8 day Dune Filming Locations Tour
From Dune’s ocean world to the ocean world of the Vikings. Explore the rugged Norwegian coastline with sea cliffs and white beaches, and dive into the world famous fjords.
from 11300 Nok p.p.
12+
8 days
Easy
2 - 8 people
June - September
Highlights – Dune Filming Locations Tour
From Dune’s ocean world to the ocean world of the Vikings. Explore the Dune Filming locations: the rugged Norwegian coastline of Stadlandet with sea cliffs and white beaches. Continue into the world famous fjords where once the Vikings lived.
Highlights:
- Explore the island of Runde with 230 bird species among them the cute Puffins (only from April through July)
- Visit the beautiful beaches at the peninsula Stadlandet, the perfect filming location for the Ocean World of Dune
- Go surfing at the famous Hoddevik beach
- Dive into Viking heritage
- Stay at charming guesthouses and historic hotels and enjoy true Norwegian hospitality
- Explore glaciers and glacier valleys in Nordfjord
- Boat tour through the Geirangerfjord, a unique UNESCO World Heritage site
- City visit in Ålesund, the art nouveau city at the coast
On this tour, you will explore the famous Dune filming locations. The itinerary will take you to: Runde – Stadlandet (Myresanden) – Nordfjordeid – Stryn – Lodalen valley – Geirangerfjord (Seven Sisters) – Ålesund
With our planning and detailed road book, you can travel safe and without any practical concerns. You will get all the insider tips and we will make sure to include our favourites. Contact us for a travel proposal
Information
What to expect
- An independent self-drive vacation in Norway
- Time to explore the wild coast between Ålesund and Måløy, off the beaten track
- Extra interesting for those who are interested in birds
- Enough time to relax and explore on your own (with our suggestions and tips), but also room for extra activities
- For this tour we have made two variants:
- In the standard tour we have included a charming surf lodge and less meals.
- In the upgraded tour we have upgraded the accommodations and included more meals and activities. Ask us if you are in doubt.
- With our planning and detailed roadbook, you can travel safely and without any practical concerns. You will get all the insider tips and we will make sure to include our favorites must do/see suggestions
Prices
The price for the standard tour starts from 11300 NOK, per person (approx. 980 GBP)
The price for the upgraded tour starts from 16300 NOK, per person (approx. 1400 GBP)
This estimate is based on 2 adults sharing a double/twin room.
The final price and availability are subject to price and availability upon the time of booking.
The price includes VAT according to the 2021 regulations. If the Norwegian Government decides to change the VAT regime, the price might increase.
Exact prices depend on the date, amount of people, and a few choices you can make. Contact us and we are pleased to send you an offer.
On all our tours our terms & conditions apply.
Included & not included
The above mentioned price estimate includes:
For the standard tour:
- 2 nights, 2 bedroom apartment including linen and final cleaning (no meals included)
- Half day, guided hike to bird colonies, as part of a group, including warm meal (soup)
- 2 nights, standard room, shared bathroom, Stad, surf lodge (no breakfast included)
- Half day surfing course, as part of a group, including wet suit
- Entrance fee Sagastad
- 2 nights, standard room, view to back, 3* historic fjord hotel, including breakfast
- Tickets gondola
- Car package ferry Geirangerfjord
- 1 night, standard room, 3* city centre hotel
For the upgraded tour:
- 2 nights, superior room, 3* hotel in fishermen village, including breakfast and 1 night dinner
- Half day, guided hike to bird colonies, as part of a group, including warm meal (soup)
- 2 nights, superior room, 3* fjord hotel, Stad, including breakfast and 2 nights dinner
- Half day, private guided fishing trip
- Entrance fee Sagastad
- 2 nights, room with balcony and fjord view, 3* historic fjord hotel, including breakfast and 1 night dinner
- Tickets gondola
- Car package ferry Geirangerfjord
- 1 night, superior room, 4* city centre hotel by the harbour
For both tours included:
- Telephone assistance 7 days a week for urgent matters while traveling in Norway
- Detailed trip itinerary description with must do/see suggestions, routes, and vouchers
- All services provided by Norway Adventures and our suppliers will be in English
- Transaction fee for using the online, secure, payment platform
The above mentioned price estimate does not include:
- All items not specifically mentioned under ’included in the price’
- International nor domestic flights
- Airport transfers
- Car rental (which we can arrange for you later), petrol, parking, toll, small ferry costs
- Entrance fees, activities, museums etc., if not specified under ‘included in price’
- Optional activities if not specified under ‘included in price’, such as surfing in the upgraded tour (because of fishing on day 4)
- Meals unless stated otherwise
- Drinks
- Insurance (we advise all our guests to buy travel insurance)
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Other options and extensions
Possible add-ons
This ‘Dune Filming Locations’ tour in Norway can be tailored exactly to your wishes, including adding extra activities or longer stays in certain cities or areas. If you would like more information about the possibilities, feel free to contact us for a tailored proposal.
