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Trip Itinerary
Explore the natural beauty of Norway by bike with its awe-inspiring landscapes and fjords that have captivated travelers for centuries.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Pick-up location:
Quality Hotel in Sogndal, Norway
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Sogndal Airport (SOG)
Drop-off location:
Quality Hotel in Sogndal, Norway
Drop-off time:
11:30 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of our Norway bike tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to travel-related delays. We recommend that you arrive to Sogndal by way of Bergen or Oslo.
To arrive from Bergen, you can take a lovely four and a half hour ExpressBoat ferry from Bergen to Sogndal. There is only one afternoon departure from Bergen on the Norway ExpressBoat. ExpressBoat tickets run approximately $98 USD each way and can be purchased online at www.booking.norled.no. We recommend purchasing tickets at least four weeks in advance because the price increases as you get closer to the date. Flights into Sogndal Airport (SOG) from Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) can be booked separately on a domestic airline. There is typically one morning and one evening direct flight from BGO to SOG.
To arrive from Oslo, we recommend you book a separate domestic ticket into Sogndal Airport (SOG) from Oslo Airport (OSL). There is usually one morning and one evening direct flight from OSL to SOG.
Sogndal airport (SOG) is a tiny airport. There is a bus service with scheduled departures from the airport after each flight arrival. No advance booking is required, just pay the driver when you board. The bus ticket costs approximately $10 per person, and you can pay by credit card. From the airport, it is a 20-minute bus drive to Sogndal city center. The end stop is at the bus station which is right across the road from our meeting location, the Quality Hotel. Alternatively, you can arrange a pick-up with Sogndal Taxi (+47 57 67 10 00) by calling in advance, but it will be more expensive.
We highly suggest you make travel arrangements well in advance, and that you plan to arrive a minimum one day prior to the trip start to avoid delays. For more travel options and information, please contact your Trip Consultant.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Quality Hotel Sogndal (Gravensteinsgata 5, 6856 Sogndal, Norway) at 11:00 AM on the first day of our guided cycling tour in Norway. You and your traveling companions will take a one-hour private Trek Travel shuttle to the Skjolden Hotel, where you'll check-in and enjoy a casual lunch over introductions. After a bike fitting, we will set off on a scenic introductory ride into the Fortun valley, returning back to Skjolden.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, the Skjolden Hotel (+47 57 68 23 80), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
You'll depart the Beste Bakken Hotell at 11:00 AM on Friday, arriving at approximately 11:30 AM in Sogndal. Please do not schedule any flights out of Sogndal before 2:00 PM. We recommend flying back to Bergen or Oslo and spending the evening exploring before finishing your journey home the following day (Saturday). Please see our pre- and post-trip hotel recommendations for our accommodation suggestions.
If taking the ferry back, ExpressBoat departures from Sogndal to Bergen take place at 7:05 AM each day of the week and at 10:40 AM on Sundays. Alternatively, there are two daily departures from Leikanger (30 minutes from Sogndal). Take the time to explore Sogndal on your own this afternoon and be ready for your departure the following morning. Since you'll be taking the ferry back on Saturday, please do not schedule a flight out of the Bergen Airport before 3:00 PM on Saturday to allow plenty of time for any unforeseen delays.
If needed, Sogndal Taxi (+47 57 67 10 00) can help get you from the hotel to your terminal at a more convenient time. Please arrange this at your own discretion.
Welcome to a postcard-like landscape
Overview
Welcome to some of the world’s most untouched wilderness! Meet your Trek Travel guides on the first morning of your Norway bike tour in Sogndal, before departing on a one-hour shuttle taking you north along the longest navigable fjord to the outpost town of Skjolden. Our destination? The world-class Skjolden Hotel, where the views take center stage. Relax, unwind, and make yourself comfortable. We’ll then gather for a scenic lunch followed by introductions to the group and your Trek bike for the week. You'll roll out on a relaxed, mostly flat ride through farmlands, and along Eidsvatnet Lake with stunning cliff views. These sweeping views will give you just a taste of what’s to come. Tonight, we’ll get together for a social hour and a delicious farm-to-table dinner at the Skjolden Hotel, giving a toast to the adventures ahead.
Hotel
Skjolden Hotel
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Featured Meal | Hotel Skjolden
Located deep in the Sognefjorden, the Skjolden Hotel offers exquisite food throughout your stay. In the dining room overlooking the fjord, the owner and Chef presents fantastic multi-course meals made from regional ingredients.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Skjolden to Fortun Valley Return - Approximately 15 mi | 24 km and 1,180 ft | 359 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Skjolden to Fortun Valley with Mørkrid -Approximately 22 mi | 36 km and 1,867 ft | 569 m
Ride on the Romantic road and visit a stunning Stave church
Overview
Our first full day of cycling takes us along the beautiful east side of Lustrafjord, following the aptly named “Romantic Road.” Stunning fjord scenery, charming farms, and grazing wildlife will make you fall in love with Norway. Our destination is the picturesque village of Urnes, home to Norway’s oldest Stave church, a UNESCO World Heritage site built around 1130. After exploring this remarkable example of traditional wooden architecture, we’ll enjoy a packed lunch featuring local products. You can then cycle back to the hotel or opt for a shuttle. In the afternoon, enjoy the fjord with a refreshing swim, SUP, or kayak. This evening, we’ll all gather for a wonderful group dinner.
