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Reviewed 20 September 2022
Philip R
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Customize your Journey with "Norway in a Nutshell" Tours - Plus Prompt Refund for Train "No Show"".

We booked a "custom" tour - Norway in a Nutshell, combining a Fjord cruise, bus trip, gondola and... read more

Reviewed 1 July 2022
Redsky713
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Portland, Oregon
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Reviewed 13 May 2015

Stunning views of the fjords, strategic stops at some spots for pics. The boat is quite comfortable as well, but the windows are not good for pics as the water is always staining the glass, bring warm clothes as it can be quite cold and windy on the outside, the best place to take pics. Best time to go is around May and the snow is melting and you have plenty of waterfalls to admire. The only downside is the train back to Bergen which is a normal train, so not as comfy.

Date of experience: May 2015
1  Thank carolinab228
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Preben H, Social Media Manager at Fjord Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 15 May 2015

Hi Carolina,

Thank you so much for taking time to give us feedback from your recent journey with us.
Hope to see you soon again!

Best wishes,
Preben
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Fjord Tours

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Reviewed 12 May 2015 via mobile

Stunning!
This trip (boat through songesfjord, flam railway, train to Bergen) was worth the extra cost over the Norway in s nutshell trip. The boat trip was amazing, considering it was a normal passenger trip really! Covered hours of stunning scenery with occasional but good commentary.
Top tip: get there early to get a good seat!
The flam railway was a very pretty trip too, and linked seamlessly with the Bergen train.
Considering all three parts are semi-independent with no guide, it was a pleasant and very easy way to see the beauty of Norway in a short time.

Date of experience: May 2015
5  Thank Zk P
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Preben H, Social Media Manager at Fjord Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 15 May 2015

Hi Zk P,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share. Your comprehensive evaluation of our Norway in a nutshell® trip is certainly valuable, so thank you for your contribution.

Best wishes,
Preben
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Fjord Tours

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Reviewed 9 May 2015

I have just started this tour and am spending the night in Flam at the Fretheim Hotel. As an aside, the Wifi only works in hallway if in room 223. We were overcharged 500 NOK; the hotel website says 1350 and Fjord Tours quotes 1650.The Fjord pass is a gimmick. I have researched our next 2 hotels on the Internet and the hotels themselves are charging the same amount quoted by S. in a Nutshell with a supposed discount built into their rates. In short, there is absolutely no discount. In the future, I would book directly with the hotels and get the same if not better deal. It may also be worth booking train and boat separately without using this company.

Date of experience: May 2015
3  Thank KY37
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Preben H, Social Media Manager at Fjord Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 12 May 2015

Dear KY37,

Thank you for your feedback! I`m sorry to hear that the hotel did not live up to your standards when it comes to the Wifi connection. We have checked our booking system, and you where given best available price at the hotel when you booked with us (inc. Fjord Pass® discount), I can not find a better price directly at the hotel which also includes breakfast.

The Fjord Pass® is a well known discount card in Norway. The pass is packed with many fantastic activities from top museums, Norwegian culture, tours, sightseeing, nature and wildlife safaris, water activities, theme and leisure parks and sports. The selection features many of the most popular attractions in Norway and many more, making sure there's something to suit all tastes.

Please accept our apologies for your disappointment. We value all travelers’ feedback as part of a continual effort to improve the quality of high standards we strive to provide.

We do hope to see you back with us, so we can have the chance to change your impression!

Kind regards,
Preben
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Reviewed 9 May 2015

Did the round trip from Bergen via Voss on Monday 27 April.

We booked in advance through the Fjord tours website and collected the tickets from the tourist information office at Bryggen. The confirmation Fjord tours e-mailed did not specify this possibility, but I happened to ask at the information office and was told this was possible.
Enough possibilities along the way to have something to drink and eat. Our bus arrived in Gudvangen in good time, there's a restaurant there and some shops. At Flamm (where our boat also arrived ahead of time) there are even more possibilities
(see the map I have included with this review).
Scenery: great of course.

Date of experience: April 2015
5  Thank Charry
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Preben H, Social Media Manager at Fjord Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 11 May 2015

Hi,

Thank you for taking time to review us, we appreciate it!

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Preben
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Reviewed 6 May 2015 via mobile

The most amazing part of the Scandinavian Tour .... the first train from Oslo station is a 4 hour ride ... comfortable journey with a nice cafeteria in the coach . We were lucky to get the snow clad mountains on our way .... changing the route for the flam d train was over crowded so cldnt get the window seats !! It was once again a super exiting trip with power packed water falls on ur sides .... The Cruise journey thru the fjords was d most magnificient .... windy weather and rains added to the amazing weather .... the bus route from Gudavegen to Voss station was also full of scenic surprises !!! Overall the best trip do not miss it at any cost !!

5  Thank JGD1305
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Preben H, Social Media Manager at Fjord Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 7 May 2015

Hi JGD1305,

THANK YOU for your fantastic review. It is much appreciated!
I am very pleased to hear that you had such a nice journey.

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Preben
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