FAQ
For tips for travelling in Norway, click here, The section about ‘hiking in Norway provides some usefull info as well as our packing list for a summer day hike.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us or send an email to info@norway-adventures.com
Day to Day
Itinerary
Day 1:
The beautiful beaches at the peninsula Stadlandet were the perfect location for filming parts of the epic film Dune. In Dune, the planet Caladan is an ocean world, a world we would like to invite you to visit. Make sure to get a window seat on the flight to the coastal town of Ålesund and you will understand completely why.
At the start of your journey, you will drive out to the coast right away. Enjoy the ride through small villages, over small bridges to your accommodation where you will stay for two nights. Stay in an apartment with a view over the sea. Look at the birds flying by your window and leave all stress behind.
Day 2:
During the day you have the time to relax, visit the exhibition at Runde Environmental Centre and explore the area. In the afternoon a nature guide will take you out on a guided hiking tour on the bird island of Runde.
The high sea cliffs of the island, by the ocean, are the perfect spot for birds. This island has only 150 inhabitants, but more than 500.000 birds, of 230 species, come to Runde for the nesting season. Runde is famous for the puffins coming to visit from April through July every year. The birds are most active in the afternoon and evening, so that is the perfect time for your guided hike.
Day 3:
Now it is time to see the Dune Filming Location Ocean World up close. Drive towards Stadlandet, where all the fisherman villages and small beaches will prepare you for what is to come. If you want to go to Myresanden, the beach with the famous shot of Timothée Chalamet, it demands a hike off the beaten track, but we will tell you how.
A more famous beach in this area is Hoddevik beach. Did you know people come from all over the world to surf on the waves here? Spend two nights in a basic, but charming, surf lodge by the beach, and let the whole atmosphere inspire you.
(for upgraded accommodation you can also stay in a fjord hotel in a fishermen village nearby)
Day 4:
Today is the day to try out your surfing skills. The local surf instructor will give you insider tips, and however you will be doing, this will definitely be an experience. Cold? No, you will be provided with warm wetsuits, hats, gloves and shoes.
If you would rather go fishing with a local fishing guide, this is also possible (this activity is included in the upgraded tour).
Day 5:
Move deeper into the fjords, follow the traces of the Vikings to Sagastad, an impressive Viking Experience where you can board the world’s largest Viking ship.
Drive the Panorama Road along the Nordfjord, and continue until the Nordfjord meets the biggest glacier in mainland Europe. Stay in a charming historical hotel by the fjord for two nights.
Day 6:
Explore the famous Lodalen valley by car or bicycle, hike to a hidden glacier and take the gondola up 1000 metres for a great view over the fjord, the surrounding mountains and glacier.
Maybe you want to enjoy dinner in the restaurant at the top?
Day 7:
On the last day of your road trip, enjoy an epic route with hairpin bends towards the village of Geiranger. Take the ferry through the Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The powerful waterfalls, with the Seven Sisters as one of the highlights, and the abandoned farms on steep ledges will definitely impress you.
Return to the coast for the last night in the ocean world. You will stay for one night in the cozy little town of Ålesund with its beautiful art nouveau architecture situated on the edge of the North sea. Enjoy a stroll through the city, along the harbor, and try out one of the renowned restaurants. You should really try bacalao, made of dried Cod.
Day 8:
Enjoy your last morning in Ålesund, before heading back to the airport. Maybe you fancy a last hike up to viewpoint Aksla for a great view over the city and the coast?