Hiking & Yoga Retreat in Norway: Trail to Tranquility

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • 7-day guided hiking and yoga retreat in Norway (either co-ed or all-women)
    • An experienced, local hiking guide and yoga teacher
    • Accommodation in a 4-star hotel (6 nights)
    • Breakfasts and picnic lunches
      • From breakfast on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 7
      • Vegan and gluten-free options available
    • Water, tea, and coffee
    • Yoga and meditation classes
    • Yoga mats and props
    • Transportation during the retreat
    • Pick-up on and drop-off at Molde airport or ferry terminal

  What’s not included:

  • • Airfare/transportation to Molde
    • Dinners (available for an extra cost paid upon arrival)
    • Airport transfers if you arrive before the start of the retreat or wish to stay longer (the airport is 10 minutes away from the city center so you can also use public transport)
    • Travel insurance (medical and trip cancellation) — mandatory
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  Beginners and those with varying fitness levels are welcome to join this hiking and yoga retreat in Norway. While it’s best to have a good level of fitness since you’ll be hiking 5 days in a row, the hikes can be tailored to suit your preferences. Certain hikes can be prolonged or made shorter, depending on yours and your group’s fitness and energy levels.

  Your experienced guide will be there every step of the way, offering encouragement and ready to adjust the pace as needed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. Feel free to review the itinerary for day-to-day distances and hikes to get a better understanding of what to expect.

  If you prefer hiking to yoga check out this all-women hiking retreat in Norway.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry anything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Comfortable outdoor shoes or boots
    • Comfortable hiking clothes and hiking socks
    • Comfortable clothes for yoga
    • Warm cardigan
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Wind and waterproof rain jacket
    • Swimwear
    • Sunhat, gloves, scarf
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• What is the food going to be like?

  During your yoga retreat in Norway, you’ll enjoy a delightful culinary experience! Two meals are included daily: a lavish hotel breakfast buffet and a picnic lunch. The breakfast spread offers something for everyone, featuring freshly baked pastries, a variety of cereals, cold cuts, cheeses, fruits, and some hot dishes to fuel you up for the day’s adventures.

  Packed lunch will typically be eaten outdoors amidst stunning mountain vistas with to-go boxes provided. Plus, you can indulge in delicious coffee or tea from the Nespresso machine in the hotel lobby for an extra treat.

  Dinners are not included in the price, but can be arranged. The price for 6 dinners would be 1,380 NOK and it can be paid upon arrival.

  Your guides are able to accommodate special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan, lacto-ovo vegetarian, gluten-free, organic, lactose-free, etc. If you have any specific dietary needs, let us know upon checkout.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing
  

  • • For this group yoga retreat in Norway, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
    • There are both co-ed and all-women departures available.
    • This Norway yoga retreat operates even if only one person signs up — there is no minimum number of participants required. The maximum number of participants is set at 15.
    • The price is based on double occupancy. However, for solo travelers, a single supplement is offered at an extra charge.

  Hiking and yoga retreat in Norway can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Molde, the base of your Norway yoga retreat, most people fly into Molde Airport (MOL), 10 minutes from the city center. Driving from Oslo is also an option, though it takes 8 hours.

  Your guides will pick you up and greet you upon your arrival, ideally on the 4:45 or 5 pm flight from Oslo. If you’re coming earlier or by bus or ferry, no worries—your guides got you covered with included transfers from either the airport, bus station or ferry terminal on that day.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  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!

  • • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
    • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.

  For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.