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PRIVATE CIDER FARM ROUTE

Ulvik is probably most famous for its fruit and cider farms.The Hardanger Fjord area is known as the fruit orchard of Norway. Nowhere on the world is it possible to grow fruit on this latitude (about 60 degrees north). The mild climate in the Hardanger region, the protective geography from the elements and the long summer days add up to an ideal location for fruit farming. We take you along the cider route and stop by these family run cider farms where you can experience the pride and legacy, which the owners have put in their products for generations. Every cider farm has its unique specialty and approach to processing fruit and food. And we might just have a tasting sample on the way. Details This activity is a guided walk along the cider route, where you become familiar with the cider farms and their productions. Included Guide + various tastes of cider and apple juice. Difficulty and Safety This tour is intended for all age groups. No special requirements are expected. Young children from age 5 can participate, if accompanied by parents. Clothing & Equipment Good walking shoes or boots. A warm jacket or sweater suitable for colder and/or rainy weather.

FraNOK 650

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PRIVATE FJORD BOAT FULL DAY EXCURSION

You have to also see Norway from the fjord side! Not that long ago the fjords where the highways of Norway. During this sightseeing boat- and trekking tour you will discover many interesting locations. Our guide will tell the stories behind them. Not only the views are incredible but also the historic and cultural value of the sights will trigger your imagination of how life was in this part of Norway, until about 50 years ago. During this full day trip we go ashore on 3 occasions. Details A guided boat excursion with three locations ashore. The guide explains about the communities that were only accessible by boat and how they lived in a self-sustaining way. Included - Experienced guide, motorboat, safety vests, packed lunch + drink. Difficulty and Safety This tour is intended for all ages. No special requirements or experience is expected. Young children from age 5 may participate, if accompanied by parents. Participation is your own responsibility, signing a waiver is mandatory. Clothing & Equipment Recommended to wear wind/rainproof warm clothes.

FraNOK 1'500

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PRIVATE GUIDED KAYAK ULVIK

Recreational and educational private kayak trip on the fjord of Ulvik with an experienced instructor and guide. Not only will you enjoy the fun and sportive kayaking experience, but you will also get to learn some basic skills for surviving in nature, and learn about the fascinating local culture and history. After the initial instruction, we will paddle to an island on the fjord, where you will learn to make fire, identify edible plants and, if weather conditions permit, help set up a makeshift shelter. Then we paddle to a peninsula where we go ashore. You will learn how people lived and survived in the old days and how they used nature. Our guide will talk about local traditions, and, tell some amazing stories about historical events that took place in this little paradise. Included - Experienced guide * Kayak rental * paddles * safety jacket * Difficulty level & safety - All age groups. No special requirements or experience are expected. Young children from age 5 may participate, if accompanied by parents. Participation is at your own responsibility. - signing a waiver is mandatory. Clothes & equipment - Clothing appropriate for the weather - For the excursions ashore, sneakers or light hiking boots - Shoes, spare clothing, cameras and other belongings can be stored in dry bags during the trip

FraNOK 650

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PRIVATE GUIDED NATURE WALK ULVIK

Guided nature walk in Ulvik, combined with learning fun, educational and practical skills. We walk towards a stunning viewpoint on the Osa fjord and along the way the guide talks about various points of interest along the route. Program - Organized / guided walk through the natural environment of Ulvik and Osa. - On the way we make regular stops to tell stories and learn practical skills that come in handy when you walk in a natural environment. Difficulty and Safety - The guided walk is intended for all ages. No special requirements expected. The trail is slowly sloping upwards - Qualified instructor guides the group along the hike. Clothing & Equipment - Wear clothing appropriate to the weather. - Wear comfortable and sturdy hiking shoes. - Wearing a daypack is recommended.

FraNOK 350

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PRIVATE HARDANGERVIDDA NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION

The pride of the region is at our doorstep. The Hardangervidda mountain plateau is just around the corner. We bring you by car to some of the highlights that this National park offers. First we stop at the Hardangervidda Natursenter for a unique and very entertaining presentation of Hardanger vidda. Then we visit one of Norway’s most famous waterfalls, ‘Vøringfossen’ where water plunges a staggering 182 meters down in the Måbødalen valley. Further up the road you will get an unforgettable experience of life on the mountain plateau while we do a short trekking through this rough deserted terrain. Details Visit Hardangervidda Natursenter + Vøringfossen waterfall + hike on Hardangervidda. Included - Transfer Ulvik - Eidfjord - hardangervidda - Ulvik - Driver/ guide. - Road and bridge toll fee + entrance fee for the Norsk Natursenter. - Lunch package + drinks Difficulty and Safety Intermediate. Basic physical condition required. This tour is intended for all age groups. Young children from age 5 may participate, if accompanied by parents. Clothing & Equipment Recommended to wear wind/rainproof/warm clothes and sturdy boots.

