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

Let's start with the stunning scenery! Out of this world! Our guide Reid was very knowledgeable, considerate and funny! We got hit by a storm, but everything was still handled to it's best backup plan!

Epic 4 day adventure through the Norwegian fjords that was absolutely unforgettable, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Katie - knowledgeable, upbeat, and always calm under pressure, amazing in every way. The group dynamic was perfect; strangers at first, we bonded super quick through shared experiences, laughter, and the adventure of paddling through fjords, setting up camp and roasting marshmallows (and socks!) on an open fire. Every day brought fantastic scenery, real connection, and a deep sense of accomplishment out in the wilds of Norway. A week later, I’m still buzzing with energy and can’t stop talking about it - this trip has totally raised the bar for me and I can’t wait to book my next adventure!

This was a properly awesome experience in terms of setting and scenery. The views whilst kayaking were absolutely spectacular and the hike was very tough, but amazing.

I was, however, not expecting the full group (we were split up into 3x ~10 person groups) to be so big with a few other groups only being a hundred meters down the shore; so I really appreciated our guide, Reid, trying to make sure we had a more individual experience and staggering our starts to be able to appreciate the landscapes fully.

I was also not expecting the camping to be quite so uncomfortable. I was always worried a little about the camping situation and was not expecting too much, but at the very least I was expecting them to tell us in advance that they were not providing any kind of pillow. The tents were relatively small (I would definitely not have wanted to share with a stranger so closely) and just a thin camping matt to sleep on. The cooking setup was great and a little above expectations, though, especially with some dietary requirements that I thought were dealt with very well.

Our (Canadian) guide, Reid, was great in general. However, I was also hoping for a guide who was at least from Norway, which none of the guides for any group were. So that was a little bit of a shame too.

Just do this trip. It's everything you imagine. The photos never do it justice.

Amazing trip, struggling to transition back to reality from the beautiful scenery and phenomenal experiences! The trip was really well organised from the get go, and no aspect was left to chance. The hike and kayaking were fantastic - we were lucky with the weather but equally it’s not as hard as some reviews make out if you do some basic training and ensure your boots fit well! The camping set up was comfortable and catered to all levels of outdoors experience. Jonny (our guide) was the perfect blend of fun and professional behaviour, always going that extra mile to make sure all members of the group felt included, as well as being an amazing camp chef (especially given the set up!) Now my only dilemma is which trip to do next?

The mini adventure was one of the coolest things I've ever done. Some usual fears about how I would get on with 12 strangers were quickly dispelled as the group got to know each other. Organisation was excellent. Food and equipment was exceptional.

Absolutely wonderful trip! Beautiful views on every level - from sea level to summit tops. If you want to experience the fjords as fully as possible, this is the best way to do it. Minimal prep on the client's side and the tour guides were extremely professional and accommodating- making sure that you enjoyed your trip instead of rushing through the kayaking and hiking. I would like to try the 5 day tour at a later time.

What a weekend! The scenery in Norway is Epic. . . that is a given. But the attention to detail from Nordic Adventures and our guide Brody was what really made the trip. The equipment provided was great, amazing cosy sleeping bags (I did take along my own inflatable sleeping matt for extra comfort). The food was great quality and plentiful. . . and i now have a new favourite sandwich of salmon and pesto! Brody did an awesome job cooking for us, and breaking out the snacks just when needed. The hike is mega. . 25km through Epic scenery. . . none of it too challenging in terrain but be prepared for a long day and snow up the top! If you're thinking about this trip. . . just go! You won't regret it!

I’ve just finished this trip and had the most fabulous time. Great trip, with stunning scenery. We had a mix of all weathers which meant we saw some lovely waterfalls along the fjord too. The hike was challenging but so worth it. And our guide Katie was wonderful. Kept everyone safe and seen and we ate so well. Would recommend to anyone

A simply exhilarating few days amongst stunning scenery that takes your breath away. A fantastic trip, expertly overseen by our guide, Reid, who somehow juggled being a knowledgeable guide, and a fantastic cook (catering excellently for vegan diet) with being calm, fun and an all round brilliant guide whilst still having time to keep us safe, and superbly entertained throughout. It's a good, healthy workout over the 3 days but one that I'll remember for a long time and one that leaves me wanting more. Expertly organised throughout.

