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Hike fjord ridgelines, walk a glacier, eBike from altitude to sea level, and paddle Sognefjord. Seven days in Jotunheimen, Norway’s most dramatic national park.
Beginner
Moderate
A Little Luxury
From
£2,150
(USD $3,375.50)
Glacier, fjord and mountain
Seven days based at 1,000m above sea level, on the doorstep of Jotunheimen National Park. Hike ridgelines, walk out onto a real glacier, eBike down from the mountains to fjord level, and paddle Norway’s longest fjord in a double kayak. Take on a different activity every day, all of it guided, none of it off-the-shelf.
Your home for the week is a mountain hotel with proper beds, three-course dinners, and a riverside sauna. No repacking, no moving around. Just show up, get outside, and take on the challenge – Norway at its most unapologetically dramatic.
An active agenda
No hidden costs
Trek on mountain trails past free-falling waterfalls
Cycle historic roads
Hike across a real, moving body of ice
Paddle Norway's deepest fjord
Three sessions in the riverside sauna
Cosy mountain lodge with great views
Hearty breakfasts, packed lunches and three-course dinners
Local guides for all activities and your Gutsy Girls host
Pick-up and drop-off at Tyinkrysset bus station
Activity Overview
Over two and a half days you’ll trek through the dramatic Norwegian highlands, hiking across the sweeping ridgeline of Filefjell and to Vettisfossen, one of Northern Europe’s highest free-falling waterfalls.
Follow routes along mountain paths with peaks towering on either side, through national parks and up to incredible view points. Distances range from 9-13.5km – manageable, but fitness and good footwear are essential.
Activity Overview
One full day, one incredible descent. You’ll set off from the hotel along the lake edge before joining the old Tunnel Road – a historic route packed with mountain views – then roll 45km from 1,000m down to 2m above sea level into the town of Årdal.
The eBike handles the hills; you handle the corners and the views. At the bottom there’s time for coffee or to have a swim in the outdoor pool before heading back on the bus.
Activity Overview
On this trip, you’ll get to do something few people have. Falkbreen glacier sits deep inside Jotunheimen National Park, and getting out onto it involves crampons, a harness, and roping up as a team.
Your guide will walk you through the safety briefing before you set foot on the ice, then explain the geology and forces at work as you move across it. The distance and elevation vary depending on conditions on the day.
Activity Overview
You’ll also swap the mountains for water during this trip. After taking the bus down to Lærdal, you’ll spend half a day paddling Sognefjord – Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. No kayaking experience is needed; your guide will cover the basics at the water’s edge before you set off in sturdy double kayaks.
For those who want to go full Norwegian, there’s also the option to swim (although it’s more of a polar dip!)
Activity Overview
After long days in the mountains, the riverside sauna earns its place on the itinerary. It sits beside the Begna River with Mt. Skørsnøse dominating the view and you’ll get three evening sessions across the week in it, perfect for easing any achy legs.
The Destination
Your adventure starts here
The hotel car meets you at Tyinkrysset bus station to take you to your base for the week. Check in, unpack and get to know the group over your first dinner.
Breakfast, pack your own lunch and meet your guide. Then head to the start point for your hike.
9km
4-5hrs
550m
Hike across the Filefjell Ridge, a route at around 1,450m that runs over three peaks, with Jotunheimen and Hurrungane towering on one side and Lake Otrøvatnet below on the other.
Your first hotel sauna session - sore legs, sorted. Then a three-course dinner before you head to bed.
Breakfast, then jump on eBikes. From the hotel, cycle along the lake edge before joining the old Tunnel Road, packed with mountain views and history.
45km
4-5hrs
200m
Cycle the descent into Årdal. It’s a real highlight as you roll from 1,000m down to 2m above sea level. Grab a coffee or have a swim in the outdoor pool before you and the bikes go back on the bus.
Enjoy dinner and rest up any achy legs. We go again tomorrow.
A short transfer to the edge of the Jotunheimen National Park, then hike to the glacier start point. Kit up and get your glacier briefing, before heading out onto the ice. Elevation will vary depending on glacier conditions.
5-6km
250-450m
Finish the hike, then make an essential stop for waffles at a mountain hut on the way back.
Three-course dinner, then an evening chill out.
Breakfast, pack lunch, then hike straight from the hotel to explore the mountainside just outside the front door.
Head back to the hotel for lunch, a sauna session and a chance to discover the local area in your own time.
Dinner, catch up and prepare for tomorrow’s kayaking adventure.
Bus to Lærdal, where your guide for the day will meet you at the water’s edge. Sognefjord, Norway's deepest and longest fjord, is today's playground as you get in double kayaks and start paddling.
A half-day paddle, then time to explore Lærdalsøyri's old town and grab something from one of the bakeries before the bus back.
Last sauna session and then dinner.
Breakfast, then hike into Utladalen Valley, with a stop at a farm café to fuel up before the climb.
Hike to the of Vettisfossen - one of Northern Europe's highest free-falling waterfalls. There's a viewing platform that hangs directly over the edge if you'd like a closer look.
Final dinner with the group to celebrate your amazing week of achievements.
