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.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.
Please note: Sogndal Airport (SOG) will be temporarily closed from June 16 to July 17, 2025.
For trip departures during these dates only, we recommend the following alternative travel options for reaching our pickup location at the Quality Hotel in Sogndal:
To arrive from Oslo:
You can book a domestic flight to Sandane Airport (SDN) from Oslo (OSL). From here, you can take a private transfer to Sogndal (approximately one hour and 30 minutes). For the most convenient option and the best rates, we highly recommend that you contact your Trip Consultant at GuestServices@TrekTravel.com and book your transfer in advance with our local partner.
To arrive from Bergen:
If you fly into Bergen, directly or via Oslo, the best option is to take the ExpressBoat ferry from Bergen to Sogndal. This four and a half hour journey offers breathtaking views of the fjords, especially at this time of the year with the late-setting sun. There is only one afternoon departure from Bergen on the Norway ExpressBoat. ExpressBoat tickets can be purchased online at www.norled.no. For the best price and availability, we recommend purchasing tickets at least four weeks in advance.
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.