Do not hesitate to book this trip. It is everything and more. Emma our guide was insanely good and from start to finish everything was perfect!

Trip was very well organised. The level of information and support we received through-out was good. The catering in particular, provided during activities and camp was unexpected and fantastic which ensured excellant value for money. We are already looking for our next 'much better adventure'. . . .

This is a really well organised trip in such a beautiful place. Our guide, Emma was really friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and really made us feel like we were in safe hands. We lucked out on the weather for the whole trip and had glorious sunshine for the hike, followed by a wild swim in the fjord by the wild camping spot. The scenery and closeness to nature was spectacular and it was such a wholesome trip. I would really recommend!

Have just got back from the Norwegian fjords adventure with my brother and despite feeling a teensy bit broken (2 nights roughing it in a tent will do that to a girl!) I am filled with so much joy, happiness and memories of an incredible few days. The group was brilliant, we all bonded so well and had such a laugh together - so much so there is talk of us all arranging another trip together! The activities were awesome, the scenery staggeringly beautiful, the weather spot on, we literally couldn't have asked for anything better than what we got. Looking forward to choosing our next adventure :)

My friends and I had the most incredible three night hike and kayak for my 40th birthday. Emma was the best possible host. She really looked after us (physically -given we had some injuries in the group- but all still made it up!) and in making delicious food. I have never seen someone work so hard. She didn’t stop. The scenery was stunning and we had great weather in the first two days, but a fair amount of rain on the third (early June).

I would highly recommend poles for the walk and a small inflatable mattress and pillow if you are a camping wimp like me!

A beautiful trip and one I will never forget. A tough walk but very much doable if you are relatively fit

If you're even thinking about exploring the Norwegian Fjords, stop thinking and book it now. This trip was nothing short of spectacular—a soul-stirring mix of breathtaking scenery, exhilarating adventure, and deeply rewarding moments of peace and awe.

From the moment we met Callum, our guide, I knew we were in good hands. A calm, confident personality with good humour thrown in. Callum was a walking encyclopaedia of the region, a natural leader, and somehow always three steps ahead when it came to anticipating our needs (the sweets on the hike were much appreciated!). Callum elevated every moment of the trip, with tidbits about the local area, motivational boosters up 'the struggle', and I never saw him without a smile, even when the heavens opened at lunch as he pitched a shelter in seconds and prepared our lunch!

The kayaking through the fjords felt like something out of a dream. We paddled amongst towering cliffs and glassy, silent waters that reflected the sky like a mirror. At times, it was just us, the mountains, and the sound of our paddles slicing through the water. Magical doesn't even begin to cover it.

Camping each night was an experience unto itself. Book not needed - we whiled the hours away next to the campfire sipping wine, toasting marshmallows, non-stop laughing and sharing tales, just soaking in the raw unfiltered beauty of the snow-capped mountains. Callum worked non-stop, cooking delicious meals, cleaning, packing for the next day. . . now I am home I am having to readjust somewhat and I don't like it.

The hike was fantastic, starting down in the lush green forest, gradually rising through the valleys, along stepping stones, through the fields, before rising on to the incredible landscape on top, where we crossed snow bridges and boulders to arrive at the summit. We had a mix of abilities in our group, but with frequent breaks and good leadership by Callum no one was left behind.

I have to make a special shout out to the group I was with. This was my first ever solo trip, and I was quite nervous. I need not have been - never have I felt more at home with a group of like-minded people - my stomach hurts from the non-stop laughing, and everyone was so kind to each other and engaged in conversation. Everyone was an absolute delight and sitting here I really miss their company. If you're reading this - thanks guys!

Five stars isn’t enough. Book now!

