Alesund, Norway: My 7.5hrs Trolls Rd tour

[fstuff1]

I took this tour:

https://www.norwayexcursions.com/en/tour/alesund-from-fjords-to-trolls/

 

Much cheaper than the cruise line.

 

Beautiful views!

Pro tip: Add the lunch buffet. Only $11 more.

If you buy it there, it's about $45 

 

I didn't book this tour but found the tour bus and they had empty seats. Paid cash (in local currency).

Asked about joining the buffet and the tour guide said she'll ask when they got to the buffet place.

It was 450 Nok.

 

Everything In Norway is EXPENSIVE!

Edited June 6, 2023 by fstuff1

[oliver67]

Thanks for the review. I also had this tour on the radar. Seems to be a much better deal than the NCL tour, even with my 50 $ excursion discount...

[sallywallygal]

Thanks for your report! This sounds like a great tour, but I'm torn since taking it would mean missing out on seeing Alesund. Hmmm....

 

[Cruising_Addict]

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback. I had already booked this tour with this company for our upcoming cruise in a few weeks. Decided to take a chance because they are half the price of what the cruise line is charging for the same tour. It’s good to hear that you had a good experience. 

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for sharing ..

[John Bull]

On 6/6/2023 at 11:46 AM, fstuff1 said:

I took this tour:

https://www.norwayexcursions.com/en/tour/alesund-from-fjords-to-trolls/

 

Much cheaper than the cruise line.

 

Beautiful views!

Pro tip: Add the lunch buffet. Only $11 more.

If you buy it there, it's about $45 

 

I didn't book this tour but found the tour bus and they had empty seats. Paid cash (in local currency).

Asked about joining the buffet and the tour guide said she'll ask when they got to the buffet place.

It was 450 Nok.

 

Everything In Norway is EXPENSIVE!

 

We took this same tour - and it was excellent, one of the highlights of our cruise.

They start just outside the port gate, just yards from your ship.

 

Yes, they accept walk-ups - but our coach was full, so do book to be certain.

On the coach, for best views sit on the same side as the door (not the driver's side)

 

JB 🙂

[Peteymil]

On 7/14/2023 at 9:48 AM, John Bull said:

 

We took this same tour - and it was excellent, one of the highlights of our cruise.

They start just outside the port gate, just yards from your ship.

 

Yes, they accept walk-ups - but our coach was full, so do book to be certain.

On the coach, for best views sit on the same side as the door (not the driver's side)

 

JB 🙂

Is May too early for this excursion.  I tried to book but it is not available until May 25th.

[fstuff1]

1 hour ago, Peteymil said:

Is May too early for this excursion.  I tried to book but it is not available until May 25th.

might be too icy to go down the mountain on the narrow path for any vehicle

[John Bull]

1 hour ago, Peteymil said:

Is May too early for this excursion.  I tried to book but it is not available until May 25th.

 

Trollstigen is just under 3000ft above sea-level.

We were there at the end of June, and saw vestiges of snow in sunless spots below us as well as above us, and it's a narrow switchback road, so yes - I guess that's why the excursion isn't offered until the end of May. 🙁

 

JB 🙂

[Beth and Bailey]

We just booked on RCL for 8/10/24. 

Have no clue about Norway but husband thought he'd like to go so I didn't give him any time to change his mind and booked it.  lol

Thanks for the tip and so many who've said this is a great excursion.

[paradiselivin1]

On 6/6/2023 at 6:46 AM, fstuff1 said:

I took this tour:

https://www.norwayexcursions.com/en/tour/alesund-from-fjords-to-trolls/

We booked this tour with lunch when we'll be there this June. Looking forward to it after seeing your review. Many thanks!