Viking Tour by Bus
Explore the Viking history of Avaldsnes, Norway's oldest royal seat.
Spring, Summer
Follow in the path of Viking ships on this exhilerating RIB adventure.
Highlights
Immerse yourself in Norway’s maritime heritage, from the Vikings to the golden days of herring fishing to today’s oil industry
Whizz between the islands in a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) as your captain points out landmarks and tells local stories
Take a guided tour of some of the most important Viking sites in Avaldsnes, Norway’s oldest royal seat
How it works
You’ll meet your guide in Kopervik, from where it is a 5-minute walk to the RIB. After a safety briefing, you’ll board the RIB and speed along Karmsundet – the narrow strait that gave Norway its name. Once known as Nordvegen – "the way to the north” – these waters were controlled by Viking kings for more than 3,000 years, making this one of the most historically significant stretches of coastline in the country.
You’ll step ashore at the Viking Farm for a guided tour of a rebuilt Viking house known as the Longhouse. Sitting by the fire, you’ll enjoy an authentic Viking snack and hear the enthralling story of how Avaldsnes became Norway’s oldest royal seat. Enter the world of Viking kings, sagas, poems and a magic that was once as real to people as the physical world is to us today.
As you speed back to the ship, you’ll be able to imagine the strait as the Vikings would have seen it!
Before you book
Activity level
Active: Good mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 28 guests
Availability
Spring, Summer
Transport
Walking
Food & drink
No food or drink included
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Good to know
Not suitable for pregnant women or people with back/hip/knee problems
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.
However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.
You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.
If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.
Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.
Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
Other excursions in Haugesund
Discover more ways to explore this beautiful coastal destination