MNfamilycruiser Posted May 21, 2016 #1451 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I am in the same situation now planning the cash for our Reflection cruise.some cash for toilets (sometimes there is a charge of NOK 5 or 10), coffee, tips, lunch. I like to pay in cash for those. You can charge 95% of your purchases on your card. But, will you not get a transaction fee/exchange fee for every time you use it? What we do when we travel (on our upcoming cruise) is to take cash. We calculate to use Euro 50 or Euro 100 per port. In some ports we spend less and in some more. We never get souvenirs or anything like that. We are not into shopping that much when we are travelling. We will spend money on coffees, lunches, private tours, transfer etc..all in cash. Its funny really; when we travel we use cash at home I cant remember the last time I had cash in the wallet as we always use cards. There are several American credit cards with no foreign transaction fees - and there are even a few that are chip and optional pin to use in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerP2 Posted May 21, 2016 #1452 Share Posted May 21, 2016 For anyone visiting Geiranger, we did the bus ride up to Mt. Dalsnibba yesterday and it was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend it, even better than the Flam Railway which we did today, and which is great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLady88 Posted May 21, 2016 #1453 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Can you please tell me how to take the bus ride to Mt. Dasnibba? The CitySightseeing bus or the local bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerP2 Posted May 21, 2016 #1454 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Can you please tell me how to take the bus ride to Mt. Dasnibba? The CitySightseeing bus or the local bus? I believe the local bus does not go all the way there because the last bit is on a private road but we got tickets at the dock from the tourist info centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted May 21, 2016 Author #1455 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Can you please tell me how to take the bus ride to Mt. Dasnibba? The CitySightseeing bus or the local bus? As mentioned in previous post the local bus does not go all the way up. The sightseeing bus does go all the way up to the mountain plateau. You can book the r/t tour online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted May 21, 2016 Author #1456 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Linda (Linderbelle) :) I found a troll for you:D:D This picture was taken at Mt. Dalsnibba yesterday. Edited May 21, 2016 by I-Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheept Posted May 22, 2016 #1457 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) There are so many pages in this thread and I have read lots of them. Very useful. How did I find the link to the bus tours in Geiranger, especially the bus ride up to Mt. Dalsnibba? Do you need to get tickets in advance? Edited May 22, 2016 by sheept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted May 22, 2016 Author #1458 Share Posted May 22, 2016 There are so many pages in this thread and I have read lots of them. Very useful. How did I find the link to the bus tours in Geiranger, especially the bus ride up to Mt. Dalsnibba? Do you need to get tickets in advance? This has become a huge thread hasn't it:D Here is the link: http://www.geirangerfjord.no/bus-tour-to-mt-dalsnibba I would suggest to get tickets online as some departures/dates are sold out already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheept Posted May 24, 2016 #1459 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yes, a lot of the tours are sold out. However, if we were to do one of the many hikes in Geiranger, would we be able to see any of the Fjords? Is a bus or boat trip the only way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted May 24, 2016 Author #1460 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yes, a lot of the tours are sold out. However, if we were to do one of the many hikes in Geiranger, would we be able to see any of the Fjords? Is a bus or boat trip the only way? No, you can do it by helicopter too: http://www.geirangerfjord.no/helikopter-sightseeing-2 But on almost all the hikes you will be able to see the fjord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southendweather Posted May 24, 2016 #1461 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Not sure if I would find time, but is there WiFi at any of these locations, maybe a bar or something, or even where the ships dock? :confused: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=50070663#post50070663 Keith (Southend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheept Posted May 24, 2016 #1462 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Thanks so much I-Cruiser; this is very helpful. We'll plan on a hike! Edited May 24, 2016 by sheept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted May 25, 2016 Author #1463 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks so much I-Cruiser; this is very helpful. We'll plan on a hike! Happy to help. What hike are you planning on doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheept Posted May 25, 2016 #1464 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I don't know, found maps online. If you have a suggestion, that would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted May 26, 2016 Author #1465 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I don't know, found maps online. If you have a suggestion, that would be nice. Usually I never really suggest hikes due to the fact that most people visiting are not known in the area. As beautiful as the scenery is as dangerous it can be.... One of the safest hikes and with a stunning view is the hike from the farm of Westerås to either Storseterfossen (approx 45-60 minutes one way from the farm of Westerås) or to Løsta for the perfect views. (approx. 10 minute walk on a dirt track. Then uphill to Løsta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southendweather Posted May 26, 2016 #1466 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thats good, as we have booked that hike :) Keith (Southend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheept Posted May 26, 2016 #1467 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Who did you book this hike through? I guess there are advantages to a guided hike though I never been on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southendweather Posted May 26, 2016 #1468 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Who did you book this hike through? I guess there are advantages to a guided hike though I never been on one. Hiking Westeras is one of the excursions run by P&O, who we are sailing with, 3 1/2 hours, 12:30 to 16:00, high activity. Runs from the Geirangerfjord stop. I am also thinking of doing another trip they are running, Mount Dalsnibba, as that goes 08:30 to 11:30. As they are both run by P&O there would be no worries of missing the ship. :) I'm posting a weather forecast for our particular cruise which goes this coming Saturday later this evening. Keith (Southend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted June 3, 2016 Author #1469 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Sounds all good:-) *** We are of cruising so will be back 17 June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albyman32 Posted June 5, 2016 #1470 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I'm taking the Norse Legends cruise with stops in Eidfjord, Alesund, Geiranger, and Bergen. I'd really like to do kayaking at one of those stops so I'm wondering which location would be best for kayaking. It seems like Geiranger but the problem is I'd really like to do the Dalsnibba lookout as well. I don't think theres enough time to do both. How is the kayaking in Alesund and Eidfjord in comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted June 5, 2016 Author #1471 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I'm taking the Norse Legends cruise with stops in Eidfjord, Alesund, Geiranger, and Bergen. I'd really like to do kayaking at one of those stops so I'm wondering which location would be best for kayaking. It seems like Geiranger but the problem is I'd really like to do the Dalsnibba lookout as well. I don't think theres enough time to do both. How is the kayaking in Alesund and Eidfjord in comparison? The kayaking in Eidsfjord is far more spectacular because of the nature. Ålesund is Stunning but not by kayak imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnjrockette Posted June 5, 2016 #1472 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thank you, I-Cruiser, for your wonderful thread and information. We just returned last last from our Norway cruise and want to thank you for saving your fabulous weather for us!! I will be writing a review in a few days. Truly loved your beautiful Alesund!! pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albyman32 Posted June 5, 2016 #1473 Share Posted June 5, 2016 The kayaking in Eidsfjord is far more spectacular because of the nature.Ålesund is Stunning but not by kayak imo. Thanks, I guess if so I miss out on Voringfossen. Hopefully the waterfalls in the other locations are just as stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool_cruising Posted June 6, 2016 #1474 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hi, I'm wondering how accurate the weather forecasts are. We're due to be in Geiranger, Alesund and Bergen from 15-17 June and the weather forecast seems to be sunny and hot all the way. We'll be headed up Mount Dalsnibba as well, and using e-bikes around Geiranger. Any advice of what clothes we would need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linderbelle Posted June 6, 2016 #1475 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Oh my I'm just seeing this!!! I want!!!! I got a feeling I'm going to be shipping one home as won't have room for the size I want. lol. 10 more days and we leave!! This is in reference to the photo of the troll you posted!! Linda Edited June 6, 2016 by linderbelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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