FraNOK 1'500

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PRIVATE OSA FJELLE & TUNNEL TUR

Excursion with a guide to the roughest part of Hardangervidda. Spectacular journey through Austdalen, with breath-taking views and waterfalls to “Langevatn” a reservoir lake at alt. 1,200m, with a view on Hardanger Jøkulen, a large glacier. The guide tells the fascinating history of 100 years of "energy" in Osa. On the way back down, we visit the breathtaking waterfall “Roykafossen. Then we go to the historic, 100y old "Kafeen" for a pancake lunch. After lunch the tour continues to the tunnels of Osa. A historical view on the epic plan to turn Osa into a city for 6,000 people, develop a railway and metal industry. A telling of the extraordinary story of Fossekompani, who, in 1912, started the construction of a hydroelectric power plant. In the roughest area of Hardangervidda, under harsh conditions, many kilometers of tunnels were constructed, including a vertical shaft of nearly 1 km inside the mountain. After bankruptcy in 1923, the project was halted, and then resumed during WW II under German occupation, but abandoned again within 2 years. Ultimately, none of the many projects were completed. Experience the extraordinary story of likely the largest industrial archaeological site in Norway. Food & drinks Lunch: Pancakes with homemade marmalades (dandelion, pine tree…) + coffee/tea Included Guide * transport with our own bus from Ulvik-Osa and back * Road tax * helmet Difficulty level & safety This tour is intended for all age groups. No special requirements are expected. Young children from age 5 can participate, if accompanied by parents. What to wear Shoes or boots suitable for shallow pools A warm jacket or sweater (temperature in the tunnels about 7 ° C year-round) Note: in Hardangervidda, the temperature is always about 10°C colder than Fjord-level.

FraNOK 750

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PRIVATE PANORAMA TUNNEL IN THE MOUNTAINS EXCURSION

This is truly a trip to look forward to! The tour is guided and consists of a hike in unspoiled mountains and off - track. We descend in a 100-meter vertical (50˚) shaft and walk through a tunnel to an opening in the mountain wall 800 meters above the ground! After this exciting experience we head for Austdalshytte (our mountain cabin). Along the way to the cabin, if so wished, we can do some easy climbing. Details - No experience needed for rappelling in tunnel shaft ( ca 52 degrees). Included - Experienced guide. - Packed lunch + drinks. - Transportation from Osa Kafeen to Viermyr and return - Safety equipment Difficulty and Safety Intermediate. Basic physical condition required. This tour is intended for all age groups Young children may participate, if accompanied by parents. Participation is your own responsibility. Availability of the ‘Panorama tunnel in the mountains’ excursion is dependent on weather and snow situation. Clothing & Equipment Recommended to wear wind/rainproof/warm clothing and sturdy and waterproof hiking boots.

FraNOK 1'500

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PRIVATE TROLLTUNGA GUIDED HIKE

A Norwegian “must do”! The trip starts by driving you along the beautiful Hardanger Fjord. Along the way you will cross Europe’s largest suspension bridge and see many fruit farms. From Tyssedal we start the hike to one of the world’s most famous attractions “Trolltunga”. Lace your boots tightly and bring your camera! Our experienced guide will take you to the Trolltunga cliff at 1100 meters altitude. The view will take your breath away while you are standing on a small piece of rock 700 meters above Ringedalsvatnet lake. The trail is 25 kilometers long and goes through steep forest terrain, moon-like flatlands, marshes, snowfields and a rocky mountain trail. This is Norway at its best! During the hike, the guide will show and demonstrate many survival/bushcraft skills, and will prepare for you a tea at the Troll Tunga cliffside. This will be an adventurous and educational experience. Included - Transfer Ulvik - Tyssedal –Ulvik - Driver/ guide. - Road and bridge toll fee. - Lunch package + drinks Difficulty and Safety Intermediate to heavy. Good hiking experience needed + excellent physical condition required. Children younger than 12 may participate, if accompanied by parents and after having contacted the B-Active management to discuss condition and requirements regarding the child. Participation at your own responsibility.Troll Tunga excursion will be subject to weather and season conditions to take place. Clothing & Equipment Recommended to wear good sturdy hiking shoes. Wind/rainproof/warm clothing.

FraNOK 1'700

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PRIVATE TUNNEL IN LOYNDALEN EXCURSION

We welcome you in the historic 100 years old “Café” where you have a pancake + coffee. We tell you the story of an amazing project - a planned hydro power plant in the mountains which was never finished- that started up 100 years ago. We take you on a guided walk in a large underground complex and go deep into the mountain, enter shafts and tunnels on different layers. During this exciting excursion, you get to hear the fascinating story of this abandoned and mysterious industrial adventure. Included - Guide. - Torches. - Helmets. Difficulty and Safety This tour is intended for all age groups. No special requirements or experience are expected. Young children from age 5 may participate, if accompanied by parents. Clothing & Equipment Recommended to wear wind/rainproof/warm clothing and boots suitable for shallow pools.

FraNOK 350

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