WALKING & HIKING
Jostedalsbreen Glacier
NORWAY
Flatbreen Glacier
DAY 1 Walk across fertile valleys dotted with wildflowers, farms and waterfalls • Visit privately owned Stalheim Folk Museum, where exhibits depict Norwegian life from the Middle Ages to World War II • Savor delicious handmade specialties at a mountain farm. Stalheim Hotel - Casual DAYS 2–3 Boat among Norway’s pristine fjords • Join a local guide to explore the rural landscape and learn more about its flora and fauna • Behold Urnes Stave Church, a World Heritage site built in the 12th century • Ferry through spectacular Nærøyfjord, Europe’s narrowest fjord • A guided hiking tour on sapphire-blue Nigardsbreen Glacier awaits. Walaker Hotel - Deluxe DAYS 4–6 From the charming waterfront community of Fjærland, a steep walk leads to a fantastic vista of Jostedalsbreen Glacier • The world- famous Norwegian Glacier Museum is a must-see • Take a challenging and unforgettable hike to the foot of Flatbreen Glacier or a ramble through peaceful Mundal Valley—the choice is yours! • Luxuriate in a memorable floating sauna on the fjord • Get to know historic Balestrand, an inviting artists’ village with two burial mounds from the Viking Age • Sweeping views of the Sognefjord’s sparkling waters and surrounding snowcapped peaks await in Balestølen • If you’re feeling brave, indulge in a post-hike dip in the invigorating glacier-fed waters • Enjoy dinner at a unique eatery set in the middle of an orchard. Kviknes Hotel - Casual Majestic Sognefjord is our gateway to scenic shoreline hikes through serene valleys, quiet villages and dense pine forests. Welcome to a gloriously unique perspective. Mountains, Waterfalls & Glaciers from Voss to Bergen NORWAY’S FJORDS
Solvorn
Fjærland
Balestrand
Sognefjord
Stalheim
Nærøyfjord
Voss
OSLO
Norwegian Sea
Bergen
BERLIN
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Casual & Deluxe $5,599 to $6,099 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search NWYW on backroads.com
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