Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Spectacular Norway-7 days

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Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Spectacular Norway-7 days
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Overview:
Yoga Retreat location:
Molde is a city and municipality in Møre and Romsdal county, Norway. It is a small town by the Moldefjord with a population of 26822. Molde is a very calm and relaxing city, famous for its amazing views. It is surrounded by fjords and is close to several remarkable hiking trails and viewpoints. Book your flight to Molde, Årø airport.

We will pick you up from the Molde airport on the day of arrival, but it is best to arrive on the 16.45 or 17.00 flight from Oslo. It is not a problem when you arrive earlier on that day or by bus. Transfer from the airport or bus station is included in the price only on that day. On the first day, we have a welcome dinner all together at 18.00.

The retreat days will start with walking or driving to the local yoga studio for morning yoga and pranayama. The walk is around 5 minutes from Thon Hotel or 5-20 minutes from your accommodation. If your accommodation is not so close, you will be together with other people and have a car to drive to the yoga studio. Don't worry if you don't drive, you will be accommodated together with someone who does. We use rental cars that have insurance included. The rental car fee is included in the price.

About

6 nights accommodation

2 meals a day, water, tea, coffee (vegan, gluten-free options)

5 guided hikes

Yoga and meditation classes

Yoga mats and props

Transport during the retreat

Pick up and drop off at Molde airport or ferry terminal during the arriving and leaving day

Personal attention, motivation, care, and enthusiasm

Airfare

Dinners (dinners for an extra cost of 900 NOK made by our chef)

Travel insurance (medical and trip cancellation) is mandatory to protect you in case of any unforeseen emergencies

Transport from and to the airport if you arrive before the start of the retreat or wish to stay longer. The airport is 10 min driving distance from the city center and you can use public transport (bus or taxi).

ACCOMMODATION:

You can choose between a hotel room or a single or double bedroom in an apartment together with other retreat participants. The hotel is located in the city center and the comfortable but simple rooms include a private bathroom, shower, toiletries, and free wireless internet. You can choose between a single or a double room. The hotel's name is Thon Hotel Moldefjord, address is Storgata 40, Molde. If you want more privacy and time alone we strongly recommend you choose to stay at the hotel. If you prefer a more luxurious room, please let us know.

Accommodation in an apartment is a local home. You will share the bathroom with 2-4 other participants. Those accommodations are located in different parts of the city and are within walking distance from the yoga studio.

FOOD:

  • Vegetarian
  • Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Organic
  • Lactose-Free
  • Whole food

If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know when making a reservation


    What to bring and wear - yoga and hiking retreat packing list.

    So, you have booked your yoga and hiking holiday! Congratulations!

    hiking pants

    These holidays are very special – plenty of exhilarating outdoor adventure in spectacular surroundings combined with 2 hours of yoga every day to help you slow down, ground yourself, and recharge. However, a lot of people bring their entire wardrobe with them as are unsure of what to pack! Before packing, we always need to take a few factors into consideration, such as the weather, altitude, latitude, accommodation, and length of stay. However, in order to avoid lugging around things you have no use for, it’s always better to travel as light as possible, that is, to pack only the essentials, especially if you are traveling to your dream yoga retreat!

    Norway is a country that has to offer most wilderness in Europe - which makes it a perfect destination for hiking in nature and mountains. Thanks to glaciers, snow-covered mountain tops and incredible views over the fjords and the islands at the coastline, every hike becomes a unique adventure, which you can experience just in very few places of the world. Norway is one of the most expensive countries all around the world - but nature and wilderness are even here for free. Weather conditions in Norway can be really crazy. In the mountains, the weather can turn in seconds.

    Estonian climate is temperate and mild, characterized by warm summers. The weather is often breezy and humid due to the proximity of the Baltic Sea.

    Norway or Alaska Yoga & Hiking Retreat packing list

    • Backpack
    • Hiking boots
    • Warm clothes (think about layers)
    • Wind- and waterproof jacket
    • Hiking socks
    • Hat, gloves, scarf
    • Sunglasses
    • Suncream
    • Comfortable clothes for yoga
    • Open mind

    I joined the 7-day yoga and hiking retreat in Molde, Norway and it was absolutely amazing. We had a small group of like-minded people which I really liked. On the first evening, we enjoyed a very warm welcome from them and her guest teacher Camilla. They cooked us the most delicious healthy meals and desserts. We all got our own place in the hotel (a short walk from the yoga studio) where we could draw back for some alone time. The day usually started with a yoga session in the studio, which was guided by them and Camilla really well. We were not alone as locals from Molde could also join, which was nice because I met some lovely people from this town as well. The hikes were absolutely stunning and they organized them very well according to the weather of that day. Even on rainy or foggy days, we made lovely trips to Bud, the Atlantic Road, and the impressive Troll Wall. On the sunny days, we hiked to the top of different mountains and my personal favorite was the stunning mountain where you can find the Troll Church caves. The afternoon yoga sessions were very relaxing and helped us to recover from the hiking trips. When I got home after a week, I was so relaxed that it felt like I had been on holiday for 3 weeks. Norway is beautiful and they organize the absolute best retreats. I totally recommend it and hope to come back!

