Geiranger & Briksdal Glacier Tour: Troll Car to Ice

Ride a Troll car through mountain roads to stand beside the glacier’s edge

A private tour of Geiranger and Briksdal glaciers in Norway for 1 to 15 people, with a live guide, all-day route through the fjord's viewpoints and old mountain roads, a ride up to the glacier in a Troll car, and lunch included. The tour runs nine hours and covers both the main tourist stops and quieter side roads, ending at one of the region's highest vantage points.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Geiranger and Glacier Views

• Visit Geiranger from down to up
• Drive old mountain road
• See melting glacier
• Stop at Queen Sonja's favorite place
• View melancholic landscape

The experience

The tour starts in Geiranger and climbs through the fjord's most famous viewpoints, then branches onto older mountain roads most visitors skip. You'll see the landscape shift from blooming flowers in spring to waterfalls and steep mountain passes, with the guide pointing out stops like one of Queen Sonja's favorite places and one of the world's most melancholic views. The route takes in Dalsnibba, the high road above the fjord, before heading toward the glacier.

At Briksdal, you board a Troll car (a specially built vehicle designed for steep terrain), and ride up to the glacier itself. The guide explains what you're seeing as the landscape changes from green to bare rock to ice. Weather permitting, lunch happens outside near the glacier. If conditions don't allow it, you'll eat local food indoors. The nine-hour day includes coffee and tea throughout.

You can book for a small group (1 to 4 people) or a larger party up to 15, each in a private vehicle with air conditioning. The guide speaks English, Norwegian, or Russian depending on your choice at checkout. Pickup is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though the Troll car ride and the high-altitude stops mean you'll be on your feet at several points.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Troll car ride to Briksdal glacier.
• lunch with local food.
• coffee and tea throughout the day.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• live guide in your chosen language.

Options for this experience

3 options

1-4 People GroupUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Russian or Norwegian · No fixed timePickup is included with the 7-seat option

Mini VanUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English, Russian or Norwegian · No fixed timeIncludes pickup in a mini van

Mini BusUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, Russian or Norwegian · No fixed timePickup is included with the mini bus

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Norwegian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Calm Giant Tour

Is this one for you?Book the mini van or mini bus option if your group is larger than four people and wants to share the cost. The 1-to-4 group option works best for families or small parties who prefer a more intimate pace. The nine-hour commitment suits a full day in the region, so plan this when you have the time to spend without rushing between other activities.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Norwegian and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Troll car and why do you need it to reach the glacier?

The Troll car is a specially built vehicle with high clearance and powerful traction designed for steep mountain terrain. It climbs from the base of Briksdal up to the glacier itself, a route regular cars cannot safely take, so you reach the ice without a long hike.

How much of the nine hours is driving versus stops?

The tour includes many stops at viewpoints throughout Geiranger and the surrounding roads, plus the Troll car ride and lunch, so you're moving between locations throughout the day rather than sitting in the vehicle for long stretches.

Can you eat lunch outside, or is it always indoors?

Lunch is a picnic outside near the glacier if the weather allows. On days with poor conditions, you'll eat local food indoors instead.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour suits all fitness levels, though children should be comfortable with a full day of stops and vehicle time.