Photo: Cathrine Dokken
Discover Jotunheimen:
Green Route
6 Days – Self-guided
Experience the nature of the magical Jotunheimen National Park, by hiking through valleys to see some of Norway’s highest peaks and sleeping at historical accommodations serving local food. The terrain in Jotunheimen is rockier than what you may be used to. But with day stretches at about 12 kilometers and 5-600 accent meters, this should be affordable for the trekkers in average shape and with some hiking experience. You will also get the chance to reach some of the easier peaks in the area.
Highlights
- Boat cruise with the historic M/B Bitihorn
- Svartdalen – “Norway’s most beautiful valley”
- High peaks with panoramic views
- Cultural history and local food at historic accommodations
Included
- Bus transport from/to Oslo
- 2 x Boat cruise
- Luggage transport
- 5 x Accommodation incl. bedlinen and towels
- 5 x Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
- Detailed tour description
- Map
Season and Price 2025
June – August
– daily departures
First arrival day: 27.06.2025
Last arrival day: 28.08.2025
Price:
Per person in double room:
NOK 15.700
Single room supplement:
NOK 3.100
Map
Day to Day
Practical Information
Below you will find practical information about this trip.
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Add-on
Go to Bergen instead of Oslo
NOK 150
You can choose to end your trip in Bergen instead of Oslo. Then you will skip the last cruise to Bygdin and take the bus from your last accommodation.
Fjord cruise from Flåm to Bergen (5 hours)
NOK 1.525
When ending your trip to Bergen, you can travel the last bit by cruise boat from Fåm to Bergen. This is a perfect way to also experience Norway’s beautiful and deep fjords.
Extra night in Oslo or Bergen
Price on request
If you are interested to see the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can add one extra night in Oslo, including breakfast. You can also add it on the end of the trip.
If you would like to end your trip in Bergen, we are more than happy to help you find accommodation here also.
Important details
To fully enjoy your hiking adventure in the mountainous areas, 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, sturdy mountain hiking boots that provide ankle support, and sunscreen and sunglasses. It is not recommended to wear trail runners, everyday shoes, or sneakers. We also recommend bringing hiking poles in this type of terrain.
Luggage transport
We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.
Accommodation
At Bygdin you will get a private bathroom with a toilet and shower. In the Dnt cabins, you will meet a traditional atmosphere where the rooms have bunk beds and bathrooms and showers are in the hall.
Bygdin Høyfjellshotell:
This hotel has a long tradition of hosting active mountain people who want to visit Jotunheimen. Even though many rooms were renovated you will get a historical atmosphere. The food is sure to be the highlight of your stay. Dinner is made from local ingredients and comes to taste great.
Gjendebu DNT-cabin:
At 990 m.a.s.l. at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu totally remote except for access by hiking or boat. The DNT accommodation consists of several cabins and a main house with a beautiful dining room, with good local food – This is the oldest cabin of DNT, built in 1871.
Fondsbu DNT-cabin:
Fondsbu is located in beautiful Eidsbugarden. The cottage is widely known for its good atmosphere, hosts, and great location. A popular place for hikers.
Difficulty
Medium
Kilometer: up to 15 kilometers
Ascent: up to 1000 ascent meter
Terrain: Varied trail, where longer sections are hilly and rocky, there may also be sections with exposed terrain.
On these trips, there is mountainous terrain, and there can be long ascents and descents. The tours are usually around 5-7 hours. It can be rocky and demanding surfaces, which require that you are in normal to good physical shape. On some of the tours, there may be exposed parties, but most of these are possible to avoid by choosing another variant.
Equipment List
When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.
Meals
All restaurants offer food based on local ingredients. For breakfast, there will be a buffet. Here you also need to make yourself a packed lunch that you bring for the day. At arrival, you will receive from us a food wrap you can use to pack your lunch. It is possible to fill a thermos. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening.
Transport
Travel green by using public transport.
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.
Route
Our selected daily hikes are well-marked, and you will meet other hikers. The trails are narrow, often rocky, and sometimes you need to cross rivers and streams. Therefore, we recommend ankle-height mountain boots and hiking poles.
You will receive a physical map and gpx files from us on arrival and a detailed tour description for orientation