GEIRANGER, NORWAY

Leaving Geiranger, our coach climbs a steep road complete with hairpin bends and incomparable views of the majestic Geirangerfjord. With each turn in the road the panorama unfolds; mountains and forests, streams and tiny towns clinging bravely to the steep hillsides.

Leaving Geiranger, our coach climbs a steep road complete with hairpin bends and incomparable views of the majestic Geirangerfjord. With each turn in the road the panorama unfolds; mountains and forests, streams and tiny towns clinging bravely to the steep hillsides. It is interesting to note that this route was open to traffic as early as 1889, when the construction was done entirely by hand, assisted by the hardy fjord horses.We head towards Mount Dalsnibba (1,500 metres/4,900 feet high) and the spectacular viewpoint here that captures a truly outstanding vista of the Geirangerfjord. Worth the journey up for the view alone, an added bonus is that we will see our ship in the fjord below.Back on the road again, the trip down the valley offers a different perspective of the region. A stop at Flydalsjuvet provides a classic view of the Geirangerfjord, with the cliff and the fjord down below. From the tops of the mountains surrounding the fjord, to the bottom of its watery depths is an incredible 2,000 metres (6,500 feet)!

This tour includes optional walking at the two photo stops; uneven ground and a few steps will be encountered. Please note that the road to Mount Dalsnibba can, under extreme weather conditions, be closed at short notice, in which case we shall go to Eagle Bends. Please note, hairpin bends will be encountered, therefore it may not be suitable for passengers who suffer from vertigo.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 NORWAY CRUISES