Hotel
Skjolden Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
The Stave Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Cycle along the Romantic Road taking in the dramatic views of the surrounding mountains and discover Urnes, the oldest Stave church in Norway and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Skjolden to Urnes Return - Approximately 37 mi | 61 km and 2,392 ft | 729 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Skjolden to Urnes to Kinsedalen Return - Approximately 43 mi | 71 km and 2,733 ft | 830 m
Ride Option 3
SHORT OPTION:
Short Skjolden to Urnes with shuttle - Approximately 19 mi | 30 km and 1,427 ft | 435 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY’S ACTIVITY:
Guided visit of Urnes stave church, the oldest in Norway
Take in the most iconic scenery of Sognefjellet Pass
Overview
A memorable day of cycling awaits you today on our Norway bike tour, with a deep dive into the finest and most iconic alpine landscape in Norway, starting with the legendary Sognefjellet mountain pass. It’s the highest in northern Europe, reaching an elevation of 4,700 feet (1,430 m) above sea level and has been rated by UK-based newspaper, The Guardian, as one of the world’s top 10 cycling routes. A quick shuttle carries riders over a 10-mile (16 km) climb with nearly a 10% grade, of which the avid cyclists can choose to ride instead. From here you’ll enjoy a gradual climb surrounded by towering peaks and foreboding glaciers. Don’t be surprised if all future rides pale in comparison. At the summit, we'll make a leisurely stop at Sognefjellet Hotel for coffee so you can take in the vistas before you enjoy a sweeping descent, returning you back to the hotel. Those wanting a shorter option can take the shuttle back, instead. Tonight, dinner is on us but you can enjoy it at your leisure at the hotel's restaurant, featuring casual, local fare. Remember to pack your bags as tomorrow we'll say goodbye to Skjolden as we look forward to another beautiful locale.
Hotel
Skjolden Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Conquer the Sognefjellet mountain pass
Enjoy the gradual ascent to the Sognefjellet pass, a long climb surrounded by towering peaks and foreboding glaciers, that will take your breath away.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Turtagrø to Sognefjellet Return with Shuttle - Approximately 30 mi | 48 km and 3,000 ft | 914 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Skjolden to Sognefjellet Return - Approximately 40 mi | 64 km and 6,052 ft | 1,844 m
A RIB boat adventure, a hike to a magnificent waterfall, and a bike ride to a stunning lake
Overview
After a hearty breakfast, prepare for an exciting adventure aboard a private RIB boat, cruising the Lustrafjord with the wind in your hair. Our local guide will share highlights and fascinating stories from WWII as we journey through the fjord. We'll stop at Feigefossen, one of Norway’s tallest single-drop waterfalls, with a stunning 715-foot (218 m) free fall. You’ll have the option to take a short hike to a breathtaking viewpoint. After this, we continue by boat to Solvorn, a picturesque village on the western shore of Lustrafjord, where you can explore before we ride to the serene shores of Hafslo Lake. From there, we’ll head to Beste Bakken, your home for the next two nights. Tonight, enjoy a relaxing dinner at the hotel on your own, surrounded by the beauty of the fjord.
Hotel
Beste Bakken Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Feigefossen waterfalls
Discover one the highest and most impressive single drop waterfalls in Norway.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Solvorn to Hafslo Lake to Marifjøra - Approximately 21 mi | 34 km and 1,650 ft | 500 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY’S ACTIVITY:
RIB boat adventure across the fjord and hike to a waterfall
Discover the unique beauty of the Nigardsbreen glacier
Overview
Today you’ll discover the majestic view of the Norwegian fjords with a ride to the Jostedal glacier, where you'll witness the famous Nigardsbreen glacier arm. You'll have the option to board a small boat for a quick five-minute cruise on the lake and then hike to get closer to the glacier (approximately 30-40 minutes by foot). Make sure to pack your camera as the Jostedal glacier is continental Europe's largest glacier with enough water to fill 300 million bathtubs! Afterward, we'll all head back to the visitor center for a casual cafe lunch with impressive views. It is likely that nobody back home has ever heard of nor visited this tiny corner of Scandinavia, so make sure you document every fascinating moment. Avid riders can ride back to the hotel while others can shuttle all or part of the way back. Tonight, we’ll gather together as a group over dinner and drinks at the hotel to toast our accomplishments, new-found friendships and incredible adventures!
Hotel
Beste Bakken Hotel
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
The Nigardsbreen Glacier
Enjoy the hike on the glacier and observe first hand the glacial processes which, over millions of years, have shaped the landscape.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Bestebakken to Nigardsbreen Glacier with Shuttle - Approximately 34 mi | 54,8 km and 1,742 ft | 530 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Bestebakken to Nigardsbreen Glacier Return - Approximately 56 mi | 90 km and 2,952 ft | 900 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY’S ACTIVITY:
Take a short boat ride across the lake and hike 2 miles (3.5 km) round trip up to the glacier
Early morning spin to the village of Gaupne before saying goodbye
Overview
It's time to say goodbye to the glory of the Norwegian wilds. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or choose to take an early morning spin to the village of Gaupne and along the breathtaking Lustrafjorden one more time before packing your bags for the trip back to Sogndal. It's been a special journey, and we know you'll want to come back!
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Bestebakken to Veitastrondvastnet Lake Return - Approximately 14 mi | 24 km and 836 ft | 255 m
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