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

Myself and my 18 year old boy had this adventure together. We had such a great time. Our guide Reid was brilliant!! He made the whole process so easy. The kayaking was quite easy and anyone who's paddled a little will be fine. The hike was very tough. 23km over 10. 5 hours. One very steep bit called the 'slog'. The base camp was basic. 2 man tents were snug. Sleeping didn't come easy. The toilet facilities were extremely basic and very very smelly so hold your nose! Overall, I'd highly recommend this adventure! We had such a great time with amazing people!

An amazing trip with a group of amazing people. Our guide, Callum, was very knowledgeable, fun and helped bring everyone together. An absolute must do!

Incredible time hiking and kayaking the fjords, the guide was excellent and the options for food were very good as well!

What an experience! So well organised I would definetly book another trip. Really friendly staff, everything had been thought of and ran really smoothly. Highly recommend

An absolute blast of a trip. Challenging, yet so rewarding. 10/10 Would happily do it all over again!

Well organised and well equipped. Kayaking is the best way to see the magnificent fjords! Don’t forget to pack some warm Cloths too and plenty socks

What an incredible trip we had with everyone and our guide Jonny! If you are from America or Canada and used to take REI trips, this is the one you should go on! It was stunningly beautiful, the food was great and it was perfectly described on the website. The hike may be slightly harder than expected, but it gave us a great sense of accomplishment and we’re very happy we did it. Life is short and we have a lot of places to see, yet we’ve already said we would like to come back.

Would highly recommend to anyone looking to experience some of Norway! The whole trip was thoroughly organised and our guide Reid was so friendly and did everything to make sure we were looked after and felt comfortable.

Norway is beautiful and is worth exploring. I went solo and met some lovely people who I had the privilege of experiencing the trip with. If you feel hesitant about booking, as someone who felt the same please book!!!

We had the most phenomenal time in Norway, camping, kayaking and hiking. Truly amazing. Our guide Mike was incredible looked after us all really well to ensure that we all had the support we needed to get the most out of our trip. His local knowledge and cooking skills were top notch too! Extremely well organised trip will definitely be using much better adventures again!

A real adventure. Superbly led by our guide Benji, who looked after us all so well. The scenery is spectacular at every turn and the kayaking and walking kept us active and was perfectly judged in terms of challenge. This was my first trip with a group travel organisation and hugely enjoyed it, highly recommend.

Very enjoyable trip around the Norwegian fjords

Amazing experience, meeting new people and exploring the Fjords in this incredible way there is so much to enjoy about this trip.

My friends and I booked this trip to celebrate turning 50 this year. It was the best decision ever! The Norwegian Fjords are simply stunning and to experience the views of the water and the mountains up close on foot, in the kayaks and from our campsite was unforgettable. The trip ran smoothly throughout - our guide Mike made sure we got to where we needed to be each time without us ever feeling under time pressure or that we were hanging around unnecessarily. The food was amazing, suitably healthy with energy needs in mind and plentiful with vegetarian and pescatarian options. Mike did a great job as our private chef but it was also nice that everyone mucked in with prep and clearing up so evenings around the camp fire were relaxed and convivial. The hike was challenging but this had been made clear in advance so we were prepared and were excited to embrace the challenge! Back home now I feel fitter and healthier than before - invigorated and batteries recharged! Highly recommend.

Incredible trip - well organised, brilliantly led. The views were inspirational around every corner. The hike was a challenge at times, but worth it for the incredible sense of achievement, and of course the views from the top. Food was generous and well cooked. Strongly recommended.

I loved every minute of this trip! Paddling and hiking through the most spectacular scenery, we felt in safe hands with our amazing guide, Reid, who was really competent and knowledgeable. Met some great people and made memories that will last a lifetime - thanks to everyone who helped make the weekend so special…

This was our first MBA trip and having taken the plunge and booked, we were a little uncertain of what to expect. HOWEVER. . . we are so glad we did. If you are in any doubt, this trip is a MUST. Being thrown together with a group of people you have never met before was a little daunting at first. But somehow MBA gets this right. . . our group gelled immediately, from the beginning. We were a complete mix of people, but after 4 days of laughter and continual chatter, we felt genuinely sad to say our goodbyes at the end. The trip really comes into its own on the second day when we were taken to the Nordic Adventure base and introduced to our guide, Benji. For me, the quality of our guide played a huge part in the success and enjoyment of our trip. Benji was fabulous. He took the time to explain everything to us every step of the way and genuinely appeared to enjoy our company. He was informative, interesting and fun, but also mindful of everyone's needs and capabilities. Nothing was too much trouble in order to ensure everyone had the best experience. Kayaking the fjords was an unforgettable experience. We were extremely lucky with the weather and spent 2 beautiful evenings camping out on a beautiful secluded beach - jumping off the rocks was the evening entertainment. Many reviewers have previously mentioned the hike as being quite challenging, however, we found this was pitched just right. It was perfectly manageable and not too difficult, just quite long. If you are in any doubt, go ahead and book this trip - you won't be disappointed. We are already scouring the website to find our next adventure : )

Overall this is a very well planned excursion with a tight itinerary. The views and sense of achievement are well worth your troubles. I am 40 years old and I don't exercise at all. I sit in a computer all day, but I am not overweight and I don't smoke. To my own surprise I managed to get to the top. It took me 13h, while it took the rest of the group 11h30m. Being in a double kayak helped.

