In the Footsteps of Kings

To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in Norway in the mountainous areas and in the fjords, it’s important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and local temperatures. For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend wearing warm, waterproof clothing, hiking boots that provide ankle support, sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail running, everyday shoes or sneakers when hiking.

Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours)

If you wish to end your trip in Bergen, you can chose to travel the last bit by boat from Flåm to Bergen. This is a perfect way to say goodbye to the fjords and extend your stay in western Norway.

Extra night in Bergen

Norway’s second-largest city, surrounded by mountains and fjords. Well worth seeing.

Extra night in Oslo

If you are interested in exploring more of the capital of Norway you can add one extra night in Oslo, including breakfast.

Husum Hotel, Husum
Active since 1835 as a coaching inn – and later as a local post office complete with telegraph – the hotel presents a Swiss style typical of the Sogn area during the 19th century and it’s a 10-minute walk from the historic King’s Road. It has been visited by Norwegian personalities during the years (Edvard Grieg, Ole Bull and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson), especially because of its position on the river Lærdalselvi, famous for the abundance of salmon. Due to the seasonality of the fishing season, the hotel is open just in summer and can be reached by public transport.

Lindstrøm Hotel, Lærdalsøyri
This charming family-run hotel is located in the historic wooden village of old Lærdalsøyri. Surrounded by colourful 19th-century houses and close to the Sognefjord, it blends traditional architecture with modern comfort. The hotel features several historic buildings, individually styled rooms, and serves homemade food based on local ingredients. Its warm atmosphere and central location make it an ideal base for exploring both Lærdal’s cultural heritage and the surrounding fjord
landscape.

Klingenberg Hotell, Årdalstangen
Opened in 1861 for hikers and climbers passing by in the region for outdoor adventures. At the very end of the Sognefjord, at the border with Jotunheimen National Parc – home of the highest mountain chain of Norway – the hotel offers accommodation right by the fjord. Some of the 49 rooms even have a fjord view.

All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast there will be buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring to lunch for the day. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening, when included.

Gravel/trail

Our selected daily hikes are well-marked, and you will meet other hikers. The terrain on this trip is a mix of gravel, forest and mountain paths. Some trails can be narrow, rocky and wet in addition to be steep at some places. Therefore, we recommend ankle-height mountain boots and hiking poles.
You will receive access to our JVB-app before travelling. This one contains GPX-files, itineraries description and detailed information for your trip.

Easy – Medium
Kilometers: up to 15 kilometres
Ascent: up to 1000 ascent meters
Terrain: Varied trail, where longer sections are hilly and rocky, there may also be sections with exposed terrain.

On these trips, it is mountainous terrain, and there can be long ascents and descents. The tours are usually around 5-7 hours. This one doesn’t represent special technical difficulties, but some stretches can be rocky and a bit more demanding with some elevation. Most of the hikes can be adapted to your hiking skills if needed with several variants to choose from.

The recommended age is from 12 years old, but the program can be adapted with shorter hikes for younger children.

When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.

Travel green. Enjoy the trip from the big city towards Valdres and Jotunheimen! The express buses take you straight from the capital to the heart of Norway. On the way you will pass mountains, valleys, rivers, and beautiful farms. Experience the convenience of choosing from various departure times and travel destinations along our express bus routes. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of the arrangements, ensuring a stress-free experience for you.

Departure times from Oslo Bus Terminal vary depending on the season and the days. In general, you can choose from the following departures:

08.30 am*
10.20 am *
12.20 pm *

*Note: Depending on the season, your day of arrival and your final destination, there might be more or less departures, also there might be departures straight from Oslo Gardermoen airport to Jotunheimen and Valdres. This can apply also to the journey back to Oslo. Please share your travel plans with us and we will find the best possible bus departures according to your trip.