Hiking, Biking and Kayaking in the Norwegian Fjords

We meet at Finse at 13.00 after the morning train from Oslo and Bergen has arrived. After we have checked into our rooms, we take another 2-3 hour trip in the nearby area to get to know each other and the beautiful nature around us. After the trip, we enjoy a delicious dinner together before going through the days ahead of us.

The Hardangerjøkulen is one of Norway's largest glaciers. After eating a good breakfast and packing a lunch at the hotel, it's time to get out. The trip to and from the glacier takes about two hours each way, and provides a panoramic view of the area around us. Our skilled guides will help us with everything from crampons to helmets, harnesses, ice axes and ropes when we arrive at the glacier. Together we will explore this spectacular landscape of snow and ice, and discover both deep cracks and historical treats. Back home at Finse, we enjoy a tasty dinner in the hotel's restaurant.

The Rallarvegen was built at the same time as the Bergen Railway, just over 100 years ago. Today, the ride along the traffic-free construction road is Norway's most famous bike ride. This spectacular cycle ride consists of sections with some exposed sections, gravel and some paved road. Along the way, we pass the Hardangerjøkulen and follow the changing landscape where we pass mountain lakes and majestic waterfalls before continuing towards the descent of 1,400 meters to Flåm, by the Sognefjord. On the way down we find a nice place to enjoy the packed lunch, take a rest and take some photos. The last part of the trip is along the famous Flåm Railway, considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. In Flåm, we deliver our bikes and are transported a short distance to the cozy town of Aurland. Here we will stay in a rustic guest house by the fjord. Dinner tonight is served in the hotel's restaurant. In some cases, there will be too much snow at the beginning of the bike ride. In such a scenario, we take the train for the first part, and then cycle the last part from Hallingskeid to Flåm (1200 meter descent).

A two-day kayak trip in the spectacular Nærøyfjord awaits us! We explore the beautiful fjord in stable, double kayaks. The trip takes us from Flåm out to the Aurlandsfjord and all the way to Gudvangen on the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. We pass landscapes carved by glaciers, and see waterfalls plunging off the steep mountain sides. We will also paddle through the small village of Undredal, which is home to around 70 people and 500 goats. The small place is famous for its production of goat cheese, and if we have time, we will taste the cheese produced here. If we are lucky, it is also possible that we will spot seals, eagles, otters or porpoises along the way. The accommodation during the journey is carried out in a tent. All necessary equipment is included (also wetsuits and waterproof packing bags). If you do not have your own sleeping bag and sleeping mat, it is possible to rent this.

Today we get the opportunity to see the Aurlandsfjorden from above! After breakfast, we drive up the steep mountain side towards our destination for the day, the mountain Prest (1363 m above sea level). Parts of the path are steep, but we guarantee that the experience at the top is worth it. The view is nothing short of spectacular, and in clear weather we can see the mountain peaks around us, see how the national tourist road winds its way over the mountain, and see how the fjord stretches out into the horizon. In other words, a spectacular spectacle. The trip ends in time for the last departure with the Flåmsbanen to Oslo, Bergen and Voss. We recommend that all participants book the trip on these connections, and not with those who have an earlier departure time. Get in touch if you need help or have any questions regarding this.