9 RIB Boat Tours in the Hardangerfjord Worth Losing a Day To

1.1-Hour Fjord RIB Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 1 hour · from $83Our pick

From Eidfjord Harbor, your captain takes you by RIB toward Simadal Fjord or Hardangerbrua. Expect warm flotation gear, fast runs, several photo stops, stories about the Sima power plant, waterfalls, local life, and chances to spot goats, seals, dolphins, seabirds, and eagles. Guides speak Norwegian and English.

“We had special beautiful day and the view was spectacular. If you want to feel extreme ask to do the tour with Helga. I personally prefer one level less But still it was good experience and we did enjoy his abilities and he was great.”

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2.Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund RIB Fjord Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · 1h 15m · from $107

From Norheimsund, you’ll ride an open RIB for 75 minutes through Hardangerfjord and into secluded Fyksesund. A local captain provides English or Norwegian commentary, slows near waterfalls for photos, and stops outside the roadless hamlet of Botnen. Warm gear is supplied, but you must dress for wind and changing weather.

“It's really the best experience in my life!!! Very convenient location that you can find it as soon as you get off the bus. The equipment is super professional, with good heat preservation clothes and brand new RIB. The guide is really helpful and stops close at every waterfall so that we can take pictures when the water pours in. He is really great at driving the boat and did a lot of Zs😆😆 So thrilling, so much fun. Hardanger fjord is the best fjord!!! Really love it, you can't miss it!!!”

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3.Scenic Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund RIB adventure from Norheimsund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $112Top rated

From Norheimsund, you’ll ride with a small group of up to 12 people across Samlafjorden and into the narrow Fyksesund branch. Guides such as Thor and Ørjan mix local stories with bursts of speed, quiet passes beneath waterfalls, and a stop at historic Botnen. Warm flotation suits, goggles, gloves, and life vests are supplied.

“The fjord was stunning! The guide was knowledgeable and he gave us an exciting ride! He took us up close to waterfalls and we got sprayed with the mist.”

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4.Ulvik: Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 45m · from $141

From Brakanes Hotel, your English-speaking local captain takes you by RIB across Ulvikfjord and Hardangerfjord, beneath the Hardanger Bridge, and into Osafjord. Expect 105 minutes of fast open-water riding, calm fjord exploration, waterfalls, old settlements, and warm flotation gear. Food and drinks are not included.

“Mooie tocht door de fjorden. Instructies waren duidelijk en ontvangst hartelijk. tocht gaat op hoge snelheid langs watervallen en plekken met wat achtergrond informatie.”

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5.Øystese: Hardangerfjord RIB safari to the Fyksesund branch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews

From Hardangerfjord Hotel in Øystese, you’ll ride a small RIB into Fyksesund, the only roadless branch of the Hardangerfjord. A local English- or Norwegian-speaking skipper points out waterfalls, fjord life, and Botnen hamlet. Expect one hour, a group of up to 12, and speeds reaching 50 knots.

“C’était incroyable avec un guide vraiment sympa et drôle”

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6.Hardangerfjord Ultimate RIB adventure from Ulvik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Set out from Ulvik at 1:00 pm for about 1 hour 45 minutes in a small RIB boat. You’ll cross open fjord water, pass beneath or near the Hardanger Bridge, and reach the steep mountain walls of Simadalsfjord and Osa Fjord. English commentary, flotation suits, and a maximum of 12 people keep the trip practical and personal.

“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...”

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7.Scenic RIB adventure to Hardangerfjord & Fyksesund from Øystese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $110

Join a maximum of 12 people for a 90-minute RIB adventure from Øystese. You will race across Hardangerfjord, enter the car-free reaches of Fyksesund, and stop at Kvamsøy, Herandsholmen, and Botnen. Thor-Arvid is one named guide, and flotation gear, wetsuit, goggles, and gloves are provided.

“Spaßige Tour mit acrionreichen und informativen Elementen bei wahnsinnig schöner Aussicht, sehr kundiger tourguide. Wir hatten unsreren ursprünglichen Termin leider verpasst, und eine Umbuchung war kulanterweise möglich. Vielen Dank!”

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8.Øystese: Hardangerfjord and Fyksesund RIB Fjord Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · from $107

Meet your Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Hardangerfjord Hotel for a 90-minute RIB safari. You’ll cross Hardangerfjord, pass beneath a tall bridge, enter roadless Fyksesund, and see Botnen’s old hamlet, steep mountains, and waterfalls. A flotation suit, life vest, gloves, beanie, and goggles are provided.

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9.RIB Boat Tour on the Hardangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

Join a guide in Odda for a two-hour RIB ride toward Ullensvang, passing Tyssedal’s hydroelectric plant and Hardangerfjord’s apple, cherry, pear, and plum farms. You’ll hear English or Norwegian stories about industry, culture, and local life, with weatherproof suits supplied for the small group of up to 10.

“we hebben tot na de afgesproken tijd staan wachten bij het trefpunt. Toen werden we gebeld door ene Mattias dat de boot problemen had en dat de tour niet door kon gaan. Verder stond er niemand bij de haven, dus het is maar de vraag of dit de echte reden was dat de tour niet doorging...”

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