Norway Cross-country Skiing

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Discover the beautiful Norwegian landscape around Lake Kvitavatn, enjoying superb views of Gausta, the highest mountain in southern Norway. We’ll stay at a modern mountain lodge, taking advantage of the endless skiing possibilities from our front door: through forests, across the lake and around magnificent wilderness. Along with reliable snow, the quality an...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Cross-country ski across the snowy Norwegian countryside, going off-track to visit remote wilderness
    • Marvel at natural beauty spots, including Lake Kvitavatn and Gausta mountain
    • Improve your technique with expert instruction from our first-class guides
    • Benefit from a fully flexible itinerary – our experts know the best routes based on local conditions
    • Share ski tales and warm up around the fireplace in our welcoming lodge

What's this trip about?

    Discover the beautiful Norwegian landscape around Lake Kvitavatn, enjoying superb views of Gausta, the highest mountain in southern Norway. We’ll stay at a modern mountain lodge, taking advantage of the endless skiing possibilities from our front door: through forests, across the lake and around magnificent wilderness. Along with reliable snow, the quality and variety of routes both on and off track combine with excellent instruction to make this an ideal trip for all abilities. Grades offered: 2-9 February 2025: Grades 2 and 3 9-16 February 2025: Grades 3 and 4 16-23 February 2025: Grades 1 and 2 23 February - 2 March 2025: Grades 2 and 3 2-9 March 2025: Grades 1 and 2Enjoy track and off-track skiing in the beautiful Norwegian countryside

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range14 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKvitavatn
End CityKvitavatn

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Skiing / Snowboarding

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Skiing, Snowboarding & Snow Sports

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners included
    • All accommodation
    • Transfers for group flights
    • Skis, boots and poles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Start Kvitavatn

The tour starts in Kvitavatn. Take your time to settle into your accommodation before we start our skiing adventure tomorrow.

Day 2 Start of six days of cross-country skiing

We prefer not to specify in advance where we will ski each day. This is to enhance the flexibility and adapt to weather, snow conditions and the group’s ability. The next few days is a guide. We will will start on a flatter area next to the lodge, where it is safe to ...

Day 3 Cross-country skiing around Kvitavatn

There is an endless range of skiing possibilities with 50mi (80km) of varied tracks through forests and open country, plus a good selection of downhill runs. The off-track touring is excellent and can takes us above the tree line, where there is a vast expanse of wild...

Day 4 Venturing further afield

By now, beginners will have mastered the basics and the days are spent exploring the rugged mountains and dense forest. More advanced skiers will venture into the stark wilderness above the treeline. Skiers of all abilities will fall in love with the sheer magnificence of the beautiful Norwegian winter landscape.

Day 5 Optional Free day

Today you can either venture out with new friends to ski in the area, or you may choose to hire some downhill skis, or explore the forests by snowshoe. Cross country skiing is also provided for those who want it.

Day 6 Full day out enjoying the Norwegian wilderness

We’re back on the skis for another day exploring all the beauty this area has to offer.

Day 7 Final day on our skis

We enjoy a final day of skiing, this will be a full day out with a picnic lunch in the Norwegian wilderness.

Day 8 End Kvitavatn

The tour ends after breakfast. We’ll say goodbye to our mountain lodge, which may feel like a second home by now, and begin our return journey home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,000
Price per day$375
Last Updated: 5/22/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Simply wonderful

Best light show I have ever seen with the Northern lights not dissappointing us, getting better each night of the 4 nights that we were there. Highly recommend th...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Cross Country Skiing at Kvitavatn, Norway

This is an amazing place to learn to ski and to ski. The Fjellstue is friendly and has a great atmosphere and is perfectly set up for you to ski from your door, o...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Great holiday

Had a great trip as a lone traveller I was a bit apprehensive on the food as dairy intolerant but the chef's were really good and the choice for me was really good....

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

XC Skiing Norway

Really great trip thanks. Lovely location, excellent guides who were terrific hosts as well. I feel transformed physically and mentally after this fantastic brea...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Lofoten in winter

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Visas and vaccinations
    • Single supplement

Accommodation

6 days guided cross-country skiing 7 nights at the Kvitavatn Fjellstoge with shared facilities Multi-grade track and off-track skiing Mountains, frozen lakes and tree-lined tracks Cross-country skiing grades 1-5, Beginners to Challenging
With dreamy views of the Gaustatoppen, said to be the most beautiful mountain in Norway, Kvitavatn Fjellstue is the ideal place for a wintery escape. The main building, designed by Norwegian architect Ragnvald Bing Lorentzen, has two lounges with fireplaces and a large dining room.  We stay in Arne’s House, which was originally built for the Royal Marines. It has shared bunk beds (twin occupancy, single sex, unless your party occupies the whole room) with a wash basin. The shower, sauna, toilets and drying room are also shared.  A small number of stylish twin-bedded rooms with private facilities are available in an adjacent building called Odd Elliassen’s House. The upgrade includes an additional cost. Amenities  Small cinema room  Table tennis room  Men’s and women’s saunas   Drying room  Laundry  Worth knowing  Please note that the mezzanine level in Arnes House has a mattress on the ground and is available on request for a third person, only if your party occupies the whole room. Odd Elliassen’s House is available for single travellers on request only, and at a different supplement for single occupancy. 
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included
Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals are included. The food provided includes ample buffet breakfasts, from which you make up your packed lunch, and self-service three-course dinner. Tea and coffee are available all day at no extra charge. Vegetarians are extremely well catered for. Beer and wine can be purchased at the Fjellstue but alcohol in Norway is expensive due to high taxes. Licensing laws mean only alcohol purchased from the Fjellstue may be consumed in the dining room and other public areas.
Age Requirements
14 years and up
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Trip ID
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