Explore Nordfjord - together with Explore 62 North!

Hike, surf, climb, bike and kayak the Nordfjord! Explore 62 North's summer adventure brings you to Nordfjord with spectacular mountains and valleys, rolling farmland and a dramatic coastline. Explore Nordfjord and make memories for life!

Hike, surf, climb, bike and kayak the Nordfjord! 

Explore 62 North's summer adventure brings you to Nordfjord with spectacular mountains and valleys, rolling farmland and a dramatic coastline. Explore Nordfjord and make memories for life!
 

HIGHLIGHTS OF A 6 NIGHTS TOUR
- Climbing Via ferrata in Loen
- Surfing in Hoddevik 
- Kayaking og coasteering in Vågsøy
- Mountain biking in Gloppen
- Sailboat tour with Westland

You can book the entire tour here.  

PROGRAM
The tour starts and ends in Maaloy. If you are travelling from a city at the coastline or wish to extend your journey with a day or two we recommend that you check out Hurtigruten who offer mini cruises in Norway. There is speed ferry from Bergen to Maaloy and there are 2 daily busses from Oslo to Maaloy. You can also take Hurtigruten southbound from Aalesund, close to Vigra airport.
 

Monday - Welcome to SY Westland
We sail from Maaloy Monday evening, about 10 pm after the speed ferry has arrived from Bergen and the bus has arrived from Oslo. You will of course meet up with your skipper and host, and we go through our sailing schedule and activities for the week. We sail to Silda, a small and cosy fisherman island. Silda is the nearest harbour to our first destination, Hoddevik. There is no car at Silda so we can have a nice walk with some local guiding. In summertime the local pub is open if you want to have some drinks.

Tuesday - Surfing in Hoddevik
Neatly placed on the mountain wall lays the charming Surf Lodge, Stad Surfing. While the mountains are changing their faces with the season, Hoddevik offers several peaks you can choose from all year round. Doesn't matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer, the crystal-clear water always offers you a memorable experience. Stad surf offer surf lessons from beginners to driven surfers who would like to improve their skills, get better or just need feedback. Their instructors are happy to take you to the next level.

Wednesday - Hiking Hornelen sea cliff
Hornelen 860 m a.s.l. is North Europe's highest sea cliff! The hike will give you a spectacular experience. The trail is sometimes challenging and steep but gives you fantastic views all along the way to the top. On the top you can enjoy a breath-taking panoramic view! You will get a great overview of the varied and scenic landscape in Nordfjord - narrow deep fjords, majestic mountains and small islands far out at sea. If you dare to, you can lie down on the edge of the cliff and look straight down on the sea 860 meters below you.  Hiking to Hornelen is a full day trip but it is worth the effort you put in. The view is spectacular! We sail to a cosy harbour for the night in Rugsund Handelsstad who is an old bargain place from the middle of the 1600. There is a small shop and cafe.

Thursday - Mountain biking
The guides from Gloppen Aktiv will show us the best spots, the secret trails, and the beautiful nature in Gloppen. But, don't tell anyone - it's still a secret. Gloppen has recently gotten a rapidly growing community of mountain bikers, allowing us to get skilled and experienced guides. New trails are developed in record speed, and they are made sustainable so they can be used during most conditions. The number of good trails give us the option to choose the perfect trail for every group in any weather conditions.

Friday - Climbing Via Ferrata
An exciting challenge in spectacular scenery. Via Ferrata Loen starts at the Loen Active shop and takes you to Mountain Hoven. Fantastic views of beautiful mountains, glaciers and fjord. Duration about 5-6 hours. The Gjølmunne suspension bridge, the longest via ferrata bridge in Europe, 120 m long. The Gjølmunne wire bridge is 36-meter-long. If you do not like climbing and hiking there are a lot of activities in Loen, like kayaking, RIB tour or cycle trough the beautiful Lodalen valley. In Loen you also find the famous hotel Alexandra with excellent food, drinks, massage and in and outdoor waterpark. You can also take the brand new Loen Sky lift to the mount Hoven, about 1100 meter. We will stay in Loen for 2 days/ nights.

Saturday - Hiking Skaala in Loen
Skaala - this imposingly beautiful giant of a mountain - towers over the village of Loen in Nordfjord, and is considered one of the most spectacular mountain walks in Norway. If you want to get to the top in life, you have to be prepared for some uphill battles. To reach the top of Skaala (1848 m a.s.l.), you won’t find a longer uphill stretch in the whole of Norway. Mount Skaala is popular both for hiking and for ski touring. "Be aware that the mountain drops very steeply to the north. This side often has a big overhanging cornice. Keep a very safe distance, especially during winter and spring.

Sunday - Sailing back to Maaloy

Nordfjord is situated between the largest mainland glacier in Europe and Norway’s wildest coast at the western cape, with spectacular mountains and valleys, rolling farmland and a dramatic coastline. Vaagsoy is a very charming place, with treasures all around. The area is known for its many lighthouses, the unique Kannesteinen Rock, several incredible sand beaches, charming fisherman cabins and countless hikes with amazing views. During the summer there are several concerts, festivals and other festivities in the area, please check out our calendar for more information.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Duration
6 nights

Group Booking 
We only take group booking from 4 - 6 explorers

Included in the tour
- Professional surf instructor
- Experienced kayak instructor
- Experienced mountain guide
- Professional Via Ferrata guide
- Accommodation on board
- All food and all meals
- Free WIFI
- ​​​All boat-related expenses such as diesel, gas, harbor-fees etc.
 

Not Included
- Drinks with alcohol
- Travel to/ from Maaloy

MORE INFORMATION 
You can read more about the tour here.