Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

Posted By : btpang
Amazing view, and great tour guide. Gave just the right level of detail. Was the local lady tour guide from Alesund. The trip to the Glacial was also just right. Definitely worth a visit.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17

Posted By : Kimbely_L
Our visit to the Briksdal Glacier with Olden Shore Excursion was exceptional. If your cruise includes a stop in Olden, Norway, make sure the Briksdal Glacier is on your itinerary. It’s not just a stunning sight; it's a breathtaking marvel that stands as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The tour company was incredibly well-prepared and organized, which allowed us to start our adventure as soon as we stepped off the boat. We were quickly checked in by a welcoming team and boarded a comfortable double-decker bus. The bus driver was experienced and skilled, ensuring a smooth ride to our destination. Adding to the experience was our tour guide, who was genuinely friendly but also impressively knowledgeable about Norwegian history. Overall, this tour was a seamless blend of natural beauty, efficient logistics, and delightful company. I highly recommend this excursion for a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of Norway's natural wonders.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16

Posted By : JANET_W
Beautiful experience. We didn’t make it all the way to the top but did see beautiful waterfalls and scenery! If ya want to get to the top you might want to reserve one of the little cars but we saw plenty without that. Great bus-very modern and comfortable. Great driver, also! Amazing what they do on the small roads but we felt very safe!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15

Posted By : Dee_S
The trip to the glacier was beautiful and the actual glacier area was amazing! You need to book the transportation up to the glacier on the small vehicles in advance, did not know that so we had to walk up the hill.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15

Posted By : TripInsider
We began the day in Olden, with a short coach ride on this cold, bright morning, from the ship to the Briksdal visitor center. We were dressed in warm layers: thermal shirt, turtleneck, down jacket, waterproof hooded jacket, jeans, wool socks, hat, gloves, sturdy hiking sneakers. And binoculars. And ponchos. The hike is almost entirely a gentle, uphill climb on a wide gravel path, with a few steeper stepped ascents. There are a couple of bottlenecks at narrow staircases, which require some agility to navigate the steep, irregular stone blocks. Due to the bright sun, and the effort, we soon peeled off all the outer layers! It took us 50 minutes to go to the end of the trail- the lake at the foot of the glacier. The return was about 40 minutes, all downhill and fast! The trail became very crowded on the return because many visitors came from the ship. If this sounds too challenging, the “John Deere” troll cars will take you to a viewing point, where you can disembark, walk a short distance, take photos, then ride back. Our tour ended with tea, coffee and cakes at the “Kafeteria.” Restrooms are available before and after your hike in the “Kafe ” and the “Kafeteria” Visit the souvenir shop too! The glacier is distant, unlike the “walk on” experience in Iceland or Alaska or Canada. The air temperature near the glacier was not significantly colder during our hike,; we put our light jackets on again. Wind was not a factor on our hike; we stayed completely dry near the waterfalls. We are active seniors, but live in flat Florida, so, yes, the uphill was a challenge on the legs. My estimate was 5k each way, but I wandered and did some extra walking, so that may be on the high side. Overall, a great excursion during the voyage. Quintessential Norway in the spring!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14

Posted By : Alain_G
Glacier and park is beautiful, but all this excursion does is pick you up and drop you there to walk on your own. Glacier is a must visit, but worth looking at alternative ways because for the price it’s just not worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09

Posted By : Keith_M
We were fortunate to have superb weather though it was very, very windy at the actual base of the glacier. 45 minute hike, not too strenuous, with great scenery, waterfalls, etc. However, our guide didn't advise us to take all our belongings with us as the coach was leaving to pick up others, also didn't give a time schedule - bit muddled in instructions but didn't spoil the day. Glacier sadly shrinking !
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Posted On : 2024-05-07

Posted By : Rachael_D
Excellent excursion with Norway Excursions. Our friendly guide Dan, met us on the pier where our cruise ship was docked and directed us to a very nice coach which left on time. He explained points of interest along the way, and the scenery was fabulous. About 40 minutes later we arrived at the car park to begin our hike up to the glacier. Dan recommended we head up to the top directly and to take photos on the way back to ensure you had enough time at the glacier. Footpaths were clearly marked and although a slight incline, lots of points to get your breath along the way. It took about 40 minutes up. We were fortunate to have relatively good weather, just a bit windy at the top. Breathtaking scenery, lakes and waterfalls, left you feeling at one with nature. Troll cars were available for anyone not sure about the climb, but best to book or reserve ahead online. At the car park is a cafe, toilets and places to sit. The coach left on time and we stopped at a lake to take in some more stunning views and take photos. Olden and the Briksdal glacier tour was a highlight of our holiday.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06

Posted By : Vivienne_B
Lack of information no idea about the time the bus was lithe glacier Guide spoke terrible English Walk to glacier was difficult guide just marched off no attention to care
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Posted On : 2024-05-05

Posted By : Michael_B
As part of our cruise to Norway, we decided to choose Viator for one of the excursions we were interested in, rather than booking direct through Princes Cruises. We're SO glad we did. The entire process was straightforward, and even when we were a little confused about some details, a conversation with Viator cleared it up completely. On the day of the excursion, from the moment we walked off the cruise ship, to the end of the journey, Danny our tour guide took great care of us. Very informative and friendly, we always felt like we were in good hands. The only regret is that we didn't know about Viator before booking the rest of our excursions. We have no hesitation whatsoever to recommend Viator to friends and family. Thanks, especially, to Danny.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04