Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords in a Week

You'll be on the move all day for five days in a row, so this expedition is aimed at adventurous souls with good levels of fitness and a love for being immersed in the great outdoors, whatever the weather. Day 2 kicks things off with a big push – 8 to 10 hours of hiking to get through – so we suggest doing some warm up hikes in the week or two before flying to Norway, so that you are not caught out at the start of the expedition. You do not need any prior kayaking experience – your guide will give you full instructions and a safety briefing. You’ll just need reasonable levels of fitness to handle approx 32km of relaxed paddling over two days, following three days of hiking covering 35-40km. While hiking, you'll be tackling elevations that go from sea level up to 1189m, with some steep sections to navigate in places.

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

You're free to bring any luggage or suitcase you wish with you to Voss. On Day 2, you'll check out of your accommodation with all of your luggage and take a minivan to the host's kayaking base in Gudvangen. Here, you'll separate your items into what you will need for hiking, and what you need for kayaking. The remainder of your luggage (anything you don't need on the expedition) can be left at the kayaking base in Gudvangen, where it will be safely stored until your return.

For the kayaking, you will be given a 22-litre drybag to pack everything into for this part of the expedition (excluding a sleeping bag and sleeping mat, unless you bring your own). You will be given a hard waterproof case for your camera/phone too, and you'll want to keep certain things handy such as your water bottle, a cap, sunscreen and snacks. You'll need to pack light as your drybag has to fit into the hatched compartments (bulkheads) of your kayak, along with the group's food and equipment which will be shared among the kayaks. Don't stress! Your host will explain it all during the briefing.

Sure thing. On Day 2, you'll check out of your accommodation with all of your luggage and transfer to the host's kayaking base in Gudvangen. Here, you'll re-pack all your stuff, ready for the expedition (see 'How do I pack for this expedition?' above). The remainder of your luggage – anything that you don't need on the adventure itself – can be left behind at the kayaking base in Gudvangen, where it will be safely stored until your return.

The weather in summer is generally very comfortable for kayaking and camping, with temperatures of 15-20°C, sometimes more. April and May typically see the lowest rainfall, but days are cooler (typically 10-15°C) and nights usually hover a few degrees above freezing. Snow cover often persists on higher ground into April and May (and occasionally even early June), so is likely to be encountered along a significant portion of the hike. Your host has a stock of snowshoes if necessary. We recommend joining this trip in July and August for the warmest temperatures, but it’s great all throughout the summer.

In any month it can rain and get chilly at night so waterproofs, good hiking boots, a warm jumper and some thermals are vital. At this time of year, daylight in Norway is near constant with only 2–3 hours of darkness in the evenings.

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.

There are plenty of kayaks available for you to use, with a mix of single and doubles available depending on your preference.

Absolutely. The train is 45 minutes faster than the included transfer and is one of the most spectacular journeys you can take by rail. Here’s how:

From the airport, get the Flybussen airport shuttle to Bergen bus station, or the Bybanen (city light rail – cheaper, but slower). Buses to/from the airport run every 10-15 minutes, and cost roughly 90NOK (£9) each way. The Bybanen is approx 40NOK (£4). From Bergen bus station, it’s just a few minutes walk to the train station. A taxi from the airport to the train station can be booked for between 350-550NOK (£35-£55), depending on traffic.

Trains run regularly throughout the day and don’t need to be booked in advance, with a single ticket to Voss costing roughly 200NOK (£20). Trains to Oslo stop at Voss. You can buy tickets at the ticket office up until 17:30, or from ticket machines. You can check the timetable or book ahead online.

Voss Hostel is a 12-minute walk from Voss train station. Head out of the main station and turn right on the road. Follow the road until just before the roundabout (about 750m) then take the left turning, following the road for 200m more – straight to the hostel.

For the return, make your life easy by jumping on the already included transfers to Bergen Airport.

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

Accommodation in Voss

• Voss Hostel – great prices for individuals, couples or large groups.
• Voss Camping Cabins – ideal for small groups of 3 to 4.
• Store Ringheim Hotel – perfect for cosy traditional rooms and great food.

Accommodation in Bergen

• Montana Hostel – great prices for individuals, couples or large groups.
• Grand Terminus Hotel – older style, but right next to the train station.
• Thon Bristol Hotel – great central city location for sightseeing and nightlife.
• First Marin Hotel – also a great central city location for sightseeing and nightlife.

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 animals in some areas that may get affected and we need to keep 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 OK to bring it along. Just please do discuss the use with other group members sometime after meeting up with them on the first morning to settle this.

The best way to meet your host is to take the train from Oslo centre to Voss (not Bergen), and then head to Voss Hostel. Voss Hostel is a 12-minute walk from Voss train station. Head out of the main station and turn right on the road. Follow the road until just before the roundabout (about 750m) then take the left turning, following the road for 200m more – straight to the hostel. The train journey takes about 6.5 hours and goes through some amazing scenery.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

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

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers 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.

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