Forbes selects Gondwana Ecotours’ ‘Norway: Western Fjords Adventure’ as one of their highlighted travels for the upcoming year.
Everett Potter, a Forbes contributing writer, spotlights our ‘Norway: Western Fjords Adventure’ in his list of 5 New Adventures For 2024. The article selects journeys for travelers looking for “fresh and intriguing ways to see a new part of the world” and our Norway tour topped the list.
Kjenndalen Valley and the Kjenndalen Glacier
From Bergen onwards to the iconic Western Fjord area, our tour takes guests to the heart of Norway’s picturesque landscapes. See panoramic views on boat tours across glacial lakes, picturesque drives across the island, and hikes leading to beautiful viewpoints surrounded by cascading waterfalls. Covering a wide span of Norway’s most scenic region, our tour showcases the most unforgettable sights of Norway’s famous western fjords.
A highlight of this adventure is the fjords themselves. With more than 1,000 fjords in Norway, these steep-walled valleys create the most surreal views of the surrounding seas. Guests will see the fjords during a boat cruise, atop Mount Hoven, and explore a fjord for themselves during a kayak excursion through the Norangsfjord. These unique geological formations are a bucket list destination if you love natural wonders.
Our guests kayak through the Western Fjords of Norway
The magic of this expedition extends beyond its beautiful views. Guests explore the country’s charms through a range of cultural and historical activities that will “satisfy the most ambitious travelers”.
With no shortage of enchanting seaside towns that travelers can visit, guests explore the UNESCO-listed heritage site, Bergen Wharf. Here, delve into the history of merchant communities and their trading empire, taking walks to the town’s wooden trading houses. At the Sagastad Viking Ship Museum, we unveil the rich Viking legacy of the region. Our guests can also appreciate the architectural beauty of local towns as they visit the Art Nouveau haven of Ålesund.
The wooden trading houses of Bryggen
Combining the best of the area’s breathtaking vistas and centuries-old coastal culture, our Norway tour is perfect for “adventurous spirits” that are “asking ’What’s next?’”
