thanks

Pete

Wow! Thanks very much for such detailed information. We are going in about a week and I was so nervous about finding the required information. I will definitely be giving this a go now!

Peter - I think your best option for Åndalsnes is to rent a car for the day and explore Trollstigen and the Mt. Trolveggen. As you say, this will give you good flexibility and you can take your time exploring.

There is a Hertz inside the "XY" Petrol station in Åndalsnes. Its located a 5-10 minute walk from the pier.

 

In Olden I would suggest doing the Briksdal Glacier. As per my previous pictures (a page or so back) there are plenty of options with either the Glacier bus or Glacier taxi or indeed renting bikes:-)

All options are available on the pier in Olden.

 

The nearest car rental agency is located in the town of Stryn. They say they dont deliver so you would have to make the 20-30 minute drive to Stryn.

 

For taxis in the Olden area I would pre book:

drosje.s@online.no

 

or

 

There is a taxi in Olden but I only have the mobile number:

(+47) 945 05 082

 

 

You can chance it and try to flag down a taxi in port. They usually have set prices but do try to negotiate. You never know, they might give you a discount.

 

I would suggest to pre arrange tours as you are only 2 weeks away and you will visit in high season.

 

Bergen is really easy to do on foot. All the major attractions are close to the port. This also include the Fenicular "Fløybanen".

 

Lars:)

Hi Lars,

Many thanks indeed for the excellent information.

Do you have anything to recommend for Haugesund?

Regards

Pete

I live in Ålesund and are more than happy to help you with any questions you might have visiting Ålesund and the Norwegian Fjords.

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Hi,

We haven't booked any shore excursions for our Fjord trips in 2 week's time and would really welcome your suggestions!

We have two children, aged 12 and 7, both of whom are fairly good with walking & I love my photography. We are reluctant to use P&O's tours as the coaches rarely stop at the points that I would like to.

Is it generally possible to pick up a Taxi at the port and agree a rate for a few hours of excursion, or would I be better pre-organising a tour? Can you suggest any local companies who I can approach to tailor a tour for us?

I was thinking of hiring a car for the Troll Road for the day at Andalsnes as this will give us good flexibility.

Our itinerary is:

20 July Day 3 Bergen

Arrive morning

Depart afternoon

21 July Day 4 Andalsnes

Arrive early morning

Depart early evening

22 July Day 5 Olden

Arrive early morning

Depart afternoon

23 July Day 6 Haugesund

Arrive early morning

Depart afternoon

Many thanks in advance!

Kind regards

Peter

Hi,

We are cruising on Britannia on the 18th July and are visiting the Norwegian ports:

1. 20 July - Bergen
   
2. 21 July - Andalsnes
   
3. 22 July - Olden
   
4. 23 July - Haugesund
   

We are travelling with two children, aged 12 & 7, both of whom are good at walking reasonable distances. The eldest is a keen photographer like me and we are looking for suggestions for private tours in the ports that will take us to the greatest locations (glaciers, waterfalls, towns etc) so that we can get some great photos and memories.

We have travelled to Norway before, but my wife didn't get to see much of the scenery due to the youngest being a tantrum prone toddler! I'm hoping to make this extra special for them all.

If anyone has any suggestions, it would be very much appreciated!

Regards

Peter