Walking the Fjords

Day 1  Bergen          
Arrive in Bergen and transfer to your hotel in the heart of this colourful coastal city.

Day 2  Bergen to Nes Gard      
Following a short transfer to Bergen Pier, board a ferry to Sogndal and enjoy a very scenic journey into the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in the country. Continue onto Nes Gard, a hideaway in the fjords for the next three nights.

Day 3  Molden Peak          
Enjoy a warm up walk to Molden Peak, offering great views of Sognefjord – one of Norway’s most famous fjords – far below. You’ll also visit Urnes Stavechurch, the oldest surviving wooden church in Norway, commanding scenic views of the surrounding fjord.

Day 4  Jostedal NP          
After breakfast transfer to Jostedal National Park, the home of Jostedal glacier, a mammoth ice cap covering vast swathes of the park itself..

Day 5  Mørkrisdalen Valley  
Hike into Mørkrisdalen, one of the most scenic valleys in Norway. The walk starts in a narrow canyon dominated by a waterfall. As you continue, the canyon opens into a wide valley of moorland with wildflowers and traditional Norwegian summer cottages. Afterwards, say goodbye to Nes Gard and transfer to your second hotel in the fjords in Fjærland.

Day 6  Mundal Valley          
Begin you walk from the hotel taking a gravel trail that runs parallel to a river and passes working farms packed with sheep and cows. Enjoy lunch with panoramic views of the valley, close to a mountain hut used to store grass for the animals during the winter.

Day 7  Besshovden          
Start today with a visit to the Norwegian Glacier Museum, an angular slice of modern architecture backdropped by the ancient mountain peaks. After a short transfer, arrive to the start point of your next hike to the top of Besshovden Mountain.

Day 8  Bergen          
After breakfast, transfer to Gudvangen and take a ferry through the Unesco-listed Naerøyfjord (Narrow Fjord) – a real highlight of the trip. The excitement continues immediately, as you jump on the Flåm railway to Bergen, regarded as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. On arrival in Bergen, transfer to your hotel.

Day 9  Bergen          
Transfer to the airport following breakfast for your onward journey.