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Glacier Hike

Join a guided tour to Tunsbergdalsbreen – a hidden gem far from the crowds. The tour begins with a scenic boat ride across Tunsbergdalsvatnet, followed by a steady walk along the glacier river towards the glacier.

Here, a unique experience awaits with spectacular ice formations, crevasses and if we are lucky a blue ice cave! All under the safety of experienced guides.

A true adventure in the heart of wild Norwegian nature.

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Difficulty Medium

Age 10+ years

Duration 7h

Price from 1 250 NOK

About this experience

Here, a unique experience awaits with spectacular ice formations, crevasses and if we are lucky a blue ice cave! All under the safety of experienced guides.

A true adventure in the heart of wild Norwegian nature.

Join us for an unforgettable day tour to Tunsbergdalsbreen – the longest arm of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. Here, raw and breathtaking nature awaits, offering an experience few others get to enjoy. The area is nearly inaccessible without a boat, giving us our own hidden gem far from crowds and queues.

The adventure begins with a 15–20 minute boat ride across Tunsbergdalsvatnet from Leirdalen. Snow-covered mountains tower above us while waterfalls tumble down the cliffs – a powerful natural spectacle in itself.

From the shore, we follow the trail along the rushing glacier river into the national park. The hike is at a leisurely pace with breaks for food, drinks, and photography. The terrain is easy to walk, with a gentle incline leading us steadily closer to the glacier. A short while after our lavvu we will take a turn into a vally, where Tunsbergdalsbreen reveals itself in all its glory. At the glacier edge, you’ll receive the necessary equipment, and the guide provides a introduction to its use.

Then it’s time to explore an entirely unique world of ice:

Walk among stunning blue ice formations and natural ice sculptures
Look down into deep crevasses and blue ice holes
And if we’re lucky, discover ice tunnels and small passages formed by meltwater that we can explore

We take our time on the glacier, giving you a genuine sense of being part of this extraordinary landscape before we make our way back to the boat.

Additional information

To ensure a safe and comfortable experience on the tour, it is important to bring the right equipment. Weather in the mountains can change quickly – so pack accordingly to be prepared for all conditions:

You should bring:

Waterproof clothing (e.g., garments with GoreTex)
Sturdy hiking boots (preferably waterproof and shoe size should be from 35 EU because of the crampons)
Insulating layers such as a wool/fleece sweater or a down/synthetic jacket
Hat and gloves
Sunglasses and sunlotion
Lunch, snacks, and drinks (water can be refilled in the rivers)

We provide:

Experienced and professional guide
Helmet
Harness
Rope
Crampons

Difficulty:

This is a medium level tour, but it is a full day lasting around 7-8 hours. You should be comfortable with hiking in rocky terrain. The elevation is around 200 meters in total and around 7-9 km depending on the group. As we have a guide ratio of 1 guide per 12 guests, we are normally able to tailor the pace of the tour which enables you to walk at your own pace. If you are after strenuous exercise, please be aware that our regular tours are not meant to be this, you will be asked to adjust your speed to the other clients and the guides pace. If you like the tour customized to your preference, we recommond booking a privat tour.

Meetingpoint:

From Sogndal take RD55 to Gaupne, RD604 direction Jostedal for 10 km. Turn left, Signed LEIRDAL, and follow signs for Fjord Active (Fjord Active on Google maps).

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