Geiranger Royal Route & Farm Visit: Private Shore Tour

The Royal Route without the crowds: private access to Geiranger's viewpoints and a reserved table at a mountain farm.

A private shore tour of Geiranger following the Royal Route traveled by Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja, with a local guide, hotel pickup and lunch at a high-mountain farm restaurant. The tour includes five stops at fjord viewpoints (Eagle Road's 11 hairpin bends, Korsmyra platform, Queen Sonja's Chair, and Djupvatnet alpine lake at 1,000 meters) before ending with a promenade along the Geiranger river. Private transportation keeps the group small and the pace unhurried during peak cruise season.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Geiranger Royal Route and Farm

• Stop at Eagle Road hairpin bends
• Walk to platform for fjord view
• Photostop at Korsmyra viewpoint
• Visit alpine lake and take photos
• View panoramic heart-shaped Storfjord
• See Chair of Queen Sonja viewpoint
• Stop at Djupvatnet lake for pictures
• Dine at gourmet Norwegian restaurant
• Promenade along Geiranger river waterfalls

The experience

Geiranger fills with cruise passengers most days, but this private excursion bypasses that by keeping you in a single vehicle with a local guide who knows the Royal Route's history and the best light at each stop. The route itself is the draw: Eagle Road climbs through 11 hairpin bends with views of the Seven Sisters waterfall and the UNESCO fjord below; Korsmyra platform opens onto Storfjord and three villages; and Queen Sonja's Chair sits at a viewpoint the guide reserves for a quiet moment. Between stops, the landscape shifts from steep valley walls to an alpine lake ringed by waterfalls and grazing livestock.

Lunch happens at a mountain farm restaurant with panoramic views of Geiranger village and the surrounding peaks. The menu mixes gourmet and traditional Norwegian dishes, and the setting (sheep, goats and llamas grazing nearby) is part of the meal. After eating, you walk back down to Hotel Union and follow the Geiranger river on foot, past waterfalls, to close the day. The whole tour runs five hours from pickup to drop-off.

Your guide speaks English, Norwegian, Russian or Ukrainian and carries bottled water and local treats. Hotel pickup is included, so you do not arrange transport to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a vehicle with your group.
• local guide in English, Norwegian, Russian or Ukrainian.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water and local treats.
• reserved lunch at a mountain farm restaurant with panoramic fjord views.
• stops at Eagle Road, Korsmyra viewpoint, Queen Sonja's Chair and Djupvatnet alpine lake.
• a riverside walk along the Geiranger river at the end of the day.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Norwegian, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Uniktur

Is this one for you?This private tour suits cruise passengers who want to see Geiranger's Royal Route without joining a large group. The reserved table at the mountain farm and the guide's local knowledge mean you move at a comfortable pace and stop where the light is best, which matters when the fjord is crowded with other tours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Norwegian, Russian and Ukrainian.

What is the Eagle Road and why do we stop there?

Eagle Road is a steep mountain pass with 11 hairpin bends carved into the valley wall. The tour stops at the last bend, where a platform overlooks the Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters waterfall: one of the most photographed views in Norway.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes. Lunch is at a reserved table at a high-mountain farm restaurant with panoramic views of Geiranger village and the surrounding mountains. The menu offers a mix of gourmet and traditional Norwegian cuisine.

How many people travel together on this private tour?

The tour is private, so it is just your group in a single vehicle with your guide. Group size depends on your party. The vehicle accommodates multiple passengers comfortably.

What is Queen Sonja's Chair?

Queen Sonja's Chair is a viewpoint stop on the Royal Route where a chair marks the spot where Norway's Queen has sat to admire the Geirangerfjord. The guide includes a small surprise for guests at this stop.

Is hotel pickup included, and which hotels does it cover?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. The tour ends at Hotel Union in Geiranger. Confirm your hotel location when booking to arrange the pickup point.