Overview

Welcome to western Norway, where mountains crowd the water's edge and glaciers feed the fjords below. Meet your Trek Travel guides at the Quality Hotel in Sogndal at 11:00 AM for a one-hour shuttle north along the Sognefjord, Norway's longest fjord, to Skjolden, the village at its innermost tip. At the Skjolden Hotel, where the beautiful views take center stage, you'll settle in before lunch and introductions to the group. A bike fitting follows to set up your Trek bike for the week, and then we'll roll out along Eidsvatnet, a lake framed by steep cliffs, and into the farmland of the Fortun valley. These sweeping views will give you just a taste of what’s to come. Back at the hotel, we'll gather for a social hour before a farm-to-table dinner drawn from the hotel's kitchen garden and nearby farms, raising a glass to the days ahead.

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Today follows the Romantic Road along the eastern shore of the Lustrafjord, past waterfalls, small farms, and grazing wildlife, with its glacial green water rarely out of sight. At Urnes, Norway's oldest stave church has stood on the hillside since around 1130, and a guided visit reveals carvings that link Viking-age art with early Christian craft. Afterward, we'll stop for a casual picnic lunch featuring local specialties, with views back across the Lustrafjord. From Urnes, a 20-minute ferry crosses to Solvorn, where you can continue by bike or take the van to BesteBakken, your home for the next two nights. Perched above Lake Hafslo, the family-run hotel still feels like the mountain farm it once was. Tonight we'll dine together as our hosts share stories of life in the fjords over regional home cooking.

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This morning, a one-hour shuttle carries you up Jostedalen to Nigardsbreen, an arm of Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier in mainland Europe. Remarkably, it holds enough fresh water to fill nearly 300 billion bathtubs. At the glacial lake, you can board a small boat for a five-minute crossing before hiking 30–40 minutes to the glacier's edge, the ice filling more of the view with every step. Afterward, we'll regroup at the visitor center for a light café lunch overlooking the valley and surrounding peaks. Then the ride begins, descending toward the fjord and following its shore to the village of Marifjøra. From there, hop in the van or take on the final climb and descent to the hotel, whichever you prefer. Tonight we'll gather again at the hotel for dinner, with the kitchen drawing on local farms and its own garden for summer vegetables and herbs.
Please note: the hike to Nigardsbreen Glacier crosses rocky and slippery terrain. Sure-footedness and sturdy hiking footwear are essential.

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After breakfast, say goodbye to BesteBakken and ride toward Fimreite, following the outlet of Lake Hafslo down to Sogndal and a new arm of the Sognefjord. A series of punchy climbs along the fjord's edge leads to Haug Gard, the unique family farm behind Odelsgut cider. A tour, tasting, and lunch await here, overlooking the waters where rival kings fought for Norway's crown in 1184. After lunch, you'll trade bikes for a private RIB, a fast, open boat that skims low across the fjord toward Balestrand as your local guide shares stories from the region. As you near the jetty, the ornate white facade of the Kviknes Hotel rises above the waterfront like something from a storybook, marking your home for the next two nights. Dinner is included at the hotel restaurant on your own schedule, leaving the evening free to wander Balestrand's Heritage Trail.

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Today's route links three fjords in a single ride out of Balestrand. A quiet, winding road traces the shores of the Esefjord, Sværefjord, and Vetlefjord, passing small farms tucked between the mountains and the fjord. The leisurely shoreline route stays close to the water, while those who welcome the extra climbing can turn up the valley at Vetlefjord, following it until the road pitches toward the mountains before turning back. Return to Balestrand for lunch on your own, with a handful of cafés within easy reach of the hotel. In the afternoon, join your guides for a walk through the forest on the Kreklingen nature trail, which rises to views over the village, or simply settle in for a slower afternoon. Tonight we'll toast the week together before one last dinner at the hotel restaurant.

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On your final morning, linger over breakfast or join an early ride along the fjord to Kvamme, where a Norwegian king gathered his ships in these waters before the 1184 battle off Fimreite. Back in Balestrand, your guides will say farewell at 11:00 AM. From there, a private transfer takes you to Quality Hotel Sogndal, approximately 90 minutes away. If you're continuing to Bergen by ferry, store your bags with reception and spend the rest of your time in the village until your boat departs. However you travel on, you'll take the fjords with you.