Hike the Norwegian Fjords

Your host is a long-time resident of the Lysefjord region and knows this part of the fjords inside out. They’ll use their local knowledge and experience to adapt the itinerary if needed, switching the order of hikes, for example, if conditions are more sheltered in certain spots on any given day of the trip.

You'll have 1 guide for groups of up to 8 people, with an additional guide joining for groups of 9-12 people.

You’ll stay 3 nights at each of two bases at either end of the Lysefjord. Your luggage can remain at each base while you head out hiking each day, and luggage transfers are provided throughout the trip.

The tap water in Norway is perfectly safe to drink; you can fill up your water bottles and/or bladder from the guesthouse each morning before venturing out for that day's hike.

At Much Better Adventures, we work hard to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies so your trip is safe, inclusive and enjoyable. That said, options can vary by country, location and accommodation, and in some places they may be limited or unavailable. The information below has been provided by your host so you are fully informed about what may be possible on your trip, depending on your individual requirements. Please read this carefully before travelling to ensure you are adequately prepared for the situation on the ground.

Once you have booked your trip, please complete your passenger information form as soon as possible with details of any dietary requirements. After submission, your dietary needs and any allergies are automatically shared with your host and, in turn, your guide. Providing this information early allows them to plan accordingly and deliver the best possible experience. Please also remind your guide of your dietary requirements upon arrival, as discussing them in person helps ensure clarity around individual preferences and limitations from the outset.

BACKGROUND Food in Norway is influenced by its Nordic heritage, with a strong focus on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients such as fish, meat, dairy, root vegetables and grains. While traditional cuisine can be quite simple, Norway has a high standard of food quality and hygiene.

Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free diets are increasingly understood, particularly in cities and larger towns. However, options may be more limited in remote or rural areas, where menus tend to be more traditional and centred around meat, fish and dairy products. Plant-based alternatives are becoming more common but may not always be widely available outside urban centres.

Food labelling standards are generally clear, and awareness of common allergens is good, although this can vary depending on the location and provider. Breakfasts on this trip are typically served at accommodation and are often buffet-style, with breads, cereals, dairy, cold cuts and spreads. Packed lunches and group dinners are prepared by your guides or local hosts, with dietary needs accommodated where disclosed in advance. Your local hosts will always do their best to provide a safe and enjoyable food experience throughout the trip.

SPECIAL DIETS

Vegetarian Vegetarian diets can be catered for on this trip, provided your host is informed in advance.

Vegan Vegan diets can be catered for on this trip, provided your host is informed in advance.

Kosher Fully certified kosher kitchens and supervision are rare and cannot usually be guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in advance by your host. Vegetarian or vegan options are often the most reliable alternative, if suitable. Please refer to the sections above.

Halal Certified halal supply varies by location and may not always be possible. Vegetarian or vegan options are often the most reliable alternative, if suitable. Please refer to the sections above.

INTOLERANCES

Gluten-Free (for coeliac disease, please see Allergies section below) Gluten-free diets can be catered for on this trip, provided your host is informed in advance.

Lactose-Free Lactose-free diets can be catered for on this trip, provided your host is informed in advance.

ALLERGIES

Our host has confirmed that mild allergies to the 14 allergens identified by the UK Food Standards Agency can be accommodated where disclosed in advance. However, if you have a severe or life-threatening food allergy, please contact our CX team prior to booking to discuss whether your requirements can be safely accommodated on this trip.

This allows us to consider the severity of your allergy, the food provision available and the accessibility of medical care should a reaction occur. Your safety is always our top priority.

Please note that when travelling overseas, local ingredients, preparation methods and labelling standards may vary, particularly in remote areas. Allergies may also result in more limited or repetitive food options in some locations. While your guide will help communicate dietary requirements where possible, guests remain responsible for managing their own allergies during the trip.

No - we don’t allow our customers to step onto the Kjerag boulder. The boulder suspended between two cliffs is an iconic and widely photographed landmark. However, it also comes with a significant level of risk. The drop beneath the boulder is around 984 metres (over 3,200 feet), and while many photos online make it look straightforward, conditions on the ground can vary dramatically. The rock surface can be slippery, especially in wet or windy conditions, and strong, unpredictable gusts of wind are common in the Lysefjord region. There are no safety barriers or harness systems in place, so a misstep or loss of balance would have severe, irreversible consequences. Even experienced hikers can underestimate how exposed it is.

It is not illegal to stand on the boulder. This is purely a company safety policy based on our duty of care to all travellers and guides. Your safety is our top priority. We design our trips to be adventurous, but not reckless. Allowing participants to take part in activities with a high risk of serious injury or fatality goes against that principle. We also consider the group dynamic in instances like this, as guides cannot safely supervise multiple people attempting the boulder. Our responsibility is to ensure everyone returns home safely

You will still have unbelievable views and photos during the hike to Kjerag, with some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway and plenty of safe vantage points for incredible photos - including angles where the boulder itself is visible.

Your host has included a journey along the length of the fjord on the final day, which cuts out a couple of hours of driving and gives you a cracking final experience to take home with you. The journey is done on what is known as the Combi Ferry, which transports foot traffic and a small number of vehicles along the entire length of the fjord. It does this at a leisurely pace compared to the speedier local ferry taken on earlier days. This final journey is a chance to take in the full scope of the landscape you've been adventuring through the past week, and offers some final time for reflection and reminiscing with your fellow hikers and host before you head back to the 'real' world.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

Much Better Adventures refer to the UK Government’s official travel advice when designing trips and monitoring trip operations. We recommend that all customers are familiar with the practical information provided on the Government’s FCDO website, where current travel advice can be found by searching for the applicable destination(s).

For customers joining this trip from other international destinations – please also read the official travel advice applicable to your country of residence/origin, as this may differ.

We recommend checking out the country-specific information and also talking to a travel nurse.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way. Check out our Community Values – a shared code to make sure that everyone's experience is safe, inclusive and brilliantly unforgettable.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

The hiking season in the Lysefjord region of Norway's southern fjords runs from May to October, when temperatures are favourable, trails are usually free of snow, and daylight hours are long.

May: 8–15 °C (46–59 °F). Spring conditions with fresh air and occasional rain showers.

June: 11–18 °C (52–64 °F). Mild temperatures and long daylight hours approaching the summer solstice.

July & August: 13–20 °C (55–68 °F). The warmest months of the year, ideal for hiking and fjord swimming.

September: 10–16 °C (50–61 °F). Cooler temperatures and the first signs of autumn colour in the highlands.

October: 6–12 °C (43–54 °F). Crisp air and fewer visitors, although the weather can be more changeable.

Rain is possible at any time of year on Norway’s west coast, so waterproof clothing is essential. It rarely gets completely dark during mid-summer in June and July, with only a soft ‘powder-blue’ twilight late at night. True darkness generally returns to this region by mid-August.