Norwegian Fjords Kayaking and Hiking
9 days
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Small Group Tour
Spend nine days exploring Norway’s endlessly beautiful and adventure-filled landscapes.
Carved by the sea over the ages, these narrow, deep inlets set between high cliffs have become a destination spot for hikers and mountaineers the world over. Tap into the Norwegian passion for active adventure with world-class hiking and sea kayaking. Our trip takes us i...
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Kayak the clear waters of beautiful fjords in southwest Norway
- Hike mountain trails for magnificent views of a unique, unforgettable landscape
- Spend a night camping fjord-side and three nights at quaint farm guesthouses
- Paddle along calm currents between towering 3,500 foot walls
- Summit Norway's highest peak and take an exciting glacier walk with crampons
What's this trip about?
Spend nine days exploring Norway’s endlessly beautiful and adventure-filled landscapes.
Carved by the sea over the ages, these narrow, deep inlets set between high cliffs have become a destination spot for hikers and mountaineers the world over. Tap into the Norwegian passion for active adventure with world-class hiking and sea kayaking. Our trip takes us into close proximity with rolling hills, stunning glaciers and wickedly high peaks.
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Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityVoss
End CityVoss
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- Meals as noted in the daily itinerary
- Accommodations
- Guides
- Private vehicle transportation within Norway
- All group camping gear including tents and sleeping bags
- Kayaking gear (including wetsuits and PFDS) and kayaks
- Entrance to Jotunheimen National Park
- Glacier hike and related glacier hiking gear on Day 8
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Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous with your guides and fellow travelers in Voss, Norway.
Your trip begins today in Voss, Norway. A hub for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, Voss can easily be reached by train from Bergen (approx. 1½-hours) and is conveniently located between two of Norway's larger fjords, the Hardangerfjord to the south and the Sognefjord to th...
Day 2: Paddle beneath 3,500' high walls; tranquil fjord-side camping tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll be met by our guides this morning and begin our scenic one-hour drive into the heart of the fjordlands to the tiny village of Gudvangen, situated on the lovely, deep blue Nærøyfjord. Our first day of paddling has us on the water by...
Day 3: Day Hike to the top of a towering peaks for stupendous bird's-eye views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll break down our camp after breakfast and paddle across the fjord to the village of Dyrdal. Here, we'll leave our kayaks behind and put on our daypacks for an invigorating hike to the top of one of the fjord's towering peaks. From th...
Day 4: Kayak into the Aurlandsfjord. Stay in the tiny village of Undredal.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Back on the water this morning as our route takes us from the now familiar Nærøyfjord into the larger Aurlandsfjord. These cold, clean waters are good for seal spotting and with luck, we may even encounter some Niser, a local species of ...
Day 5: Paddle to Fresvik for a delicious home-cooked dinner and hot tub soak.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we'll say goodbye to the Aurlandsfjord as we paddle north towards the main channel of the Sognefjord, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. We follow the southern shores of the Sognefjord around a headland and paddle into the pictu...
Day 6: Kayak across the Sognefjord, the longest navigable fjord in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we'll get back in our kayaks for one final day of classic paddling and head north across the wide and beautiful Sognefjord. Stretching for 125 miles across Western Norway and reaching depths of over 4,000', the majestic ...
Day 7: Hike to the summit of Galdhoppigen, Norway's highest peak!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jotunheimen (translated as "Home of the Giants") National Park attracts hiking enthusiasts from all over the world with its soaring peaks, glittering glacial lakes and abundance of scenic trail options. The park contains over 150 summits...
Day 8: Strap on crampons and hike up the Nigardsbreen Glacier.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our last full day but certainly not our least thrilling, we spend the morning exploring Jostedalsbreen National Park and its namesake icecap (mainland Europe's largest). We'll drive to the Nigardsbreen Glacier, one of the park's most dra...
Day 9: After bidding farewell to newfound friends, depart Voss.
Meals: Breakfast
Trip members may depart Voss at any time this morning, catching the convenient 1½-hour rail connection to colorful Bergen (or on to Oslo if you so choose). For those who have booked early morning flights from Bergen today, special private transfer arrangements can be made (at an additional cost) to transport you to the airport in time for your flight departure.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $4,499
Price per day$500
Single supplement (single occupancy)$699
Last Updated: 12/2/2021
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Air transportation to from Norway and transfers to/from Voss
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (except as noted on itinerary)
- Guide gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport and visa charges
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