Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB Safari from Ulvik
Description
Discover the most complete RIB safari from Ulvik on an unforgettable journey through the Hardangerfjord and its dramatic fjord branches. Cruise across the open fjord toward the Hardanger Bridge, Norway’s longest suspension bridge, before continuing into the scenic Simadalsfjord and the remote Osafjord. Along the way, experience towering mountains, waterfalls, steep cliffs, and small roadless settlements that tell the story of traditional fjord life. This tour combines thrilling speed on the open water with calmer cruising in narrow fjord landscapes, giving you the best of both adventure and sightseeing. Your local captain shares stories about nature, history, and life along the fjord, and there will be scenic stops for photos. If you are lucky, you may also spot wildlife such as seals, porpoises, or sea eagles.
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Itinerary
The Hardanger Bridge (Norwegian: Hardangerbrua) is the longest suspensionbridge in Norway and goes across the Eidfjorden branch off of the main Hardangerfjorden in Vestland county, Norway. The bridge connects the municipalities of Ullensvang and Ulvik.
In Simadalsfjord you are surrounded by majestic mountain formations and crystal-clear fjord waters.
he Ulvikafjord is a branch of the Osafjord 13 long Osafjord in Ulvik municipality in Vestland. It is six kilometers long, and runs in a northerly direction from the inlet between Birgjetangen and Staursnes into the town of Ulvik. At the center of Ulvik, the fjord turns east and continues for another two kilometres.
The Osa Fjord[1][2] (Norwegian: Osafjorden) is a branch of the Eid Fjord and the Hardanger Fjord fully located within the municipality of Ulvik in Vestland county, Norway. The fjord is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) long, with a maximum depth of 302 metres (991 ft) at its mouth, and it runs northeast from its mouth between Bruravik and Bagnsnes to the head of the fjord at the small village of Osa.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public bus route 949 from Voss (55-60 min)
- Flotation suits we provide are in children sizes 8-14 yo and unisex sizes xs-xxl
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers (over 3 months)
Reviews(28)
We had a great time! From first meeting our guide, to putting on the suits, to our time on the water, our experience was amazing! Our guide was a great captain and had so much knowledge about the area. We loved our trip and would highly recommend this experience to other travelers.
Dear Katherine, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time on the Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB Safari from Ulvik. It is especially nice to know that you enjoyed meeting your guide, the experience on the water, and learning more about the area along the way. Best regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure team
WOW. Rob our pilot was BRILLIANT. Fantastic experience, Rob was so informative and great company. Could not fault anything from start to finish. We would Highly recommend this adventure, you wont regret it. The hotel start point in Ulvik is beautiful, as is the hotel. Just superb, thank you Rob for a great time, we will remember this for a long time.
Nigel, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Ulvik Ultimate Hardangerfjord RIB Adventure, and Rob will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Great to know the experience and surroundings made a lasting impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back in Hardangerfjord sometime! Best regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
An unforgettable experience! Everything was perfectly arranged and neatly on time. Our guide and captain Rob was very experienced and knew how to make the tour extra interesting and informative with his many fun facts. The boat itself was fantastic, the scenery breathtaking and the sailing at the same time exciting and relaxing. Highly recommended – we highly recommend this company!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience on our RIB safari from Ulvik. It’s fantastic to know that everything from the organization to the timing met your expectations. We’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to Rob – he will be delighted to hear that his knowledge and guiding made the tour even more enjoyable. We’re also happy that you appreciated both the thrill and the relaxation of the ride, along with the breathtaking scenery of Hardangerfjord. Your warm recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
It was a very nice tour, nice guide also who knew a lot about fjord life. We were only 2 people, so just a private tour, so nice that he let it go anyway! At my request he later sent me some film clips that he filmed with the go-pro, sooo much fun! So highly recommended 🙏
review! 🌸 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the stories about fjord life. Even with a small group, we want every guest to have a great experience – so we’re glad it felt like a private tour for you. It’s also fantastic that you liked the extra GoPro footage! We hope to welcome you back to Hardangerfjord for another adventure one day. 🚤✨ Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Tea
We had an incredible time. Our 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son loved it. It was amazing to see the fjords from the water. The guide was great, knew a lot about the area, stopped at beautiful spots, and even provided some excitement (suitable for children too)!
Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your family – and especially your children – enjoyed the RIB adventure with us. Seeing the fjords from the water is always special, and we’re happy you felt both the excitement and the beauty of the area. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with your guide, who will be delighted to know you appreciated the stories and stops along the way. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Hardangerfjord for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
Wonderful views, lovely waterfalls. Great experience- love the speed 😀. Guide had great knowledge of the area. Best experience of our trip .
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌊 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Ulvik Ultimate Hardangerfjord RIB adventure — especially the speed and the stunning waterfalls! It’s always a pleasure to share this beautiful area with guests, and we’re glad our guide’s local knowledge made the experience even more special. Wishing you all the best on your future travels — and we hope to welcome you back to Hardangerfjord one day! Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
Nice tour! Guide really knows what he's talking about! We weren't with many people because it was a late tour, but he didn't cancel and still wanted to do the tour with us. Would recommend :)
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the Ulvik RIB adventure — even on a quieter, late tour. Our guides are passionate about the fjord and love sharing it with guests, no matter the group size. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another tour someday! Best regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team 🌊🚤
Beautiful views of Hardangerfjorden. Our captain was insightful and talked about local and historic sites in the fjord. We experienced parts of Norway where you cannot go by car. This was a peak event on our road trip in Norway.
Thank you for your kind words Kim! We’re so glad to hear the RIB tour in Ulvik was a highlight of your trip, and that you enjoyed both the views and the stories along the way. We hope to see you again for more fjord adventures! Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
Very enjoyable, informative, experience... A great fun way to be out in the open and witness the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords up close... Thank you... Would definitely recommend and would definitely do it again...
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable and memorable experience with us. It’s always a pleasure to share the breathtaking beauty of the Norwegian Fjords. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Thanks again for recommending us! Best regards The Hardangerfjord Adventure team
The appointment takes place in the beautiful lobby of the Brakanes hotel. The guide was extremely kind and friendly. We had a wonderful visit to the fjord with thrills also thanks to these very fast boats. We recommend 300%! It will remain a wonderful memory for us!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a great time on the Ulvik RIB adventure and that our guide made it extra special. Your kind words and strong recommendation mean a lot to us! We hope to see you again for more fjord adventures. Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
