Excursion hellesylt to geiranger overland tour at Hellesylt

This stop in Hellesylt is only for guests to debark and join the Overland from Hellesylt to Geiranger.

Embrace the stunning beauty of the typical west Norwegian scenery of farmland, surrounded by towering mountains, dotted with calm lakes.

Stryn Village

Depart the pier by coach on this full day excursion from Hellesylt to Geiranger. Pass Lake Hornindalsvatn that is well stocked with trout and is the deepest lake in northern Europe. Continue along the lake towards the Nordfjord to the village of Stryn, where there will be a comfort stop.

Strynefjellet Mountain

Reboard the coach and follow the river Stryn up the valley, this river is one of the best salmon rivers in Norway. Continue along the emerald-colored lake Stryn. Ascending up the narrow valley to the Stryn Mountains; this road is a masterpiece of engineering, built for horse-drawn vehicles and opened in 1895.

You drive across the mountain plateau with the well-known summer skiing center of Tystigen, thereafter heading for mount Dalsnibba.

Mount Dalsnibba

Climbing higher and higher, winding up mountain road relax in the coach and view the ever-changing kaleidoscope of mountain farms, waterfalls, lakes and rivers. From Lake Djupvatn you ascend the hairpin road to the summit of mount Dalsnibba, from where there is a spectacular view of the Geirangerfjord far below and the magnificent mountain peaks. From the summit of 4921 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, the coach will carefully make the way down the road to Djupvasshytta Mountain Lodge.

Flydal Gorge

From the Flydal gorge there is another stupendous view - the classical Geiranger motif - the fjord with your cruise ship anchored in the bay.

Geiranger

Tour ends at the pier in the village of Geiranger.

A three course lunch will be served at a local restaurant en route

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Lake Hornidalsvatn, Nordfjord, Stryn, Lake Djupvatn, Mount Dalsnibba, Geirangerfjord, Flydal Gorge, Geiranger

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, with some uneven ground at the Dalsnibba Summit. This tour is suitable for guests who utlise a collapsible wheelchair and guests with limited mobility that can embark and disembark the coach multiple times via steps without assistance. Local vehicles are utilised; coaches may not be equipped with air-conditioned cooling. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing, and bring water and your camera. Please bring local currency or credit cards for any local purchases made.