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    About The Host

    We offer guided hiking tours from Molde, Norway. Pick up from your accommodation. Every day of the week different trip with amazing views over the fjords and snowcapped mountains. One of our popular hikes is to the Troll Church, limestone caves with a waterfall. We also organize Yoga and Hiking retreats. Come for the long weekend, seven days or even longer. Daily yoga and meditation classes in the local yoga studio and outdoors in the summer.

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrival day. Pick up from the airport, settle into accommodation, introduce the program, meet other guests, dinner.

    Day 2

    Energizing morning yoga session, breakfast, pack lunch.
    Hiking Tusenårsvarden 523 m.a.s.l. or Varden viewpoint 407 m.a.s.l. 6-10 km.
    After the hike, we return to the yoga studio for an afternoon yin yoga session and dinner.

    Day 3

    Strengthening morning yoga session, followed by breakfast, packed lunch, and snacks.
    Troll Church 484 m.a.s.l., consists of three exciting limestone and marble grottos with underground streams and a beautiful waterfall. On the surface, to the west of the uppermost cave, there is a lake with white marble "jetties". Braver hikers can swim in the mountain lake. The mountain behind the Trolls' church is very distinctive, with jagged points and spires. Sometimes we hike only to the caves and lake, 8 km, but with real adventurers, we will hike further over the mountain ridge (832 m.a.s.l.) and make a loop back to the cave. Guests can choose how long of a hike they want this day. After the hike, we return for a restorative yoga session and a delicious meal.

    Day 4

    Morning yoga, followed by breakfast and pack lunch.
    Jendemsfjellet 633 m.a.s.l. is a mountain near Molde with a breathtaking 360-degree view over the fjords and mountains. We can choose between the shorter or longer trail, 4-6 km. Afternoon yoga session followed by a delicious meal in the accommodation.

    Day 5

    Morning yoga, breakfast, and pack lunch, followed by a ferry trip and driving to Trollstiegen.

    Trollstiegen or the Troll ladder/road is a famous mountain road with narrow curves and sharp hairpin bends. The road has 11 hairpin curves and an elevation of 850 m. Every bend has its name. The road is narrow with a gradient of 9 % but passing pockets have been incorporated and traffic normally flows without a problem. An impressive bridge of natural stone carries it across the Stigfossen waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Norway. Stigfossen is an unregulated and powerful waterfall with a total height of 240 m, from which 180 m is almost a single drop. Guests can choose if they want to drive up or hike. Kløvstien hike - the path is preserved as a cultural heritage, and a lot of effort has been put into maintaining the path. Stone steps and chains are making challenging parts more accessible and safer.

    Day 6

    After morning yoga, breakfast, and packed lunch, we take off on a road trip to the Atlantic Road. The Atlantic Road has National Tourist Route status, and the entire stretch between Bud and Kristiansund is one continuous experience packed with coastal scenery, culture, and history. The road that crosses this “infamous stretch of the ocean” was hailed as the world’s best road trip by the British newspaper The Guardian. In 2006. The 8.3 km (5 miles) road, with 8 bridges of a total length of 891 meters, is built on several small islands and skerries and is spanned by eight bridges and several landfills. Sjurvarden, 667 m.a.s.l. is the mountain that stretches out to the sea, giving a powerful view of Hustadvika, the Atlantic Ocean, and the coastal landscape from Sunnmøre in the west and Smøla on Nordmøre in the north.

    Day 7

    Morning yoga and breakfast. All good things must come to an end but only till next time! We transfer you to the airport and say goodbye! Depending on participants' comfort level and the weather, this itinerary is subject to change. Other options for hiking are: 

    Litlefjellet (click here to read more)

    Romsdalseggen (click here to read more)

    Misundtrappene

    Mardalsfossen

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    Things to keep in mind
    • A reservation requires a deposit of 148 USD.
    • The deposit is refundable if the booking is canceled 30 days before the retreat starts.
    • The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival and is non-refundable.

    If you are looking for an eventful holiday with lots of yoga, fun, and mountain air, Norway is the place for you. Expect relaxed group dynamics and the opportunity to integrate more balance and health into your life.

    Guided tours take you into the heart of world-renowned wilderness destinations like countless number of waterfalls, Troll Church, Atlantic Road, Romsdalseggen, or some smaller mountaintops with amazing views over the fjords. Sometimes we will have yoga, pranayama, and meditation outdoors, on the top of the mountain.

    What to bring/wear:

    • Backpack
    • Waterbottle
    • Wind and waterproof jacket
    • Warm cardigan
    • Comfortable outdoor shoes or boots
    • Socks
    • Sunglasses and sunscreen

    The currency in Norway is Norwegian Krone (NOK).