norwayOSLO, NORWAY

59.9139° N, 10.7522° E

SUMMER 2020

OSLO, NORWAY (OSL)

JUNE 24 – JULY 10, 2020

JULY 13 – JULY 29, 2020 OSL/BGO

Explore the snowcapped mountains, deep blue fjords, and the

seaside Nordic culture of Norway on this 17-day leadership

trip. Explore Norway’s famous Jotunheimen National Park on

foot, trekking from mountain hut to mountain hut around the

green valleys, black mountains, and blue glaciers. You may

even get the opportunity to summit the highest mountain in

Norway, Galdhøpiggen. After trekking, take on the towering

fjords carved into Norways coast from your sea kayak. Camp

along the beach as you explore these fjords from the sea and

land. Appreciating the great outdoors is deeply ingrained

in Norwegian culture. Finish your trip in Bergen, Norway’s

classic Scandanavian fishing town with a rich culture and

history.

BERGEN, NORWAY (BGO)

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“My Moondance experience allowed me to be myself. I

was challenged, encouraged, and cared for by all members of my group. As a group we

had multiple eye opening experiences that deepened our

understanding of ourselves. In the end I walked away with

a new side of myself I didn’t know I had.!”

Will Chapman, 14, St. Louis, MO

• Multi-day trekking through Jotunheimen National Park

• Summit attempt of Galdhøpiggen, the highest mountain in Norway

• Multi-day sea kayaking through the deep fjords of Norway, a UNESCO World Heritage site

• Exploring the seaside fishing towns on Norway’s west coast

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Travel across the Atlantic

to Oslo, where you will

make your way north

to the “Land of the

Giants,” Jotunheimen

National Park. Make

yourself at home among

the peaks and valleys of

this amazing place, and

prepare for your trekking

adventure.

Spend six days hiking from mountain hut to

mountain hut in Jotunheimen National Park,

enjoying the jaw-dropping scenery of majestic

peaks, crystal clear alpine lakes, and sparkling

white glaciers along the way. Learn to navigate

by map and compass as you plot your course

across this unique terrain. The hikes won’t

always be easy, but every valley and mountain

pass you find guarantees an incredible view

and a once in a lifetime hiking experience.

Complete your time in Jotunheimen National

Park with a summit bid of Norway’s highest

peak, Galdhopiggen. Follow your expert

mountain guides across the glacier and tackle

the rocky ridges as a team while you make

your way to the best seat in the house - the

8,100 ft summit. From here, you can trace the

route you hiked through the entire national

park from a bird’s-eye view. This is the

perfect way to cap off the trekking section of

your trip. Rest your weary legs and relax with

a visit to the ancient Viking town of Lom.

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From the mountains to the sea, it’s

time to embark on your sea kayaking

journey into Norway’s famous fjords.

Spend three days kayaking through

these dramatic canyons, carved

over thousands of years by Norway’s

massive glaciers. Camp in true

backcountry style on the shore each

night, cooking your own meals and

enjoying time with each other under

the stars. This is truly the best way to

see Norway.

After a few days on the water, it’s

time to return to the mountains and

learn to rock the rocks. Test your

skills on one of Norway’s famous

fjords and climb a via ferrata in the

Loen valley. Clipped into iron cables

in the Italian climbing style, navigate

the ridges and cliffs of this beautiful

valley with your group as you scale

the side of the mountain. Take a few

moments at the top to enjoy the

view before taking a cable car back

down into the valley and head to

your lakeside camp.

Spend your last few days in Norway

seaside. Tap into Norway’s ancient

coastal culture as you swim and

hike along the beaches, cliffs, and

trails of this beautiful shoreline.

Learn to fish in the true Norweigian

style using rods and nets as you

navigate the rich waters around

Davik and Smørhamn.

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Round out your Scandanavian odyssey in

Bergen, one of Norway’s most charming

seaside cities! Explore these quaint streets

and markets before enjoying a final meal

together with your group. During your time in

Bergen, you’ll reflect on all you’ve seen and

accomplished as a group before you conclude

your time together.

Grab a croissant and cafe au lait as you head

to the Bergen airport and fly back to the

United States.

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• Two dynamic trip leaders

• Professionally outfitted activities

• Trekking

• Mountaineering

• Sea Kayaking

• Rock Climbing

• Lodging

• Mountain Huts

• Hostels/Hotels

• Tents

• Transportation

• Ground transportation throughout

the trip

• All Meals

• Photos taken during your trip

• Airfare to and from Oslo/Bergen

• Baggage fees

• Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing +

equipment list provided upon acceptance)

1) 40 L day backpack

2) Rain jacket with hood

3) Passport

4) Hiking boots

• Personal spending money (we recommend

$150)

• Trip insurance (highly recommended)

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BEGINS/ENDSGroup Flight Meets In Atlanta (ATL)

GROUP SIZE

AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST

$5795

17 Days

10th-12th

Challenging

Oslo (OSL), Bergen (BGO)

12-Students

$1500

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