Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords in a Weekend

5 star experience for the actual kayaking/camping/hiking part. Emma was an incredible guide and did an amazing job feeding me with my complicated dietary issues (no gluten and no dairy). I've never eaten so well on a camping trip! The kayaking was not difficult and very enjoyable. I loved the hike but it was definitely hard (long and a lot of elevation gain). I found trekking poles helpful. Also, they feed you so well you don't need to bring food -- use your dry bag space to bring spare clothes since if anything gets wet it won't dry (ESPECIALLY SOCKS). I'm taking off one star for the logistics before getting to the kayaking center - if you will already be in Norway (ie not taking the flight from the UK and/or making your way to Voss), then triple check all of the logistics of when you need to be where for pickup -- I had some issues with that part.

If you want to experience the Norwegian Fjords and be astounded by the views then this trip is definitely worth considering. The Fjords are beautiful. The hike is lovely. Really, wow!

Our guide was also so hardworking. She was always making sure we were enjoying ourselves and always smiling.

Also our group was great. Everyone was really friendly. Although I guess this is up to chance.

On the negative side of things, the equipment was worn and old. The tents were ancient and basic, and pray it doesn’t rain or the insides will be at best wet, and at worst entirely flooded (see video). Both mine and my partner’s sleeping bags had missing zips. The kayaks, paddles and lifejackets work but have clearly had a lot of use.

The campsite could also use a proper picnic area and better fireside seating. There were some 2x4 planks over a tiny area big enough to only seat half the group.

There were also ticks and mosquitoes everywhere so if you are worried about that sort of thing then don’t go.

The toilets were the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen. I’ve backpacked around South America and Asia and never seen anything as foul as the camp toilets. Someone needs to clean them out. Definitely not “long drop” as claimed.

This was wild camping to the extreme. If you like hot showers, dry sleeping, and hearty food to recover after long days of exercise then this trip is not for you.

More on the informational side:

The kayaking was a nice comfortable pace. There were several stops along the way to give you a chance to stretch your legs, warm up with a hot drink, and eat some food.

The hike is roughly 25km long. Most of it is pretty easy if you have basic fitness (e.g. go running three times a week for 30 minutes). There is a 1km section just before you reach the top affectionately known as “the slog” that takes about an hour. The incline on this section is about 20 to 25 degrees so pretty steep. If it is raining then the walk down this section is treacherous. I saw at least 5 people take hard falls whilst making their way down.

Leave dry clothes, a towel and a spare pair of shoes at the kayak center. When you get back you will have the opportunity to have a cold shower and freshen up before heading off to the airport.

Overall, the views and the guide were amazing. The food was ok. The equipment was terrible.

5* for the views, scenery and our guide Amy; the equipment (particularly tents, mats) look quite dated and tired, the camp site could do with some more amenities, like a covered picnic table or similar, outhouses as toilets were disgusting; rains a lot and everything got wet. Food was good but would have liked to try some more local

We had an amazing time with our guide Kieran on the three day tour. Kayaking was spectacular and fun. The hike was challenging and we would recommend doing some UK peaks to get your kit right and make sure you’re fit as you’ll enjoy it more. Camp life included long drops of course but was comfortable enough with plenty of food and snacks. I was glad of my sleeping bag liner. We didn’t use our hiking snacks and emergency food at all. An eye mask for night time is a game changer- strong recommend. Do get in the lake- refreshing and lovely. A hiking/travel towel is a worthwhile investment. Overall an excellent well run and fun trip. Some fitness preparation and thoughtful kit choices (don’t bring loads) will make your time more focussed on adventures and fun!

Had such a brilliant experience, everything in the trip was well managed and got to see some amazing views.

Great organization, cheerfull guides, clear briefing, the tents were not optimal, very thin sleeping mat, the hiking was fantastic, gigantic views, lucky with the weather. The kayaking was fantastic, too bad we didn’t have a kayak per person, but the views were beautiful, enormous waterfalls. There was plenty of food and snacks, sometimes with some sand between the plates ;-). We had a fantastic time ! Highly recommanded.

Great trip, fantastic group, amazing scenery & the best guide (Evan from Nordic Ventures). However, the walk is very long, & some of the kit is very old & falling apart! Roll mats were also very thin & uncomfortable

Hugely exceeded my expectations, mainly thanks to our amazing guide, Jess - heart of gold, made sure we were all safe, involved and well-fed. Utterly breathtaking scenery and a perfect mix of activity and down-time. Absolutely loved it and already looking at options for our next adventure! If you're hovering over the 'book' icon, just do it.....you won't regret it.

Perfect.

The trip was incredibly well organised, and Jan and his team were so friendly and helpful. There was plenty of food and snacks available and the kit was all in really good condition. If you're thinking of visiting Norway, this is the only way to do it!!!!!

Wow a truly amazing experience, I would highly recommend. The trip was very well organised from the point of pick up to drop of at the airport.

Amy our guild was amazing, such a lovely hardworking lady with the biggest smile and heart. Nothing was to much trouble for her, she always when that extra mile to make the trip a fabulous experience.

