Duration
4.15 HOUR
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Sit back and enjoy a world-famous rail journey as you climb from Flåm station up to Vatnahalsen, the penultimate stop on the line at over 2,600 feet above sea level. Along the way, you’ll be treated to jaw-dropping vistas of colossal mountains, shimmering lakes and verdant countryside, and you’ll stop to photograph the crashing Kjosfossen waterfall.
Feel the pure mountain air filling your lungs and rushing through your hair as you zoom down the longest zip line in Scandinavia. This exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime experience reveals unique bird’s eye views of the surrounding area and the 21 hairpin bends of the mountain road.
With your feet back on solid ground at Kaardalen, hop on a bike and head back to Flåm. Led by a local guide, you’ll cover 10 downhill miles of off-road terrain and tarmac as you ride through the tranquil countryside.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour
Activity: High level of activity
Transport: By train, zip-line and bike
Why Book: To see awe-inspiring scenery in the most exhilarating ways possible.
Itinerary*
Flam Scenic railway > Kjosfossen waterfall> Zip-line > Kaardalen
What's included*
Local guide
Photo opportunities
Independent exploration
Essential information
Pregnant women and Children under 15 are unable to participate. There is a weight restriction of 23 stone. A safety briefing will be given prior to the activities and all necessary equipment will be provided. Guests are advised to wear enclosed sturdy footwear and to dress accordingly. It is recommended to carry a bottle of water. Your height will be required in advance. There is a limited taped commentary on the train.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.