2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

We combine hikes along Norway’s famous fjords with visits to family farms, villages, and a look into Norway’s cultural heritage. PHOTO: JACQUES PERRET

Norway’s Fjord Country MOUNTAINS, GLACIERS, AND NORDIC CULTURE

Mighty glaciers carved Norway’s epic landscapes and the grand-scale majesty is evident everywhere, from snow-capped peaks to roaring waterfalls and deep blue fjords. The fjords are enormous, and we’ve chosen three of the most spectacular—Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, and ethereal Naerøyfjord—for our unique hiking journey. Using an ingenious

country. We travel by inflatable boat through Naerøyfjord for an up-close experience of the glacial carving of Norway’s legendary coast. Our hike to a family-run farm for lunch gives us an opportunity to taste some of their products (including delicious goat cheese). Days 4-7 Hardangerfjord / Ulvik / Lofthus After a ride on the Flåm Railway, we hike through green farmlands down to our hotel in Ulvik, nestled on the shores of Hardangerfjord. This is orchard country, so we’ll enjoy lunch and cider tasting at a family-run apple farm, then boat to Lofthus, where we visit the cottage of composer Edvard Grieg, who wrote his ‘Holberg Suite’ here. Following in Grieg’s footsteps, we hike along the Opo River to two magnificent waterfalls. Our waterside hotel offers kayaks for exploring the fjord. Days 8-11 Utne / Folgefonna Glacier / Bergen We hike along the Kinso River past massive waterfalls, then drive up to the Folgefonna Glacier, the third largest in Norway, for a fantastic day of glacier hiking, complete with helmets, ice axes, and crampons (weather dependent, and no experience necessary!). Views from atop the glacier stretch out over magnificent Hardangerfjord and, on a clear day, out to the North Sea. Depart on Day 11 via Bergen.

HIGHLIGHTS • Our creative use of ferries, railways, and private boats brings you to Norway’s most stunning realms • Hike in breathtaking landscapes of mountains, glaciers, and tranquil fjords • Savor the thriving cultural heritage of quaint towns, visit welcoming family farms • Enjoy charming waterside hotels with spectacular views DETAILS • 11-day trip begins and ends in Bergen • 10 nights hotels • All meals included

“Our Trip Leaders were so passionate and saw to it we all had a grand time. It is now one of my favorite WT trips ever!” Diane S., Reno NV

mixture of ferry, railway, funicular, and private boat rides, we hike across high ridges, through lush farmlands, into deep forests, along the fjords, and even onto the striking blue ice of a glacier. In between hikes, we explore

DATES Jun 7-17, 2019 Jul 2-12 Jul 16-26 Jul 27-Aug 6 Aug 14-24 Aug 27-Sep 6

villages, taste the wares at a family-run goat farm, and enjoy a musical performance. Our accommodations are in charming hotels right at water’s edge for unrivaled views. Days 1-3 Bergen / Sognefjord / Flåm From Bergen, a funicular carries us up Mt. Fløyen for a panoramic hike, and we ferry to the pretty town of Flåm through Sognefjord, the longest fjord in Norway, carved deep into mountain

TRIP COST $6895 (12-14 members) $7295 (9-11 members) $7495 (4-8 members) Single supplement: $1120

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hiking days on moderate trails with some steep sections, 3-6 hours a day, with one optional glacier hike

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