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

The kayaking and hiking trip in Norway was certainly an unforgettable experience and one I would recommend to anyone with an appetite for adventure.

Our guide, Callum, met us at the airport and immediately facilitated us getting to know each other, putting us at ease and bonding as a new group. I’ve met some incredible people on this trip and shared a lot of laughs.❤️

The hostel we stayed at in Voss was lovely and has a lovely sauna overlooking the lake so you can do a cold dip in the lake and run up the slope to warm up in the sauna! Absolutely brilliant way to kick off the trip.

Callum gave us all the information and tips we needed to get ready for kayaking, having not done a lot of kayaking before this was definitely helpful! Throughout the trip he kept a great balance of professionalism, making sure we were safe, comfortable and most importantly, having fun and making great memories.

With a high sense of camaraderie following our day on the water, we went into the hike with a great excitement and a bit of gratitude (at least on my part), that the upper body would get a bit of a rest whilst the legs took the workload for day 2’s activities. The hike was well paced by Callum, with regular water/snack breaks, checking in on us and making sure we were all together and of course taking in all the best views.

Day 3 saw us take back to the kayak, for more incredible sights and fun on the water.

The equipment provided on the trip was great; given that it was -5 degrees at night, the fact that I was hot overnight says something about the sleeping bags!! Unzipping the tent in the morning to the views of the fjord is unbeatable.

The activities on this trip are a great balance of challenge and adventure that kept it feeling like an accomplishment on holiday and not a major endurance event that you wish you’d trained for.

The sights were beautiful, the trip was well organised, the food was good, the campfire was kept roaring🔥 and the toilets….well, it is a camping trip after all.

I would absolutely recommend this trip.

The views throughout the trip were just breathtaking. The kayaking was fun and the hiking was challenging at times, but 100% worth it. We were incredibly lucky to have Callum as our host. Callum was brilliant, super knowledgeable, friendly, experienced, but most of all he helped everyone through the trickier parts and took pictures all the time. He also made sure we were well fed and 'watered'. He even made us pancakes for our last breakfast. Our team was amazing, we laugh a lot. Thank you to the whole team, you were "La crème de la crème". Such an unforgettable experience!

There's a reason why this trip is so popular and has such good reviews!

I was hesitant to book at first as it was my first time going solo, however my god I'm glad I did. The trip was much better than I expected, and the scenery was everything you picture when you dream of the Fjords!

I'm a seasoned white water kayaker and love a good hike, the kayaking nonetheless was thoroughly enjoyable - how can you not enjoy yourself being somewhere so beautiful! The hike was hands down the best I've done, it was certainly challenging (but fun) at points in the snow and ice, but seriously worth it for the views, plus I love a challenge!

The trip felt seamlessly organised, I get bored quite quickly and there wasn't a second of boredom the whole time. The kayaking equipment, tents and sleeping bag were good quality and clean, I brought my own sleeping mat though. There was ample food for a hungry boy like me, with lots of snacks for the days adventures.

The group was a good mix of ages and abilities and we all got on well. There was one person though that really made the trip that bit better, our guide Benji, he was an absolute star from start to finish. He instantly settled any nerves you might have going on your first solo trip with his friendly and funny personality, Benji felt like a friend you'd known for years!

All in all, a strong contender for the best holiday I've done, and well worth the money, I've told anyone who's asked, even those that haven't, about it to book it!

I had a great time kayaking and hiking in Norway - first time in Norway and with Much Better Adventures. We had amazing weather, a great group of people, yummy and endless food, and Benji from Nordic Ventures was a great guide. Everything was well organised, all equipment included and the views from the top of the mountain were incredible. Would definitely recommend!

Incredible experience1 Jonnie was an amazing guide and made us all extremely comfortable. Despite travelling in April with weathers as cold as -9 degrees celsius, we were comfortable and warm at night with double sleeping bags. The quality of guiding was exceptional - Jonnie was very competent and fantastic company. The views during kayaking and hiking were breathtaking! 10/10 I would recommend this to anyone!

Just brilliant from start to end. Super kit, amazing scenery and a lovely and knowledgeable guide. First class

We did the 3 night (hostel - kayak - camp - hike - camp - kayak) trip and despite it being -8 overnight (tough) I had such a good time. It was really well organised considering how faffy the nature of this trip is with all the different elements. We got lucky with the weather for the hike day and the group dynamic was amazing. Everyone made an effort with each other and this made the trip extra memorable.

Our guide Callum worked so hard. He kept the group morale up when it was tough, he made sure everyone stayed together in a team and was super encouraging and fun. He cooked great food in the evenings, explained everything so clearly and helped us all so much even though there was a lot of moving parts. Shout out for doing washing-up in a semi-frozen fjord at 10pm after 9 hours schlepping up a hill, still with a smile on his face. 👏

Tips: neoprene/waterproof gloves, and spare pair for the mornings/ evenings. Lots of layers. Be prepared to smell like bonfire at the end. And def invest in good waterproof boots and gaiters- there was a lot of deep snow on the hike in mid April. Coming down was tricky too as no deliberate sliding was permitted - safety was paramount. RIP one fingernail.

Thanks to everyone in the group, esp Callum.

I hope to come back to Norway sometime- the fjords are pretty magical, and doing it in a group is the way to go.

What an epic way to celebrate my 40th birthday. Kayaking through the majestic fjords, wild camping on a beautiful beach, and hiking through snowy trails to summit the incredible Breiskrednosi – it was truly an unforgettable adventure.

