Normally the minimum age for this tour is 18 as we want to ensure that the group is at about the same level. However, if you want to hike with your children older than 16, feel free to contact us and we can see if it is possible. For hiking with children 15 and younger, contact us and we can provide a customized offer for you.

We rate this tour from moderate to advanced difficulty level (of 5 boots: 3-4 boots) as a decent level of physical fitness is required to participate. Expect to hike for four to seven hours per day and ascend (and descend) between 300 and 800 meters per day.

The routes taken will be the equivalent of the blue and red code trails, according to the Norwegian grading systems for hiking trails. 

The guide will adapt the hikes (as far as possible) according to the weather forecast, current weather and group ability/experience.

You should arrive in Norway the day before the hiking week starts, to be on time in Nordfjordeid. The tour starts at 10:00 a.m.

Meeting point is in Nordfjordeid, at the bus station (rutebilstasjon)

Areas we will usually utilize are in Nordfjord (from glaciers to coastal islands) and Sunnmøre (with the Geiranger and Hjørundfjord).

The easiest and most scenic way to get to Nordfjordeid is to take the boat along the coast to Måløy.

From Bergen, you can take the express boat along the coast to Måløy. This is a very scenic five hour boat tour, recommended (can be booked online at Norled).

Timetable Express boat:

Monday – Friday:

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:40 a.m.
• 16:30 (4:30 p.m) – 21:10 (9:10 p.m)

Saturday:

• 14:15 (02:15 p.m) – 18:50 (6:50 p.m)

Sunday:

• 16:30 (4:30 p.m) – 21:10 (9:10 p.m)

We recommend booking a hotel in Måløy and taking the bus to Nordfjordeid the next morning, on the day your tour starts.

Option 1: Stay in a hotel in Måløy and the next morning take the bus to Nordfjordeid. The bus leaves at 08:15 a.m., but be sure to check the timetables 3 months prior.

Hotels in Måløy: Thon hotel Måløy or Torget hotel (website only in Norwegian, you can send them an email for booking request). Take the bus the next morning. More information about the bus schedule: EnTur (ticket can be bought on the bus). The final bus schedule is first available 3 months before the travel date.

Option 2: Upon arrival in Måløy take the corresponding bus to Nordfjordeid the same evening. If you do this please inform the crew on the boat from Bergen that you are planning on taking the corresponding bus as they will inform the bus in case of delay. More information about the bus schedule: EnTur (ticket can be bought on the bus). The final bus schedule is first available 3 months before the travel date.

For accommodation in Nordfjordeid you can search Booking.com or AirBnB.

The meeting point in Nordfjordeid will be at the bus station.

From Oslo or Bergen you can take the express bus

Time by bus:

from Bergen – Nordfjordeid: 6 hrs

from Oslo – Nordfjordeid: 9-9,5 hrs

Tickets can be ordered online here at Vy bus.

From Oslo you can take the night bus directly from Oslo International Airport Gardermoen at 23:05 (11:05 p.m.) to Nordfjordeid with arrival there the next day at 06:41 a.m. This corresponds well with the start of the tour. It is safe to travel by bus, and because of the long summer nights, if you do not manage to sleep on the bus, you will be able to see fantastic scenery.

From Oslo and Bergen you can take a domestic flight to Sandane airport with Wideroe or SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). There is an airport shuttle taxi, Flytaxi, from Sandane Airport to Nordfjordeid (takes appr. 45-60 minutes) and costs approx. 450 NOK per person. This has to be ordered in advance by calling the following phone number (+47) 57 86 05 00. (NOTE: This has to be done one day before traveling with Flytaxi).

You can also take an international flight to Ålesund, but in that case you should go for renting a car at Ålesund airport, since public transportation from there is not seamless. 

Remember that upon the end of the hiking week, the timetable of the flights might not correspond seamlessly with the program, so this has to be verified by us.

If you prefer to rent a car we would recommend you to fly to Bergen and rent a car there. From here it is about a 5 hours and 30 minutes drive.

You can also fly to Ålesund and rent a car there. From Ålesund it is about a 3 hours drive to Nordfjordeid.

Yes, we can assist you with the transfers to and from Nordfjordeid if you find it challenging to book your transportation yourself. To do this, simply contact us. Please be informed that extra fees apply.

