Olden 4 Hour Briksdal Glacier Tour in Briksdalsbreen
Description
Join us on this 4-hour excursion to the amazing Briksdal Glacier. After driving through the small village of Olden, we continue on our way to Briksdal. We drive through the Olden Valley, passing the beautiful Olden Lake. When our bus reaches the Briksdal Inn, you can start the hike towards Briksdal Glacier, which is one of many arms of the famous Jostedal Glacier. The hike up to Briksdal Glacier takes you through a beautiful scenery surrounded by waterfalls and mountains. Finally, you will reach the viewpoint at the lake of the glacier. The first part of the hike is the hardest, and it gets gradually easier. The walk to the glacier normally takes around 45-60 minutes.
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Itinerary
Meeting point at Olden cruise kai.
The hike up to Briksdal Glacier takes you through a beautiful scenery surrounded by waterfalls and mountains. Finally, you will reach the viewpoint at the lake of the glacier.
We will drive you through the Olden Valley, passing the beautiful Olden Lake.
Final stop, same as meeting point.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Free cancellation until 24 hours prior to departure
- Back to ship guarantee for cruise line passengers provided that information regarding name of cruise ship is registered when you book (official tour time must end 1 hour before ship’s departure).
- Our excursions are adapted to arrival an departure times of cruise ships. Modified departure times will be announced in advance.
- Appearance time 15 minutes prior to departure. It is of utmost importance that you kindly register correct mobile number with country code, so that we can reach you in case you have trouble finding us. There will be no refunds if we cannot reach you on your registered contact number.
- Tour guided in English. If there is availability we add a second language pending on passenger mix. (No guarantee.)
- When the number of participants is less than 4, the tour might be canceled with a full refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Reviews(32)
Coach boarding a bit disorganised , due to the late arrival of the guide. Excellent commentary on the coach. Stunning hike to the Glacier with amazing views. Not too strenuous to walk. Incredible glacier and well worth the visit.
This was an absolute rip off. My first viator experience and this "tour" was just a very expensive bus ride to the free public glacier park. For $100+ per person, there was ZERO added value on the bus and when we got there he said, "see you in 2 hours". You can just take the bus for the same amount of time (and a lot less money) and explore on your own just the same. There's no special area that they take you to. It's already all open to the public and the glacier was absolutely gorgeous and free. To charge for this is despicable. On top of this, the guide himself, Denim, made distasteful, uncomfortable sexist remarks and he didn't even help people find the bus. Super disappointed in this entire experience.
Amazing tour, great guide. The hike is a bit strenuous but the payoff to the glacial lake is worth it!
Punctual back delivery of the appointments.clear info and very friendly reception by Denim the guide and Peter the driver. During the bus ride to the glacier, Denim told us all the necessary facts about our destination and about Norway in general. He delivered this smoothly and with the necessary humor.
We have now done this excursion twice direct. That is far cheaper than going through the cruise line. All is well organised, the bus picks you up by the ship and delivers you back there after you have walked up to the glacier. A recording on the bus tells you about the scenery as you travel to the glacier, then gives you clear instructions on arrival. The walk itself takes about 45 minutes and is not too strenuous. I have asthma and did it easily. If anything the walk back down is harder on the knees as there are one or two very steep areas. The troll cars would be a waste of money for anyone able bodied. The trip is well worth it. The scenery is awesome and unspoilt and each time we have done this walk we have seen something dffferent.
I was traveling with family and friends and this was the highlight of our vacation! The tour guide was friendly and so very helpful!
This tour provided amazing views of the mountains and waterfalls. The hike up to the glacier is gorgeous. Worth it!
The start was somewhat disorganized and we had to walk quite a distance through the town to the public parking lot for the bus. Once they found our bus, we took a scenic ride to our destination. It is an uphill climb so be prepared.
They should get there by themselves. The bus came significantly late. And the guide talked nonsense!
Fantastic time. Met at the ship . Guide really helpful even trying to help late passengers . Guide was informative the views and stops were breath taking . Would recommend this trip and company 100 percent .
