2021 Product Catalog
Balestrand Fjord Sightseeing
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private group kr 7,100 Adult kr 800 Child (15 and younger) kr 500
Description You'll feel the thrill of a fast (but comfortable) 80 minute boat ride. And you'll get to know Balestrand as your local guide stops to shares his favorite sights and stories.
Included 80 minute RIB tour Stops at major attractions Life Jacket Insulated Suit Safety Briefing Goggles
Available 13:00 and 15:00 daily from mid-April to mid-October Available to groups by appointment all year
Good to know There are small compartments under the seats for cameras and other personal belongings There lockers for clothes and valuables in our office
Bring along Warm layers Camera
Meeting Point Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Finnabotn Tour
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group (max 12) kr 10,900 Adult kr 1,100 Child (15 and younger) kr 750
Description You'll be inspired by Finnabotn, the end of a narrow, beautiful and roadless fjord arm surrounded by steep mountains that plunge straight into the fjord
Included 2 hour RIB tour Stops at major attractions Life Jacket Insulated Suit Safety Briefing Goggles
Available 10:00 daily from mid-April to mid-October Available to private groups by appointment all year
Good to know There are small compartments under the seats for cameras and other personal belongings There lockers for clothes and valuables in our office
Bring along Warm layers Camera
Meeting Point Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Fjord and Glacier Tour
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Adult kr 950 Child (4 to 15) kr 475
Description You'll cruise up the roadless Fjærlandsfjord and get up-close and personal with a real glacier and climate change at the Norwegian Glacier Museum. All while enjoying views of pristine fjord landscapes!
Included 5 hour tour with boat ride, museum visit, and glacier visit Round trip ferry ticket between Balestrand and Fjærland (1.5 hours each way) Transport to and from the glacier arm Bøyabreen Museum admission at the Norwegian Glacier Museum
Available 12:10 daily from June 1st to September 15th
Good to know The boat returns to Balestrand in time for the 16:55 Express Boat to Bergen. The boat makes a short stop to pick up passengers in Hella if needed. You can also buy round-trip or one-way tickets to Fjærland.
Meeting Point Balestrand Harbor Near the ferry terminal
Cancellation Policy Tickets are non-refundable unless you purchase cancellation insurance (200 kr per adult, 100 kr per child). Guests with this insurance get a 90% refund if they cancel more than 24 hours before departure. 2021 Product Catalog
Cider Tasting
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Cider Tasting kr 350 Non-alcoholic Tasting kr 250
Description You'll have a new understanding of fruit growing and cider production after just 90 minutes with us. And you'll expand your world of taste by sampling 5 distinct ciders in our glass house overlooking the Sognefjord.
Included Flight of 5 ciders (or juices) 1.5 hours of interpretation
Available Daily at 13:00 and 16:00 (except Sunday) May 25th to August 31st Available to groups by appointment all year.
Good to know The Cider House is 1.5 km (30 min) from the village center, up a small hill The drinking age in Norway is 18
Bring along Identification card (for those drinking alcoholic beverages)
Meeting Point Ciderhuset Sjøtunsvegen 32 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Cider & Food Pairing Class
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group kr 6,900
Description Get ready for inspiring combinations of Norwegian cider with Mediterranean-inspired dishes! You'll learn about local ingredients together with the head chef at the Cider House, in a glass house overlooking an orchard.
Included 2 hours of interactive cooking instruction A flight of 3 ciders or juices All ingredients used during the class Apron for use during the class
Available For private groups only (max 10 guests) May 25th to August 31st
Good to know All diets accommodated The drinking age in Norway is 18 The Cider House is 1.5 km (a 30-minute walk) from the village center
Bring along Identification card (for those drinking alcoholic beverages)
Meeting Point Ciderhuset Sjøtunsvegen 32 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Raudmelen Hike
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group (max 8) kr 9,300 Adult kr 1,500
Description You'll enjoy an invigorating hike to a favorite mountain top. You'll get to know the village and fjord life with your local guide. The trail is one of the best-maintained in the region, letting you climb in comfort.
Included 8 hours of guiding in moderate and demanding terrain
Available May to October at 10:00
Good to know This hike is graded as demanding. It requires hiking experience and good stamina, and you’ll need good hiking boots and equipment. The route is 10.5 km long round-trip, with 972 meters of elevation gain. There are steep slopes and several precipitous sections. The walking surface is loose and rocky in places, and there are a few sections of bog. The trail is well-maintained, but can be slippery after rainy weather.
Bring along See website for full list
Meeting Point At your place of accommodation, or Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Balestrand Fjord Angling
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group (max 4) kr 1,300 Additional Guest (max 2) kr 600
Description This popular adventure combines fjord angling with a fast sightseeing and spontaneity. Fun, simple fishing—interactive for kids and enlightening for adults.
Included 80 minutes of guiding Fishing equipment and life jackets Rain gear and boots
Available Daily at 15:00, all year round
Good to know You can park free in the harbor area No experience is needed
Bring along Rain gear (for young children) Warm layers
Meeting Point Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Keipen Hike
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group (max 8) kr 16,000 Adult kr 2,500
Description You'll have hiked up to the jewel of Balestrand, and above the treeline you'll bathe in jaw-dropping views in all directions. You'll have a new appreciation of the farmers that used this rugged area to graze their livestock and move them over the mountain.
