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The Ultimate Norwegian Fjords Adventure

  • Norway
  • 8 nights

Hike and kayak through amazing landscapes and glacial tongues, staying in cool locations along the way

What's Included?

  • Activities & Certified GuidesAll itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guides
  • All Lodging4 nights in boutique hotels, 2 nights wild camping, 1 night in a guesthouse, 1 night on a farm
  • MealsAll breakfasts, all lunches, and 7 dinners
  • TransfersAirport transfers and everything in between
  • Gear & PermitsEverything you need for kayaking, glacier hiking, and camping is provided; plus all permits and entry fees included
  • Small Like-minded GroupsSolo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 15 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people

From…excluding flights

Highlights

  • Summit Galdhøpiggen (8,104 ft) – Scandinavia’s highest peak – and clip on crampons to clamber across icy glaciers

  • Paddle through the pristine Nærøyfjord, and follow remote trails to the towering peaks above for unforgettable views

  • Hike in pristine forest and on rugged plateaus to discover the wild and mighty waterfalls that spill into the fjords

  • Stay in quirky boutique hotels, cozy historic guesthouses, and wild camp directly under the stars by the fjord’s edge

Itinerary

    Day 1

    Welcome to Norway!

    Hotel
    Twin share
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    Join the group transfer from Bergen Airport and get to know your fellow travelers, or make your own way to Voss. Check into your hotel, meeting for a welcome briefing in the hotel lobby at approximately 4:30 PM. Spend the rest of your evening exploring, grabbing some dinner with your crew and getting a good night's sleep before the adventure begins in the morning.

    Day 2

    Time to hit the water

    Kayaking
    4-5hrs · 8mi
    Wild camping
    Twin or single tent
    All meals included
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    Check out of the hotel and head to your host's kayaking base in Gudvangen – situated in the innermost part of the Nærøyfjord. After a safety briefing and paddling instruction session, you'll pack your drybags into the kayaks and set off, carrying everything you need for the next couple of days. The Nærøyfjord is an idyllic spot with typically calm waters and waterfalls cascading from the fjord's 3,281 ft+ walls. You'll set up camp on the shore of the Nærøyfjord in the afternoon; enjoy a glass of wine and dinner prepared by the guide as the sun sets, helping to build the campfire if you fancy it.

    Day 3

    Bird's-eye view hiking

    Hiking
    7-10 hours · 12mi · 3937ft up · 3937ft down
    Wild camping
    Twin or single tent
    All meals included
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    Leaving your campsite and kayaks behind, you'll strap on your daypack for a hike to the highlands above Nærøyfjord, all the way to the top of one of the fjord's towering peaks. From the summit, you'll be rewarded with magnificent views of the water-filled channel cutting its way through the mountainous landscape. You'll return to your campsite for dinner and a second night of counting shooting stars.

  4. Day 4

    Kayak into the Aurlandsfjord

    Kayaking
    3-4hrs · 6mi
    Cabin
    Multi share
    All meals included
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    Load up your kayak, get back on the water and continue to paddle through the Nærøyfjord. The cold, clean waters are a wildlife haven – keep your eyes peeled for seals and with luck, you may even encounter some niser, a local species of harbor porpoise. Next, you'll pass the towering headland of Beitelen, forming a natural divide between the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord. Your take-out point is a couple of miles before Undredal. You'll have a steep forty-five-minute hike up to your accommodation at Stigen Farm, which overlooks the Aurlandsfjord from its spectacular mountain shelf some 1,181 ft above sea level. Check into your room before tucking into a fresh, farm-to-table style dinner.

    Day 5

    Paddle to Fresvik

    Kayaking
    3-4hrs · 11mi
    Hiking
    1hr · 1mi · 1181ft down
    Guesthouse
    Multi share
    All meals included
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    Start today paddling north toward the main channel of the Sognefjord, stopping for a picnic lunch before heading into the scenic bay of Fresvik in the late afternoon. Settle in at your guesthouse here, and perhaps take a jump in the fjord followed by a well-deserved soak in the wood-fired hot tubs set on the wharf. Tuck into a home-cooked dinner, made using ingredients grown and sourced from the village.

  6. Day 6

    To Bøverdalen Valley

    Hiking
    1-2hrs (optional)
    Driving
    3hrs
    Hotel
    Twin share
    All meals included
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    This morning, take a walk around the picturesque fjordside village of Fresvik or a hike up the overlooking hillsides (optional). In the afternoon, hop in the van for a breathtaking drive up to the Jotunheimen mountain range further north, complete with a ferry crossing over the main Sognefjord. Arrive in Elveseter in the Bøverdalen Valley in the late afternoon and get some rest before your summit attempt tomorrow.

    Day 7

    To the top!

    Hiking
    7 hours · 7mi · 2133ft up · 2133ft down
    Hotel
    Twin share
    All meals included
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    Setting off early, you’ll start the hike to the 8,100 ft summit of the majestic Galdhøpiggen (a 7-hour round trip). Snow-covered year-round, the trail begins by crossing the Styggebreen Glacier – you'll be provided with crampons and ropes to tackle this section. You’ll then push on to the summit, soak up that ‘top of the world’ feeling and bask in the incredible views below.

