The 4 Best Hellesylt Fjord Tours

1.Guided Geirangerfjord Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 211 reviews · 1h 15m · from $88Our pick

From Bonseye’s base near Hellesylt’s cruise dock, you’ll ride a RIB boat into Geirangerfjord for 75 minutes. English-speaking local guides such as Bente, Kim, and Ovi share stories about the farms, waterfalls, and fjord culture while you approach De Syv Søstre, Friaren, and Brudesløret. Warm waterproof outerwear is provided.

“Absolutely fabulous!! guide was great, lots of knowledge and such a lovely lady!! beautiful scenery. (just a shame it wasn't longer, could have stayed out for hours!)”

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2.Beginner-Friendly Fjord Kayaking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $125Top rated

Start near Hellesylt’s cruise dock, where Tom Cruise filmed a Mission Impossible 7 stunt, then paddle calm fjord waters with a certified guide. Stable kayaks, clear instruction, and local stories make this a good first kayaking trip. Guides including Richard, Jakub, Peder, and Vibeke have led friendly, informative outings.

“what an exceptional experience ❤️ Book it, you will not regret it.”

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3.Fjord to Sky Scenic Escape to Stranda Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $146

From the Sykkylven Turbuss desk in Hellesylt, you ride a minibus to Stranda and take the Stranda Gondola above 1,000 meters. Expect English or Norwegian-speaking drivers, grand views of Storfjord and the Sunnmøre Alps, and free time at the Fjord Panorama Restaurant. Meals, drinks, and guiding cost extra.

“Autobus pulito e puntuale, autista simpatico e gentile. Punto di visita bellissimo, consigliato!”

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4.All About the Fjords, in one tour by boat & bus from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Cruise from Ålesund to Øye on the black-and-white MS Bruvik, then travel by bus through Norangsdal Valley to Hellesylt and Ljøen. You’ll see Hellesylt’s waterfall, enjoy fjord views from the Ljøen viewpoint, cross Storfjord by ferry, and return to Ålesund. An English-speaking guide and audio guide in 14 languages are available.

“The bus portion of the tour provided excellent sights and was a most comfortable ride. It would’ve been better to balance out the stops so that we had more than 10 minutes to locate lunch and then have something to eat. The boat portion of the tour was disappointing Although the scenery was beautiful, not having enough chairs for the participants for a 2 1/2 hour boat ride and little, if any interaction by the crew was not a positive experience. Although there was some explanation of the sites we were passing there was little orientation so we were unclear as to which side of the boat we should’ve been…”

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