I consider myself an active person, and Montana definitely provides endless opportunities for such a lifestyle. So, I was pleasantly surprised at how active we were on this trip. There were even some adventures that were brand new to me, like trekking on a glacier…
Let’s start with that one now that I’ve peaked your interest. It began with a boat ride across a gray-blue glacial lake, then a strenuous hike to the front of the glacier tongue. Here, we strapped on harnesses, crampons, and clutched our pick axes in preparation to summit Jostedalen Breforarlag glacier. (It simply sounds intimidating!) It is definitely not for the faint of heart. Our guide, Stein, actually decided that some of our group should stay behind for the own safety! As intense as it was, the dramatic views and intimate experience with a massive body of constantly moving ice were beyond what I could ever have imagined!
Hike up Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock (Jenny Johnston)
Another activity that surpassed my every expectation was our hike up Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock. I have hiked my fair share, but summiting this gigantic rock that juts out over a glimmering fjord was unlike anything I had ever seen.
Kayaking on the Sognefjord (Jenny Johnston) Rafting in Voss (Jenny Johnston)
From kayaking through a fjord in Flam, to rafting the rapids of a river in Voss. From riding a speed boat by seals on the Sognefjord, to hiking through wildflowers up a mountain to be met by goats along the way. Norway is full of lovely surprises that seem unreal. I still have to convince myself that it all really happened! And that makes the memories even MORE magical.
Hike up Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock (Jenny Johnston)
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
2 days ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.
Mary Warren
3 days ago
Jess was very easy going and answered all our questions. It’s not easy dealing with 6 people at once but she did an outstanding job!
Diane Foster
5 days ago
Kassandra and the Adventure Life team have been incredible! Kassandra was very knowledgeable and attentive to our asks while making sure we kept within our budget. This was our first experience with a travel agent and we were blown away by the booking/initial exploration service. We will use Adventure Life again.