Meet us at our designated bus departure point at Oslo Bus Station and embark on Valdresekspressen. Please make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time. Our comfortable and scenic bus journey will take you through a picturesque cultural landscape for approximately 5 hours, offering stunning views along the way.

Upon reaching Sletterust, our friendly staff will be eagerly awaiting your arrival. They have meticulously prepared your rental bike, equipped with all the necessary gear, including a mandatory helmet and lights. Our knowledgeable team will also assist you in adjusting the bicycle to your preferred comfort level, ensuring a perfect fit so that you’re ready for an exhilarating bike ride along the Tunnel Road and “1000-meteren.”

The biking tour is expected to last around 2-2.5 hours, providing you with plenty of time to enjoy the magnificent views and immerse yourself in the surrounding scenery at your own pace. The total distance covered during the tour is approximately 24 kilometers. Along the route, you will experience the breathtaking hairpin bends of “Tusenmeteren” (the thousand-meter road) as you descend along the mountainside. It is important to note that this section is steep, so it is crucial to maintain a low speed. Once you reach approximately 400 meters above sea level, you will join the main road (FV 53) and follow it down to the village. The road passes through three short, but dark tunnels, so please ensure you stay on your side of the road and maintain a controlled speed.

At the end of the biking tour, please return the bike and helmet at Årdal Tourist Information in Øvre Årdal before 6 p.m (18:00). After you have returned your bike at the Tourist Information, you will have some free time before the departure of the bus (taxi on Saturdays) to your hotel for the night.

Upon arriving at the hotel, a delicious three-course meal awaits you, followed by the opportunity to explore the surrounding area or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the hotel garden with a refreshing beverage in hand.

The following day, you are free to choose either our early morning or afternoon departure with the bus back to Oslo. Please inform us of your preferred departure time. Please note that it is not possible to change the ticket after we have sent you the voucher for the entire journey.

Please take note of this information to ensure a smooth and timely journey.

All necessary equipment are included, but like all other activities, it is important to dress according to the Norwegian temperatures.

You will be sent a packing list when you have booked the trip.

Half day kayaking trip
Our experienced guides takes you out on a trip on the beautiful Sognefjord or lake Årdalsvatnet (depends on the weather conditions). Out on the water you can enjoy the majestic mountain views while experiencing kayaking on crystal clear water from the glaciers of Jotunheimen. On this kayak trip you will learn the basic skills needed to paddle in a safe way and learn about our local and cultural history. During this adventure we take our time to really take in the sights tell you about the region.

Waterfall bike & hike in Utladalen

Day 1
Departure: 10:20 a.m. from Oslo bus station

Transitioning to biking: at Sletterust approx. 3:08 p.m. (15:08)
Departure with bus Sunday-Friday (taxi on Saturdays):
6:53 p.m. (18:53) from Øvre Årdal Skysstasjon
Arrival with bus Sunday-Friday (taxi on Saturdays):
7:10 p.m. (19:10) in Årdalstangen sentrum (next to your hotel)

Day 2
Departure: 9:02 a.m. (09:02) or 4:37 p.m. (16:37) / 4:25 p.m. (16:25) on Sundays
From: Årdalstangen sentrum
Arrival: 2:45 p.m. (14:45) or 10 p.m. (22:00) at Oslo bus station

Monday-Wednesday

8.30 am – 1.05 pm 

Thursdays 

8.30 am – 1.05 pm 
3.05 pm – 7.05 pm 
5.00 pm – 9.05 pm 
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport) 

Friday 

8.30 am - 1.05 pm 
1.05 pm – 5.45 pm 
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport) 

Saturday 

8.30 am - 1.05 pm 
10.20 am – 1.35 pm 

Sunday 

10.20 am – 1.35 pm 
12.20 pm – 4.50 pm 
5.20 pm – 9.03 pm (Directly from Oslo Airport)

We will send your luggage from cabin to cabin, so you only need to bring a daypack.

Monday-Friday 

2.00 pm – 6.35 pm 

Saturday 

10.00 am – 2.45 pm 
2.00 pm – 6.35 pm 

Sunday 

10.00 am – 2.45 pm 
10.00 am -2.21 pm (Directly to Oslo Airport) 
4.00 pm – 8.20 pm 
5.35 pm – 10.00 pm

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 to lunch for the day. Use your beewax food wrap. It is possible to fill a thermos, check with the accommodation. Dinner will be served in the afternoon/evening. 

Gjendesheim Turisthytte DNT:  

Gjendesheim Turisthytte has a history dating back to 1878. The hut is run by DNT and is located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains, with Besseggen Ridge as a neighbor.  

Gjendebu Turisthytte DNT:  

At 990 masl at the west end of Gjende Lake, you will find Gjendebu. The DNT cabin offers a traditional and historic atmosphere, with good local food – and is the oldest cabin of DNT, built in 1871. 

Memurubu Turisthytte:  

Memurubu is a tourist hut at the end or start of the famous Besseggen hiking trail. Memurubu is originally an old mountain pasture dating back to 1872, but has had tourists for just as long. Cows are still grazing around the tourist hut, which lies at the mouth of the river Muru in the valley Memurudalen. 

The conditions in the autumn are wonderful, but it can also give some challenges. You need to be prepared to walk in the snow in case of snowfall. We have also described alternative routes for the steepest parts if the exposure or conditions makes it uncountable. In September, normal temperature is between 0-10 degrees.

All the paths are well-marked. The terrain varies from flat and easy to rocky and hilly. All the hikes as a short steep, exposed crux where you will have to use both legs and arms. Thou these sections can be avoided by walking an alternative route around.

We will send you equipment-list when ordering.