Osafjord RIB Safari from Ulvik: Waterfalls & Hardangerfjord Views
Description
Discover the hidden Osafjord on a fast and scenic RIB safari from Ulvik. In just one hour, experience towering mountains, waterfalls, and remote roadless settlements in one of the most peaceful and dramatic branches of the Hardangerfjord. This guided RIB tour is perfect for travelers who want both excitement and authentic fjord scenery. Your local captain-guide will stop along the route to share stories about fjord life, history, and the unique cultural landscape of the area. With departure from central Ulvik, this tour is easy to join and ideal for visitors looking for a short, high-quality fjord adventure.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cruising out branch Ulvikafjord on the way to Osafjord
Cruising and stopping along old roadless settlemens in the beautiful scnery of the Osafjord.
Cruising back to the village of Ulvik surrounded by lovely mountains.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers (over 3 months)
Reviews(11)
Lovely people high quality warm clothing and gooogles provided. Flotation and life vests. RiB appeared sturdy and well maintained. Safety breifing done. Attentive to elderly tripper. Excellent tour. Great views and nice little fast turns for amusement at the end :-)
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are very happy to hear that you felt safe and well looked after during the Osafjord RIB Safari from Ulvik. Safety, comfort, and giving our guests a memorable experience on the Hardangerfjord are very important to us, so it means a lot to receive your kind feedback about the clothing, equipment, safety briefing, and our crew’s attentiveness. We are glad you enjoyed the views — and the fun little fast turns at the end! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Hardangerfjord Adventure again in the future. Best regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure team
Would rate this as a "Must Do" experience. The ride is exhilarating with speeds up to 90km/hr! Several pauses in the trip for various points of interest, and stories of the past to be related by the experienced guide. This was a port of call on a Fred Olsen Cruise.. the meeting point was at the hotel directly by the drop off point for the tender. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Hi Howard—thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🌊 We’re thrilled you rated this tour a “Must Do.” Hitting those speeds (up to 90 km/h!) while weaving between calm pauses for stories and viewpoints is exactly the mix we aim for—exhilaration with time to take it all in. Great to hear the meeting point worked smoothly for your Fred. Olsen tender, too. Thanks for the tip about booking ahead—that’s wise on busy cruise days. We’d love to welcome you back for more fjord adventures whenever you’re in Hardanger again! Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure team
What a fantastic experience along the fjords, nice guidance, sometimes rock hard through the bend, safe feeling. Recommended!
Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌊 We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience exploring the fjords with us. Safety and fun are always our top priorities, and it’s great to know you felt both taken care of and thrilled during the ride. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Hardangerfjord! Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Te
Great experience, a short talk in advance got given the waterproof clothes to wear along with life jacket. Great experience on the boat, got to some speed and also interesting facts given about area when driver would stop every 5-10 mins. Saw seals (friend saw an eagle) also taken to a small waterfall. Driver showed respect for the landscape and environment. Overall worth the trip. Ulvik and surrounding fjords are so deep. Interesting to learn that the water is about 350 metres deep as well. Not much to do in Ukvik so definitely consider doing this.
Thank you for joining our RIB Adventure from Ulvik and for your kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the mix of speed, scenery, wildlife and local stories. We truly appreciate your comments about our respect for the landscape and hope to welcome you back to Hardanger area one day. Best regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
Great trip, professionally managed. Had the great luck to see seals and a white tailed eagle swimming! We had opportunity to get up very close and guide it to shore
Dear David, Thank you for your great review! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable experience—and what incredible luck to see both seals and a swimming white-tailed eagle up close! Glad you enjoyed the tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Ulvik someday. Best regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The rib was great fun and our guide was great. We ended up following an eagle to the rocks as it was water logged and in a spot of trouble. Our guide was great and didn’t go until the eagle was safe. Highly recommend.
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your kind review – we’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience on our scenic RIB tour in Ulvik! It’s wonderful that you got to witness such a special moment with the sea eagle, and we’re proud of our guide for showing both care and patience in making sure it was safe. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another fjord adventure someday! Warm regards, The Hardangerfjord Adventure Team
An amazing rib tour and fantastic guide. I bought a 5 and a 10 yr old and they loved it. A fast speed tour that is combined with beautiful views, mirror water and sightseeing. Can highly recommend and is affordable and worth the price.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your kids had a great time on the RIB tour with Rob. It means a lot to us that you found it both exciting and scenic – and that it was fun for all ages. Hope to see you again! 🌊🚤 Best regards The Hardangerfjord Adventure team
The fjord is a never ending postcard view. Cruising through it with a 600 horsepower boat is a gift. The tour guide knows where to stop and has interesting tales of the area.
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the stunning fjord views and the thrill of the 600-horsepower boat. It's wonderful to hear that our guide added to the experience with great stories.
This was a great experience for our family! An exhilarating boat ride paired with insightful history and beautiful surroundings. Our teenagers loved it!
We are so pleased to hear that your family had a great experience with us! It's fantastic that the exhilarating boat ride, the rich history, and the beautiful surroundings were a hit, especially with your teenagers. We strive to provide fun and informative experiences for guests of all ages, and your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Thank you for choosing us for your family adventure. We hope to see you all again soon for another memorable journey through the fjords! Warm regards, The Hardangefjord Adventure team
It was a great experience of Norway! Thanks to the friendly guide and shipper. Also our kids (11 and 14) really enjoyed the boat trip. The speed is thrilling!
We are so glad you enjoyed this experience! You are welcome back to Hardanger.