    Day 8

    Glacier go-go

    Hiking
    3hrs · 1mi · 492ft up · 492ft down
    Hotel
    Twin share
    All meals included
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    Today you'll hike through the glaciers of Jostedalsbreen National Park, home to some of Europe's largest ice caps. At the Nigardsbreen Glacier, one of the park's most dramatic glacial tongues, you'll transfer by small boat to the glacier's snout. After a briefing by the glacier guide, you'll strap on your crampons and set out on an unforgettable hike to see fantastically shaped pinnacles, tunnels and frozen waterfalls. After exploring this epic glacial landscape, you'll then be driven to Voss and spend a final evening celebrating your ultimate adventure with your crew.

  9. Day 9

    Transfer to Bergen for final goodbyes

    Breakfast included
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    Kick back with a group transfer from Voss to Bergen Airport (or Bergen city), where you can say your goodbyes.

Getting There

Nearest airport
Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO)
Pick up
Bergen Airport (BGO)
12:30 Pickup on Day 1
Drop off
Bergen Airport (BGO)
10:30 Drop-off on Day 9 (or 18:00 for those taking the later transfer)

Detailed Logistics

Transfers

On Day 1, there's a fixed-time group transfer from Bergen Airport to your accommodation in Voss. For the 2026 season, the transfer is timed to match the arrival of Norwegian Air’s direct flight from London Gatwick (Flight DY1315). If you're arriving earlier or later, contact your host to make alternative arrangements.

On Day 1, the group arrival transfer departs Bergen Airport at 12:15 PM. Any flight arriving by 11:45 AM will work.

On Day 9, there are two fixed-time group transfers back to Bergen Airport depending on your flight time. As it's a small airport, a drop-off one hour before your scheduled flight departure is fine:

  • The first drop-off is at approximately 10:30 AM — suitable for any flight departing after 11:30 AM. Don’t book a flight before 11:30 AM if you'd like to join this transfer.
  • The second drop-off is at approximately 6:00 PM — timed for the Norwegian Air flight (DY1318) to London Gatwick. Don’t book a flight before 7:00 PM if you're taking this transfer.

Hotel checkout is usually at midday, but you can store your luggage there until your transfer time.

(Transfer times for 2027 will be confirmed in October 2026 and may change.)

Travel options

There are regular flights to Bergen from major airports in the UK and Europe. If you cannot meet the transfer, it is very quick and easy to get the train from Bergen to Voss, or to get a train all the way from Oslo. Most departure dates will start and end at Fleischer’s Hotel which is within easy walking distance (50m) of Voss train station. See the FAQs section for more details.

What is and isn't Included?

What's included

  • Guided kayaking in the Nærøyfjord
  • Guided hike to the highlands above the Nærøyfjord
  • Guided kayaking into the Aurlandsfjord
  • Guided kayaking towards Fresvik
  • Guided hike around Fresvik
  • Guided hike to summit Galdhøpiggen (8,104 ft), Norway's highest mountain
  • Guided glacier hike over Nigardsbreen Glacier, in the Jostedalsbreen National Park

  • Expert, local, English-speaking guides

  • 2 nights in a beautiful 4-star hotel in Voss
  • 2 nights wild camping by the fjord's edge
  • 1 night at a rustic mountain farm with spectacular views
  • 1 night at a typical Norwegian guesthouse with hot tubs
  • 1 night in family-run hotel in Jotunheimen
  • 1 night in a hotel in the heart of Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park

  • All (8) fresh breakfasts
  • 7 picnic lunches
  • 7 campfire dinners

  • Group arrival transfer from Bergen Airport on Day 1
  • Group departure transfer to Bergen Airport on Day 9
  • Transfers during the trip

  • All kayaking equipment
  • All glacier hiking gear
  • All camping gear

  • All your permits and entry fees are covered and organized

Where You'll Stay

Looking for a private room? See Optional Extras for details and pricing.

  • Park Hotel, Voss

    Voss

    Stay

    Voss

    On your first and last night, you’ll stay in a comfortable four-star hotel in central Voss, a short walk from the restaurants and train station. The exact hotel depends on your departure date and availability. Most groups stay at Park Hotel Vossevangen, set beside the lake and home to one of the world’s largest wine cellars, housing over 50,000 bottles. You’ll stay in twin-share rooms by default.

    The July 25, 2026 departure stays at Fleischers Hotel Voss, a historic hotel with a wellness center, pool, jacuzzi, and sauna. The June 13, 2026 departure spends the first night at Stalheim Hotel, further north towards the fjords. Founded in the mid-18th century as a remote country inn, it sits high above the Nareyfjord region in the mountains. The final night of this departure is at Fleischers Hotel.

    If you’d like to extend your stay, check with your host which hotel your group is using before booking extra nights directly, as rooms are limited and tend to fill up early.

  • A tent on the edge of the Norwegian Fjords at sunrise.

    Arnahus Wild Camping

    Stay

    Arnahus Wild Camping

    On the second and third nights, you'll paddle to a beach and sleep in a tent under the stars. You'll camp on the water's edge and enjoy a dinner prepared by your guide over the campfire. You will stay in twin-share tents by default and although the camping is about as wild as it gets, there are also hot showers and flushing toilets for you to use. Sleeping mats and sleeping bags are provided, but you can bring your own if you prefer.