In the height of the summer season these routes are incredibly popular, so if you like to meet a lot of people and walk in line, we would advise you to do these hikes. However, if you rather hike off the beaten track enjoying the amazing fjord scenery in peace, you should join us. We live and work here in the fjords, so we know the best spots, and are more than happy to share them with you.

Since flexibility is required due to weather and hiking ability, we cannot provide a specific program other than the broad areas where we will be hiking. However we can provide information on the tours that are the most likely choices.

The guide will adapt the hikes (as far as possible) according to the weather forecast, current weather and group ability and experience.

Due to weather/group circumstances the guide may decide to adjust the itinerary and the planned hikes. 

On day 4 you can join an optional half day of kayaking (not included in the price). We check out of the house after breakfast and the guide will drive you to a spectacular side fjord arm in Ålfoten where the kayak tour starts. The ones who do not like to paddle can either do a hike on their own in the valley nearby Ålfoten (nice easy hike, the guide will show you where to go) or relax by the fjord. In the afternoon at approx. 15:00 (3 p.m) the group will gather once again to take the ferry, crossing the fjord and continue to the next cabin. Approx. one hour driving, after taking the ferry.

We are going to use two different cabins for the duration of the tour. The first is located closer to the Atlantic Coast of Nordfjord and the second will be further inland in Nordfjord. We will use our own van for covering the region and will complete a range of different styles of tours from day to day. This way you get a great impression of Fjord life and nature. We might hike straight from the cabin or drive to an area where we will go for a day hike.

No, unfortunately not as many of the cabins we utilize can not be found online and do not even have a street address.

The price of the tour is based on double occupancy. The bedrooms will be shared by two persons (twin beds). If you have paid for single occupancy, you will have a room for yourself.

We use high standard private cabins with a shared bathroom, living room, kitchen and more importantly a nice view! The cabins are well equipped. Bed linen is provided. Please bring your own towel(s).

Most likely yes, but we cannot guarantee it.

Take a look at our packing list for hiking here.

Our guide always carries a first aid kid. If you have health difficulties and require use of personal medication please ensure you have them with you throughout the tour. If you have health problems which can impact your ability to complete a tour please let us know in advance (preferably while booking) for safety considerations.

All our guides speak English fluently.

The group will be minimum 4 and maximum 7 participants and the guide.

While hiking you only use your day pack. The rest of your luggage will stay in the cabin.

All meals are included, starting with dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 7.

What kind of meals are served on this tour?

Breakfast with bread and/or cereals. Juice, milk, coffee, tea. Everyone will make their own packed lunch for taking on the tour and can fill their bottles with cold or hot drinks.

Dinner is a 2-course (starter or dessert, and main course). Often local food like lamb, deer, fish and chicken served with potatoes, rice or pasta and fresh vegetables.

Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks.

No big supermarkets/ shops are located close to where we will stay, only small grocery shops . The guide has bought all the food in advance. Typically we stop at a supermarket after returning from a hike where everyone will have an opportunity to buy snacks, soft drinks and personal items (not included). Note that stronger alcohol cannot be bought in a supermarket but only in a special shop called ‘vinmonopolet’, this shop has restricted opening hours (find information about bringing alcohol below).

Alcohol is not included in the tour however feel free to bring it yourself. Keep in mind that buying alcohol in Norway can be very expensive and the stores have limited hours for sale of alcohol. We recommend buying alcohol in the Tax Free zone at the airport upon your arrival in Norway. For the amount of alcohol you can bring to the country please check TOLL.

We can adjust our menu to your diet, but only if you inform us about this upon booking (we plan the menu ahead of the beginning of the tour)

At the end of the tour we would not advise you to take the boat to Bergen, because of the timetables. We would rather advise you to take the bus to Bergen or Oslo (if this is your place of departure). The cabin you will stay in on your final night might vary from tour to tour. Sometimes the last cabin will be closer to Stryn than Nordfjordeid, and you can look at buses from there. Please ask us for advice.

The express bus timetables can be found on Vy buss.

The tour ends on the last day at 10 a.m. in the morning in Nordfjordeid, or 09:15 a.m. in Stryn.

Please contact us and we will get back to you.