Fjord Cycling - Sognefjord in Norway — Local services in Luster

We had an absolutely amazing trip to Norway Aug 1 -12, 2023. We worked with Merete of Fjord Cycling and she planned a custom biking and hiking adventure for us. We couldn’t have been happier with the route she put together. The hikes were stunning and the bike rides equally gorgeous. Norway is a beautiful country and it is even better when you get a bit away from the mass tourism. We stayed in small hamlets along the fjords with excellent restaurants. We opted for ebikes as that is what we ride at home. The bikes were top notch. Our luggage was always at the hotel before we were. The self guided packet comes with a route instruction booklet and another very helpful little booklet about the sites to see along the way. Norway is an expensive country, but we felt Fjord Cycling offered excellent value for the price. In 12 days we only had one day where it was so rainy we just took a rest day. We have been on many, many European bike tours, guided and self guided, and I would rate Fjord Cycling as one of the top providers. The professional, yet personal, service was outstanding. We LOVED Norway - the scenery, peace and quiet, the smooth quiet roadways, delicious cuisine, and beautiful trails. Since our departure, we have been trying to figure out when we can go back...

Working with Merete, and Fjord Cycling was an absolute delight. They planned a fabulous self-guided hiking trip for us, and it was a seamless and stress-free process. The communication both before and during the trip was speedy, clear, and helpful. We felt really taken care of and it made planning the trip to Norway feel easy.

The accommodations booked were lovely, with great food and beautiful facilities, the hiking was gorgeous and challenging, and the travel and town transfers with Merete was all super easy. She made us feel like we were her only clients, driving us from place to place, having lovely chats and explaining the area and culture to us, and even taking a load of laundry home and washing it for us after a particularly muddy hike! Above and beyond the call of duty for sure.

We would absolutely recommend working with Fjord Cycling to plan your trip to Norway! You'll have the time...

We had a great time cycling around Sognefjord. Merete's organisation and care were exemplary and the tripnotes and information provided pre trip were clear and helpful. The cycling was easily achievable, and, despite being on the road, felt very safe. UK drivers could learn a lot from their Norwegian counterparts about courteous driving! The hotels were all very good with perhaps the Walaker being the standout. We had excellent food and service everywhere we stayed and also found the Ukrainian restaurant "Pearl by Harbor" at Balestrand particularly good on the nights we weren't eating in the hotel. The scenery was beautiful and at times breathtaking; we greatly enjoyed the several ferry trips too. Overall, we'd have no hesitation in recommending Norway for a cycling holiday and especially Fjord Cycling whose care and knowledge made the whole trip very easy....