Norway's Fjords Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 17+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

From $5,449 - $5,499 /person

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Norway's Fjords Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 17+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Casual Plus Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Jul-Aug

From $5,449 - $5,499 /person

Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen

Fjords—extraordinary geologic wonders. And Norway is home to an enviable collection. Be humbled as your family's ferry cruises across magnificent Sognefjord, Norway's deepest fjord, an ideal gateway to vigorous shoreline hikes through serene valleys, quiet villages and dense pine forests. Welcome to a gloriously unique perspective. 

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Highlights

  • Experience a close encounter with sparkling glacial-blue ice on a guided family hike on Nigardsbreen Glacier
  • Learn about native flora and fauna from a local guide as you hike past idyllic farms, waterfalls and colorful wildflowers
  • Boat among some of Norway`s numerous breathtaking glacier-carved fjords, with cliffs plunging to the sea
  • Discover the Viking-age village of Balestrand with your family, where welcoming artists now ply their creative trade
Norway Fjords Family Walking and Hiking Tour map

Norway

Start Voss

End Bergen

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Hike with your family across fertile valleys dotted with wildflowers, farms and waterfalls • Savor delicious homemade specialties at a mountain farm • Exhibits depicting Norwegian life from the Middle Ages to World War II are on display at the privately owned Stalheim Folk Museum.

Accommodations

Night 1

Stalheim Hotel
Stalheim​
Casual Hotel

With stunning views of Norway's highest waterfall and the Nærøyfjord Valley, this rustic hotel has its own folk museum.  

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 2-3

Description

Explore among Norway’s pristine fjords by boat and by foot • Families join a local guide to discover the rural landscape and learn more about its flora and fauna • Behold Urnes Stave Church, a World Heritage site built in the 12th century • A guided excursion on sapphire-blue Nigardsbreen Glacier awaits • Ferry through spectacular Nærøyfjord, Europe’s narrowest fjord.

Accommodations
Walaker Hotel

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

Walaker Hotel
Solvorn​
Casual Plus Hotel

This small family-built inn, dating back more than 300 years, offers charming guest rooms and a lovely setting along the Sognefjord.  

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

A steep walk from the charming waterfront community of Fjærland leads to a fantastic vista of Jostedalsbreen Glacier • The world-famous Norwegian Glacier Museum is a must-see • Savor a farm-fresh lunch in a restored cottage • Ramble through peaceful Mundal Valley or take a challenging and unforgettable hike to the foot of Flatbreen Glacier—the choice is yours! • Get to know historic Balestrand, an inviting artists’ village with two burial mounds from the Viking age • Sweeping views of the Sognefjord’s sparkling waters and surrounding snowcapped peaks await in Balestølen • If you’re feeling brave, indulge in a post-hike dip in the invigorating glacier-fed waters • Enjoy a family dinner at a unique eatery set in the middle of an orchard.

Accommodations
Kviknes Hotel

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand​
Casual Hotel

Admire panoramic views of one of the world's longest fjords from the rambling verandas of this Swiss-style inn, operating since 1752.  

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Straight Talk

We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Two Leaders

We ordinarily staff our trips with three leaders: two leaders out on the trail offering support—allowing everyone to have the experience they want, whether it's an easygoing interpretative walk or a rigorous hike—while the third leader moves the van from trailhead to trail end. This trip is a little different in that our routes are a combination of loop hikes and out-and-back trails that begin and end in the same location. This means that you'll still have the same two leaders providing excellent trail support without the need for a third leader to move the van. Occasionally we also hike with local guides, allowing us to offer even more support options on these routes.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Stalheim Hotel
Stalheim​

Casual Hotel

With stunning views of Norway's highest waterfall and the Nærøyfjord Valley, this rustic hotel has its own folk museum.  

Nights 2-3

Walaker Hotel
Solvorn​

Casual Plus Hotel

This small family-built inn, dating back more than 300 years, offers charming guest rooms and a lovely setting along the Sognefjord.  

Nights 4-5

Kviknes Hotel
Balestrand​

Casual Hotel

Admire panoramic views of one of the world's longest fjords from the rambling verandas of this Swiss-style inn, operating since 1752.  

From $5,449 - $5,499 /person

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