tip 1. Consider bringing your own small and soft drybags. The kayak has space that you can easily fill with ziplog sized dry bags, and often just removing 2 items from the provided drybag is the difference between having time for coffee or struggling to push things in for 15m. Space is at a premium, dont overpack. tip 2. You can't bring poles on the plane but some people seem to have managed that, so it seems the rule is not enforced too strictly. You can risk your poles at the aiport, or you can amazon new poles to the hostel before you arrive. Few people had them so if you are still young you probably don't need them, but they help with stability and knee pain. tip 3. Bring some sort of pillow as no pillow is provided at the camp, but remember space is at a premium. Most people used folded jackets, and hacks suggest to bring a pillowcase to hold your folded jacket in place. tip 4. Don't pack snacks. There is a ton of food and a lot of snacks as well. People generally share snacks on the trail, with nuts, chocolates and sugary things being very appreciated, but you won't need more than a single snack to share. tip 5. Pack an assortment of Compede and use them at the first sign of annoyance and before you get blisters. tip 6. Put your phone on airplane mode when you don't just it and conserve 50% of your battery

Overall, highly recommended trip.

This kayaking, hiking, and camping trip was truly the experience of a lifetime. The towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and serene fjords were beyond words. Our guide Benji, made the trip exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, charismatic and genuinely so passionate about what he does. He also cooked every meal, the food was fresh, tasty, and impressively inclusive for people with dietary restrictions (dairy free, gluten free). The organisation was flawless, every detail was thought through so we could simply enjoy the adventure. Everything ran smoothly, and we felt completely cared for from start to finish. The balance of challenge and comfort was perfect, the kayaking and hiking were physically engaging but always manageable, and the sense of accomplishment at the end of each day was unmatched. This trip was smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable in every possible way!

The best short break in Norway. Good balance of activities and amazing camp spots. Super well organised and Reid was an awesome guide.

We had the best time. So grateful!

Really enjoyed this trip. Well planned with great staff.

We had the best time on this trip. Even better than we hoped for. The scenery was so beautiful that many of our photos look too good to be true. The activities were well-organised and challenging, but achievable and rewarding. The food was delicious and plentiful. Our group was great fun and our guide, Mike, was excellent.

This trip was my 1st even in solo travel and I can say it won't be my last. . was a little nervous at 1st due to meeting new people but I needn't worry. . amazing group of people and we all had a great time and lots of banter. . special mention to Benji our guide. . he was brilliant with us and didn't hold our hand just let us get on with the trip. . . top bloke👍👍to sum up the trip had everything you wish for in a 3 days. . . great organization. . . great scenery. . . great people. . . I highly recommend 👍👍

The trip was well organised with amazing scenery throughout. Ryan was a brilliant guide, and cooked great evening meals for camp. Overall was an unforgettable trip!

A fantastic tour overall! Stunning scenery and very well organised. Mike was an exceptional guide. He worked so hard and went above and beyond. The food was fantastic and plentiful. The sleeping arrangements are fine. You're in a tent in Norwegian wilderness do don't expect luxury. We had great weather. Wet weather would have been tricky but manageable. The hike is tough, even for fit people, in my opinion, unless you are doing lots of hiking.

Brilliant time, it is hard work but it’s achievable. Took my own blow up camping mat and I’m glad I did as the roll mats provided are very thin. You get to have your hiking bag and an extra 22l dry bag for more stuff to pack into the kayak. Loved every minute of it.

I had the best 4 days one could ask for. Amazing sights and the best company. Special thanks to our guide Kate who was truly the best, prepared for everything and always with a smile.

Fabulous location and stunning views. Mike was an outstanding guide - competent, organised but also relaxed

My third MBA tour and the best yet. Exceptionally well run, the participants were guided and informed every step of the way. There was no point where there was any uncertainty about the next activity or the expectations of the travellers.

Emily our guide certainly exceeded expectations in the provision of information, local history and safety and her cooking was first rate. She went well above and beyond what is expected of a guide.

I would highly recommend this trip for active and fit travellers looking for an exceptional experience.

The 3 days kayaking and hiking was a wonderful experience with awesome scenery and an achievable challenge, with an interesting group of people. The photos don't do it justice. Our guide Katie was fantastic - so hard working and looked after us all really well.

The wild camping wasn't quite as wild as I was expecting (a good thing) - actually fairly civilised, despite the rain! The food was delicious and there was plenty of it.

Some of the things around the edges of the trip were not quite as described or expected. I booked the trip on the basis of a small group holiday, but arrived at Bergen airport to find there were around 40 people on the transfer coach doing the same trip at the same time. We all stayed in the same hostel the first night and were not allocated rooms based on our small groups, so everyone mixed up for dinner the first night.

The small group feel didn't start until 24 hrs into the holiday, and we kept bumping into the other groups throughout the trip - nice people, but not what I signed up for! Having so many groups around the Fjord at the same time did detract from the feeling of adventure and remoteness somewhat also.

The youth hostel wasn't particularly comfortable (very narrow beds), and I had to hire a towel. You also have to make and strip your own bed.

Our transfer back to the airport did not leave any time to spare for the recommended flights - we were all beginning to think we might not make it in time. So I would consider not flying back until the following day for peace of mind.