FJORDSAFARI. Get closer to nature FJORDSAFARI HIKING TRIPS TEAMBUILDING WINTER ACTIVITIES CUSTOMIZED EXCURSIONS

FJORDSAFARI Get closer to nature FJORDSAFARI HIKING TRIPS TEAMBUILDING WINTER ACTIVITIES CUSTOMIZED EXCURSIONS

r AS pe ep br igt/p Inge 19 94 GET CLOSER TO NATURE FJORDSAFARI HIKINGTRIPS / VANDRETURAR TEAMBUILDING WINTER ACTIVITIES / VINTERAKTIVITETAR CUSTOMIZED EXCURSIONS / SKREDDARSYDDE LØYSINGAR Discover the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage Area. Join us on a rib boat trip along the narrow and spectacular fjord or cycle the Rallarvegen, one of the most popular bicycle rides in the world. Let us take you to the highest summits and show you spectacular views, as well as hiking through mountain farms, wild rapids and the beautiful waterfalls. You will see the rich wildlife and fauna of the Nærøyfjord world heritage area. Bring your camera, and dive into an adventure you will never forget closer to nature! UNESCO world heritage area, the Nærøyfjord: This is one of two fjords in the world that UNESCO has taken into their list for being taken care of for the future. The beautiful fjord landscape, from the mountain tops to the fjord, glaciers, forests, 6 5 4 7 8 22 2 3 9 20 21 10 1 11 23 12 24 19 25 18 waterfalls, wildlife, the people living here and cultural and historical aspects. This is the unique combination which meets Unesco s requirements. Enjoy! 17 16 13 15 14 Beginners, no special abilities necessary Nybegynnere, ingen spesielle ferdigheter kreves Beginners, average fitness, basic skills/experience Nybegynnere, middels godt trent, grunnleggende ferdigheter Experienced hikers, above average fitness/ endurance and good hiking equipment necessary. Erfarne turgåere, god utholdenhet, godt turutstyr Experienced hikers with knowledge about hiking in mountainous terrain. Above average fitness/ endurance and good hiking equipment necessary. Erfarne fjellfolk med kunnskap om ferdsel i alpint terreng, god utholdenhet, godt turutstyr 02 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / GET CLOSER TO NATURE 1 FjordSafari Base 5 Beitelen 6 9 Bakka/Bleiklindi 13 Geiteryggen 17 Myrdal 18 2 14 10 3 Skjerdal/Leim 7 Sagfossen Gudvangen Finse 15 19 Kårdalen 11 8 Sinjarheim Hallingskeid 4 Undredal Dyrdal/FjordCamp 16 Stigen Styvi 12 Østerbø Vatnahalsen Berekvam Summit hikes / Toppturar: 20 Blåskavlen (1809 moh.) 21 Prest (View point 1363 moh.) 22 Bakkanåsi (1398 moh.) 23 Ramnanosi (1421 moh.) 24 Vidmesnosi (1263 moh.) 25 Tarven (1703 moh.) WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / GET CLOSER TO NATURE 03

FJORDSAFARI BASIC FJORDSAFARI FJORDSAFARI HERITAGE HERITAGE TASTE Sognefjord is the longest and deepest fjord in Norway, and divides into several fjord arms. Two of them are our special area! In order to get closer to nature, we use fast open boats. This is an excellent way to experience the Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord and the wildlife. We dress you in floatation suits, goggles and hats, so you will stay warm during the FjordSafari. You are seated forwards in the boat for the best view and also have binoculars at hand. The guide will make stops along the way to tell you about the fjord, local history and wildlife, share stories, tales and legends. We will get you closer to: The Aurlandsfjord the start of world heritage area. The Nærøyfjord, the wonders of the fjords! Scout for seals, small whales and eagles Undredal, charming village by the fjord. Stigen, the hanging farm (360 m amsl) Beitelen, the gateway to the Nærøyfjord (675 m) Sagfossen, the largest waterfall by the fjord (600 m) We are located in the inner harbour of Flåm. Every FjordSafari starts and ends here. On the longer tours you will also see: Dyrdal, idyllic village by the fjord Bakka village, narrowest point