The route
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Itinerary
You arrive in Norway's capital, Oslo, where you check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city and enjoying its many sights.
Hotel (example): Thon Hotel Astoria
A beautiful bus journey takes you from the Oslofjord and up into the mountains. After your arrival in the heart of Jotunheim National Park, you can either choose to take a short leisurely hike to the top of Synshorn and enjoy the view there, or you can hike along Lake Bygdin. Whatever you choose, prepare to have all your senses open to the wild Norwegian nature.
Hotel (example): Bygdin Høifieldshotell
Today, explore the area's highest peak and hike across vast plateaus to Bithorn (1,607m), where you can enjoy magnificent views of rugged ridges and glistening mountain lakes. After enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can have a nice cup of coffee in the town café or enjoy the view of the area from the hotel terrace.
Hotel (example): Bygdin Høifieldshotell
After breakfast you are on the boat, which takes you quietly across Lake Bygdin. In the so-called "Svartedalen" (Black Valley) you will experience the Norwegian mountain landscape with small winding paths framed by the magnificent mountains and interrupted by small streams and large waterfalls. In Gjendebu you will spend the night in a traditional mountain cabin owned by the Norwegian Tourist Association.
Hotel (example): Gjendebu DNT
Depending on your preference, you can either hike to Gjendetunga (1,516 m), from where you can enjoy views of Gjende and the surrounding glaciers. Alternatively, you can take the boat to the Memurubu mountain hut and from there walk the spectacular high alpine trail via Bukkelægeret back to Gjendebu. In the evening you can relax and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace while chatting with hikers from all over the world.
Hotel (example): Gjendebu DNT
This walking day starts idyllically with a walk through dense birch forest, which is full of life - including many birds. You'll follow the rushing Veslåe River and head uphill via Fjellheide and if you're lucky, you might see a reindeer! Today's hike is generally a moderate one without the big climbs and descents. Most of the hike is on soft ground and along the way there are beautiful views of many of Jotunheimen's highest peaks. After arriving at the shores of Lake Bygdin, you can continue to idyllic Eidsbugarden.
Hotel (example): Fondsbu DTN
As a perfect end to the hiking part of this tour, we suggest that you take a detour to the viewpoint "Utsikten" before boarding the boat back to Bygdin. This way you can enjoy the beauty of the amazing Jotunheimen National Park one last time. You will return by bus to Oslo's Old Town, where you can enjoy life and look back on an unforgettable walking holiday in Norway.
Hotel (example): Thon Hotel Astoria
The journey is now over. You leave the hotel in the morning and head home or further afield.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
Price includes
ACCOMMODATION
- 7 nights in hotels, mountain inns, and mountain lodges
FOOD & DRINKS
- Breakfast included every day
- 5 packed lunches (days 3–7)
- 5 dinners (2x Bygdin, 2x Gjendebu, 1x Eidsbugarden)
HIKING
- 6 days of hiking (approx. 65 km in total)
- Detailed descriptions of the carefully selected routes (route maps, route descriptions, information about relevant tourist attractions, and important phone numbers – in English)
- Access to the route in our GPS app, which also works offline (one access per person)
- Option to receive GPX files for use in your own GPS
TRANSPORT
- Transfers as described in the itinerary
- Luggage transfer between the accommodations
OTHER
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
GENERAL
- Transport to/from Norway
- Travel insurance
- Handling fee (€25)
REQUIRED AND PAID LOCALLY
- Any tourist taxes charged by the hotels
- Evening meals in Oslo
- Luggage transport to/from Oslo (day 2 and day 7)
- You will bring your own luggage on the bus to/from Oslo
Use the button "Calculate price" on this page to see what the tour will cost with your wanted inclusions.
PARKING
It is possible to park at the first hotel or nearby. Parking cannot be reserved in advance and must be arranged directly with the hotel (expect a cost of approximately €10–20 per day).
Practical information
The price is based on two participants traveling together and staying in a double room. For safety reasons, this trip cannot be booked for solo travelers. There must be at least two participants. You can choose a single room on the booking form, but please note that a single room is only available on day 1 and day 7. In the mountain cabins, there are double rooms, but they have a policy of never turning away guests, so you may end up sharing a room with another solo traveler.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Oslo are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-5 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
Getting there
Here is a link for the perfect tool which will help you get an overview of how to get to the starting point of the tour: Rome2Rio
You will stay in three different types of accommodation on this trip. It is distributed as follows:
- 2 nights in Oslo in a 3 or 4 star hotel
- 2 nights in a mountain inn in Bygdin
- 3 nights in mountain huts, where bath/toilet is in the hallway and not in the room
You will stay in private rooms throughout the trip. There are no nights in dormitories, BUT if you travel alone, in some places it may be necessary to share a room with a stranger, as some accommodations insist on never turning away guests.
On this trip, most meals are included. This includes breakfast every day, packed lunches for all hikes (days 3 to 7) and 5 evening meals. In Oslo only breakfast is included.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
Hiking in mountainous terrain such as the Dolomites and the Alps requires good preparation and respect for nature.
- Be in basic good physical shape before the trip
- Wear proper hiking shoes or boots
- Bring plenty of water and some food or snacks for the hike
- Dress appropriately for the conditions
- Use the provided map or GPS information (for example via the Bering Travel app) and stay on marked trails
- Bring a fully charged phone and a power bank
- Always check the weather forecast and the route before setting out as conditions can change quickly and your own safety should always come before reaching impressive viewpoints
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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When you book a trip with us, we plant a tree in Kenya.
Bering Travel partners with Growing Trees Network, which has been planting trees in Kenya since 2020 in collaboration with Seniorer uden Grænser (Seniors Without Borders). The trees are planted with small-scale local farmers in the Mount Kenya region, as well as at schools, where the fruit helps supplement students’ diets and is incorporated into their learning.
The trees are planted using the shamba method – a sustainable approach that combines reforestation with agricultural crops. This keeps the soil covered with vegetation throughout the year, helping to prevent nutrient loss and reduce erosion.
The contribution to tree planting comes directly from Bering Travel’s own earnings and is not added to the price of your trip.
This initiative is not intended as a carbon offset for travel, but as a way to make a positive contribution.
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