You’ll have to keep pinching yourself: that’s how unreal Fjord Norway looks. Rushing rivers, azure lakes, surreal fjords, wild glaciers, and lush valleys—this is just a small portion of what you’ll witness on your 5-day journey around Voss, a charming mountain town in the heart of Fjord Norway. Hiking, sea kayaking, SUP boarding, biking, and rafting; these activities will hit the sweet spot between an exciting adventure and a serene escape. There’s really no better way to spend your summer than coming over to Norway and unwinding in its gorgeous sun-kissed landscapes.
Summer in Fjord Norway presents a magical fuse of both relaxation and excitement. Tranquil landscapes around Voss can be explored by hiking, kayaking, rafting, biking, and stand up paddleboarding—and you’ll be doing all of that on this 5-day journey! You’ll discover awe-inspiring gems of the most spectacular region in Norway, including Lake Vangsvatnet, Naerøyfjord, Mt Oksen, Vosso and Raundal river. And when the day draws to an end, you’ll retreat back to your lakeside hotel, which offers spa facilities, a terrace with a view, restaurants, and a bar. Don’t miss out on spending your summer in the wonderful Fjord Norway!
After meeting up with your guides and checking into the hotel (from 1 pm onwards). Kick off your trip with an afternoon warm-up with a road cycling tour around Lake Vangsvatnet, approximately 22 km (14 miles). Along the way, you will learn fun facts and stories about the region, and how it’s made its way into Norway’s history books.
You will also stop at Bordalsgjelet, a deep and scenic gorge with a fun hiking trail (around 2.5-hour hike). Return to the Fleischer Hotel for a good night’s rest.
Activities: Road cycling for 22 km (14 miles) and hiking for 2.5 hours
Accommodation: Fleischer Hotel
Your second day begins at Basecamp with a classic sea kayaking tour along the Naerøfjord, the most beautiful and wildest arm of the Sognefjord, the largest and deepest fjord in Norway. Nærøyfjord is featured on UNESCO World Heritage List and there’s no better way to experience it than by kayaking.
Nærøyfjord offers incredible views of cascading waterfalls, unique nature, and wildlife, as well as historic farms which have been clinging onto the mountains for centuries. Make a couple of stops along the way to get some food and some great pics of the area’s most iconic landscapes. You’re in for a full day of peace and quiet in Norway’s iconic fjord region!
Activities: Sea kayaking
Accommodation: Fleischer Hotel
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and taken to Mt. Oksen, a breathtaking mountain standing a little over 1,200 m (3,940 ft) above sea level. The trail begins in Tjoflot and winds its way nearly 1,000 m (3,280 ft) vertically from the car park through steep forest, before opening up and offering views of the surrounding fjords and mountains.
The top offers a 360 panoramic view of Samlafjorden, Sørfjorden, Eidfjorden and Granvinsfjorden, as well as Norway’s third largest glacier: Folgefonna. All these fjords mentioned are branches of Hardangerfjord, the second biggest fjord in Norway. End the day back at your accommodation and spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Activities: Hiking
Accommodation: Fleischer Hotel
Voss’ main attractions are the Vosso river and Lake Vangsvatnet—make the most of it by doing a stand up paddleboarding tour! Explore the river and the lake’s shoreline, admire the wildlife that finds refuge there, and experience the crystal clear water of the river.
After returning to the base and enjoying a lunch break, your day will be wrapped up with a mountain biking ride on some of Voss’ most beloved singletrack. With three options available for two-wheel explorations, anyone, no matter their skill level, can explore Voss’ mountain biking scene in comfort and style on high-quality full suspension mountain bikes.
Activities: SUPing for 2.5 hours and mountain biking for 2-2.5 hours
Accommodation: Fleischer Hotel
Following breakfast, meet up at basecamp for your final day of adventure. Today you’re rafting the magnificent Raundal River while learning new skills, challenging yourself, and working as a team. Known as a northern European mecca for whitewater kayaking, the river offers playful sections for rafters looking to enjoy grade III rapids. The sweat you build up while paddling will be rewarded with cooling swims in clear river pools and waterfalls found along the way.
You’ll be done rafting at around 1:30 pm and this officially marks the end of your adventure. Say goodbye to your guides and if you’d like to keep on exploring the area, just ask them for some recommendations.
Activities: 3 hours rafting (including transportation)
We did a mountain bike and rafting combo with outdoor Norway and I can’t recommend it enough! I will mention that decent athletic abilities is required and come prepared to sweat and work hard with these activities.
Genis was our mountain bike guide and he was top tier! Because we were the only two on the ride, he was able to adapt to our skill level. He was patient, supportive and encouraging.
Suman was our primary rafting guide, along with his colleague Mohan in the other boat and Luis behind the wheel and the camera lens. All three were fantastic. Special shoutout to Suman who took our safety very seriously but was also very engaging, encouraging and fun. All guides were happy to share their stories and newfound love for Norway. Thank you!!
This was such an amazing experience! I would highly recommend this activity to everyone. Definitely an unforgettable memory for our first time ever doing this. A big thanks to our Captain Mohan and the crew Ben, Ruben, & Leiv. The pictures were phenomenal and especially our group pic at the end. Thank you guys and Outdoor Norway.
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
This hike, bike, kayak, and raft tour in Voss is suitable for beginners with an average to good level of fitness. Keep in mind that you’ll be doing different activities, including hiking, sea kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, rafting, road cycling, and mountain biking. All of this is beginner-friendly and there’s no previous experience required. You have a day-by-day breakdown of these activities in the itinerary so make sure you’re fit enough to participate in all of them.
While the other participants are on the mountain bike tour, a participant who doesn’t want to engage in that part can kayak or use the stand up paddle board by the lake as an option.
Here’s a list of personal items you need to bring:
For sea kayaking, river rafting, and SUP:
For MTB or cycling:
For hiking:
Group sizes and pricing
Hike, bike, kayak, and raft trips in Voss can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Bergen, the starting point of your Norway ski holidays, most people fly into Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO). Many airlines fly to Bergen Airport, including KLM, Delta, SAS, Norwegian Air, Iceland Air, and Qatar Airways.
Once you get there, you can easily reach Voss by train (up to 1 hour and 15 minutes, check out Vy for tickets) or you can rent a car. You’ll gather at the Outdoor Norway office in Voss. The tour begins at around 2 pm on Day 1, so please make sure to arrange your flights accordingly.
If you’d prefer a direct airport pick-up and/or drop-off, your guides can assist you for an additional cost of 1,000 NOK per pick-up.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
Basic
Flexible
Super Flexible
We have done: kayak, mountain biking, paddle and kanoe at Outdoor Norway with our family of 4, one 10 years old and one 14. Each time we had a great time, the guides were really nice with the kids and we always felt secured. We were not very skilled but they always adapted the tempo and gave very good explanations. The equipement was excellent and in very good condition (Super cool mountain bikes :-)). We really felt like they were here for us to have a good time unlike another club in Voss it didn’t feel like a tourist cash machine, it felt family like and chill. We highly recommend Outdoor Norway for families but it certainly works great for experienced folks too, the guides are highly skilled and very playful 🙂 Big thanks to our guides Ruben, Mattis and Miro.