of the fjord (200 m across) Gudvangen, the end of the fjord. Very scenic. HERITAGE TASTE Experience the Nærøyfjord on both sides and visit Undredal. Our turning point is Gudvangen similar to the Heritage tour. We go ashore in Undredal, a small village squeezed in between tall mountains. Undredal is inhabited by 70 people and almost 350 goats! The specialty of this village is the production of goat cheese. You will taste brown and white goat cheese! You will also hear about the tradition of cheese production, and you may listen to folktales and folksongs. Duration: 3 hours Season: June August Me kombinerar båttur i Nærøyfjorden med eit besøk i den vesle geitebygda Undredal. Bygda ligg idyllisk til nede ved fjorden, omringa av høge fjell. Her bur det omlag 70 menneske og 350 geiter. Me får smaksprøvar av den verdsberømte geitosten og høyre om tradisjonane med stølsdrift og geitehald. Sakte, foto: Stine Karlsen Sakte, foto: ActionPhoto BASIC FJORDSAFARI INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE NÆRØYFJORD Our turning point lies in the middle of the world heritage area next to Sagfossen, the greatest waterfall in the area. From there we have a beautiful view of more than half of the Nærøyfjord. Duration: 1½ hours Season: June August Snupunktet vårt ligg midt i verdsarvområde ved Sagfossen, den største fossen i området. Me har flott utsyn innover Nærøyfjorden og ser over halvparten av fjorden herifrå. FJORDSAFARI HERITAGE THE WHOLE NÆRØYFJORD ON BOTH SIDES Enjoy the spectacular scenery from our open-boats as we go all the way from Flåm to Gudvangen, and then back to Flåm. Duration: 2 hours and 15 min Season: Mid. April October Bli med på ein tur innover Nærøyfjorden og kom tett på verdsarven. Me køyrer heile vegen frå Flåm til Gudvangen med retur til Flåm. 04 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / FJORDSAFARI WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / FJORDSAFARI 05

HIKING TRIPS / VANDRETURAR SKJERDAL LEIM, AN ADVENTURE HIKING IN THE AURLAND VALLEY FLÅM VALLEY FROM THE FJORD TO THE MOUNTAINS SUMMIT HIKES FjordNorway, Sverre Hjørnevik SKJERDAL LEIM, AN ADVENTURE The tour starts with a Basic FjordSafari which takes you in to the heart of the famous Nærøyfjord and the beautiful waterfall Sagfossen. We turn around and head back to the Aurlandsfjord and the pier in Skjerdal. Here we start the hike up to the mountain farm, Leim. Sakte, foto: Petter Solheim We follow a steep path from the pier up to the road that we follow all the way to Skjerdal Farm. We walk the old farm road from Skjerdal to our destination, Leim. You can enjoy amazing views of the fjord and mountains, and enjoy beautiful waterfalls along the way. At Leim you will get a guided tour and an insight into how they make their goat cheese, before enjoying a delicious lunch on the patio. Goat cheese tasting for starters and a main course based on local produce. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful views and see the goats before we hike back down where a bus will pick you up and drive you back to Flåm. The trip can be done in all kinds of weather. No need for prior knowledge from the participants, but it is preferable to have good physical shape to walk up the hills. The tour goes from 0 to 360 meter amsl. You need good walking shoes and ordinary outdoor clothing, or waterproof clothing if needed. Bring a bottle of water if the weather is warm. Duration: 5 hours Minimum 2 people Altitude: 0 360 meters Season: June August Note! Goat farm open July and August only. Pack up lunch in June. EIT STØLSEVENTYR Turen startar med Basic FjordSafari, som går inn i hjarta av Nærøyfjorden med den storslegne Sagfossen. Me vender attende på andre sida av fjorden. I Aurlandsfjorden legg me til brygga i Skjerdal. Der startar fotturen opp til