Normally the minimum age for this tour is 17 as we want to ensure that the group is at about the same level. However, if you want to hike with your children younger than 17, feel free to contact us and we can provide a customized offer for you.

You do not need any prior experience.

We rate this tour as easy to moderate. However a decent fitness level is an advantage for enjoying the hike uphill. The guide will adapt the hikes (as far as possible) according to the weather forecast, current weather and group ability/experience.

On the first day of the tour the group gathers in the evening to meet up with the guide. Aim for arriving latest around 20.00 (8 p.m.).

Meeting point is in Nordfjordeid, at the bus station (rutebilstasjon) or at the cabin close to Nordfjordeid (address will be shared with you). 

Areas we will usually utilize are in Nordfjord (from glaciers to coastal islands) and Sunnmøre)

You can take an international flight to Ålesund. In this case you should go for renting a car at Ålesund airport, since public transportation from there to Nordfjordeid is not seamless. 

From Oslo and Bergen you can take a domestic flight to Sandane airport with Wideroe. There is an airport shuttle taxi, Flytaxi, from Sandane Airport to Nordfjordeid (takes appr. 45-60 minutes) and costs approx. 450 NOK per person. This has to be ordered in advance by calling the following phone number (+47) 57 86 05 00. (NOTE: This has to be done one day before traveling with Flytaxi).

From Ålesund airport it is about a 3 hours drive to Nordfjordeid. From Bergen it is about a 5 hours and 30 minutes drive. Mind that driving in winter time can be challenging, so take your time.

The easiest and most scenic way to get to Nordfjordeid is to take the boat along the coast to Måløy.

From Bergen, you can take the express boat along the coast to Måløy. This is a very scenic five hour boat tour, recommended (can be booked online at Norled).

Timetable Express boat:

Monday – Friday:

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:40 a.m.
• 16:30 (4:30 p.m) – 21:10 (9:10 p.m)

Saturday:

• 14:15 (02:15 p.m) – 18:50 (6:50 p.m)

Sunday:

• 16:30 (4:30 p.m) – 21:10 (9:10 p.m)

From Måløy take the bus to Nordfjordeid. More information about the bus schedule at EnTur (tickets can be bought on the bus). The final bus schedule is first available 3 months before the travel date. The meeting point in Nordfjordeid will be at the bus station.

From Oslo or Bergen you can take the express bus

Time by bus:

from Bergen – Nordfjordeid: 6 hrs

from Oslo – Nordfjordeid: 9-9,5 hrs

Tickets can be ordered online here at Vy buss.

From Oslo you can take a day bus or a night bus directly from Oslo International Airport to Nordfjordeid. It is safe to travel by bus.

Since flexibility is required due to weather and hiking ability, we cannot provide a specific program other than the broad areas where we will be hiking. However we can provide information on the tours that are the most likely choices.

The guide will adapt the hikes (as far as possible) according to the weather forecast, current weather and group ability and experience.

Due to snow or other weather/group circumstances the guide may decide to adjust the itinerary and the planned hikes. 

We are going to one cabin for the duration of the tour. The cabin is located close to Nordfjordeid. We will use our own van for covering the region and will complete a range of different styles of tours from day to day. This way you get a great impression of Fjord life and nature. We might hike straight from the cabin or drive to an area where we will go for a day hike.

No, unfortunately not as the cabin we utilize can not be found online and does not even have a street address.

The price of the tour is based on double occupancy. The bedrooms will be shared by two (sometimes three) persons (twin or bunk beds). If you have paid for single occupancy, you will have a room for yourself.

We use high standard private cabins with a shared bathroom, living room, kitchen and more importantly a nice view! The cabins are well equipped. Bed linen is provided. Please bring your own towel(s).

Most likely yes, but we cannot guarantee it.

Take a look at our packing list for skiing and snowshoeing here.

No, we arrange the snowshoes and poles. You bring your own (hiking) boots.

We use several types of snowshoes from the brand MSR, they all have the same bindings.

It is not mandatory, our guides do not use them on these hikes. In case of an avalanche it increases your chances of survival. If you have one, bring it.

Our guide always carries a first aid kid. If you have health difficulties and require use of personal medication please ensure you have them with you throughout the tour. If you have health problems which can impact your ability to complete a tour please let us know in advance (preferably while booking) for safety considerations.

All our guides speak English fluently.

The group will be minimum 4 and maximum 7 participants and the guide.

While hiking you only use your day pack. The rest of your luggage will stay in the cabin.

This depends on the offer that you got from us. Some of our tours are fully catered others not.

In case of the fully catered alternative:

Breakfast with bread and/or cereals. Juice, milk, coffee, tea. Everyone makes their own lunch for taking on the trip and can fill their bottles with cold or hot drinks. Dinner is a 2-course (starter or dessert, and main course). Often local food like lamb, deer, fish and chicken served with potatoes, rice or pasta and fresh vegetables. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks.

No, not close to where we will stay. The guide has bought all the food in advance. Typically we stop at a supermarket after returning from a hike where everyone  will have an opportunity to buy snacks, soft drinks and personal items. (Not included) Note that stronger alcohol cannot be bought in a supermarket but only in a special shop called ‘vinmonopolet’, this shop has restricted opening hours (find information about bringing alcohol below).

Alcohol is not included in the tour however feel free to bring it yourself. Keep in mind that buying alcohol in Norway can be very expensive and the stores have limited hours for sale of alcohol. We recommend buying alcohol in the Tax Free zone at the airport upon your arrival in Norway. For the amount of alcohol you can bring to the country please check TOLL.

We can adjust our menu to your diet, but only if you inform us about this upon booking (we plan the menu ahead of the beginning of the tour)

At the end of the tour we would not advise you to take the boat to Bergen, because of the timetables. We would rather advise you to take the bus to Bergen or Oslo (if this is your place of departure). Please ask us for advice.

The express bus timetables can be found on Vy buss.

The tour ends on the last day (day 8) after breakfast.

Please contact us and we will get back to you.