Region Overviews: Norway Travel Guide: Overview
Welcome to Norway, one of the largest and most extensive playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts! Norway is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
Multi-Adventure
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Norway Multi-Adventure Tour
Nordic Adventure from Voss to Bergen
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
From: $4,699 - $5,299 pp dbl occ
($1,000 - $1,100 for sgl occ)
Challenge your sense of time and space in Norway—a place where wind and water have teamed up to create a dramatic landscape, millennia in the making. Paddle amid impossibly steep fjords, explore idyllic alpine meadows on foot and bike through green valleys flanked by snowcapped peaks. Come to Norway and admire nature's handiwork on an epic scale.
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Norway Multi-adventure Tour
Norway
Start Voss / End Bergen
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Bike quiet roads through western Norway's fjord country, where history comes alive amid thundering waterfalls and quaint farms
- Kayak atop the sapphire waters of Hardangerfjord, taking in views of the Rosendal Alps en route to a picturesque island
- Navigate by ferry and private boat through the network of fjords and sea passages that make up this remote region
- Climb the soaring Monk Steps, where epic vistas of Hardangervidda and Folgefonna National Parks are truly breathtaking
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Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Description
Trek in the Norwegian countryside, a nature lover’s paradise | Let a cable car sweep you high above Voss, where we hike along a heath-covered ridgeline with views of the twin lakes of Vangsvatnet and Lundarvatnet | Relax at our picturesque timber farmhouse retreat.
Accommodations
Store Ringheim Hotel
Voss
| Casual Hotel Nestled in the rolling countryside, this lovingly restored boutique hotel—formerly a timber farmhouse—has been family-owned since 1778.
Days 2-3
Description
Behold Skjervsfossen, with its twin falls plunging from dramatic heights | Bike along Skjervsfossen valley and a sparkling lake that reflects the surrounding snowcapped mountains | Wind through lovely fruit orchards en route to the plateau above Ullensvang | Hop a private boat across the fjord for a tree-to-table cider tasting with a certified pommelier, or cider specialist | Hike through a peaceful valley contrasted by thundering waterfalls | At the top—some 3,000 feet above the fjord—incredible vistas of Hardangervidda and Folgefonna National Parks unfold.
Accommodations
Hotel Ullensvang
Ullensvang
| Casual Hotel This family-run hotel, set on the shore of Hardangerfjord, affords tremendous views of the waterway and Folgefonna glacier. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Description
Grab a paddle, hop in a kayak and experience Norway's beauty from a different perspective | Explore the mouth of Bjørnefjorden where the fjord's narrow mountains meet the North Sea and its barrier islands | A scenic ferry ride leads to our luxurious waterfront hideaway | Feeling adventurous? Try an exhilarating plunge into the fjord! | Scenic biking awaits on Tysnesøy, a verdant island centered around a rocky mountain | Pedal along quiet roads, keeping your eyes peeled for glimpses of the Rosendal Alps and Folgefonna glacier | Embark on a very Norwegian pastime—fishing—on the Bjørnefjorden | Savor the bounty of the sea with a farvel lunch of fresh-caught fish.
Accommodations
Solstrand Hotel
Osoyro
| Casual Plus Hotel Soak in panoramic vistas of Bjørnefjorden and its lush islands from this luxurious waterfront hotel. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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June 2023
August 2023
Aug 3 - Aug 8
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Aug 17 - Aug 22
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Aug 31 - Sep 5
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Activity Level: 2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
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What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
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