  • An aerial view of Stigen Farm, Aurlandsfjord, Norway.

    Stigen Gard

    Stay

    Stigen Gard

    On Day 4 you'll stay at Stigen Farm, perched on a fertile mountain shelf some 1,181 ft above sea level, accessed by a steep climb with fantastic views over the Aurlandsfjord below. Only accessible via a combination of paddle power and your own two feet, accommodation are extremely limited in this remote spot. The group will be spread between the main house and different farm cabins, a short walk from the main house. Rooms are rustic in style and typically accommodate two to four people (occasionally up to six people). One of the cabins has a dreamy hot tub on the edge of the cliff.

  • The Fresvik Guesthouse in the Norwegian Fjords.

    Fresvik

    Stay

    Fresvik

    On Day 5 you'll stay at a family-owned guesthouse in a typical Norwegian fjordside village with magnificent views over the Sognefjord. Fresvik is a small farming community with an incredible backdrop of valleys and glaciers. Steaming wood-fired hot tubs line the deck with views over the fjord – perfect for soaking weary muscles. You'll also find a fire pit and picnic tables. There will be two to four people per room here, depending on the group size and gender mix.

  • A room in the Elvester Hotel in in Jotunheimen, Norway.

    Jotunheimen

    Stay

    Jotunheimen

    On Day 6 you'll stay in the Elveseter Hotel in Jotunheimen. The Elveseter is an old farm owned by a family of craftsmen, and you'll find much of their Norwegian folk art on display in the hotel. Run by Inger and Rungne Elveseter, the hotel is a lovely gem nestled in the mountains of Jotunheimen National Park. Rooms are twin-share by default and there is an open fire to while away the evening with a glass of wine after dinner.

  • The Jostedal Hotel in the Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park, Norway.

    Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park

    Stay

    Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park

    On Day 7 you'll stay at the Jostedal Hotel, right in the middle of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park. You'll stay in twin-share rooms by default; most rooms have a view of the mountains and the Jostedølen River that runs alongside the hotel. There is a superb terrace for you to enjoy dinner and a celebratory glass of wine on, after a long day.

What You'll Eat

To say you will eat well on this adventure is an understatement. Norwegian cuisine in its traditional form is largely based on the raw ingredients readily available from the mountains, wilderness, and coast. Dinner and breakfast are served at your ov…

Food and Dietary info

To say you will eat well on this adventure is an understatement. Norwegian cuisine in its traditional form is largely based on the raw ingredients readily available from the mountains, wilderness, and coast. Dinner and breakfast are served at your overnight spots, many of which embrace the farm-to-table movement so you'll enjoy seasonal specialties as part of most meals – you can expect fish from the North Sea, foraged berries and mushrooms (seasonal), and tasty cheese produced locally. Example dishes include freshwater trout served with soft flatbread, sour cream, and a raw beet salad or lamb cured in sea salt and served with seasonal herbs and vegetables. One alcoholic drink per person with dinner will be included but any extra will be at your own expense.

While camping, the food is plentiful and fresh; dinner and breakfast are prepared by your guide over a campfire. The menu will vary, but you can expect things like rice and pasta with fresh vegetables, egg, bacon, and sausages. There are picnic stops for lunch breaks, and water, tea, and coffee are also readily available as well as some beer and wine for the evenings.

Vegetarians and vegans can be catered for as well as most other dietary requirements. Just let your host know when making a reservation.

Optional Extras

Upgrades

Optional Private Room Upgrade (6 nights only) - 2026 from...
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For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room upgrade can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Private rooms are limited – so please request this at the time of booking (subject to availability). This is not applicable to Day 4 at Stigen Farm nor Day 5 at Fresvik Guesthouse, as solo rooms are not available here. If you travel solo, you will be provided with a private tent for the two camping nights at no extra charge.

To request any extras, message your host via your Much Better Adventures account once you have booked your trip.

All extras must be paid before your trip starts.

Trip level explained

Level 4

Moderate-Challenging

You really do not need any kayaking experience. Your guide will give you full instructions and a safety briefing at the start. You’ll just need reasonable levels of fitness to handle the days out on the water.

The hiking is not for total beginners and the long hike on Day 4 can be challenging, particularly if it is or has been wet. The summit walk is also a big day, and we would only recommend this hike if you are an active person with hiking experience. No experience with crampons is needed. Both hikes take approx 7 to 9 hours return, with amazing views making them all worthwhile.

What will I need to carry?

You only need to carry a day backpack during the hikes as your main luggage will be transported or stored for you.

Remote environment: factors to consider

Some parts of this trip take place in areas where access to medical facilities and emergency services may be limited. This may mean that reaching medical care takes longer than you might normally expect, or that local medical facilities have fewer resources than those you may be used to at home.

If someone becomes unwell or injured, initial treatment may be provided locally before onward travel to a larger hospital or city for further care. Evacuation could involve changing the planned route or using different forms of transportation to reach appropriate medical facilities. Mobile phone coverage may also be intermittent in some locations.

Your guide is trained to manage situations in remote environments and will monitor the group and respond appropriately if any issues arise. However, it’s important that you let your guide know straight away if you feel unwell or experience any health concerns during the trip.

