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Signature Norway | Where Fjords Meet Sky

Activity Level

Easy & Moderate

Activity

Culture

Overview

A deep passage through fjords and coastal culture, carved by water, work, and enduring tradition

Norway reveals itself not in moments, but in magnitude: a nation of dramatic coastlines, theatrical fjords, and a culture shaped by land and sea. Led by your handpicked Signature Guide, travel from Trondheim’s spiritual heart to the Atlantic edge, cruising through fjords, walking a sacred pilgrimage, and sharing produce-led meals grounded in season and place. With private access, unhurried pacing, and refined accommodation, this is a journey defined by connection: to landscape, to history, and to the people who live within it.

Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.

Signature Experiences:

Walk the final stretch of the sacred St Olav pilgrimage route, finishing with a privately guided visit inside Nidaros Cathedral’s seldom-accessed inner spaces
Join an expertly guided introduction to the local specialities of stockfish and clipfish, preparing Kristiansund bacalao, then sharing the dish with locally brewed beer
Head deep into the famously beautiful Geirangerfjord by RIB, learning how families once lived along its steep, isolated banks
Board the Rauma Railway, gliding through Romsdalen’s soaring valleys, waterfalls, and farms, an unhurried ascent into Norway’s dramatic mountain heart

Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between included activities such as fjord paddling toward Tafjorden, e-biking and hiking, climbing Mefjellet, or meeting fjord farmers and cider-makers

Signature Stay: Reside at a thoughtfully restored clipfish factory at Sveggvika, where coastal heritage, considered design, and fjord views create an intimate base near Kristiansund

Signature Guide: Let your handpicked Signature Guide lead you to the country’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart

Key Information

Trip Code: LNW
Ways to Travel: Guided Group
Countries: Norway
Carbon Footprint: 52.6kg CO2e per person per day

What's Included

Elegant, hand-picked hotels and a Signature Stay in Sveggvika Guesthouse, a clipfish factory turned boutique hotel
All breakfasts, four lunches, and six dinners, featuring restaurants that capture the authentic cuisine of coastal Norway
Your preferred Signature Day experience, selected and prebooked ahead of travel
Named Signature Guide with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfaction
Complimentary transfers on arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth journey, plus comfortable transport, including private transfers, express boats, fjord ferries, and scenic rail journeys
Gratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless

Don't Forget To

Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance and arrange any visas and vaccinations.

Itinerary

First Destination: Trondheim
Next Destination: Trondheim

Accommodation:Britannia Hotel
Meals included:Dinner

Accommodation:Britannia Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:Sveggvika Guesthouse
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Accommodation:Blåtind Boutique Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Accommodation:Blåtind Boutique Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Accommodation:Blåtind Boutique Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:Britannia Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

Meals included:Breakfast

First Destination: Trondheim
Next Destination: Trondheim

Welcome to Trondheim, where waterways and timbered wharves set a steady rhythm, your welcome eased by a complimentary arrival transfer to our elegant city hideaway.

Those arriving early can discover the city, either walking historic Bakklandet with a local guide or joining a guided bike ride through lesser-known neighbourhoods, pausing at a welcoming café in Ila to meet locals and taste traditional Norwegian fare (both available to prebook on request).

As evening falls, gather for a welcome reception, meeting your Signature Guide and fellow travellers over seasonal Norwegian dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients at the celebrated Restaurant Troll.

Accommodation:Britannia Hotel
Meals included:Dinner

Signature Norway | Where Fjords Meet Sky

Signature Experience: Today centres on Norway’s spiritual heart. Travel by tram into Trondheim’s forested hills, then walk the final stretch of the sacred St Olav pilgrimage route, a quiet passage shaped by centuries of devotion. Pause at the Sverresborg open-air museum to step inside historic buildings and enjoy lunch at the café, before descending on foot via the traditional pilgrim viewpoint near Utsikten. We finish at Nidaros Cathedral with a privately guided visit, enjoying rare access to the cellar and crypt, where archaeological remains and medieval tombstones lie beneath Norway’s national shrine.

Enjoy some leisure time in Trondheim, free to follow your curiosity through museums, cafés, or quiet waterside paths.

Accommodation:Britannia Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch

Begin with a guided city tour of Trondheim, climbing to Kristiansten Fortress for views once used to defend the city. Pass the Royal Residence of Stiftsgården, the Old Town Bridge, and the university quarter.

