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Jostedalen Glacier Guiding (www.bfl.no/english) are offering daily hikes on the Nigardsbreen. Book your hikes at Breheimsenteret.
Nigardsbreen glacier hikes
(Norwegian here - Norsk her)
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 FAMILY
WALK appr.
1 hour on ice (very easy)
Easy,
cosy and safe blue ice walk suitable
for all from six years and older.
After crossing the lake (10 min.)
follow the track up to the left side
of the glacier (30 min). You must
meet half an hour before the hike
starts.
No pre-booking is needed for this hike.
Please contact the guide directly at the foot of the glacier. There is always room for you.
| Season |
01/7-25/8
daily |
| Time |
11:30
12:30
14:00
15.00 |
These times are
when the hike takes off from the foot of the glacier.
Please take the boat at least 1 hour before, if you
can. |
| Req |
min.
age 6 years, long trousers,
low-heeled shoes |
| Meeting
point |
At
the foot of the glacier one half hour before the starting time. That means you should take the boat at least
1 hour before the starting
time. Buy your tickets when you meet the guide at the foot of the glacier. And remember: Only cash payment is possible. |
| Price |
NOK
250 (adults) and NOK 100 (children under 12 years) |
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BLUE
ICE WALK
appr. 3 hours on ice (middle +)
This walk
is not tiring but takes you through
more difficult blue ice formations.
During the hike, you will experience
the most spectacular sceneries at
the lower part of the Nigard Glacier.
| 1/6-15/9 |
12:15 |
| 1/7-25/8 |
10:15 |
| Req. |
min.
age 12 years.
Long trousers, rain gear, warm
clothing and provisions |
| Meeting
point |
Remember to buy your
tickets at the Breheimsenteret
at least one hour before the
times above. After that you meet your guide and get your equipment at the carpark by the glacier lake. |
| Price |
NOK
540 boat and gear incl. |
| Duration |
Appr.
4 ½ hours, of which 3
hours on ice |
| Rent a
private guide |
min.
age 10 years.
1-3 pers. NOK 2400 total
4-10 pers. NOK 670 per pers.
11-16 pers. : 600,- per pers. |
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SHORT
BLUE ICE WALK
appr.
2 hours on ice (middle)
Identical
to the blue ice walk except it is
shorter
| 15/5-25/9 |
11:45
a.m. |
| 1/7-25/8 |
1:00
p.m |
| Req. |
Similar
to the Blue Ice Walk. |
| Meeting
point |
Remember to buy your
tickets at the Breheimsenteret
at least one hour before the
times above. After that you meet your guide and get your equipment at the carpark by the glacier lake. |
| Price |
NOK
445 boat and gear incl. |
| Duration |
Appr.
3 ½ hours of which 2
hours on ice |
| Rent a
private guide |
min.
age 10 years.
1-3 pers. NOK 2100 total
4-10 pers. NOK 570 per pers.
11-16 pers. NOK 500,- per pers. |
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SPECIAL
BLUE ICE WALK
appr.
5 hours on ice (middle ++)
For those
who prefer a more severe glacier
walk. In minor groups of max. 6
people, we walk and climb more difficult
parts of the glacier as well as
top roping on ice. We explore the
colours, formations and ice-pinnacles
on the crevassed Nigard Glacier.
10/7-25/8
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10:30. NOTICE: Every day except Sunday |
| Req. |
Min.
age 12 years. Warm clothing,
rain gear, sunglasses and
provisions |
| Meeting
point |
Remember to buy your
tickets at the Breheimsenteret
at least one hour before the
times above. After that you meet your guide and get your equipment at the carpark by the glacier lake. |
| Price |
NOK
760 boat and gear incl. |
| Duration |
Appr.
5 hours on ice |
| Rent a
private guide |
min.
age 10 years.
1-3 pers. NOK 3150 total
4-6 pers. NOK 900 per pers |
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