Breakfast, pack bags and transfer to Tyinkrysset, already thinking about your next adventure.
Rest & Refuel
Our base for the week is a newly renovated mountain lodge sitting at 1,000m, with private and twin en-suite rooms and views straight onto the peaks. No moving around, no repacking - you settle in on night one and that's you sorted.
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The three-course dinners every evening showcase seasonal Norwegian ingredients with dishes built around what's produced nearby. Breakfasts set you up for what's ahead; packed lunches keep you going on the trail.
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The essentials
| Accommodation |
A Little Luxury A newly renovated mountain hotel with private and twin en-suite rooms, mountain views, a restaurant serving three-course dinners, and a riverside sauna. Trails lead right from the hotel too.
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| Food |
All meals are included. We accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Just tell us early as sourcing specialty ingredients in the mountains takes planning.
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| Fitness Level |
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Moderate Six completely different activities across six consecutive days is where this trip earns its moderate rating. The two main hikes cover 9km and 13.5km with up to 800m of elevation gain, the eBike day clocks 45km, and all of this is happening at a base altitude of 1,000m under long Norwegian summer daylight. If you’re exercising regularly, including running, hiking, cycling, and hitting the gym, and back-to-back active days don’t faze you, you’ll be in good shape for this. You'll Need To Be
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| Skill Level |
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Beginner No experience is needed for any activity – your guides brief you on everything from glacier movement to kayak technique before you set off. Beginner is the skill level. It’s not an easy trip. Check the Fitness Level above. Not sure what level you are? Our Trip Rating Guide explains how we score fitness and skill. |
| Packing List |
Full packing lists are in your trip guide. We Provide
You’ll Need
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| Travel |
The meeting point for this trip is Tyinkrysset bus stop. Alternative routes are available in our trip guide. |
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| Trip Code |
NORFILMLT |
The Answers
No, all the activities on this trip are suitable for beginners. You’ll be fully briefed and guided throughout each one. You do need to be able to ride a bike for the eBike day and swim 100m for the kayaking session. What you really need most is solid base fitness and a willingness to get stuck in.
This trip is rated moderate. You do two substantial hikes, a 45km eBike ride and a glacier hike over six consecutive days, all of which require a solid base level of fitness. You don’t need to be an elite athlete, but if you’re coming with no recent training, you’ll feel it. Build up to it before you arrive.
You’ll strap on crampons and a harness, rope up as a team, and walk out onto Falkbreen, a real, active body of ice inside Jotunheimen National Park. Your guide will walk you through how to move safely on ice before you step onto it. The hike covers 5–6km with 250-450m of elevation gain, depending on conditions. Hiking boots are mandatory – trail running shoes are not suitable on a glacier.
A half-day paddle in stable double kayaks on Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. No prior experience is needed; your guides will teach you the moves. There’s also the option to swim in the fjord if you’re up for it.
As long as you can ride a bike, you’ll be fine. The eBike motor helps when you need extra power on the hills. The day covers 45km, descending from 1,000m down to 2m above sea level, the highlight being the long descent into Årdal.
We supply all safety and activity equipment. This includes kayaks, life jackets and wetsuits for the kayaking day, high-spec eBikes and helmets for the eBike day and crampons and a harness for the glacier hike. Full details are in the packing list.
Fly into Oslo Gardermoen (OSL). Take a bus from the airport or Oslo Central Bus Station to Tyinkrysset. It’s an approximately 4.5 hour journey, but the scenery along the way makes it worthwhile. Bergen Airport is also an option to start your journey, however the bus station is more difficult to reach. Book bus tickets at vy.no/en. We collect you from Tyinkrysset bus station at the scheduled transfer time.
Yes, a hotel car collects you from Tyinkrysset bus station on arrival day and drops you back on departure day. Transfers run at fixed times and your travel must fit these timings. However, the journey between the bus station and our base hotel is only 5 minutes, so if you arrive earlier, a private transfer from the bus stop can be arranged for approximately NOK 80 (£6/€7) per person each way.
A group transfer is included on both the arrival and departure days. This is a shared transfer, running at fixed times to and from Tyinkrysset bus station.
Transfer times:
Arrival day pick up: Tyinkrysset bus station at 21:15
Departure day drop off: Tyinkrysset bus station at 9:45
Expect daytime temperatures of 10–20°C, long daylight hours and dramatic skies, although there’s also the very real possibility of wind, rain and cooler temperatures in the mountains where conditions can change quickly. Layers, a good waterproof jacket and decent boots are essential regardless of what the forecast says.
Yes. Guides monitor conditions daily and will adjust the order of activities to make the most of the weather. Safety always comes first, so if conditions affect a planned activity, there are alternatives in place. You’ll still get a full week of adventure.
Norway is largely cashless and cards are accepted at the hotel and almost everywhere else. A small amount of Norwegian krone is handy for any personal extras, or if you’d like to tip your guide and host, but you won’t need much.
You’ll stay at a newly renovated mountain hotel, sitting at 1,000m above sea level. Rooms have private bathrooms, comfortable beds, mountain views, and free WiFi. You’re based here for the entire week so there’s no moving between hotels. After long days outdoors, the comfort and three-course dinners are very welcome.
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