Where do tours depart?

Norheimsund year-round; Øystese & Ulvik May–September. Private charters from other ports on request.

Flotation suit, lifejacket, goggles; gloves and beanie when needed.

What about bad weather?

Safety first; if we cancel, you can rebook or get a full refund.

Hardangerfjord RIB safari | A fjord adventure awaits

Q: How long are the tours?

Scheduled departures last 60–105 minutes; private charters are flexible.

Q: Are children allowed?

Yes—5+ on scheduled tours; from 4 years on private.

Meeting Points & Access:

Norheimsund - Thon Hotel Sandven (85–90 min from Bergen or Voss by car or bus)
Øystese (summer only) - Hardangerfjord Hotel (90 min from Bergen or Voss by car or bus)
Ulvik (summer only) - Brakanes Hotel (50 min from Bergen by car or bus)

Included:

Professional guide/captain, safety gear (floatation suit, lifejacket, goggles), warm gloves & beanie when needed.

What to Bring:

Warm layers, waterproof jacket, camera/phone + strap.

Family Friendly:

Kids from 5 yrs (scheduled) / 4 yrs (private).

A RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is a high-performance vessel built for stability, safety and speed. It combines a solid hull with inflatable tubes, allowing smooth handling even in choppy waters.
RIB boats are widely used by rescue services and fjord tour operators due to their safety, comfort and agility.

Each RIB used by Hardangerfjord Adventure:

Seats up to 12 passengers
Is equipped with up to 600 horsepower
Features shock-absorbing seating and secure handrails
Includes flotation suits, goggles, and lifejackets for every guest

At the northend of the Hardangerfjord, amongst steep mountains and beautiful orchards, the village of Ulvik awaits.

Our seasonal base (May–September) is situated at the idyllic and venarable Brakanes Hotel located by the water where we offer RIB fjord safari tours.

Ulvik is reacable by public transport (55 to 60 minutes from Voss town) but this remote village has a low departure frequency, so its best reachable by car from other towns or villages in the region like Voss (50 minutes), Eidfjord (30 minutes) or Kinsarvik (35 minutes).

Ulvik on Google maps