After a light lunch, board the express boat and cruise the Trondheimfjord past islands such as Hitra and Frøya. Arrive in Kristiansund, a working harbour city spread across four islands, before continuing to Sveggvika Guesthouse, your Signature Stay, a thoughtfully restored clipfish factory.

Dinner follows, a three-course meal shaped by the flavours of Norway’s Atlantic edge, after a guided tasting of locally brewed beers.

Accommodation:Sveggvika Guesthouse
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Signature Experience: Join a hands-on workshop exploring Kristiansund’s stockfish and clipfish traditions, tasting each at different stages of curing. Learn how historic trade shaped local cuisine before preparing layered bacalao in a guided cooking class, then sit down to enjoy the dish with locally brewed beer, grounding culinary practice in place, history, and flavour.

Later, travel the Atlantic Road – a wonder of nature and engineering – crossing bridges to explore one of the most dramatic coastlines in Europe. Arriving in Molde, the City of Roses, we have a short visit, before taking the ferry to Vestnes and driving along a beautiful landscape of mountains and fjords to Valldal.

On arrival enjoy a gentle village walk and meet producers of jam and juice, whose work follows the seasons. Dinner at the hotel brings the day to a relaxed close.

Accommodation:Blåtind Boutique Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross fjords by ferry and climb the Eagle Road into Geiranger, often cited as Norway’s most beautiful fjord, where sheer cliffs and famous waterfalls frame the narrow waterway below. Walk a short trail above the fjord before lunch at a working farm, then visit the fjord centre to understand the forces that shaped this landscape.

Signature Experience: Board a rigid inflatable boat and travel deep into Geirangerfjord, where steep rock walls edge the waterway and waterfalls trace long lines down the mountainsides. Pass abandoned farms anchored high above the fjord as your guide explains how families once built resilient lives within this demanding landscape.

After arrival in Hellesylt, continue with the bus to Stranda, take the next fjord ferry to Liabygda and arrive back in Valldal for dinner and overnight at the Blåtind Boutique Hotel.

Accommodation:Blåtind Boutique Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is your Signature Day, where you can select an authentic, curated experience to connect deeply with Norwegian culture. You could:

Kayak a sheltered fjord toward Fjørå and UNESCO-listed Tafjorden, crossing to a historic farmstead for lunch.
E-bike quiet valley roads and hike through pine forest, ending at a high viewpoint above Tafjorden, with a guided visit to Holy Olav Monastery.
Hike to the summit of Mefjellet, crossing farmland and mountain terrain to wide views over Tafjorden and surrounding valleys, with lunch en route.
Travel by ferry and minibus to Norddal, for a full day visiting family farms and producers to learn about sustainability-minded fjord living, traditional food, and handcrafted cider.

Accommodation:Blåtind Boutique Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

Travel the dramatic hairpins of Trollstigen, pausing to appreciate the scale of the mountains before continuing to Åndalsnes.

Signature Experience: Step aboard the Rauma Railway for one of Scandinavia’s most storied rail journeys. Settle into panoramic carriages as the line traces rivers and sheer valley walls through Romsdalen’s dramatic interior, revealing farms, waterfalls and engineering feats before reaching the high plateau at Dombås − an unhurried passage into Norway’s mountainous heart.

Then continue by train across the high plateau of Dovrefjell on the journey back to Trondheim.

This evening, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Britannia Hotel with one of its custodians, before gathering for a farewell aperitif and three-course dinner, raising a glass to the landscapes, stories, and shared moments of your Norwegian journey.

Accommodation:Britannia Hotel
Meals included:Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, take a final moment to reflect on the rhythm of fjords, coastlines, and communities encountered along the way. This journey may have come to an end, but Norway’s sense of place lingers long after departure.

Alternatively, open a new chapter of discovery by speaking to your Signature Collection travel expert about extending your stay.

Meals included:Breakfast

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Accommodation

Experience the best of Norwegian hospitality

Every aspect of the Signature Collection is meticulously planned to take you deeper into the destination. That means your accommodation is a refined showcase of local hospitality, whether you’re staying in a pioneering luxury hotel or enjoying privileged access to a characterful stay designed to fully immerse you in the local culture.

