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's Fjords Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Teens & Kids
Nordic Adventure from Voss to Bergen
Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+ | Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Family — Teens & Kids
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
From: $4,999 pp dbl occ
($1,000 for sgl occ)
It's a land of myths and legends. Where summer days extend into night with a midnight sun. Bike family-friendly routes through green valleys nestled among snowcapped peaks. Hike past roaring waterfalls and breathtaking vistas. Kayak the peaceful waters of extraordinary fjords. Take it all in from enchanting hotel hideaways. Let Norway be the setting for a legendary family vacation.
Bike
Walk/Hike
Kayak
Norway Fjords Family Multi-Adventure Tour map
Norway
Start Voss / End Bergen
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Explore with your family in western Norway's fjord region, where boats and ferries transport you from place to place amid thundering waterfalls and narrow cliff-lined sea passages
- Kayak atop the sapphire waters of the Bjørnefjorden, relishing views of the Rosendal Alps and the North Sea
- Cycle quiet roads amid stunning scenery on Tysnesøy, a forested island with a rock-strewn mountain at its heart
- Hike amid peaceful apple orchards, then climb above Ullensvang for epic vistas of Hardangervidda and Folgefonna National Parks
Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Casual & Casual Plus Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Description
Set out on a family trek in the Norwegian countryside, an outdoor paradise | Fly on a gondola to extraordinary vista points and today's high-mountain trailhead | Relax at our chic family-friendly hideaway in Voss.
Accommodations
Scandic Voss
Voss
Minimalist Scandinavian design and playful details are just some of the charms of this welcoming and centrally located retreat.
Days 2-3
Description
Travel across the region's spectacular waters by ferry | Behold Skjervsfossen, with its twin falls plunging from dramatic heights | Bike along a sparkling lake that reflects the surrounding snowcapped mountains | Wind through lovely apple orchards en route to the plateau above Ullensvang | As you ascend, incredible views of Hardangervidda and Folgefonna National Parks unfold | Hike through a peaceful valley that showcases thundering waterfalls | Hop on a private boat across the fjord for dinner and a cider tasting | At our cozy abode, splash around in the pool or take a rowboat out onto the fjord.
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
Experience Norway's beauty from a different perspective—in a kayak! | Explore the sapphire waters where the Bjørnefjorden meets the North Sea and its barrier islands | Feeling adventurous? Try an exhilarating plunge into the fjord! | Relish a day of scenic family biking on Tysnesøy, a verdant island centered around a rocky mountain | Cycle along quiet roads, keeping your eyes peeled for glimpses of the Rosendal Alps and Folgefonna glacier | Embark on a very Norwegian pastime—fishing—in the Bjørnefjorden | Savor the bounty of the sea with a farvel lunch of fresh-caught fish.
Accommodations
Haaheim Gaard
Uggdal
| Casual Plus Hotel This restored country farmhouse set in beautiful gardens welcomes guests with a classic Scandinavian combo of chic and cozy.
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 2024
July 2024
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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.
Daily Route Options
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.
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+
Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes
Included in your trip price
Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Trailer Bike
Included in your trip price
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
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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