Before booking, consider your personal health and ability to travel in locations where access to medical care may be delayed. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns, we recommend seeking advice from a medical professional and discussing them with your host before traveling.

All travelers must have suitable travel insurance that covers the activities included in the trip and emergency medical evacuation if required.

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  • Trgsavage

    Months later, I'm still reminiscing about my Nordic Adventure. Our guides, Peter and David, were exceptional, ensuring the entire experience was seamless and enjoyable. It's hard to believe this immersive journey was only a week long. As a complete kayaking beginner, I was thrilled by how accessible and fun it was. I returned home not only with incredible memories but also feeling rejuvenated and physically invigorated. A truly ideal holiday!

  • David R.

    Fantastic adventure in Norway! I really enjoyed the variety of the trip, hiking and kayaking through so many epic landscapes. The homestays, food and hot tubs were a real bonus. A great introduction to the country. Only downside was that we didn't summit Galdhøpiggen unfortunately.

  • Susan D.

    This was the most incredible trip. Brilliant hiking/ kayaking, incredible scenery, lovely people. Our guides, David and Peter were just so good - they knew their stuff and they created a really fun and friendly vibe. They really made the trip.

  • Amy J.

    Just got back from the most amazing trip. Everything was so well organised, with every detail thought through and executed seamlessly. Peter and David, our guides, were incredibly knowledgeable, full of energy, and kept the team spirit high. The group bonded so well, with lots of laughs along the way. The fjords were stunning and we fit so much in. A real highlight was staying with wonderful hosts, Dee and Hege. After a long day of adventure, relaxing in a hot tub with a heavenly view and enjoying an equally heavenly meal was unforgettable. Thank you MBA!

  • David K.

    Not even sure where I should start! This was an incredible trip and up there as being one of the best I’ve been on. Not only is Norway such an incredibly beautiful place, but the group and people we met along the way were incredible. Staying with such warm and kind people like Dee and Hege in their incredible places really made the trip. Their food was anmazing and the settings were perfect. Our guides David & Peter were flawless, there was such energy and positivity at all stages and they couldn’t have done more for us to make the trip any better. We had so much fun and laughter. Kayaking through immensely still fjords where you can hear a pin drop was a highlight for me and finally coming into a breath taking Fresvik at the end of a long 18km kayak was a very welcome reward for all our hard effort. Walking across glaciers and hiking up to view the fjords from above showed us how beautiful Norway is. Having moments where we can soak in a hot tub overlooking the beautiful fjords offered us the rest we needed after some action packed days. I would highly recommend this trip.

  • Michael B.

    This trip exceeded expectations. The itinerary, with a mix of canoeing, hiking and the glacier tour was great. The scenery was spectacular and the guides, hosts (Dee and Hege) and the group made this really memorable.

  • Vanessa R.

    We just got back from the 8 night Ultimate Norwegian Fjord Adventure and had the best time. The guides Benji and David were wonderful not only made sure we were well taken care of but also were a blast to hang out with. Highlights of the trip include kayaking along to fjords to areas only accessible by boat, gorgeous views on our hikes, our time as guests at Dee and Hegge's house's, and climbing up the glaciers. What a great way to spend a vacation making new friends and having new experiences!

  • Jessica B.

    This tour was the perfect combination of incredible scenery, great activities, amazing people and delicious food. The Fjords will blow your mind and you get to see them without crowds of tourists. The activities were a good balance of fun but still challenging. Our tour guides Benji and David were the loveliest people and we spent the entire time laughing as a group. The highlight was staying with Dee at his farm and house in town. They were the most generous hosts and make us food out of this world.

  • Joyce B.

    Fabulous week, fabulous itinerary, fabulous people 👍😁

  • Jonathan W.

    I had a fantastic time. It was really well organised. The kayaking and hiking were brilliant. It was great fun. I think this trip also attracts a really nice group of people who are looking for a much better adventure. The guides, David and Jonny couldn’t do enough for us. Really impressed- best of the MBA trips I’ve done so far (and they were all good)

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  • An Unforgettable Nordic Adventure

    Trgsavage November 2025
    Months later, I'm still reminiscing about my Nordic Adventure. Our guides, Peter and David, were exceptional, ensuring the entire experience was seamless and enjoyable. It's hard to believe this immersive journey was only a week long. As a complete kayaking beginner, I was thrilled by how accessible and fun it was. I returned home not only with incredible memories but also feeling rejuvenated and physically invigorated. A truly ideal holiday!

  • Bergen and beyond

    David R. September 2025
    Fantastic adventure in Norway! I really enjoyed the variety of the trip, hiking and kayaking through so many epic landscapes. The homestays, food and hot tubs were a real bonus. A great introduction to the country. Only downside was that we didn't summit Galdhøpiggen unfortunately.

  • Amazing Fjords

    Susan D. August 2025
    This was the most incredible trip. Brilliant hiking/ kayaking, incredible scenery, lovely people. Our guides, David and Peter were just so good - they knew their stuff and they created a really fun and friendly vibe. They really made the trip.

