Olden

Starting off in the charming, picturesque village of Olden at the head of the Nordfjord, you’ll pass through Stryn, before continuing alongside the Stryn River on to Stryn Lake with its crystal-clear, turquoise-coloured water.

Soon you’ll reach the Jostedal Glacier National Park Centre, where a film of the area will be shown. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to look around the interesting exhibitions, which explain the natural environment beneath and on the Glacier itself. There will also be time to visit the Botanical Garden and Geological Park outside.

During the tour, there will be a stop to sample some delicious Norwegian pancakes or waffles accompanied by tea or coffee whilst admiring the surrounding view.

Travel by coach through the beautiful Olden Valley with its majestic mountains, glacier tongues, waterfalls and the green Olden Lake. On arrival at the Briksdal Inn, you’ll board your troll cars which will take you part of the way to the Briksdal Glacier.

Briksdal Glacier, located in Jostedalsbreen National Park, is part of the Jostedal Glacier Icefield, which is the largest Glacier on the European mainland. This massive Glacier flows 4,000 feet down the mountainside into the Briksdal Valley. The troll cars will drop you off at the entrance to the National Park. It is not possible to see the Glacier from this point, however, there is a good view of it on the way up and a walk of approximately 550 yards will provide a closer look. There will be time to admire the Glacier and photograph its many shades of blue and turquoise before walking back to the troll cars for the return journey to the Briksdal Inn where refreshments of coffee, tea and cakes will be served. There will be time to browse the souvenir shop before boarding the coach back to Olden.

Your scenic extravaganza begins in the charming village of Olden right at the head of the Nordfjord, which penetrates some 60 miles deep into the country. The route passes alongside the northern banks of the fjord through the picturesque settlements of Blakset, Fjelli and Hopland.

The road is narrow and winding and the terrain very steep. There will be a stop at the Nos Viewpoint for a spectacular vista of the Nordfjord and the surrounding area. Nos is located at the edge of a 1,640 foot vertical drop to the fjord, so it is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

There will be a further photo stop at Kvalen, before you descend to the Nordfjord and Nordfjordeid village. Enjoy refreshments of tea or coffee and cakes during your stop in Nordfjordeid.

The return route to Olden takes you via the crystal clear Hornindalsvatnet Lake – northern Europe’s deepest lake.

From Olden village centre your journey takes you past the 2 old churches of Olden, one dating back to 1759 and the other, a quaint red painted church from the 1930’s, which was a gift from an American who settled in the village. Travelling along the shore of the small Floen Lake, you’ll arrive in Eide, where you’ll transfer to a boat.

Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the long and narrow Oldevatnet Lake, one of Norway’s most beautiful. Enjoy the mountainous scenery with its numerous waterfalls which surround the lake. Admire the long, white tongue of the Melkevoll Glacier and the arms of the spectacular Jostedalsbreen Glacier, including the Myklebustbreen Glacier. Your cruise will end in Rustøen, where you will re-board your coach for the scenic drive back to Olden.

Drive along the shore of the small Floen Lake, along the long and narrow Olden Lake, one of Norway’s most beautiful lakes, to Rustøen where colourful farms cover the wide fertile upper valley. On both sides, numerous waterfalls descend from the ice field, and in front lies the white tongue of the Melkevoll Glacier. The road ascends through woodlands to the Briksdal Inn, where you’ll disembark and start the 1½ mile walk to Briksdal Glacier Lake (approximately 45 minutes).

On arrival, you’ll be given a safety briefing, life vest, rubber boots, oars and a helmet. Once you have been kitted up, you’ll board your raft for a 45 minute adventure, paddling between the ice floating on the glacier lake with the dramatic Briksdal Glacier, with its blue and white coloured ice as a beautiful backdrop.

Discover and delight in the mountain world that surrounds Olden. From the village centre, your hiking adventure sets off along the forest path onto a fairly even, hard mud road with a steady incline up to the Huaren Viewpoint. Huaren, a peak situated 980 foot above sea level, provides a stunning panoramic view over the inner part of the Nordfjord, lakes and villages of Loen and Olden.

Head towards the villages of Loen and then through Stryn, following the river up to the beautiful Stryn Lake with its turquoise-coloured water originating from the glaciers covering the mountains nearby. Climb via hairpin bends to Videseter, from where you will experience the Stryn Road, which passes through 3 long tunnels and the spectacular Djupvatn Lake.

Then, take the 3 mile long toll road leading to the summit of Mount Dalsnibba. Reaching 4,500 feet above sea level you should have a fabulous view (weather dependent) down towards the valley of Geiranger, the fjord and the majestic mountains. A photo stop will be made at Flydal Gorge, before stopping off for a Norwegian buffet lunch. One of the tour’s highlights is a hour long ferry ride on the Geirangerfjord, passing several spectacular waterfalls, including The Seven Sisters, The Suitor and The Bridal Veil.

From the village of Hellesylt, you drive to the Hornindal Lake, the deepest lake in northern Europe. Travel alongside the lake, across wooded hills, to Nordfjord, for a short photo stop before returning to Olden.

A stop will be made en route for refreshments of coffee and tea.

The charming village of Olden sits in lovely surroundings, by one of the innermost fjord arms of the mighty Nordfjord, stretching 62 miles inwards from the sea. Travel along the shores of the fjord to the pretty holiday village of Loen, which is surrounded by the fjord, Lovatnet Lake, glaciers, high mountains and lush vegetation.

On arrival in the Kjenndalen Valley, a 10 minute walk will take you to a viewpoint to see the Kjenndalen Glacier.

Enjoy refreshments of coffee or tea and a waffle at the Mountain Lodge before taking a boat trip down the 12½ mile long Lovatnet Lake to Sande. Sit back and relax on the leisurely cruise as you pass lovely scenery including the ill-reputed Ravnefjellet (Ravens’ Mountain), whose rockslides have caused tidal waves destroying many of the residences along the lake. At Sande, you’ll rejoin your coach for the return journey along the fjord to Olden.

Combine the scenic beauty of Norway's fjord country with the excitement of a thrilling RIB ride as you explore the waters of the Nordfjord.

A short walk will take you to the boat pier, where you’ll be greeted by your Captain. After an orientation and safety briefing, you’ll be kitted out in a survival suit, gloves and glasses.

On boarding your RIB, your Captain will take you out into the fjord and engage in a series of acrobatic manoeuvres to demonstrate the RIB's capabilities before cruising at speeds up to 30 knots over open water. Enjoy the surrounding landscape of steep cliffs, snow-capped peaks and waterfalls as you ride along the inner part of Nordfjord.

Travel by coach through the beautiful Olden Valley with its majestic mountains, glacier tongues, waterfalls and the green Olden Lake. On arrival at the Briksdal Inn, you’ll begin your walk up to the Briksdal Glacier.

Briksdal Glacier, located in Jostedalsbreen National Park, is part of the Jostedal Glacier Icefield, which is the largest glacier on the European mainland. This massive Glacier flows 4,000 feet down the mountainside into the Briksdal Valley. A 45 minute walk will take you across the river and through pristine scenery until you come face to face with one of Europe’s most spectacular examples of an ancient Glacier. There will be time to photograph the Glacier’s many shades of blue and turquoise before walking back to the Briksdal Inn where refreshments of coffee, tea and cakes will be served. There will be time to browse the souvenir shop before boarding the coach back to Olden.