Self Guided From
€1390
  • Glacier Hiking or hiking to spectacular viewpoints and waterfalls
  • Kayaking on the fjord, canyoning or rafting in the river
  • Cider or beer tasting paired with local, delicious food
8 Days
7 Nights
231 Total kms
38.5 km/day (avg)
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The adventure starts in Bergen, one of the major hanseatic cities in Europe and great trade centre throughout ages. Since 1979 included on Unesco’s world heritage list. An amazing boat travel takes you to Norway’s longest and deepest fjords, and one of the world’s most magnificent travel destinations. Calm and easy small roads takes you to breath-taking places.

Tour Route

Day
1
Arrival
to
Bergen

Time to explore Bergen. This famous harbour on the west coast of Norway is one of Northern Europe’s oldest port cities, established as a centre for trade before the 12th century. The vibrant and historic city of Bergen is Norway’s second largest capital and has a lot to offer. Most famous is Bryggen, wooden buildings on Bergen's iconic wharf are reflections of it´s history in the Hanseatic League. Though many fires destroyed the old wooden houses, the reconstruction remained faithful to the original style. Today, only 62 buildings remain of this former townscape. St. Mary's Church is Bryggen's tallest and oldest structure, dating to 1180. The Hanseatic museum provides wonderful insight into the daily lives of German merchants living and working here during the Hanseatic era. Just beside it, one of Norway's best- preserved fortresses; Bergenhus. The oldest structure on site, was a royal residence during the Middle Ages, Håkon's Hall which dates back to 1250. From the top of the famous mount Fløyen you can enjoy a bird's eye view from more than 300 meters above sea level. Enjoy the lively fish market beside Bryggen, here you find fresh fish and seafood and several restaurants serving a large selection of local dishes. Or meet the sea lions, crocodiles, fish and the fascinating snakes at Bergen Aquarium close to the Nordnes parc and the city centre.
Day
2
Bergen
to
Vik

After breakfast you will pick up your bikes at Bryggen. The famous, colourful, wooden houses make Bryggen a beautiful entrance into one of Northern Europe’s oldest port cities. As you cycle, you have the opportunity to visit many of the city’s attractions described on day. Enjoy the day in Bergen on your bicycle. When you finish you will leave your bike at the pick-up location. The harbour is very close to the bike rental shop and your hotel. After dropping off your bike you will pick up your luggage, and walk to the boat. Departure 16:30, arrival in Vik at 20:10. The boat takes you to the western islands before entering Sognefjorden, its glacier waters mirror snow covered majestic mountains. You will admire small towns and waterfalls of all sizes along the fjord. Your hotel in Vik is about 100 meters from the harbour where you arrive.
14km
Day
3
Vik

Enjoy breakfast before you begin your day cycling on small peaceful back roads to the hamlet of Arnafjord. You will be surrounded by tall mountains and spectacular waterfalls. Cross the Eitrestrondi natural park which is preserved for its unique vegetation. In Framfjorden you will pass a small grocery store with complementary tables available for a relaxing stop. You will also pass by a public area with a small beach, perfect for a swim and a picnic. If you like you can decide to leave the main road for a few km to see the impressive Botnafossen waterfall. Arriving on the bay in Arnafjord, Neset you can enjoy your lunch by the fjord before cycling back to Vik.
52km
Day
4
Vik
to
Balestrand

Start on the culture path in Vik by bike or by foot. On this idyllic path discover some amazing historical places and taste famous cheese - only made in Vik. Continue on to Vangsnes and visit the big statue of “Fritjof”. Cross the fjord with a ferry to Dragsvik. From Dragsvik you cycle 10 km to Balestrand. As early as the 18th century Balestrand has been known as a popular tourist destination in Europe. Artists, wealthy, and famous alike have come from all over the world to the shores of Balestrand, attracted to the special fjord landscape. You will stay at Kvikne's Hotel (1877) with its imposing façade facing the fjord is an excellent example of the so-called Swiss style, an extremely popular building style during this period. In Balestrand: Recommended to cycle along the fjord, on King Bele's Road, a number of artists built their summer residences in the dragon style, another popular architectural style from the same period. Many of these houses are well preserved today, forming a building environment that is unique, even in a national context and its Scandinavia´s largest concentration of dragon style houses.
24km
Day
5
Balestrand

