Norway

Hike, Bike and Kayak the Mountains and Fjords
From $4108 Per Person
Guided, 9 Days/8 Nights
Dates: July 18, 25, August 1, 9, 2019
Few places in the world can offer a similar landscape like the spectacular fjords of Western Norway. The pristine mountains rise steeply from the fjords with thundering waterfalls cascading down their sides. Along the fjord you can see multiple farmyards, which is a reminder of a time when the fjord was the most important transport route in the area. This adventure tour will give you a great taste of what this amazing area of Norway can offer. Explore the fjords, dine on local food, experience local culture, all while hiking, biking and sea kayaking the area.
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Travel Dates: July 18, 25, August 1, 9, 2019
This is a small group tour - 14 participants per departure, maximum!
Day 1: Arrival in Bergen
Upon arrival in Bergen, take the airport bus into downtown Bergen and walk to your hotel.
Accommodation in Bergen
Day 2: Bergen to Voss
Depart by train for the town of Voss. Upon arrival you will be picked up by your guide and transported to Myrkdalen hotel. Dinner this evening and meet the rest of your group.
Accommodation at Myrkdalen Hotel
Day 3: Chairlift and Hiking
Situated right next to Myrkdalen Hotel, the chairlift ”Myrkdalsekspressen” will take your group 860 meters above sea level in an instant. From the top, hike to stunning mountain peaks or charming summer farms. Hike through great mountain terrain in beautiful surroundings with magnificent views. If the chairlift is not going due to bad weather or technical problems - there will be several other hiking options in the Myrkdalen Valley
Accommodation at Myrkdalen Hotel
Day 4: Biking Vikafjellet
Bike on easy gravel roads in stunning high mountain terrain at Vikafjellet Mountain Plateau, Stalheim or Jordalen. All areas offer beautiful landscape and well maintained gravel roads. The bike ride will be on E-bikes, which gives the group chance to sit back, relax and take in the beautiful surroundings.
Accommodation at Myrkdalen Hotel
Day 5: Sea Kayaking in the Idre Arnafjord
Drive with the group from Myrkdalen over the Vikafjellet Mountain Plateau. A scenic drive where snow lasts long into summer. Discover the fjord off the beaten track by sea kayak in the Indre Arnafjord, a lateral branch of the Sognefjord providing beautiful scenery. Note: The kayaking trip is suitable for everyone. No experience required. After the activity, continue our journey by bus to Balestrand.
Accommodation at Kvikne's Hotel
Day 6: Hike to Rudmelen
Raudmelen is a mountain which towers 972 meters over the center of Balestrand. A good hiking trail goes up the mountainside from Kvikne's Hotel to the top of Raudmelen. At the top you have a fantastic view over the Sognefjord. There are many nice viewpoints on the way as well, and it is possible to do a shorter loop if the full hike is too demanding.
Accommodation at Kvikne's Hotel
Day 7: Fjord Cruise, Stegastein Viewpoint and Hike to Prest
After breakfast, take the boat on the breathtaking Sognefjord from Balestrand to Aurland. Next, drive to Stegastein viewpoint which extends 30 meters out from the mountainside and 650 meters over the Aurlandsfjord. You will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the fjord and mountain landscape. After a short brake, hike towards the Prest mountain (1478 meters). The view of the fjord is unsurpassed and will take your breath away
Accommodation at Fretheim Hotel
Day 8: Fjord Safari, The Flam Railway, Myrdal - Oslo
After breakfast you will join a fjord safari in a rib boat exploring the UNESCO World Heritage landscape in one of the most popular fjords in Norway. Departure via the Flam Railway to Myrdal. The Flam Railway is renowned to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and is one of the leading tourist attractions in Norway. Depart Myrdal where you will then head to Oslo on the main train line. Late arrival to Oslo this evening.
Accommodation in Oslo
Day 9: Depart Oslo
Airport bus to Oslo Gardermoen for your flight(s) home.
Or inquire to extend your vacation.
Your Trip Includes the following:
- Eight nights accommodation including private facilities
- Airport bus from Bergen airport into downtown
- Train Bergen to Voss
- Local guide from Voss Railway Station arrival to Flam Railway Station departure
- Activities listed see the daily itinerary for more details
- 8 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 5 lunch packs (you will pack your lunches daily from the traditional Norwegian breakfast provided at your fjord hotels)
- Transportation during the guided portion of your tour, day 3 - 7
- Fjord Safari, day 8
- Trains from Flam - Myrdal - Oslo
- Airport bus from Oslo downtown to Oslo airport
Single supplement $689
This package is priced LAND ONLY. If you need assistance with booking your airfare, let us know and we will be happy to help you.