We are arriving in Bergen Aug 22, flying out Aug 31. I have put together an itinerary, avoiding cruise ships and excessive backtracking. We are renting an EV. I would welcome constructive comments as I am relatively new in the travel agent role for my husband and myself. :)
Aug. 22 Bergen: funicular maybe in the evening. Aug. 23: Kayak trip to Oygarden Islets? Is it good or something better?
Aug. 24: kick around in the morning and head to Stavenger area hotel (Sola Beach?) to…
hike Pulpit Rock early Aug 25.
Aug 25 after hike drive to Flam.
Aug 26 do Flam railway and cruise Naeroyfjord
Aug 27 maybe zip line, bike or hike in am and head to Loen.
Stay in Loen until Aug. 30. Visit Birksdal glacier, Loen skylit and zip line or other activity. Geiranger day trip for RIB boat and sky to fjord downhill bike tour. Looking for most scenic and active things to do around Loen/Olden/Geiranger so as to prioritize.
Back to Bergen on the 30th as we depart Aug 31.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Posted by
Australia
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It will take you 45 minutes to drive from Stavanger to the car park at the start of the walk, then it's a 4 hour round trip hike from Pulpit rock car park to Pulpit Rock and back. It's a 7 hour drive from Pulpit Rock car park to Flam. That's a very long day.
Posted by
OP
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I booked a room at the Preikestolen Mtn. Lodge rather than Sola Strand. Much closer so we can get an early start!
Posted by
Berlin
3083 posts
At this time of year weather can impact travel plans stronger.
Weather forecast Yr (link) is reliable 24-48 hrs before. If rain and / or storm are forecasted follow the sun - means to choose for an alternative. Maybe check tendency forecast on Windy.
Follow also the practical hiking tips.
And I recommend to do yourself a favor: take the regular normal silent ferry or a kajak instead of a noisy RIB boat to explore Geirangerfjord.