Discovering other small scenic arms of the Sognefjord. First Esefjorden where we can admire the famous mountains that inspired so many artists. Just before Dragsvik you can visit the Arboretum which covers an area of about five acres, stretching from the road to the fjord. Today there are about 150 different varieties of trees and bushes from the entire world. The collection is not presented systematically according to family or genus, as is often the case in other Botanical Gardens and Arboreta, but after the geographical connection, such as Europe, Caucasus, Himalaya, China, Korea, Japan etc. The Arboretum have a very nice recreation area by the fjord perfect for a refreshment or/and a bath, maybe on the way back? You continue along quiet roads, beside the fjord, and can admire the mountains and some picturesque farms and hamlets along the way. The unique geography around the small fjord arms reveals a new landscape around every curve. The last 5 km you bike on a lovely little branch road to Menes. Arriving there you can enjoy silence and your lunch outside in the nature before heading back to Balestrand the same way you came.
59km
Day
6
Balestrand
to
Hafslo

Today you enter the inner part of Sognefjorden and take the boat from Balestrand to Leikanger at 11.50. Also possible to bike from Balestrand, cycling Esefjorden again to Dragsvik and taking the ferry to Hella. From Hella to Leikanger it is 12 km. Sogn is the oldest fruit growing area in Norway and if you visit the area in spring, all the fruit trees are in blossom, from august they will be decorated with red apples and purple plums. You will be cycling outside two big tunnels and have to share the road with the cars except the last part to Sogndal. Through Sogndal there is a biking path by the fjord. Make a stop in Sogndal – the center of the region. You will find shops and cafes in old Sogndal and a shopping centre as well. Continuing to Hafslo 18 km, you cycle along Barsnesfjorden when it ends you have a 3 km uphill until you see Hafslo, beautifully placed by the lake of Hafslo. Last 2 km from Galden to Hafslo is a bike path and your hotel is up a hill from the small centre of Hafslo with a good view.
44km
64km
Day
7
Hafslo
to
Skjolden

After breakfast you cycle the same bike path you came yesterday to Galden before you cycle down to Solvorn. This idyllic small village with small, white wooden houses was built when the fjord was the most important source of communication. Here the fjord is deep enough so big boats could come to dock. Solvorn have a small café and the hotel have a nice gallery – recommend to spend a little time here before you take the small ferry that leaves every hour from 10.00. The crossing takes around 20 minutes and well arrived in Urnes you should cycle up the 700 meters that takes you to Urnes stave church, protected by UNESCO. The stave churches are Norway’s most important contribution to European cultural heritage. A great view to Solvorn from the nice church beautifully situated in the fjord landscape. Leaving Urnes on the small roads along Lusterfjorden who is the innermost arm of the Sognefjord, and the finest, naturally! In Kroken you pass “Vetlabui” a self-served refrigerator with jams and juices for sale. «The romantic road» takes you to the spectacular Feigum waterfall, falling 218 m from the mountain. Possible to take a 100% natural shower or have a swim. To walk up to the waterfall ( ca 30 min one way, depending on how high up you want to go) you need good shoes, the terrain is very humid due to all the water. You can also admire the view of it from the road and have a swim in the fjord – or both! A small café by the fjord might be open – the area by the fjord is anyway a good place to enjoy your picnic. The last stage to Skjolden have two tunnels and you need your light. Arriving in Skjolden – the far end of the Sognefjord, you can have a drink on the terrace of the hotel, in the café or enjoy a swim on the public beach. We pick you up at the agreed time unless you want to cycle back to your hotel (+ 39 km and two tunnels with light that are not possible to bike around)
38km
Day
8
Skjolden
to
Departure

Breakfast in the hotel before transfer to Sogndal or Leikanger and taking the boat back to Bergen or to Flåm (supplemental extension of trip is possible)