  • Magical

    Amy J. August 2025
    Just got back from the most amazing trip. Everything was so well organised, with every detail thought through and executed seamlessly. Peter and David, our guides, were incredibly knowledgeable, full of energy, and kept the team spirit high. The group bonded so well, with lots of laughs along the way. The fjords were stunning and we fit so much in. A real highlight was staying with wonderful hosts, Dee and Hege. After a long day of adventure, relaxing in a hot tub with a heavenly view and enjoying an equally heavenly meal was unforgettable. Thank you MBA!

  • What an incredible picturesque adventure

    David K. August 2025
    Not even sure where I should start! This was an incredible trip and up there as being one of the best I’ve been on. Not only is Norway such an incredibly beautiful place, but the group and people we met along the way were incredible. Staying with such warm and kind people like Dee and Hege in their incredible places really made the trip. Their food was anmazing and the settings were perfect. Our guides David & Peter were flawless, there was such energy and positivity at all stages and they couldn’t have done more for us to make the trip any better. We had so much fun and laughter. Kayaking through immensely still fjords where you can hear a pin drop was a highlight for me and finally coming into a breath taking Fresvik at the end of a long 18km kayak was a very welcome reward for all our hard effort. Walking across glaciers and hiking up to view the fjords from above showed us how beautiful Norway is. Having moments where we can soak in a hot tub overlooking the beautiful fjords offered us the rest we needed after some action packed days. I would highly recommend this trip.

  • This trip exceeded expectations. The

    Michael B. August 2025
    This trip exceeded expectations. The itinerary, with a mix of canoeing, hiking and the glacier tour was great. The scenery was spectacular and the guides, hosts (Dee and Hege) and the group made this really memorable.

  • Stunning Adventure!

    Vanessa R. August 2025
    We just got back from the 8 night Ultimate Norwegian Fjord Adventure and had the best time. The guides Benji and David were wonderful not only made sure we were well taken care of but also were a blast to hang out with. Highlights of the trip include kayaking along to fjords to areas only accessible by boat, gorgeous views on our hikes, our time as guests at Dee and Hegge's house's, and climbing up the glaciers. What a great way to spend a vacation making new friends and having new experiences!

  • Best holiday of my life

    Jessica B. August 2025
    This tour was the perfect combination of incredible scenery, great activities, amazing people and delicious food. The Fjords will blow your mind and you get to see them without crowds of tourists. The activities were a good balance of fun but still challenging. Our tour guides Benji and David were the loveliest people and we spent the entire time laughing as a group. The highlight was staying with Dee at his farm and house in town. They were the most generous hosts and make us food out of this world.

  • Fabulous week, fabulous itinerary, fabulous

    Joyce B. August 2025
    Fabulous week, fabulous itinerary, fabulous people 👍😁

  • Fabulous trip. It was to Norway what CocaCola is to cola based drinks

    Jonathan W. July 2025
    I had a fantastic time. It was really well organised. The kayaking and hiking were brilliant. It was great fun. I think this trip also attracts a really nice group of people who are looking for a much better adventure. The guides, David and Jonny couldn’t do enough for us. Really impressed- best of the MBA trips I’ve done so far (and they were all good)

  • Awesome trip

    Kris S. July 2025
    This was an amazing and perfect trip. The variety of activities was great. Kayaking on calm waters with breathtaking views, hiking up amazing mountains and walking on glaciers- wow! Staying with Dee at Stigen and Fresvik was the highlight of the seven days. We felt part of Norwegian life thanks to their hospitality. Our group gelled well thanks to our wonderful leader/guide Callum. Callum was outstanding- welcoming and supportive. He kept us safe, well fed, and laughing. He knew when to push us ahead and when we needed support. He made the trip a success for each one of us! I’ll recommend this trip to all my friends and family!

  • Kayak adventures

    Emma P. June 2025
    This was a brilliant trip. Very active and great for the soul. Our guide Jonny was excellent.

  • Beautiful Scenery. Amazing people. Problematic Host.

    Michael E. June 2025
    Our 7 day kayaking and hiking adventure had amazing scenery and people. The kayaking was beautiful. Instructions were clear. Equipment was nice. The hiking trip was well planned, and the challenge was as advertised (quite challenging, but that’s ok). The guide was knowledgeable. The trip suffered from two challenges. First, the ratio of 10 guests to 1 guide didn’t work well. Many of the camp, and docking responsibilities fell to the guests, simply because it was so much work. While I was happy to pitch in, I was surprised at the amount required. This led to overly long breaks, which then put pressure on the group to paddle or hike more rapidly than comfortable. Compounding this, our group was split among faster and slower hikers/paddlers. Inevitably the guide was in the front with the faster group, forcing several of us to be constantly playing catch up. The challenge level was ok, but the pacing felt like a race rather than a vacation. A lot of hurry up and wait. These issues could have been resolved with a second guide. Secondly, there was a slightly problematic host for the home/farm stays. Two of the nights were at the hosts’ properties. The food and views were amazing, but the owner was a larger than life personality that turned every conversation to himself. Worse yet, he was quite concerned about getting his property wet/dirty which resulted in a long changing session exposed to the cold and rain after a long day of kayaking. Even as the guests were shivering in their underwear/swimsuits there was a reluctance to push back on this host, and get us under shelter. We found this experience off putting , and combined with the pacing issues we left the tour two days early. Our guide went out of his way to make sure we had a transportation option to get back to a city, for which we were quite grateful.