What made this trip even more special was our awesome guide, Benji, and the company of an incredible group of fellow adventurers. Plus Mother Nature blessed us with the perfect weather, enhancing every moment of this amazing expedition. Would highly recommend it!

Great trip - the equipment provided was great, particularly given the sub zero and rainy weather.

Our guide Callum was brilliant, providing great advice, company, and food!

The scenery whilst kayaking and mountain hiking was amazing!

This trip was by far my best experience to date and massively exceeded my expectations. Every aspect was so well planned out and the food and drink provided was incredible. It helped that our tour guide, Benji, was a great cook!

The kayaking was tough and tiring but the scenery was unreal and you can go at your own pace. The hike was far tougher than I expected due to the heavy snowfall on the mountain but still an incredible experience and felt like such an achievement at the end, despite not making it to the summit. The part they call "The Slog", really is a killer but the views from this point are out of this world.

Would highly recommend this trip to anyone and would most definitely do it again. Many thanks to Benji for making this weekend as enjoyable as possible for our group!

Can’t thank the team that put together and ran the most wonderful weekend in Norway! Really slick operation with huge shout to our guide, Callum, who was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble and he continued to encourage us when we found things challenging. We enjoyed beautiful scenery, met new friends and had a blast. Do it, you won’t regret it.

This was an absolutely awesome trip. From spectacular scenery on the Fjord, time on the water in the kayaks to the camping everything went perfectly. The tents and sleeping bags provided were very good quality and I had no problem sleeping. The food provided was of very good quality, freshly cooked at the campsite and there was something to suit everybody. I can't think of a single thing to complain about.

This has been the best 'holiday' I've ever had. The views throughout the entire journey are simply astounding. Just watching how the light hits the mountains and fjords differently throughout the day is captivating.

The group was amazing and pulled together to get through some really tough conditions.

Our guide, Jan, was vastly experienced and knowledgeable about the history of the area. He ensured everybody was okay and kept us (very!) well fed throughout the trip. He's a genuinely lovely man, I'm really glad to have had him as a guide.

I'd never kayaked before but he helped me get the hang of it quickly and there were no issues.

The hike itself was tough, and made even tougher by very soft snow towards the summit. It was exhausting but is the most rewarding experience. The views from the lake into the glacial valley are spectacular.

I would recommend anybody to book this trip. Be prepared to work hard. If you are booking early/late season, also be prepared for the weather and waist deep snow towards the summit.

My group were lucky enough to be paired with Callum as our guide, who was amazing. His enthusiasm was infectious and he got all of us through the tougher moments. He did an amazing job.

The hike was the perfect amount of challenging and we finished with a huge sense of accomplishment.

Our teams only criticism is we felt the food was a little lacking and didnt reflect the price point. But this is a very minor complaint.

Super enjoyable, a great host and great people

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We came as a family beginning of April and can honestly say we had an amazing time . Our guide Benji was absolutely fantastic from start to finish . A fantastic fella with the perfect personality for the job . Very well organised trip . You won’t go hungry . And he’s always there to make people feel as comfortable as they can . Weather wasn’t great but all part of the experience we was after . Benji ( Cecil ) played a massive part in our wknd and fully recommend this 3 day trip to anyone .

Simply spectacular scenery and a very memorable experience … just be prepared for camping on a very primitive level (no showers, no toilets, nowhere dry to sit and plenty of ticks)

Highly recommended, brilliant way to explore the fjords, led by an excellent guide

Hello, it is nice activity to try.

Honestly where to begin! Such an amazing experience! The fjords are beautiful, never seen anything like it! Kayaking in them was a dream. Hike was really tough but so worth it at the end. Guide was super friendly and always accommodating. Weather is constantly changing so pack for rain but it makes it more exciting! Would love to do it again!

What a fantastic time we had! My partner and I wanted to squeeze in an adventure on limited leave left and this far exceeded our expectations. Just enough challenge to make you feel like you've achieved something but not so much that you can't enjoy it in three days. Felt like we were away for a week. Views were beautiful, the trip was amazingly well organised (it's a slick operation), food was great, the hike was a joy.

Our guide, Quiller, was just brilliant. He was highly professional, experienced and knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and encouraged. He also ensured we were very well fed and 'watered'. He had lots of interesting knowledge to impart and was just a genuinely good guy and great company.

We were the only couple in the group which was of mixed age, background and nationality. We had an absolute blast and everyone was so supportive of each other. I laughed a lot - which was a happy bonus.

If you're unsure I'd say just do it but you'll enjoy it more with a decent basic level of fitness. There's a bit of the hike that's quite a steep ascent but it's not technical and the views are always worth it. We're booking our next one asap

Thank you Much Better Adventures and Jan and Rebecca! We had a wonderful trip with a lovely group of people. The tour was incredibly well organised, so much fun, and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

Overall the trip fulfilled our expectations 100%. Was an absolute joy and a great experience!

Very well organised trip, Cheryl our guide was very good. The scenery was amazing! You can fit more items in the kayak as well as the dry bag supplied but they will probably get a little damp!

If you’re reading this review on the fence about booking, just DO IT! What an utterly breathtaking adventure; perfect from start to end. Superbly organised and hassle-free! Exceptional tour guides (shout out to Ollie who was ours). One of the best things I’ve ever spent money on!