Itinerary Details
MT Sobek: Norway Mountains & Fjords Multi-Adventure
Day 1 Arrive in Oslo, Norway
1-hour guided tour
Welcome to Norway! You will be picked up at the airport in Oslo and transfered to your hotel in the city. Check in, then join your group for a brief meeting. There will also be time to stroll around this beautiful city, including a visit to the famed Opera House, recognizable by its impressively angled roof. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the restaurants in town.
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Oslo
(D)
Day 2 Journey to Otta & Lom
3.5-hour train ride and 1-hour private van transfer
1-2 hours walking tour
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll board the train to Otta. This scenic rail journey through the Gudbrandsdalen Valley reveals the pastoral landscape of eastern Norway, brimming with lakes, rivers and thick forests. Upon arrival in Otta, you'll continue by private vehicle to Lom, a picturesque village tucked amidst the highest mountains of Northern Europe. Take some time to peek around the small town and visit the 12th-century stave church, which is one of the largest still-standing stave churches in Norway. Then, head to dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Fossheim Hotel
(B, L, D)
Day 3 Jotunheimen National Park & the Fjords
2.5-hour private van transfer
4-6 hours/4-5 miles hiking with 1,450’ elevation gain and loss
Today, you'll move from the highest mountains in Norway to its longest fjord in one day. A full day of hiking in Jotunheimen National Park, "Home of the Giants," will reveal more than 250 peaks rising above 6,200 feet. Then, continue down to the fjords and get your first glimpse of Norway's most magnificent geological feature. Along the way, drive one of the Norwegian Scenic Routes, Sognefjellet, a spectacular mountain pass connecting the eastern and western regions of Norway (and the highest mountain pass in Northern Europe at 4,704 feet above sea level). Enter the innermost parts of the Sognefjorden, the world's second longest fjord, as you descend from the plateau. The day's activities are weather-dependent and snow conditions will influence where you will hike. On a beautiful day, it's possible to hike across the glacier at Boverbreen, or hike to Tindeklubhytta (a more challenging trail). If conditions aren't right, you may hike to Fuglesteg lower in the valley.
Accommodation: Nes Gard
(B, L, D)
Day 4 Hike to Molden & Gloppen
2-hour private van transfer
4-6 hours/4 miles hiking with 2,000’ elevation gain and loss
Following breakfast at your hotel, lace up your boots in preparation for a memorable hike to Molden. This somewhat challenging hike requires an approximate 1,968 feet ascent to the summit at 3,661 feet. However, the climb is definitely worth it when you see the views of countless peaks and stately fjords rising directly from Sognefjorden.
Accommodation: Gloppen Hotell
(B, L, D)
Day 5 Paddle the Waters Around Gloppen With a Day of Kayaking
30-minute private van transfer
3-4 hours kayaking or 3-4 hour/5 miles hiking with 1,300’ elevation gain and loss
Explore the Nordfjord area today by boat. Gain a deeper understanding of the unique natural history and geology of the region through a locally led sea-kayak tour of the fjord. (The tour will be preceded by a safety and technique talk.) Or, choose to hike the Haugsvarden (2,785 feet) to a 360-degree fjord view. There's always the option to hang back and just hike around the fjord at your leisure. Later, simply relax at the hotel and enjoy its facilities before dinner.
Accommodation: Gloppen Hotell
(B, L, D)
Day 6 Explore Geirangerfjord & Ferry to Valldal
3-hour private van transfer and 1.5-hour ferry ride
2-3 hours/3 miles hiking with 1,000’ elevation gain and loss
After another hearty breakfast, check out of the hotel and prepare for exploring a new mountain area, Sunnmøre. Start with a beautiful drive to Hellesylt, where you'll take a scenic ferry ride through UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. Enjoy the town of Geiranger before continuing along the hairpin road toward Eidsdal, just across the fjord from your final destination of the day. Before crossing, hike from Kilsti at sea level to Blåhornet at the top of the fjord. After the hike, board the ferry for a short ride to Valldal, where you'll spend the night. If it's strawberry season, taste some of the best "Valldal berries," as they're known in Norway, which grow here in the valley.
Accommodation: Valldal Fjordhotel
(B, L, D)
Day 7 Hike the Old Kings’ Road
3.5-hour private van transfer
3-4 hours/3-6 miles hiking divided into two sections
Start the day with a drive to Trollstigen, where you'll stop for a walk to a otherworldy viewpoint. Continue up the Romsdalen valley to one of the largest protected areas in Norway, Dovre National Park. The park is a conservation habitat for wild reindeer and other local wildlife. Hike part of the popular Pilgrim Route, also known as the Old Kings' Road, which extends from Oslo to Trondheim. Historically, pilgrims would walk the "road" all the way to its terminus, the tomb of Olav II, the first king of Norway and a Catholic saint.
Accommodation: Skifer Hotel
(B, L, D)
Day 8 Hike in Trollheimen & Explore Trondheim
1.5-hour train transfer
3-4 hours/4-5 miles hiking with 1,300’ elevation gain and loss
On this last full day of your Norway adventure, you'll start the day with a hike in Trollheimen, a preserved area known for its gorgeous natural scenery and said to be the home of the trolls. Then, check out of your hotel and take the train to Trondheim, where you'll have time to explore Norway's third-largest city. Visit the Nidarosdomen Cathedral, initially built between 1070 and 1300 upon the burial sites of King Olav II. The Trondheim region is known for its fantastic culinary prowess, which you'll have the opportunity to savor at tonight's farewell dinner at an upscale city restaurant.
Accommodation: Scandic Nidelven Hotel
(B, L, D)
Day 9 Depart from Trondheim
After breakfast and checkout, you'll transfer to the airport or train station to return to Oslo for your flight homeward, or you may choose to extend your stay in this charming city.
Accommodation: Scandic Nidelven Hotel
(B)