  • An incredible week - just go for it!

    Aleksandra D. September 2024
    Hiking and kayaking the Norwegian fjords had been on my bucketlist for quite some time, but I didn't expect it to be just as extraordinary as it was. The flora, fauna and scenery were abundant and spectacular, well worth some early starts and the effort of reaching them. Often it felt like we had all this beauty to ourselves. Shoutout to our guides Joe, David and Callum, who couldn't have done a better job of keeping us fully informed, motivated and safe throughout the week, even when the weather wasn't quite what we'd have liked it to be (don't skimp on solid waterproof gear, and thermals/layers). For someone who is reasonably active this felt like the level of challenge/activity I was after, probably at the upper end of "moderate", but I was glad of the rest day and long evenings to chill before the next challenge. Most of our group were travelling solo and we were lucky to find a great camaraderie with like-minded people, which no doubt enhanced the whole experience and has left me with many great memories. Absolutely worth every penny

  • A Much Better Adventure

    Nikki R. August 2024
    Leave your expectations of a "moderate activity" trip at the door. If you can tolerate this high activity trip, you will be rewarded with fantastic views, wonderful food, appropriate levels of soreness, exceptional guides, and travel friends for life. You've been warned.

  • Great organisation, 1st class trip

    Duncan L. August 2024
    Thoroughly impressed by both the activities and MBA staff. Really got to experience the fjords and lands surrounding them from many angles - kayak, hike, hot tub, waterfall climb, camping. Our guides Joe, David and Callum were excellent, all real outdoor enthusiasts and giving both clear briefings and a sense of fun and energy to everything we did. I will absolutely go on further MBA trips! 2 things to consider if booking: 1) it can get pretty wet in Norway, which didn't spoil our time but be sure you're OK with that and 2) I think it's borderline between Moderate and Challenging. 2 big hikes (along with quite a few smaller ones) and some intense kayaking. If you're not pretty active this could be a struggle.

  • An unforgettable trip!

    Anna G. August 2024
    It’s hard to describe how much fun this week was. Impeccably organised and curated with such a brilliant balance of activities. We had a super group of people and our guides were exceptional. It was such a hard trip to leave! Don’t hesitate to book!

  • Norway really does live up to its name as being "The Land of Waterfalls".

    Joe M. August 2024
    There is something special about throwing together a group of like minded individuals and going on an adventure and an adventure it certainly was! Western Norway should be up there with the wonders of the world, the Fjords are something to be admired and the waterfalls are there to be awed at. Norway really does live up to its name as being "The Land of Waterfalls". The early hike of Breiskrednosi was stunning and the warm up to the "slog" was a great socialiser with my fellow campmates after a night of getting to know each other. What I loved most was understanding everyones reason for taking on the challenge and why they love the great outdoors. The peak was something I've never experienced and was certainly worth the long hike. The rich history of the land is maintained and preserved through it's locals. One being Dee, who immigrated from America at 17 years old and never looked back. A huge thanks to him and his wife for hosting us across two days and engineering hot tubs at the top of his place in Steigen. You haven't lived until you've been been in hot tub overlooking the Fjords on a mountain top. A real highlight of the trip was the final day of the kayaking where we paddled into Fresvik. Before setting off, our guides warned the team that this journey has a history of being tough due to the length, days of activity and winds but the elements were on our side and managed to reach Fresvik in good time and turning the corner to the sun beaming across the mountains. After abit of R and R, we were back on the mountains with the ambition of summiting Galdhøpiggen. Unfortunately the elements were not on our side and we decided to call it a day after walking across the glacier after being battered by the wind and rain. This didn't dampened our spirits and was a good reminder not to underestimate mother nature. It can be brutal but under the supervision of our guides - Callum and Amy, we felt secure and at no point at risk. "You can be cold and miserable or be cold" Amy would remind us in her unwavering positive demeanour. With the frustration of not reaching the summit of Galdhøpiggen, we as a group realised how lucky we were to be kayaking in sunshine and a favourable wind plus the beaming day of good weather on day 3 - you can't always get what you want as The Rolling Stones would say but looking back it was the perfect and wouldn't trade it. As we dried our boots and crossed our fingers for better weather, we shared a home cooked meal as a group - trading stories and banter about the trip so far and with moral high again we tackled another Glacier lead by off an season Napolese Everest Sherpa. Their experience and guidance was admirable and comforting. What I really took away from the glacier trekking was how dangerous they can be without supervision and the shocking revelation that the rate they have been shrinking at globally will make them endangered in the next few years. Even more reason to experience them ! Overall, I could go on but I really must say, this trip was sensational. Callum and Amy were incredible. Their attitudes and energy were what made to the trip for me personally. They ensure the group settled in, maintained a strong duty of care and truly smashed it out the park as guides. If you're looking to switch off, challenge yourself and meet brilliant people... this is the trip for you !