geitestølen Leim. På Leim er det omvisning og innføring i tilverkinga av geitost. Etterpå nytast lunsj ute på terrassen med ostesmaking til forrett og hovudrett basert på lokale og eigne råvarar. Det vert tid til å nyta utsikta og helsa på geitene før me tek turen ned igjen til brygga. Der ein vert me henta med Fjord Safari båt tilbake til Flåm. HIKING IN THE AURLAND VALLEY The fabled Aurland valley attracts all kinds of people every summer. Young and old, Norwegians and foreigners, experienced and inexperienced come in large numbers to walk and enjoy this spectacular valley. The hike down the valley is a travel through time and the local guide will gladly share stories with you. Aurland valley was an early route between the east and the west of Norway, and has been used all the way back from the Viking age up until about 1900. You will be surrounded by majestic mountains, beautiful waterfalls, old farms and a rich flora. At the same time you have to look where you put your feet, the path is narrow so you have to be aware. The mountain farm Sinjarheim, is a perfect location to have a short brake. Here you can get to know both two-legged and four-legged species. This is also a perfect location to get some rest, food and sun, while looking at the amazing scenery. You should be in good physical shape to complete this hike. Contact us for more information. Duration: 6 8 hours Season: June September Booking: On request Turen ned dalen er som ei reise gjennom historia som dei lokale guidane gjerne deler. Omkransa av majestetiske fjell kan du nyte utsikta mot fossefall, gamle gardsbruk og ein rik flora. På fjellstølen Sinjarheim er det fint å ta seg ein pust i bakken, få med seg litt sol og stifte bekjentskap med tobeinte og firebeinte. Ein bør vera i grei fysisk form for å gjennomføra turen. Pål Bugge - visitnorway.com 06 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / HIKING TRIPS 07 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / HIKING TRIPS WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / THEME 07

FLÅM VALLEY FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE FJORD Join us on a tour through the history of the spectacular Flåm valley. We take the world famous Flåm Railway to Myrdal, and during the 20 km long train journey you will see some of the most magnificent Norwegian scenery. The steep gradient and the bold tunnels are proof of some of the most skillful engineering carried out in Norwegian railway history. On the way back down to the fjord, your guide will tell you the history of the many mountain farms you pass. There will be a stop at Rallarrosa mountain farm in Kårdalen where you get a guided tour and a short insight in the making of their goat cheese. After cheese tasting and a simple lunch, you have time to see some of the many goats before the journey continues back to Flåm. You will pass several spectacular waterfalls and rivers on the journey and experience the silence and the beauty of the valley. With local guides, you get an experience no guidebook can provide. On request. This hike can be made shorter by catching the train down parts. Duration: 5 hours Booking: On request Season: June September Combine with FjordSafari on request Bli med på ein tur gjennom historia i den imponerande Flåmsdalen. Me tek den verdskjende Flåmsbana opp til Myrdal. På den 20 km lange togturen får du sjå noko av det mest storslåtte av norsk natur. Den bratte stigninga er prov på noko av den mest kyndige ingeniørkunsten som er utførd i norsk jernbanehistorie. På turen ned vil guiden fortelje deg om historia til dei mange fjellgardane ein passerer. På Rallarrosa stølsysteri i Kårdalen får du omvisning og eit innblikk i ysteprosessen før ostesmaking og lunsj. Her har dei om lag 110 geiter og 40 kje som du får tid til å helse