I had no idea what to expect from this long weekend but I was blown away. The beauty of the fjords cannot ever be fully explained. The kayaking was tremendous and I loved every moment. The hike wasn't what I would describe as a hike to be honest; it was hugely challenging in some places and a little more than a 'moderate' hike in my view but a huge accomplishment and the view from the top was amazing. Was very lucky to have a tremendous group, all of whom got on really well and new friends met.

What a stunningly beautiful country to have visited. The fjords are simply breathtaking. Kayaking was great fun, with a fabulous group of people. The hike (and I do a lot of hiking) was a real challenge and not to be taken lightly. If you’ve got dodgy knees, take plenty of painkillers. Campsite was in a beautiful location though wasn’t quite ready for the manual labour involved. Overall a great experience and somewhere I plan to return

This trip exceeded all expectations! Couldn’t have asked for any better. Food was tasty and plenty (and accommodated lactose intolerance really well). Activities were well structured and laid out so that you had time to enjoy and recover without rushing — and a lot of this was down to our fantastic guide, Ian. He is so intuitively good at knowing what the group needs and when to check in and with whom, making the tough bits of the hike feel a little less daunting, and making all of the good bits that bit better. Highly recommend!

Loved this trip, it was exactly as described but exceeded expectations. The scenery was beyond spectacular at every point of this trip. The tour itself was really well organised and flowed seamlessly. Our guide in the fjords was Lydia, who was knowledgeable, friendly and super efficient. We lucked out with the weather and were treated to glorious sunshine for the hike and final day kayak. The group were a merry mix of folk, with plenty of laughs and encouragement. Couldn’t fault any part of the trip, thank you!

The three nights were just the right amount. Our guide, Lydia, was well organised and made sure everything went smoothly. The hostel was so much better than expected. Jan and his team are all very kind and you feel relaxed being around them. The kayaking was east but the hike tougher so the medium difficulty rating is about right. I would definitely book another trip with MBA and/or Nordic Ventures.

My partner and I had the most wonderful time. We met interesting, kind, positive and wonderful people. We felt very blessed with our group. Our guide, Reid, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun, but also made sure we kept safe where necessary. I loved that we all helped out with cleaning and prep -- it added to the sense of community and kindness. The scenery was breathtaking. We had sun, rain and even a mini-blizzard on top of the mountain! You get randomly split into groups and allocated a camp-site. I think they try keep solo-women travellers together, which is lovely. The launch from shore for kayaking is staggered, so you always feel you are in a very small group. On the hike, we only passed another group once. The long drops all had lots of sanitiser and toilet paper and really weren't bad at all. Far better and cleaner than portaloos at concerts! Dishes were rinsed in the fjord but then washed with dish-soap in a big pot of hot water, so everything is nice and clean. Tips:

• You finish at a different site and then catch the bus back to base where left your clean change of clothes/other luggage. Make sure you have comfy clothes on top of your drybag for this 40min ride! It can be very rushed getting onto the bus.
• Don't let things push against the side of the tent from the inside -- if it rains, they will get wet!
• Gloves saved a few of us from blisters while kayaking
• Waterproof pants ensured I was comfy for the rain and snow on the hike. Started hot and sunny, but the weather changes very fast up there. Pack layers!
• Try find a level-ish spot for your tent so you don't roll in the night too much and bring a small pillow to sleep on
• My Osprey Tempest 20l with a small plastic frame managed to fit into the kayaks. (I have back problems which a frame helps with)

I have just been on the Hiking, Kayaking and Wild Camping trip in the Norwegian Fjords and it was easily one of the best trips I have ever done. Right from the point of booking the trip up until being dropped off at the airport at the end, everything ran extremely smoothly. The booking process was so easy and the option of convenient payments to suit your budget is a huge bonus. Communication throughout the booking and the information provided was excellent and any questions were always handled very efficiently and with a minimum of fuss. I had an issue joining the trip WhatsApp group so contacted MBA and Katarina in the Customer Experience Team responded and helped really quickly. She was very professional, efficient and friendly in her communications and was a real star. The trip itself was just incredible - everything about it was perfect, the scenery stunning, the equipment in good order and well maintained - really, no faults at all with any of it. We were very lucky to have Callum as our guide and he was, quite simply, an absolute legend. He was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife, always had a smile on his face, and was always willing to help and very cheerful, he also joined in with the group banter brilliantly - really the perfect guide for this sort of trip. The group that I was in was a really good mix of people and everyone got along so well which was fantastic - it was such a funny group of people so the conversation and laughs just kept rolling. All in, such an amazing experience and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend MBA and am already looking at booking the next trip with them.