The food was deliciously prepared and cooked by Amy. The portions were very generous. The snacks and wine was an extra welcomed bonus after a long hard day hiking 🥾 🍫 🍷 . I was blown away with all the supplies carefully packed away in the kayaks.

The views and scenery were spectacular during both the kayaking and hike, we were lucky enough to see a seal, sheep and goats … and the fattest slug ever 🤣

The hike was a long challenging day, Amy was positive and encouraging, allowed people to find their own pace.

This was a truly magic experience, thank you 🥾❤️

Had an amazing experience. Got no complaints. Food exceeded expectations by a long shot. All the equipment supplied was in good condition (maybe recommend a sleeping pad if you're a tad precious). And David our guide was great, was very informative on the local area and the history and never had the group waiting on him. A very well lead trip.

Absolutely brilliant. Our guide Katie was amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable. Everything was really organised. We all had such a laugh.. would definitely recommend this adventure... definitely one for your bucket list ..

An awesome experience which was made even more interesting by having a very knowledgeable guide in Katie, who was always keen for us to see and do as much as possible in a beautiful country.

If I could add more than 5 stars, I would! Spotless organisation and lead by a great team. Everything was perfect, down to the little detail. Our guide Scarlett was the best guide we could have hoped to have and made the experience unforgettable. Would 100% recommend if you want to get in touch with nature and meet some amazing people

I can’t recommend this trip enough. It was well organised from start to finish, the locations were stunning and the crew were brilliant. Our guide, Scarlett worked hard to insure everything ran smoothly and she did a great job of turning eight strangers into friends within twenty-four hours. Plus her campfire cooking was exceptional. If kayaking and swimming through fjords, camping out and hiking through stunning mountain scenery is what you’re looking for then this is the trip for you.

Unbeatable views, amazing service, and a great group of people!

Me and my friend done the tour with David and an awesome group of others, the whole experience was like a well oiled machine, credit to David, who you could tell truly loves the environment he guides you around.

Look forward to doing another with the hopes of a similar trip.

The hike was harder than the easy route up Ben Nevis (from my experience) but is very much achievable.

Brilliant trip, fantastic scenery, lovely guide. Activities were sufficiently challenging and took us to places it would have been difficult to organise for ourselves. Felt much longer than 4 days. Thank you Evan.

Perfect

Beautiful landscape, amazing hike and lovely camping site directly at a fjord

I had the best 3 days of adventuring in the fjords of Norway with Much Better Adventures + Nordic Ventures! Everything was organised and communicated very well, and our guide Jess was incredible as making sure our group gelled together and enjoyed our time. The food was amazing, the kayaking views incredible, and the hike challenging but so rewarding! An absolute bucket list item ticked off - and even rewarded with some seals playing in the fjord at our campsite!

Really amazing trip. Loved the guide Emma, trip had so.much included and planned and got taken to some amazing parts of Norway that didn't have 1000s of others.

5 * for our guide Corey. Great energy & made sure the whole group achieved their goals. Also top marks for epic scenery! 3 * overall due to rubbish equipment which was damaged or missing parts and long drop toilets which were no drop to the point of overflowing!!

Truly an unreal trip led by a smooth operation. The gear & guide were awesome. It felt really nice to know that it's all handled and we didn't need to travel with any gear.

The trip itself is definitely not for the faint of heart - the hike is no joke! But the views & sense of accomplishment are totally worth it.

The trip was incredible! The views are breathtaking (literally, you hike a lot).

Our guide (Kieran) was amazing! He made sure that everyone was safe, comfortable, and having a good time during the trip. He also kept us well-fed during the trip and the hike! He's great!

As for the trip itself, the first day was slightly confusing since we had not met the guides and we were free-roaming around the hostel. But from the second day (when we met the guides), everything went smoothly.

Kayaking in the fjords was really nice and enjoyable, we took our time to kayak, made stops for food/hydration and also made stops in the middle to take pictures.

All the items are provided as listed in the itenriary. We made camp and food was prepared for us daily.

On the hike, Kieran made sure everyone is safe and can keep up, also gave some historical context on the area as we went. The hike was challenging but the views are simply incredible, would 10000% do it again!

Had an unbelievable tour with a group of friends. Massive thanks to our guide Corey who was awesome, very well informed and great company around the fire. Would highly recommend.

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This trip was incredible. I'd recommend to anyone! The hike was tough - definitely worth doing a couple of practice hikes - but the views from the top were so worth the effort. The guides were really good, ours (Keiran) really knew his stuff and was a major part of why the trip was so good. If you're on the fence about it, take the leap. You won't regret it!

This was simply an incredible trip. I had never travelled solo before and it couldn't have been better. The group I was in was so welcoming and we had a great laugh. The Kayaking, and Hiking was amazing with breathtaking views. I didn't expect too much with the food but was pleasantly surprised, definitely didn't expect a Thai curry made up one of the nights in the campsite! Highly recommended.