på. Du får oppleve fleire spektakulære fossar og elvar på ferda. På forespørsel. SUMMIT HIKES The Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord is surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks. There are many opportunities for day trips, and we in Flåm Guide Service can take you to the top. Summits like Blåskavlen, Tarven, Ravnanosi are all summits of more than 1200 m amsl and offer great views and scenery you will never forget. With local guides you will experience another side of the world heritage area. You can enjoy the view towards Flåm or have a glimpse of the peaks of Jotunheimen in the distance. This is a the total experience from the mountain to the fjord. Duration: 3 8 hours (depending on the summit) Booking: On request Season: June August Contact us for more information. Aurlandsfjorden og Nærøyfjorden er omkransa av flotte fjelltoppar. Her er det mange moglegheiter for dagsutflukter, og me kan skreddarsy turen du ynskjer. Toppar som Blåskavlen, Prest eller Ravnanosi kan by på flott utsikt og naturopplevingar du aldri vil gløyme. Ta kontakt for meir informasjon. Pål Bugge - visitnorway.com 08 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / THEME 09 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / / HIKING THEME TRIPS 09

WINTER ACTIVITIES JANUARY APRIL VINTERAKTIVITETAR FJORD CAMP TEAMBUILDING TEAM ACTIVITIES /AKTIVITETAR FOR GRUPPER Take a Heritage Fjord Safari and combine it with activities at the beach in idyllic surroundings at our camp in the Nærøyfjord. Ta ein Heritage FjordSafari og kombiner med eit strandhogg i idylliske omgivnadar ved vår lavvo-camp i Nærøyfjorden. WINTER FJORDSAFARI Experience the UNESCO world heritage area and the charming little village of Undredal during wintertime. This tour includes hot drinks and goat cheese sampling in Undredal. Duration: 2 1/2 hours Daily depatures Opplev den fantastiske vinteren i Nærøyfjorden i kombinasjon med eitt besøk i den vetle bygda i Undredal. SNOWSHOE HIKING Come and experience the Norwegian winter on snowshoes! We have daily guided hikes in our local mountains to Stegastein viewpoint in Aurland. Your guide will tell you about the unique local nature, and hot beverages will be served during the hike. Duration: 2 1/2 hours Daily depatures Me tek deg med på tur frå fjord til fjell der du får sett den fantastiske utsikta på Stegastein og du får prøva korleis det er å ta seg fram i snøen på truger. For groups we offer snowshoe hiking at Vatnahalsen Hotel. You get to enjoy the famous Flåm Railway and a guided tour of this family run hotel, before a hike on snowshoes to a viewpoint with breathtaking views over the Flåm Valley. We finish the hike with sledges and fun in the hills behind the hotel. We light a fire and enjoy hot drinks. Duration: 5 hours incl. thr trainride (2 1/2 at Vatnahalsen) Minimum 10 people Opplev Flåmsbana, Vatnahalsen Høgfjellshotell og få ein guida trugetur med usikt utover det fantastiske vinterlandskapet i Flåmsdalen. SKIING AND SUMMIT HIKES Pick your summit and be safely guided by professional skiers (all avalanche sertified) to the top with views of the fjords and valleys. Duration: 3-8 hours (depending on the summit) Booking: On request Bli med på ein topptur om vinteren med våre lokale guidar. Våre guidar har godkjente skredkurs. Join us in the spectacular the Nærøyfjord. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery from our boats. You might get to see seals, porpoises and eagles on the trip through the world heritage area. Your guide will tell you about the nature and cultural history of the area. We drive all the way from Flåm to Bakka and make a stop in our fjord camp in Dyrdal. There we go ashore, and you get to try various activities by the fjord. We also offer teambuilding activities on the beach in Flåm. This option can also be combined with a Fjord safari rib boat trip and Ægir Brewery. Bli med på ein tur innover i den imponerande Nærøyfjorden. Kanskje får me sjå sel, nise eller havørn på turen gjennom verdsarven. Guiden fortel om naturen og kulturhistoria til området. Me køyrer inn til Bakkasundet og går i land i vår flotte fjordcamp i Dyrdal. Her ventar ulike aktivitetar ved fjorden. Me tilbyr og teambuilding aktivitetar på stranda i Flåm. Dette kan og kombinerast med Fjord safari og Ægir bryggeri. Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford 10 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / WINTER ACTIVITIES WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / TEAMBUILDING 11

Sakte, foto: Kyrre Wangen Sakte, foto: Petter Solheim CUSTOMIZED ACTIVITIES/ SKREDDARSYDDE AKTIVITETAR In addition to our scheduled FjordSafaris and tours we also offer charter of our rib boats and customized excursions for all types of groups and occasions. I tillegg til våre faste FjordSafariturar tilbyr me og charter av rib båtane og skreddarsyr turar for alle type grupper og anledningar heile året. Sakte, foto: Petter Solheim Pål Bugge - visitnorway.com Pål Bugge - visitnorway.com FJORD CAMP BOW AND ARROW We light a fire, and offer hot drinks, wine and local beer. We arrange simple activities such as bow and arrow, ax throwing and other team activities until we take the tour back to Flåm. Duration: 3 3½ hours Minimum 10 people Alcohol will be charged extra Me tenner bål, tilbyr varm drikke, vin og Ægir øl. Me arrangerar enkle aktivitetar som skyting med pil og boge, øksekast og andre lagaktivitetar før me tek turen tilbake til Flåm. FJORD CAMP COLLABORATION Team activities with a focus on collaboration. After the activities we gather around the fire, and enjoy sampling goat cheese, meat and sausages from our local farm produce. Hot drinks, wine and local beer will be served. Duration: 4 4½ hours Minimum 10 people Alcohol will be charged extra Lagaktivitetar med fokus på samarbeid. Etter aktivitetane samlast me rundt bålet og hyggar oss med lokale smaksprøvar som lokal geitost, kjøttbollar og korv frå Haugen Gardsmat. Det blir servert varm drikke, vin og Ægir øl. FJORD CAMP BARBEQUE We serve up a superb barbeque meal using local produce from Haugen farm food, a farm in the Flåm Valley. After dinner it s time to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and dessert around the campfire. It is possible for an after dinner walk to explore the area. We also encourage participants to fjord play with ax throwing and archery. Duration: 5 hours Minimum 10 people Alcohol will be charged extra Her serverar me eit nydeleg grillmåltid komponert av lokale råvarer. Etter maten er det tid til å slappa av og nyte ein kaffi og dessert rundt bålet. Om ein ynskjer kan ein gå ein liten tur for å utforske området. Me inviterar deltakarane til fjordleik i øksekast og bogeskyting. Vasski, banan og ring etter båt kan bestillast som ein tilleggsaktivitet. We can combine activities to give you the best experience of our local area. How about a guided trip with the Flåm railway (voted the worlds most beautiful trainride) followed by a bikeride along the famous Rallarvegen. Our experienced guides will show you the best sights, it being viewpoints, churches, museums or activities in our breathtaking surroundings. In cooperation with local suppliers of food and activities we create quality experiences, based on the beautiful nature and cultural heritage, throughout all seasons of the year. Saman med våre lokale samarbeidspartnarar tilpassar me aktivitetar etter ynskjer frå våre kundar, for å skape ei kvalitetsoppleving basert på lokale råvarar, aktivitetar og ikkje minst kulturen vår og den flotte naturen! Ta med deg dine venner og kollegaer til ei unik fellesoppleving som ikkje vil gå i gløymeboka! C H - visitnorway.com 12 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / TEAMBUILDING WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / CUSTOMIZED ACTIVITIES 13