Below are the accommodations we use on this adventure:

Trondheim: Britannia Hotel (nights 1-2 and 7)

Signature Norway | Where Fjords Meet Sky

A landmark hotel at the centre of Trondheim’s cultural life, combining classical architecture with quietly contemporary interiors. Rooms provide polished comfort, while a guided exploration of the property reveals its layered past. The journey both begins and ends here, marked by a farewell dinner – an elegant closing note in the city’s historic heart.

Sveggvika: Sveggvika Guesthouse (night 3)

Signature Norway | Where Fjords Meet Sky

Your Signature Stay is this intimate guesthouse, which occupies a sensitively restored clipfish factory, where maritime history shapes every detail. Rooms are simply styled, with materials and references rooted in place. Your stay includes a guided stockfish and clipfish workshop followed by a local beer tasting, offering direct insight into the trade traditions that once defined Kristiansund’s economy and daily life.

Valldal: Blåtind Boutique Hotel (nights 4-6)

Signature Norway | Where Fjords Meet Sky

Set within the mountain-framed village of Valldal, this contemporary boutique hotel balances clean-lined design with regional character. Rooms offer calm, light-filled spaces after days exploring the surrounding valleys and fjords. Over three nights, the hotel serves as a comfortable base, with easy access to both cultural producers and dramatic landscapes.

Enhance your stay: Personalise your experience with curated room upgrades and additional nights tailored to your travel plans.

Essential Information

We have graded this trip Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page.

Driving times: The longest travel time takes place on Day 7, a scenic rail journey of approximately 5hr 30min from Åndalsnes to Trondheim via Dombås. All other journeys are either short transfers or are broken up by ferry crossings, boat travel, or scenic stops, and remain under five hours in duration.

Prebooking activities: An immersive adventure of your choice awaits on the Signature Day. This activity is included – all you need to do is prebook your chosen experience at least 60 days before departure through our Signature Collection travel experts. Additionally, a choice of two optional tours can be prebooked if you intend to arrive early on Day 1.

Signature day: Our Signature Day has active adventures to enjoy. To help you decide, here are the essential details.

Hike to the Mefjellet summit: Good fitness levels and experience hiking on natural trails recommended

Elevation: 3,609ft (1,100m)
Climb: 2,297ft (700m)
Distance: 5mi (8km)

Kayak a sheltered fjord toward Fjørå and UNESCO-listed Tafjorden: Suitable for both beginners and experts with a good level of fitness

Distance: 6mi (10km) with a lunch stop halfway
Participants are provided with a kayak, paddles, life jackets, and wetsuits (when needed). Possible to borrow spray jacket, paddle shoes, and a dry bag

E-bike and hike through pine forest, ending at a high viewpoint above Tafjorden: Reasonable fitness levels and hiking experience recommended

Distance cycling: 11mi (18km)
Distance hiking: 1mi (1.5km)
Cycling ascent: 1,300ft (400m)
Hiking ascent: 165ft (50m)

As with all adventures in the Signature Collection, we take care of your arrival and departure transfers, allowing you to fully relax and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Arrival airport: Trondheim (TRD)
- Your adventure begins with a welcome reception at 6pm on Day 1 at our first accommodation.
Departure airport: Trondheim (TRD)
- Your adventure concludes after breakfast on the final day.

Complimentary transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Complimentary transfers should be booked with your Signature Collection travel expert at least two weeks before the tour starts.

Norway

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Norway. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

This journey is designed to deepen your connection to Norway through its food and drink. Expect seasonal menus shaped by region and tradition, from city dining in Trondheim to coastal cooking in Sveggvika. Highlights include a hands-on bacalao workshop, farm lunches in fjord country, local beer tastings, and dinners that reflect both land and sea.

Central and western Norway have cool, changeable weather shaped by sea, fjords, and high plateaus. From late spring to early autumn, daylight is long and temperatures are generally mild. Coastal areas can feel cooler and unsettled, while inland valleys and uplands are colder. Showers are possible year-round, so layered clothing is recommended.

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

We also weave Signature Legacy moments into your itinerary, so the positive impact of your trip lasts long after your stay. These are moments to remember which help people and nature thrive, ensuring you build a harmonious, positive connection with the places you visit.

On this journey, you can:

Walk Valldal’s village centre with local hosts and meet the family behind Valldal Safteri, learning how small-scale enterprise and local produce sustain a resilient fjord community.
Visit Melchiorgarden and Kaltegarden Farm, meeting growers who explain how farming, grazing, and organic cultivation actively preserve the fjord landscape through careful land stewardship.