Norway- Trekking in the Jotunheimen National Park / The Green Path

Norway- Trekking in the Jotunheimen National Park / The Green Path

A 6km DIY trek designed for medium fitness walkers with basic skills for excursions and outdoor activities. This route takes you straight into the heart of Jotunheimen across the magnificent Lake Bygdin to the high peaks through adventurous valleys. The tour will take you to some of Jotunheimen’s historic sights, scenic spots and trails that have inspired climbers and artists for centuries. The route is 40 km round trip with another 10 km of optional excursions, climbing the magnificent Mount Bitihorn (1607 m.)and through the valleys of Svartdalen and Veslådalen to end with the discovery of Lake Bygdin. Optional excursion to Bukkelægret and Gjendetunga (1516 m).

Minimum 2 participants

1° day

Arrival in Bygdin (- / - / D)

Arrival by bus from Oslo, check-in and dinner at the Bygdin Hotel.

2° day

Excursion to the Bitihorn (10 km round trip) (B / L / D)

5-8 hours excursion to Bitihorn Mountain, dinner and overnight stay at the Bygdin Hotel.

3° day

Cruise and excursion to Svartdalen (14 km ring route) (B / L / D)

Cruise from Bygdin to Torfinnsbu: 09:05 am -09: 50 am.
6-8 hour excursion from Torfinnsbu to Gjendebu through the Svartdalen valley.
Accommodation and dinner in Gjendebu.

4° day

Free time in Gjendebu (B / L / D)

Optional excursion to Gjendetunga (5.5 km round trip, 3-4 hours)
Optional excursion to Bukkelægret (10 km, 6-8 hours). Take the boat cruise to Memurubu (08: 35-08: 55 am) and return to Gjendebu. Ticket for optional excursions not included.
Dinner and overnight stay in Gjendebu.

5° day

Excursion from Gjendebu to Eidsbugarden (Fondsbu DNT) via Veslådalen (15.8 km ring route) (B / L / D)

Cruise to Gjendebu
5-7 hours of excursion from Gjendebu to Eidsbugarden (Fondsbu DNT)
Accommodation and dinner in DNT lodge.

6° day

Departure (B / - / -)

In the morning Cruise to Bygdin, in the early afternoon transfer by bus to Oslo.

Tariff per person, starting from:

Departure	Double
From 1 July 2020 to 1 October 2020	€ 980

Notes

(B / L / D-AI): B = breakfast; L = packed lunch; D = Typical dinner

Duration: 6 days
Length: 40 km
Difficulty: demanding
Total altitude difference: 1700 m
Recommended period: summer / autumn

Reference exchange rates for currencies:

Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK) – Exchange rate: 12.26

Changes in exchange rates with fluctuations greater than 3% will lead to an adjustment in costs and will be communicated within 20 days of departure.

Currency block: € 50 per case.

The customer has the possibility of definitively blocking the cost of ground services which will no longer be subject to currency fluctuations.

The request must take place simultaneously with the confirmation.

The tariff includes

Lodge mentioned / if not available other (s) in the same category
Transfer (s) as scheduled
Excursion / s as per program
Treatment indicated in the program (breakfast, packed lunch and typical dinner)
GoWorld travel kit (backpack, photographic volumes, clothes / trolley holder – according to practical amount)
Insurance for medical assistance (up to € 15,000), medical repatriation and damage to baggage

The tariff does not include

International flights
Airport taxes subject to change
Checked baggage, to be paid on spot at check-in if not included in the ticket
Gratuities
professional English speaking trekking guide
Optional excursions
Government and local taxes not in effect at the time of listing
Drinks and / or meals where not expressly mentioned
Expenses and extras of a personal nature
Excess baggage
Registration fee € 95
Supplementary travel cancellation insurance
Supplementary medical and baggage insurance OPZ A: maximum medical expenses up to 55,000 euros / baggage up to 1,500 euros
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ B: maximum medical expenses up to € 155,000 / baggage up to € 1,500
Supplementary medical-baggage insurance OPZ C: maximum medical expenses up to € 265,000 / baggage up to € 1,500
GLOBY ROSSA supplementary insurance
currency lock
Anything else not expressly indicated in “the fee includes” or elsewhere in the program

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