SCHEDULE 2014 FJORDSAFARI FLÅM GUIDE SERVICE A REAL ADVENTURE/EIT EVENTYR Flåm Guide Service was established as a family business in 2001, run by Rune and May Lene. We simply love our fjord landscape! With several years in the business, we want you to experience the culture and nature as we do as locals. Together with dedicated local guides we share our fascination of this special world heritage area with you. Flåm Guide Service er ei familiebedrift som blei starta i 2001, dreve av Rune og May Lene. Vi er bergtekne av naturen, og har fleire års erfaring med å la deg få kome tett på naturen slik me aller helst liker det. Samen med dei gode guidane våre deler vi gjerne det beste av verdsarven med deg. Let us make your trip an adventure! We tailor-make your ultimate adventure, whether you want to combine it with fjord safari, biking or hiking. Bring your family, colleagues or group closer to nature; even during the winter time we can help you experience the beauty of the area either by boat, on skis or simply go ice fishing. In cooperation with local suppliers of food and activities we create quality experiences. Please contact us for alternative trips and prices. We are here to help you. La oss skreddersy din opplevelse i verdsarvområdet. Med kombinasjoner fra fjord til fjells, kan du ta med familie, kolleger eller venner inn i den flotte naturen vår; også gjennom vintertide. Ta gjerne kontakt med oss for å få et skreddersydd opplegg og priser. FJORDSAFARI TRIPS DEP ARRIVE ADULT CHILD DURATION FEBRUARY 15 th APRIL 14 th WINTER FJORDSAFARI RIB boat Aurlandsfjord and into the Nærøyfjord with stop in the charming village Undredal for hot drinks. SNOWSHOE HIKE Experience the old tradition of snowshoehiking and enjoy the beautiful fjord from above at the viewpoint Stegastein. FJORDSAFARI BASIC RIB boat into the Nærøyfjord to Dyrdal/Sagfossen waterfall. We return to Flåm on the other side and get a different view. FJORDSAFARI BASIC + HIKE + LUNCH See the Unesco listed Nærøyfjord, take a hike in the mountains and enjoy a lunch of local produce. July and August we will also visit the goatfarm Leim FJORDSAFARI BASIC RIB boat into the Nærøy fjord to Dyrdal/Sagfossen waterfall. We return to Flåm on the other side and get a different view. FJORDSAFARI TASTE RIB boat the whole Nærøyfjord. Flåm-Gudvangen-Flåm. We have a stop in Undredal Vally to taste the local goat cheese. 11:45 14:15 640,- 420,- 2hr 30m 15:30 18:00 640,- 420,- 2hr 30m APRIL 15 th MAY 31 st 12:10 14:25 610,- 380,- 2hr 15m 15:15 17:30 610,- 380,- 2hr 15m JUNE JULY AUGUST 09:30 11:45 610,- 380,- 2hr 15m 10:00 11:30 510,- 310,- 1hr 30m 10:00 14:50 1090,- 660,- 4hr 50m 10:55 13:10 610,- 380,- 2hr 15m 12:10 14:25 610,- 380,- 2hr 15m 13:50 16:05 610,- 380,- 2hr 15m 14:50 16:20 510,- 310,- 1hr 30m 16:30 19:30 720,- 460,- 3hr 17:10 19:25 610,- 380,- 2hr 15m SEPTEMBER 12:10 14:25 610,- 380,- 2hr 15min 15:15 17:30 610,- 380,- 2hr 15min OCTOBER 12:10 14:25 610,- 380,- 2hr 15min 14 WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / PRESENTATION WWW.FJORDSAFARI.NO / SCHEDULE 15

For booking and more information: Booking Phone: +47 99 09 08 60 Flåm Guide Service, Box 68 5742 FLÅM NORWAY Location: Inner harbour Flåm. FjordSafari Base. Office: +47 57 63 33 23 E-mail: post@flamguide.no Online booking at www.fjordsafari.com FJORDSAFARI HIKING TRIPS TEAMBUILDING WINTER ACTIVITIES CUSTOMIZED EXCURSIONS Photo unmarked: Flåm Guide Service, Back: Sakte/P. Solheim www.karlsens.no FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK.COM/FJORDSAFARI INSTAGRAM.COM/FJORDSAFARI