Overview:
As one of two fjord regions in Western Norway the Naeroyfjord is registered on the UNESCO World heritage list. The fjord is nearly 20 kilometers long and only 250m at the narrowest point. Only those areas that have especially unique nature or cultural significance, have been given the honor of being featured on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
This seven day fjord adventure package, will give you a great taste of what this amazing area can offer. By exploring the fjord, eating local food, learning about local culture, hiking and cycling in the mountains and sea kayaking in the Sognefjord - you will get an active and authentic experience of the fjords of Western Norway.
On this trip you will be traveling on foot, sea kayak, by boat, train and some distances by bus. The hikes are at a moderate level, with duration from 3 – 7 hours. This is not a trip intended for “expert hikers”; people with a moderate fitness level will enjoy this active trip!
Holiday price is from £2,720 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard double/twin room. Single suppelement is £ 430.
2023 Departure Dates: to be published soon
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Oslo - Voss
Upon arrival in Oslo or Bergen you will take a train to Voss Railway Station from where the guide will pick you up and take you to the Myrkdalen hotel. After checking in you will have a dinner with your guide at the restaurant of Myrkdalen Hotel.
Train from Bergen or Oslo to Voss Railway Station. The guide will pick you up and take you to the Myrkdalen hotel.
Day 2: Hiking in Myrkdalen
After breakfast at the hotel, we have several great hiking options in the Myrkdalen Valley and at the Vikafjellet Mountain Plateau. We can choose from stunning mountain peaks to charming summer farms. Either way you will hike through great mountain terrain in beautiful surroundings with magnificent views. You will enjoy packed picnic lunch at the mountains. Dinner and accommodation at Myrkdalen Hotel, ideally located on the banks of the fjord.
Day 3: Biking in stunning high mountain terrain
In the morning breakfast at the hotel. We will bike on easy gravel roads in stunning high mountain terrain at Vikafjellet or other areas surrounding Myrkdalen. All areas offer beautiful landscape and well maintained gravel roads. The bike ride will be on e-bikes, which means that we can cover more ground and it gives us a chance to sit back, relax and take in the beautiful nature.
Dinner and accommodation at Myrkdalen Hotel.
Day 4: Sea Kayaking in the Indre Arnafjord
Today after a lovely breakfast, We will drive from Myrkdalen over the Vikafjellet Mountain Plateau. A scenic drive where snow lasts long into summer. Then we discover the fjord off the beaten track by sea kayaking in the Indre Arnafjord, a lateral branch of the Sognefjord providing beautiful scenery. After the activity we will continue our journey by bus to Balestrand and Kviknes Hotel, where we will also have dinner.
Note: The kayaking trip is suitable for everyone. No experience required.
Day 5: Hiking to Raudmelen
After the breakfast at the hotel, we will start our hike to Raudmelen. Raudmelen is a mountain which towers 972m over the centre of Balestrand. A good hiking trail goes up the mountainside from Kviknes Hotel to the top of Raudmelen. At the top you have fantastic views 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 and dinner at Kviknes Hotel.
Day 6: Fjord Cruise, Stegastein Viewpoint and Hiking to Prest
After breakfast we will take the boat on the breathtaking Sognefjord from Balestrand to Aurland. Then we will drive to Stegastein viewpoint which extends 30 meters out from the mountainside and 650 meters over the Aurlandsfjord. You will have a panoramic view of the fjord and mountain landscape that guaranteed will stick in your mind forever. After a short brake we will hike towards the Prest mountain (1478 metres). The view of the fjord is unsurpassed and will take your breath away.
Accommodation and dinner at Fretheim Hotel.
Day 7: Fjord safari and the Flåm Railway
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 Flåm Railway to Bergen or Oslo. The Flåm 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.
If you wish, you can also add extra nights to your itinerary in Oslo or Bergen.
Nærøyfjord Hiking Cruise We will take a boat from Gudvangen and enjoy the majestic UNESCO World Heritage designated fjord landscape with step mountains, thundering waterfalls and picturesque villages a
Please note:
Guests need to bring sturdy hiking boots, a small backpack for daytrips, summer clothing and warm clothing (we'll supply you with a clothing guide), a warm hat and gloves (weather may change from +5 to +30 Celcius during the Norwegian summer), rain proof jacket and pants.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London to Oslo or Bergen (Other UK airport upon request. Please contact our team)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- 6 nights’ accommodation in 3-star hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar
- Breakfast daily
- Guide during the whole tour, from Voss Railway Station to Flåm Railway Station
- Train ticket from Oslo to Voss and Flåm to Oslo
Guide during the whole tour, from Voss Railway Station to Flåm Railway Station
Activities – every day, see the daily itinerary for more details.
Food: Dinner on arrival day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included day 2-4 Breakfast on departure day.
When hiking, lunch will be provided in Norwegian style: made as a snack during breakfast.
The guide will bring the food for the group.
Transportation during the tour.
Accommodation: 4 nights in standard hotel room (double or single room), with private bathroom, in some of the best hotels in Fjord Norway.
- Activities – every day, see the daily itinerary for more details.
- Dinner on arrival day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included day 2 - 6
- When hiking, lunch will be provided in Norwegian style: made as a snack during breakfast.
- Transportation during the tour
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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