Norwegian based travel specialist Up Norway create journeys, off the beaten path, directly to the delights the country has to offer. They are the antithesis of stock tourist travel.
To truly experience Norway and its neighbouring Scandinavian countries, it takes strategic planning and extensive insider knowledge.
Up Norway is firmly committed to promoting sustainable travel that benefits communities, local economics, the environment and travellers. Travelling with Up Norway means getting to know the people in the colourful villages, exploring impressive hiking trails alongside local guides and dining on the freshest local foods from the farmers and fisherman who procure them.
The team at Up Norway encourage people to travel slower, taking the time to embrace a destination which also lowers personal stress. Their priority is on quality over quantity and they firmly believe that spending longer in one place is more enriching than dashing about to a dozen destinations.
Oslo-based Founder Torunn Tronsvang is a local expert and ace travel curator. She is passionate about her country and the myriad of possibilities for truly getting the most of a trip there.
From epic rail journeys on the Arctic Circle Express through tranquil landscapes peppered with majestic mountains and waterfalls, to farm-to -table foodie experiences to dining at Michelin-starred restaurants in Trondheim or Stavanger, hiking or skiing down fjords, visiting the art nouveau delights if Alesund, exploring the vibrant art, architecture and design scene, or staying in cosy mountain wilderness lodges at 70 Degrees North to marvel at the magical celestial phenomenon the Northern Lights, Norway is a dream destination that is clearly having a moment!