FAQs

    •  
    • 7 nights in 3 or 4 star hotels, breakfast included
    • Bike rental in Bergen
    • 24 speed Scott hybrid bikes, front suspension, bike stand, mudguards and bottle holder. Bike is equipped with back carrier, bags, lock and helmet.
    • Road book, map, GPS 
    • Luggage transfer
    • Transport from Skjolden last day and transport to the boat departure day in Sogndal.
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    • Coastal express boat tickets to/from Bergen: Round Trip 155€ , One way 78€
    • Entrances churches, museums etc
    • The ferry from Solvorn to Urnes 42 NOK per person. The other ferries are free for bikers

      Other activities not included that cannot be booked in advance:

      - Hoppestad in Vik 70 NOK
      - Hove in Vik 50 NOK
      - Urnes stave church (Unesco listed) in Urnes 90 NOK
      - Ciderstasting in Ciderhouse Balestrand: 270 NOK
      - Aquarium and travel museum in Balestrand
      - ferry from Solvorn to Urnes NOK 42

      Other activities not included that can be booked in advance:

      • Guided tour Bergen: Many possibilities: 2 h city guiding, 2 people 700 NOK pr p. 4 People 350 NOK per person
      • Guided cultural path in Vik: 2 hours guided cultural parc. If 2 people 750 NOK per person, 4 people 450 NOK per person, 6 people 350 NOK perr person. 8 people 300 NOK per erson p. Included: Guide, entrance
      to the two churches and cheese and raspberry juice tasting in the cheese bar.
      • Guided tour Balestrand: 1400 NOK for 2 hour guiding. 700 NOK per hour.
      • Boat transfer from Balestrand to Menes with Captain Tor on day 5: Minimum 2 people: 500 NOK per person.

  • Yes, the following hotel upgrades are possible:

    In Bergen:
    -     Hotel Havnekontoret **** + 72 euro pr person in dbl room for 2 nights. + 102 euro in Superior dbl room with sea view for 2 nights

    In Balestrand:
    - upgrade to Historic building: + 60 euro pr person in dbl room for 2 nights. Demisuite in historic building + 97 euro pr person in dbl demi suite for 2 nights.

    In Hafslo:
    - VIP room in Bestebakken + 110 euro pr person in VIP dbl room for 2 nights
    - Hotel Walaker www.walaker.com in Solvorn Where the ferry departs from next cycling day 6:
    + 55 euro in dbl room for 2 nights BB
    + 205 euro pr person for 2 nights included dinner = HB
    + 230 euro pr person for 2 nights in historic room included dinner = HB
    (Walaker Hotel has been inherited from generation to generation and is a charming family hotel and an attraction
    in itself, located in the middle of the world`s best tourist destination, according to National Geographic. The hotel
    has been owned by the same family since 1690 and is the oldest family-run hotel in Norway, with over 320 years
    of history. The make very tasteful dinners with the best local products.(

  •  Below are the hybrid bicycles included on this tour. The bicycles are provided with bags, lights, luggage rack, kickstand and reflective panels.
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    SCOTT Sub Cross 45 Men
    Frame - SUB Cross aluminium frame 
    Fork - Suntour NEX-HLO with 63 mm travel and lock out
    Derailleur - Shimano Alivio 27 
    Brakes - Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
    Handlebar and stem - Syncros
    Rims - Syncros X - 39 disc
    SIZES: Small - Xtra large

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    SCOTT Sub Cross 45 W
    Frame - SUB Cross aluminium frame 
    Fork - Suntour NEX-HLO with 63 mm travel and lock out
    Derailleur - Shimano Alivio 27
    Brakes - Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
    Handlebar and stem - Syncros
    Rims - Syncros X - 39 disc
    SIZES: Small - Xtra large

Prices


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Jan
31
Dec

Self Guided / per person
Standard Adult Double €1390
Adult Single €1670

Extras

Half board €240
Extra Nights Available / shared y
Extra Nights Available / single y
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