Boat Trip to Lysefjord (Tour B)
Northern Europe Excursions
- £40-50
- 3.5 hours
- Easy/Medium
After walking along the pier, we board a boat which will take us on a tour of the Stavanger archipelago and the splendid Lysefjord. Lysefjord, which cuts almost 50 kilometres (31 miles) deep into the country, is surrounded by steep mountainsides and polished by glaciers and waterfalls.
After walking along the pier, we board a boat which will take us on a tour of the Stavanger archipelago and the splendid Lysefjord. Lysefjord, which cuts almost 50 kilometres (31 miles) deep into the country, is surrounded by steep mountainsides and polished by glaciers and waterfalls. Only here and there is there room for a small farm. On the southern side of the fjord is Helleren – an overhanging cliff that, in former days, gave shelter to the people who fished and hunted in this area. Today it is a very popular picnic site, seating 180 people, all of whom are sheltered from the weather. We will have a tea and coffee break, accompanied by freshly made waffles. On the northern side of the fjord is one of Norway’s spectacular wonders, ‘Preikestolen’ (Pulpit Rock), nearly 548 metres (just over 1,800 feet) above sea level, and we will cruise directly under it. While travelling on this beautiful fjord, it is an interesting thought that in many places the water around us is as deep as the mountains are high. Cruising back to Stavanger, we have a lovely view of the city.
This tour involves limited walking, however passengers must be agile enough to get on and off the boat (which includes steps). There is a limited number of seats on the outside boat deck. It should be noted that our ship may cruise part of the Lysefjord – this tour will give us a different perspective from a smaller boat, and also includes a guide and refreshments.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 NORWAY CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