Included 10 Hours of guiding in very demanding terrain
Available June to September at 9:30
Good to know This hike is graded as very demanding. It requires a good deal of hiking experience and good stamina. You’ll need good hiking boots and equipment. The route is 13.5 km long round-trip, with 1,427 meters of elevation gain. There are long sections of bare rock and scree, steep slopes and several precipitous sections next to a sheer cliff. There is a small glacier crossing, which does not require special equipment. The walking surface is loose and rocky in places, and there are a few sections of bog. The trail is well-maintained, but can be slippery after rainy weather.
Bring along See website for full list
Meeting Point At your place of accommodation, or Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Ortnevik Tour
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group (max 12) kr 17,700
Description Satisfy your curiousity with a visit to Ortnevik, with her 30 residents, homemade Stave Church, chainsaw art park, and land-based halibut farm. Then we swing by our favorite spot, Finnabotn, just for good measure.
Included Private RIB Transport (1.5 hours each way) 1 Hour of guiding in Ortnevik Visit to chainsaw art park with the artist Visit to halibut farm Stop at Finnabotn Life jacket, insulated suit and goggles Safety Briefing
Available May to September for private groups
Good to know There are small compartments under the seats for cameras and other personal belongings There lockers for clothes and valuables in our office
Bring along Warm layers Camera
Meeting Point Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Nærøyfjord Tour
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group (max 12) kr 13,500
Description You'll experience the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, and you'll be left with a complete impression of Sognefjord, passing Norway's most fertile fruit-growing districts, and the site of a Viking battle.
Included 2.5 hour RIB tour Stops at major attractions Life Jacket Insulated Suit Safety Briefing Goggles
Available Available to groups by appointment from April to mid-October
Good to know There are small compartments under the seats for cameras and other personal belongings There lockers for clothes and valuables in our office
Bring along Warm layers Camera
Meeting Point Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Orrabenken Hike
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Private Group (max 8) kr 2,700 Adult kr 900 Child kr 450
Description You'll enjoy a moderate hike to a favorite mountain lookout, and you'll get to know the village and fjord life with your local guide. The trail is one of the best-maintained in the region, letting you climb in comfort.
Included 3 hours of guiding in moderate terrain
Available May to October
Good to know This hike is graded as moderate. It requires a little hiking experience and average stamina. The route is 6 km long round-trip, with 370 meters of elevation gain. There are moderate slopes with a few steep sections. The walking surface is loose and rocky in places. The trail is well-maintained, but can be slippery after rainy weather.
Bring along See website for full list
Meeting Point At your place of accommodation, or Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Bike Rental
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Full-day kr 450 Half-day kr 350
Description Balestrand's fjordside roads will open themselves to you with a hybrid bike. You can ride along the three nearby fjord arms, with a stunning view around every corner.
Included Hybrid Bicycle (GT Traffic 3.0 EQ) Helmet Reflective vest
Available During Tourist Office opening hours, from April to September All sizes available
Good to know Guests must sign waiver There are no dedicated bike lanes in Balestrand; all riding is on road You can leave luggage in our luggage room or lock valuables in one of our lockers.
Bring along Clothes suitable for cycling Windbreaker, sunglasses
Meeting Point Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
E-bike rental
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Day rental Yuba kr 690 6 Hours kr 650 4 Hours kr 460 3 Hours kr 400 2 Hours kr 390
Description Balestrand's fjordside roads will open themselves to you with a electric bike. You can ride along the three nearby fjord arms, with a stunning view around every corner.
Included E-bike Helmet
Included Electric Bicycle Helmet Reflective vest
Good to know Guests must sign waiver There are no dedicated bike lanes in Balestrand; all riding is on road You can leave luggage in our luggage room or lock valuables in one of our lockers.
Bring along Clothes suitable for cycling Windbreaker, sunglasses
Meeting Point Balestrand Adventure Center Holmen 3 6899 Balestrand
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Private RIB Transport
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Flåm kr 12,000 Gudvangen kr 12,000 Amlabukta kr 10,300 Sogndal kr 8,700 Fjærland kr 7,500 Hourly Waiting Rate kr 1,100
Description Get from A to B quickly with our no-frills transport service.
Included One-way transport Life Jacket Insulated Suit Safety Briefing Goggles
Available All year round
Good to know There is space in the boat for luggage
Bring along Warm layers
Meeting Point You choose where you'd like to be picked up.
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given. 2021 Product Catalog
Minibus Transfer
Category Rack Rate (with VAT)
Minibus day rate kr 11,700 7-seater day rate kr 9,000
Description Get fom A to B quickly, and watch fjord landscapes through the windows of a Mercedes-Benz.
Included Private Driver
Available All year round for private groups
Good to know Plenty of space for luggage
Bring along Just yourselves
Meeting Point You choose where you'd like to be picked up.
Cancellation Policy Full refunds are given if cancellation is made more than 72 hours before start time. Otherwise no refunds are given.