  • The best way to see Norway

    Maria B. August 2024
    This was an excellent trip. A fantastic variety of activities. Very intense and strenuous - not recommended for anyone of lower than good fitness levels though! I consider myself above average fitness but even I found it a challenge. I think grading it ‘moderate’ should be interpreted as moderate- difficult. But the two guides Benji and Jonny were incredibly supportive and encouraging throughout. Both so warm and friendly too. Benji even treated us to live music sessions in the evening, which was so fantastic. I was delighted to have pushed myself on this trip physically. If you’re looking for a challenge and something fast paced - this is definitely for you! The landscape in Norway is like no other - it has among the purest air and water on the planet. You notice that straight away. Weather is VERY changeable and as this trip includes such vastly different environments ( fjords vs glaciers) pack warm thermal layers for minus temperatures !!!!! This is vital!! We were also lucky that our group gelled so well and lots of lifelong friendships have been forged. The accommodations and food was very top notch - the absolute highlight and what makes this itinerary really stand out I think is the stay with a local at two eco lodges/ farmhouses. Hearing captivating stories being told by this wonderful man and meeting his family and sampling his home grown organic food was an experience like no other. This was a big investment for me financially, an expensive trip, but for the quality of what you get - it’s well worth it.

  • Fjordfest

    BOB G. August 2024
    Our guides were exceptional. Johnnie and Benji were very knowledgeable, patient and expert outdoorsmen. The entire 8 day trip was full of highlights and memories. The 15 people on the trip meshed instantly and never stopped laughing. While there were demanding days, it only made the nights together more rewarding. Food was very good, especially the gas station hot dogs. Benji serenaded us with some Gaelic Bob Marley one night. Wouldn’t change one thing, it made me not ever want to go on another vacation because it won’t compare. Off the beaten path and never dealt with crowds or other tourists.

  • Incomprehensibly Beautiful

    Emmanuel V. August 2024
    Honestly, can’t recommend enough this tailored, beautiful adventure. We had to pinch ourselves a few times as the vistas, experiences and photos at times did not seem real. MBA partnered with an amazing local team and can’t give enough props to our fearless Head Guide Callum and to Guide Amy, who lead a near flawless 9 days of surreal experiences - we really felt like we were on an adventure with family. Great food, company and laughs were had from the group. Trust me, if you are thinking about it Book It!

  • Fun in the Fyords

    Mary G. August 2024
    What a wonderful trip! The kayaking ,the hiking, it was all a blast. Everyday was a new adventure, just so much fun. Never felt like there was any situation that I could not handle and that was because of our fabulous, extremely competent, incredible guides Emma and Callum!! They made it fun, interesting, and it was very reassuring knowing that the two of them were there. I will definitely be doing another trip with Much Better Adventures. It was a well organized, nicely put together trip and the guides were just amazing.

  • YOLO ....Doooo It!

    Timothy J. August 2024
    What a trip... one to recommend to friends and family! It was a last minute booking and just so glad we booked! Callum and Amy were excellent guides very supportive and attentive to the group. Our group equipment was suitable and appropriate to our needs. Even the camping experience was 'comfortable' with flushing toilets, hot showers and comfy sleeping mats and bags. Dee and Hege's hospitality was superb, food simple and home grown - delicious! The views from the hot tubs were spectacular. The group wasn't defeated by the weather on the hikes - thankfully the kit lists ensured we had brought the essentials.

  • Aug 3 Norwegian Adventure

    Kimberly K. August 2024
    Amy and Callum were excellent guides, cooks, drivers, and mechanics. The Fjords and mountains were absolutely stunning. The Accommodations were unique and every night the meals got better!

  • Great August Adventure with Callum and Amy in the Norwegian Fjords

    Kerry S. August 2024
    The trip was everything it was described as and more. The scenery was beautiful. The equipment for the trip was top notch. The food was really good even during camp days. There was more meat than I expected. We went to places where most others didn’t because of the relationships the company built with Dee and Haega. Unbelievable opportunity. Trip is top notch and highly recommended.

  • Awesome trip!

    Jayna R. August 2024
    It was a great trip with a beautiful place every day. Highlights were wood fired hot tubs over the fjord and climbing galdopiggen. Low was last day of kayaking several hours into a headwind and rough water! Accomodations were all varied and in great locations. Had a great week with our guide johnny, who ensured everyone was taken care of.

  • Fabulous trip

    Clare W. August 2024
    Incredible trip, the scenery was amazing both kayaking and hiking. The accommodation was varied and full of amazing food. We were very blessed to have fabulous weather for the week. Great group of people. Our guide was brilliant, very personable and experienced.

  • Highly recommend for the adventurous minded traveler

    Jordan B. August 2024
    Wonderful guide, fully physical adventure (which I wanted), and great stops and hosts along the way. Top notch trip.

  • July Kayaking and Hiking

    Travis L. August 2024
    Emma and Callum were exceptional guides and worked hard to keep us safe, well fed, and having fun in some of the most unbelievable natural beauty. We had a great group of people, and the trip flew by. Would definitely recommend.

  • This week in Norway did

    Zoe P. August 2024
    This week in Norway did not disappoint! An incredible experience kayaking along the fjords, hiking up to the tops, climbing the highest peak in Northern Europe, exploring glaciers. The adventuring was breath taking and the time spent in between the adventures spectacular, staying in wonderful places. Our guides Emma and Callum made the week easy, fun and memorable. Would love to go back and do it all again!

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What to Pack

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Know before you go! Some stuff we'll provide, other things you'll need to bring.

Kit List

What's included?

