From Hellesylt to Trollstigen Private Shore Excursion
Overview
This tour combines Norway’s most stunning landscapes with cultural insights and authentic tastes, creating an unforgettable experience that goes far beyond sightseeing.
Escape the crowds of Hellesylt and discover Norway’s dramatic beauty on a private day tour to Trollstigen.
With your personal guide, travel along spectacular fjords, soaring mountains, and cascading waterfalls on one of the country’s most iconic routes.
Stop at breathtaking viewpoints, where myths and legends of Troll Country come alive through vivid local storytelling. Unlike large groups, you’ll enjoy an intimate journey with time to pause, explore, and take photos at your own pace.
A highlight of the day is a traditional Norwegian-style picnic in nature, featuring regional delicacies carefully selected by your guide — flavors you won’t easily find elsewhere.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- In-person guide in English, Russian or Ukrainian
- Norwegian style outdoor dining with local delicacies that you won't find on board your ship or in restaurants. These are typical Norwegian foods that they take on trips and hikes. Tasty and healthy!
- Air-conditioned vehicle
✗ Not Included
- your own expenses: souvenirs, alcohol ets.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
After meeting with your guide, get in the car and set off on an exciting journey away from the crowds of tourists. As you drive through this charming village, admire the magnificent views of snow-capped mountains, a mighty waterfall, Norwegian wooden houses located right on the edge of the fjord You will return here again to walk and take many memorable photos.
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Stop 2
In just a few minutes our first stop with a stunning view of the place where two fjords Geirangerfjord and Sunnylvenfjord meet. At this point your guide will tell you about how the fjords in Norway were formed.
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Stop 3
The name of this lovely town translates as The Beach. However, there is no beach here. But Stranda is famous for producing delicious cured ham, exquisite hard cheeses and the award-winning apple Cider Skarbo. Enjoy the tranquil views of rural wooden houses surrounded by mountains and the turquoise waters of Storfjord. We arrive at the pier and board the ferry. Here we have 15 minutes to go to the toilet and take memorable photos with a view of the fjord while we are crossing Storfjord.
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Stop 4
Gudbrandsivet is located in the picturesque Valldal valley. Stop at the Gudbrandsivet whirlpools with the cascades of the powerful Valdola River and dangerous whirlpools in a steep gorge. Your guide will tell you fascinating legends of these places and show you the best places for photos. In the local café you can have a wonderful coffee with aromatic and always fresh cinnamon buns.
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Stop 5
We drive through the wilderness of Reinheimenhuis National Park. Most of the area is the Tafjordfjellet mountain range with no marked trails or cabins - hitt. Reinheimen (home of the reindeer) has a dramatic landscape with sharp peaks and ridges, valleys, canyons and fast-flowing rivers. Here you can find a pristine ecosystem with reindeer, wolverines, golden eagles, hunting falcons and ptarmigan. Farmers bring their goats and sheep here for summer pastures, so our guests always have the opportunity to play and pet the bleating, curious domestic animals.
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Stop 6
Trollstigen Viewpoint We stop at the Troll Road plateau. There are several viewpoints here that give you the opportunity to see the breathtaking landscape from different angles. You will see the Valley of the Trolls, the Troll Wall and the Troll Stairs. Be careful, it can be slippery. Follow the guide and you will find the best places for photos. Try real Troll ice cream at a local café!
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Stop 7
Valldal We are moving along the fertile Strawberry Valley. Only here you will see fields with vegetables (potatoes, carrots, cabbage, salad greens) and strawberry bushes of different varieties. In the July-August season you will be lucky enough to try the most delicious strawberries in the world! The secret of the taste and aroma of Norwegian strawberries will be revealed to you by the guide in fascinating stories.
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Stop 8
Sylte We arrive at Valdal harbour and stop for toilets, photos, coffee and ice cream. The area is also famous for its orchards along Storfjord. This is the warmest place in the Sunnmore region and a real fruit paradise! In May and June you can enjoy homemade jam from local fruits and wild berries. From July to October we visit local farms to treat our guests with cherries, plums, pears, apples and even apricots. All fruits grow in their natural environment, without pesticides.
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Stop 9
We board the ferry, cross the Storfjord and head to Hellesylt. Upon arrival at the port, you will have time to take memorable photos at the magnificent waterfall and throw a coin into the fjord, making a wish for another trip to Norway!
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
We meet our guests right at the exit (checkpoint) from the ship area to the port.
Check your messages at Viator! Detailed information about the time and place of the meeting is sent immediately after booking the tour.
Please keep your phone on and look for your guide on the pier.
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End Point
We meet our guests right at the exit (checkpoint) from the ship area to the port.
Check your messages at Viator! Detailed information about the time and place of the meeting is sent immediately after booking the tour.
Please keep your phone on and look for your guide on the pier.
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A foldable Wheelchair is accessible
- The total of two hours accounted for in sections 1 and 9 includes 30 minutes of non-stop driving to and from the ferry port. Additionally, section 7 incorporates 40 minutes of driving through Strawberry Valley. This travel time is essential for understanding the overall duration of the trip.
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