The 15 Best Ålesund Tours & Geiranger Day Trips

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Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

/ August 8, 2026

1.Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,329 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115Our pick

A 3.5-hour bus tour from Geiranger’s pier to Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend, and the UNESCO fjord viewpoints with live English commentary.

“The Dalsnibba overlook point was the highlight of this trip. For that alone it’s worth going. You’re at almost 1500 m on the edge of the rock face precipice looking down the valley and out the fjord. It’s exhilarating. Our Tour guide, Keira, was outstanding. She was by far the best guide and narrator we had in three weeks traveling Europe. The Tour was done on a coach bus with 40 or so passengers. This is not a mini bus trip, It was well organized and we had a great driver as well. Our group was very punctual and always returned to the coach before the requested time. That makes…”

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Geiranger: Fjord and Waterfalls Sightseeing Boat Trip

/ August 8, 2026

2.Fjord and Waterfalls Sightseeing Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 879 reviews · 75 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $69

A 75-minute Geirangerfjord boat cruise with close-up waterfalls, wildlife chances, and a phone audio guide in 12 languages.

“The trip was amazing, the boat was comfy and the view was perfect! Everything was right on time and we had good weather 😎”

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RIB Geiranger – Fjordsafari

/ August 19, 2026

3.RIB Geiranger – Fjordsafari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 807 reviews · 1 hour · from $94

A small-group, high-speed RIB ride through Geirangerfjord, getting right up to Seven Sisters, Friaren, and Skagefla from sea level.

“BEST ACTIVITY of our 21 day vacation. Awesome experience and the owner was incredibly helpful, went about and beyond for our group. Recommend that person is moderately fit and not afraid of heights!”

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Ålesund: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus GrayLine

/ August 8, 2026

4.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus GrayLine

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 795 reviews · 1 day · from $49Best value

Hop-on hop-off bus in Ålesund with 7-language audio, aquarium and viewpoints, plus 10% discounts. Cruise-day friendly and flexible.

“Casper was a great guide. Showed us the sights and his narration was very informative. My wife uses a wheelchair. Casper was great help assisting her on the van and stowing the chair. Would completely recommend the golden circle tour.”

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Geiranger: Guided Geirangerfjord Boat Tour

/ August 8, 2026

5.Guided Geirangerfjord Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 728 reviews · 1h 15m · from $88

A 75-minute guided Geirangerfjord RIB tour, close to De Syv Søstre and Brudesløret waterfalls, with an English guide from Bonseye.

“Guide was great. Tour was also very accommodating by allowing us to rebook due to late arrival of our cruise ship.”

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Ålesund: Geirangerfjord Scenic Cruise & Village Visit

/ August 8, 2026

6.Geirangerfjord Scenic Cruise & Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 568 reviews · 510 - 570 minutes · from $225

Spend a calm day cruising by catamaran from Ålesund to UNESCO Geirangerfjord, with top waterfall views and time in the village.

“This was a great day. The boat had such panoramic windows so easy to take in the beauty of the environment. The crew were helpful and informative. Overall great day.”

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Geiranger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

/ August 8, 2026

7.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 546 reviews · 1 day · from $51

See Geiranger fast and flexible on a hop-on hop-off bus with 8-language audio, fjord centre history, animal farm time, and a big viewpoint.

“Worth it for the view from the top. While there are only 3 stops on the route. Each stop was worth it. They gave good advice to start at the top and then do the stops on the way down. Tip is to walk down the last part by the waterfalls if you are of reasonable mobility.”

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Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road & Varden Audio Guide Bus Tour

/ August 27, 2026

8.Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road & Varden Audio Guide Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 473 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

3.5-hour bus tour from Molde cruise pier to the Atlantic Ocean Road, Hustadvika Coast, Jarlsberg sights, and Varden viewpoint.

“Tour,bus and driver were excellent once we managed to get on board.I received a message saying meet at the green flag,which we did 30 mins before the tour started,but we did not see a member of staff until another passenger found the coach down at the end of the road.Luckily for us that passenger came back to the green meeting point flag to tell us where the coach was.Where was the guide to tell us this information????”

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Alesund: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

/ August 8, 2026

9.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 399 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Open-top double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Alesund with audio guide in 8 languages, 8 stops, Wi-Fi, and coupon booklet.

“several of the audio guide points on the buses didn't work.”

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Trollstigen, The Land Of The Trolls

/ August 8, 2026

10.Trollstigen, The Land Of The Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 6 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $193Top rated

A full-day Ålesund excursion to Trollstigen and nearby gorge waterfalls, with a small-group drive, great viewpoints, and Norwegian food stops.

“This is a fantastic tour. The view , the itinerary，the guide ( Trond) , all in all, worth the money and quite a pleasant experience. Would recommend to everyone. Our guide is very professional, keeps the 5 hours driving full of fun and detail explained everything!”

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Geiranger Fjord Tour from Geiranger (with stop in Hellesylt)

/ August 8, 2026

11.Geiranger Fjord Tour from Geiranger (with stop in Hellesylt)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 349 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $84

Boat your way through Geiranger Fjord from Geiranger to Hellesylt, with a 90-minute town stop and the chance to taste waterfall water.

“Nous étions 4 à bord et l expérience etait conforme à la description !!!!”

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Geiranger: Zipline Park Experience

/ August 8, 2026

12.Zipline Park Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 328 reviews · 30 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $78

Zipline across the Geiranger River, fjord views and Dynamite Waterfall, plus optional via ferrata at Norway’s zipline park.

“This was my son’s favourite excursion on our cruise vacation. My kids had a wonderful time. They would do this again in a heartbeat. The Ferrata portion takes some real strength. But it can be bypassed if you find yourself not up to it.”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

/ September 1, 2026

13.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Alesund fjords-to-trolls shore day with Gudbrandsjuvet, Stigfossen, Trollstigen views, and optional lunch, run in small groups.

“Guide and Driver were great. Very knowledgeable. Had plenty of time at each stop. Lunch buffet was very nice as well.”

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Geiranger: Bus Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide

/ August 8, 2026

14.Bus Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 317 reviews · 1h 20m · from $78

Air-conditioned bus tour of Geiranger in 80 minutes with multilingual audio and photo stops at Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend, and Seven Sisters.

“The driver was very helpfull with the foldable wheelchair.”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

/ September 2, 2026

15.Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Half-day Ålesund shore tour with Sunnmøre Museum, a climb to Alnes Lighthouse, and canal drives. English guide, small group.

“Very narrow and steep stairs in lighthouse. The guide was friendly, but we could not always hear him. Would be nice to have some shopping time included.”

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