A super fun trip full of stunning views, dramatic waterfalls and a cosy campsite. Our guide Lydia was extremely knowledgeable and planned everything fabulously, including choosing the perfect weather window for our hike. The whole tour was very easy and well organised, and well paced to allow for down time as well as adventure. Thank you!

Amazing trip to Norway with just the best Guide , Johnny This is quite an energetic trip & hike nit to be undertaken lightly ! I am a regular hiker & found hike amazing but enough for one day ! There is a very steep section of hike which is tough both up & down Johnny looked after us in every way , encouraging , supportive , informative & great cook ! I have no hesitation in recommending this trip & Much Better Adventures to the active

My second time on this trip! First time was so good that I wanted to share the experience with my partner.

Over 5 years had passed since the first trip. Nordic adventures have grown a lot since then. There were 4 separate groups of roughly 10. I was in a relaxed group that waited for the other groups to set up before packing our own kayaks. Unfortunately that meant we had the worst kayaks. . . . mine did not have a back support or seat that was adequate, just a shoe lace intended to hold in place, which of course failed. I'm ex army and just carried on but after hours of kayaking this was uncomfortable on the hip flexors. Taking away from the experience. I know others had to squeeze into small kayaks and some were forced to share a double.

I feel like day 1 was a waste. We could have prepared the wet bags for the trip from the hostel meaning the day 2 start would have been more fluent.

Really liked our instructor, he was great. The group was great. Of course the scenery amazing.

Overall it was brilliant, I was just disappointed that nordic adventures have not re invested into their equipment and also failed to organise staggered trips to the set off point with kayaks.

I’ve returned from an incredible Much Better Adventures trip to Norway, and I genuinely can’t speak highly enough of the experience, especially thanks to our guide, Johnny. From start to finish, the trip was seamless, thoughtfully planned, and brilliantly executed.

Johnny was everything you’d want in a guide: calm, confident, and incredibly capable. He carried an air of ease and reassurance that made even the more challenging parts of the trip feel exciting rather than intimidating. Johnny’s leadership and preparation were superb.

One moment stood out in particular, kayaking when unexpected high winds kicked up, and I found myself struggling. Without hesitation, Johnny knew exactly what to do. His swift and steady response turned what could have been a stressful situation into one where I felt safe, supported, and completely looked after.

It’s also clear that a huge amount of behind-the-scenes work went into preparing this adventure. Every location, every meal, every transition between activities was smooth and well-considered. The team clearly put a lot of thought into creating something special.

Thank you, Johnny, and thank you to the Much Better Adventures team. You made this trip not only possible, but exceptional. I’ll be recommending this to everyone I know and hoping to book another one soon.

Had a great weekend wild camping in the Norwegian Fjords. We were lucky with the weather and the hike which I would describe as a little harder than "medium" would have been challenging if raining. It was odd that we arrived Friday lunchtime and then left to our own devices until the weekend got underway on Saturday morning, but I would overall say we had an amazing weekend, a different kind of experience with a great group of people. Our guide was also excellent.

My partner and I did the 3 day kayaking, camping and hiking; an epic and memorable trip ❤️ We had an amazing group and Reid our guide was simply brilliant, knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic and a pretty good chef as well 👍🏼

The trip was well organised from pick up to end, the scenery was awe inspiring, the kayaking was amazing, well looked after and felt safe throughout, the camping was good (a thicker bed roll and it would have been perfect) the hike was a challenge but so absolutely worth it.

Would recommend this to anyone who wants to see the wilder side of the fjords 👍🏼

One of the best experiences ive ever undertaken well organised challenging and fun!