Skageflå Hike and RIB Adventure from Geiranger

A steep trail to a mountain farm with a view straight down the fjord.

Skageflå Hike and RIB Adventure from Geiranger combines a high-speed boat ride through the UNESCO World Heritage fjord with a guided climb to the remote mountain farm Skageflå. You board a RIB at the Geiranger pier, cruise past waterfalls and cliffs to Skagehola, then hike uphill on a secured trail to reach the farm and its panoramic views of the Seven Sisters Waterfall. The guide shares stories about life on the mountain and the landscape's history. The return follows the mountainside back toward Geiranger with constant fjord views. Tour runs 6 hours and includes safety gear, a local food lunch pack, and a live English-speaking guide. Minimum age is 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

RIB ride and Skageflå hike

• Meet guide at Geiranger pier
• Take RIB ride through fjord
• Step ashore at Skagehola
• Hike steep trail to Skageflå
• Enjoy panoramic view at Skageflå
• Hear stories about mountain farm
• Hike back along mountainside to Geiranger

The experience

The day starts at the Geiranger pier, where your guide meets you and prepares the group for a RIB ride. The boat accelerates out into the fjord, and the speed and fresh air make the landscape feel immediate: waterfalls pour down the cliff faces, and the water is close enough to feel the spray. The ride takes you past towering rock walls and remote farms clinging to the mountainside, then lands at Skagehola, where the hike begins.

From Skagehola, the trail climbs steeply upward, but it is secured with fixed ropes and chains where the slope is steepest. Your guide leads the way and talks about the people who lived and farmed here, the royal wedding visit to the area, and how survival in this dramatic landscape shaped the region's history. The reward for the ascent is the view from Skageflå itself: the farm sits high enough that you look down into the fjord and straight across at the Seven Sisters Waterfall. The return hike follows the mountainside, keeping the fjord in view the entire way back toward Geiranger, with photo stops built into the pace.

You'll need good hiking shoes and a high level of fitness. The trail is steep and the full day is physically demanding. Bring layers, a small backpack, and water. Lunch is a traditional Norwegian pack included in the tour. The RIB ride is fast and can be rough in choppy water, so this tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. The meeting point in Geiranger is about two hours from Ålesund, so this does not work for cruise passengers on a day call to either port.

What’s included

• Safety equipment for the RIB and the hike.
• a live English-speaking guide with local knowledge.
• RIB transfer from Geiranger pier to Skagehola.
• traditional Norwegian lunch pack with local food.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you can follow the commentary and stories throughout the day. You'll need genuine hiking fitness and comfort with steep terrain. This is not a gentle walk, and the RIB ride is fast and can be rough, so it suits travelers who are physically prepared and want the full intensity of the fjord and the mountain.

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Top questions

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 Skageflå mountain farm, and why is the hike to it so famous?

Skageflå is a remote working farm perched on the mountainside above Geiranger fjord, known for its dramatic location and the panoramic view it offers down to the Seven Sisters Waterfall and across the fjord. The hike to reach it is steep and secured with fixed ropes, and the view from the top is the main draw. You stand high enough to see the entire fjord landscape spread below.

How physically demanding is this tour, and what kind of fitness do I need?

The tour requires a high level of physical fitness. The hike from Skagehola to Skageflå is steep and takes sustained effort, and the full 6-hour day combines the RIB ride with the climb and the return walk. You should be comfortable hiking uphill on a natural trail with fixed ropes for support.

Is the RIB ride rough, and what should I expect from the boat?

The RIB is a high-speed boat, so the ride is fast and can be rough if the water is choppy. You'll feel the spray and the acceleration, and the boat moves close to the cliffs and waterfalls. Wear layers and be prepared for wind and water. The guide provides safety equipment before departure.

What does the guide talk about during the hike?

Your English-speaking guide shares stories about life on the mountain farm, the history of how people survived in this landscape, and the area's connection to a royal wedding visit. The commentary focuses on the region's human history and the dramatic setting rather than geology or natural science.

Can I do this tour if I'm visiting on a cruise ship?

This tour is not suitable for cruise passengers visiting Ålesund or Åndalsnes on a day call, because the meeting point in Geiranger is approximately 2 hours away from either port. You would need a longer port day or a land-based stay in Geiranger to fit this tour into your schedule.