Uitgebreide reisroute van de Internationale groepsreis Walking the Fjords
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Activities

  • Walking & Trekking
  • Centre-Based
  • Food

    • Stunning fjord scenery. Guided tour of historic Bergen. Daywalk in the Jotunheimen National Park. Boat trip across glacial lake and optional walk over Nigardsbreen Glacier
  • 1

    Start Bergen.

    After our briefing we have a guided tour in the evening in Norway's beautiful second city. Thon Orion Hotel 

  • 2

    Drive to Voss; ferry to Naerøyfjord

    In the morning we depart our minibus from the hotel and drive to Voss. We have lunch en-route by the lake of Vossavatnet. After lunch we continue our journey to the top of Stalheimskleiva and we may walk down this scenic road (30 minutes). The vehicle will be waiting for us at the end of the road.After the short walk we continue to Gudvangen and take the ferry, which will take us to the stunning UNESCO listed Naerøyfjord (Narrow Fjord), through the fjord to Kaupanger before arriving to Nes Gård. Nes Farm or similar

  • 3

    Warm-up walk to Molden peak (1116m), excellent viewpoint for Sognefjord; optional visit to UNESCO-listed Urnes Stave church.

    We start the week with a lovely warm-up walk to Molden Peak. At 1116 metres this peak gives us great views up and down Sognefjord and is an excellent introduction to this incredible region or Norway. We also visit Urnes Stavechurch, the oldest church in Norway and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nes Farm or similar

  • 4

    Full daywalk in Breheimen National Park, known as the 'Home of the Glaciers', from Vigdal to Navarsete hut.

    Today we explore the Breheimen National Park, known locally as the 'home of the glaciers'. Here we hike from Vigdal Valley to the Navarsete hiking hut along the Bishop's Trail, with panoramic views along the way. Nes Farm or similar

  • 5

    Bus to Nigardsbreen glacier (part of Jostedalsbreen icecap); walk and boat trip on glacial lake; optional glacier walk.

    One of the most striking geographical features of this area of Norway is the massive Jostedalsbreen icecap in the Jostedal National Park. From its peak the glacier tongues come tumbling down into deep valleys. We visit the Nigardsbreen glacier for a stunning walk and a boat trip on the glacial lake. There is also the chance for an optional guided walk on the glacier (payable locally - approx 760NOK).Nes Farm or similar

  • 6

    Daywalk in the spectacular Jotunheim National Park.

    To the northwest of our accommodation are Norway's highest peaks in the Jotunheim National Park, we enjoy a full day of hiking here. Our route choice will depend on weather conditions, but will take in some of the finest mountain scenery in the country. Nes Farm or similar

  • 7

    Hike into the Mørkrisdalen Valley.

    We finish the week with a hike into one of Norway's most scenic valleys, Mørkrisdalen, the walk starts in a narrow canyon dominated by a stunning waterfall. As we continue through the canyon it opens up into a wide valley of open moorland dotted with wild flowers and traditional Norwegian summer cottages. A beautiful end to our trip.Nes Farm or similar

  • 8

    Scenic drive to Bergen; end Bergen.

    Following breakfast we say our goodbyes.

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