Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls
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Embark on an adventure from Alesund to immerse yourself in Norway's fjord scenery and the legendary land of trolls. This full-day guided tour takes you through Valldal and past the dramatic depths of the Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge. Master the famous Trollstigen road twists and see the mighty Stigfossen waterfall.
The entire activity lasts around 7 hours 30 minutes and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Alesund. Previous travelers have rated this shore excursion an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 270 reviews.
Your journey begins near the port, where you'll meet your guide and hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. As you leave the city behind, keep your eyes peeled for your first stop: the Kokarsteinen bakery. Here, snap a photo with the majestic Storfjord as your backdrop before continuing your adventure.
The next stop will be at Gudbrandsjuvet, a dramatic gorge carved by glaciers. It unfolds before you, whispering tales of its ancient formations. Head to the Trollstigen Plateau, where thrilling zigzag roads twist down the mountains. Take a moment at the platform to soak in the panoramic vista of the Troll Road snaking through the valley below.
Witness the power of the Stigfossen waterfall and stand at the base of Europe's tallest vertical rock face at Trollveggen. Then, before concluding the tour, we’ll drive along the Rauma River and have a photo stop outside Stordal Gamle Kyrkje.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 6 languages: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, and Spanish.
This exciting tour whisks you away in comfort and style, with round-trip transportation included. You can upgrade your experience by adding a delicious meal to make your adventure even more memorable. This optional extra will fuel your exploration and allow you to fully immerse yourself in the Nordic saga that unfolds before you.
The starting point for this ports of call tour is located in Alesund. The exact address is Storneskaia, Ålesund, Norway. The endpoint of the tour is located at Storneskaia, Ålesund, Norway.
Remember to look for our friendly staff in bright yellow vests waiting to greet you on the pier. To ensure a smooth start to your adventure, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Remember, in Norway, "gate" translates to "street," so don't be confused if you see that on signage!
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Embark on an Alesund shore excursion and journey from majestic fjords to the mythical world of trolls. Reserve your spot now and dive into Norway's natural beauty and folklore.
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Standard Tour Lunch Excluded: Lunch is Excluded in this price.
Coach or Mini bus: Excursion by coach/mini bus. Size of the vehicle depends on the final numbers of participants. High quality guided tour.
Venues and Visits: Ålesund, Stordal, Kokarsteinen, Valldal, Gudbrandsjuvet, Troll Road, Istradal, Troll Wall, Åndalsnes and Måndal.
Standard Tour Lunch Included: A delicious lunch buffet is included in this price.
Coach or Mini bus: Excursion by coach/mini bus. Size of the vehicle depends on the final numbers of participants. High quality guided tour.
Venues and Visits: Ålesund, Stordal, Kokarsteinen, Valldal, Gudbrandsjuvet, Troll Road, Istradal, Troll Wall, Åndalsnes and Måndal.
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Verified reviews
preciousness22
The views are absolutely amazing! I think the fjords of Norway are truly the most beautiful place on earth! It is a not miss locale. If you get the opportunity to visit this location, do so! You won't regret it. The road to the top is nerve wracking with all the twists and turns, but when you get to the top, boy oh boy, is it worth it! It is exhilarating and exciting and the view is unbelievable. Do it!!!!
victoria_k
Beautiful view, worth every penny, bus driver did excellent job. You have to go, must visit area if you are in Iceland
Callie_M
Guide and Driver were great. Very knowledgeable. Had plenty of time at each stop. Lunch buffet was very nice as well.
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion from Ålesund. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with us and would recommend our tour to others. Thank you for choosing Norway Excursions AS. We hope that you had a wonderful vacation here in Norway!
Christina_H
Norway is absolutely beautiful. Going from the fjords to the mountains so stunning. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and spontaneous. Very happy with our trip!!
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion. We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time with us. Thank you for joining us and we hope your entire journey through Norway was wonderful!
SproutTrout
This was our second day with our excellent guide, Denise, with Norway Excursions. We saw spectacular scenery. The highlight of the drive was going to be Trollstigen (Troll's Ladder), but the road was closed because of landslides. We did get a good view at the top of the mountain from a viewing platform of the switchbacks. Cross your fingers that it will be back open when you visit so you can experience all those switchbacks.
In Stordal, we peeked in the window of the Rose Church. The interior was decorated in 1799 by travelling craftsmen. You can purchase a ticket at the nearby house, or explore the graveyard for free. Next to it was an old long house from the 1800s. The length, low ceilings, and small windows were all designed to maximize heat retention in the winter. Just down the road was our lunch spot serving some traditional Norwegian food. It was a beautiful and relaxing day.
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion and of our fantastic guide Denise! We're thrilled to hear that you had a beautiful and relaxing day with us. As a vacation should be! :) Thank you for choosing Norway Excursions AS. We hope that your vacation here in Norway was wonderful!
FrequentFlier208657
The scenery was spectacular! Totally fell in love with Norway. Our guide Denice was knowledgeable, very intelligent, full of life and spunk, and a lover of nature and the environment. She made the excursion unforgettable! Highly recommend!!
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion and of our fantastic guide Denise. We're thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience with us on our excursion. Thank you for choosing Norway Excursions AS. We hope that you had a wonderful time in Norway!
Popstiss
Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide, Denise. Been on over 100 excursions on our World Tour and Denise is at the top of the list for guides.
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion and of our fantastic guide Denise. We're thrilled (but not surprised) to hear that your experience with her was excellent. Thank you for your high praise and we have shared your feedback with her. :) Thank you again for choosing Norway Excursions AS. We hope that you had a wonderful time in Norway on your journey around the world!
Christopher_Y
The beautiful fjords , mountains and waterfalls. The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience.
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion departing from Ålesund. We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience with us! Thank you again for joining us and we hope every bit of your Norwegian vacation was just as wonderful!
Sherald H
Our tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the landscape with interjections of humor. Beautiful scenery was everywhere
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion from Ålesund. We're happy to hear that you had an enjoyable day with one of our fantastic guides. Thank you for joining us and we hope you had a wonderful time here in beautiful Norway!
jday930171
Great picture taking opportunities and a huge variety of interesting sights. The Trollstiggen was breathtaking and the Fjords were all beautiful. Just be prepared to spend a significant amount of time on the bus, but we had quite a few stops so it wasn’t unpleasant. Good value!
NorwayExcursions
Thank you for your review of our Fjords to Trolls excursion in Ålesund. We're happy to hear you enjoyed yourself and found good value in our product. Thank you for joining us! We hope you had a wonderful and memorable Norwegian vacation.
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