All kayaking equipment:

  • Sea kayak, paddle and spray deck
  • Paddle jacket with hood and reflective strips
  • Life jacket
  • Sleeveless longjohn neoprene wetsuit and neoprene booties
  • Waterproof case for your camera/phone (various sizes available)
  • 22-liter drybag plus plastic bags for extra items if needed

All camping equipment:

  • Tent, cooking gear and crockery
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat (3" inflatable)

(if you prefer to bring your own sleeping bag or mat please let the host know in advance)

What do I need to bring?

Clothing & Footwear

  • Waterproof jacket with hood for hiking
  • Waterproof pants for hiking
  • Warm jacket
  • Long pants
  • Fleece
  • Base layers
  • Worn-in waterproof hiking boots
  • Hiking socks x 3-4 pairs (wool/merino are best, plus some extra socks)
  • Swimwear and/or rash vest (something to wear under the wetsuit)
  • Flip flops/sandals or light sneakers for camp
  • Thin gloves
  • Beanie
  • Sunhat

Sleeping

  • Sleeping bag liner

Other

  • Backpack for hiking (25-30 liters, without a frame so it can be packed in a kayak)
  • Walking poles (optional, lightweight and collapsible)
  • Sunglasses (ideally with retainer strap)
  • Sunscreen
  • Gaiters (if you have them)
  • Small travel towel (should you wish to swim in the fjord)
  • Thin sports gloves (protect from blisters while kayaking)
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Toiletries and personal medication (if needed)
  • Antihistamines/bite relief if you are allergic
  • Camera. Waterproof boxes provided!
  • Headlamp
  • Personal snacks
  • Travel documents, travel insurance and passport

FAQs

One of the most beautiful places in the world. A fjord is a deep, narrow, and elongated part of the sea that stretches inland for miles, winding around mountains, valleys, and steep cliffs. The fjords were formed by the giant glacier tongues and shaped over several ice ages.

Most groups will have a mix of single and double kayaks. If you’d prefer a single, let your host know in advance, and they’ll do their best to make it happen, but it can’t be guaranteed. They need to balance kayak-to-guide safety ratios and juggle the fleet across multiple groups. If you start out in a double and fancy trying a single (or vice versa), have a chat with your fellow adventurers, someone might be up for a swap during the trip. If you're unsure about your paddling strength or confidence, sharing a double with a stronger member of the group can be a great idea.

You're free to bring any luggage or suitcase you wish with you but if you can pack light it'll make life easier with the various luggage transfers. During the tour, your main luggage will be transported between accommodation by bus so you'll have overnight access to it throughout, except for the kayaking section (Days 3, 4 and 5).

At the kayaking base in Gudvangen on Day 3, you'll be provided with a 22-liter dry bag to pack everything that you will need with you for the next three nights (you will also be given a hard, waterproof case for your camera/phone). You'll need to pack light as your dry bag has to fit into the hatched compartments (bulkheads) of the kayak, along with the group's food and equipment which will be shared among the kayaks. The remainder of your luggage can be left behind and securely stored at the kayaking base in Gudvangen, and will be transferred to your accommodation in Fresvik and reunited with you on Day 6.

Don't stress, your host will explain all during the briefing.

We can recommend the following from budget to high price. There are many other hotels however these are selected for their convenience and / or from experience:

Accommodation in Voss

Accommodation in Bergen

Here’s what your local guide has to say on Drones:

We do not really encourage bringing drones on this trip for several reasons:

  • There are limited times where there would be possibilities for flying the drone.
  • We need to keep the campsites free of drone traffic in agreement with the landowners.
  • There is often livestock in some areas that may get affected and we need to maintain a good relationship with the farmers.
  • We have seen some people being frustrated by drone traffic and can understand this.

Having said this we do not prohibit drone use as it is out of our legislation - as long as it does not interfere with the issues mentioned above and you can fit the drone in the kayak it will be okay to bring it along. Just please discuss the use with other group members sometime after meeting up with them the first morning to settle this.

The best way to meet your host is to take the train from Oslo center to Voss. The train ride takes about 6.5 hours and goes through some amazing scenery. By prior arrangement with your host, it may be possible for the group transfer to collect you from Voss on their way from the airport but if the timings don't align they can help you to arrange a private transfer from Voss to the hotel instead.

If you have reserved a flight departing Bergen airport before 12:00 noon on Day 9, you can either book a private transfer or make your own way by public transport. Trains run regularly from central Voss to Bergen city center and connect with trams to Bergen airport. You should normally allow around three hours for the combined journey. For further info please visit http://www.vy.no

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips typically consist of a mix of solo travelers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves, and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
  • 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
  • 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

The weather in summer is very comfortable for kayaking and camping, with temperatures at 59-68 degrees Fahrenheit, sometimes more. It can get chilly at night so a warm sweater and some thermals are vital. This time of year daylight in Norway is constant with only 2–3 hours of darkness in the evenings.

We recommend joining this trip in July and August for the warmest temperatures, but it’s great all summer.

We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre program, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

What's the number?
It works out on average at 163kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.

The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.

But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:

  • Driving 1000 miles/1609km would be approximately 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person, if there were two of you in it).
  • A return economy class flight between London and New York would be approximately 1619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
  • 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approximately 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.

Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.

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