Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu

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4.6 Based on 11 Reviews
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-12356
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Venabu, Norway
  • Ends Venabu, Norway
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Enjoy cross-country skiing in remote wilderness
  • Ski safari weeks: all departures between 2nd March - 9th March 2024 inclusive (payable locally and subject to minimum numbers)
  • A snow-sure resort with skiing from the hotel doorstep
  • Sample traditional Norwegian dishes
The "Cross-Country Skiing In Venabu" tour starts and ends in Venabu. It is a skiing and snowboarding tour that takes 8 days taking you through Venabu and Oslo in Norway. "Cross-Country Skiing In Venabu" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

It is based in central Norway, on the edge of the Rondane National Park and the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, just north of Lillehammer. The landscape is dramatic and full of contrasts from spectacular gorges and snow-capped peaks to pretty fells and valleys that extend as far as the eye can see. It's far enough north to have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights too, especially in December and January, and throughout the winter there are spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

It has always been traditional to travel on skis here, so it's perfect for cross-country skiing, and the guides at Venabu will help you get started. All weeks are suitable for beginners to intermediates. If you are a fit and experienced cross-country skier the hotel offers ski safaris on selected dates - the ski safaris are suitable for advanced skiers only; payable locally, subject to minimum numbers.

You can also try dog sledding, snowshoeing or go on a torch-lit, horse-drawn sleigh ride (payable locally). The hotel also offers yoga, pilates and mindfulness classes along with sports and relaxation massages. During the week you might like to take the train to Lillehammer, where there are several fascinating museums of Norwegian history, Olympic history and Norwegian culture, plus several art galleries. You can also try tobogganing here too.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Venabu
  • Day 2: Morning tuition with our local instructors. The afternoon is free to practise on your own
  • Day 3: Cross-country ski tour with tuition.
  • Day 4: Ski tour with our instructors. Choose between shorter or longer tours. You can also ski independently.
  • Day 5: Wednesday is a free day, when most guests choose to take part in the snowshoeing tour (payable locally).
  • Day 6 - 7: Ski independently or with the group on one of our ski tours.
  • Day 8: End Venabu
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
Others
  • All meals
  • Standard Airport transfers
  • Ski excursions
  • Cross-country ski , poles, boot hire and maps
  • One yoga or pilates session
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Private ski tuition
  • Snowshoeing excursion
  • Sleigh rides and Dogsledding
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.6 - Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 22 2018
5 - Excellent
Best Holiday Ever
Hotel is run by a family. I cannot overstate how well they treated us. Buffet meals three times per day. Free WiFi. The snow was amazing. We had no cross country skiing experience before. Tour guides were excellent and coached us... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Mar 31 2017
5 - Excellent
venabu cross country skiing
Well organised easy going cross country skiing in really friendly hotel with excellent food and facilities. Excellent cross country ski guides - highly adaptable to needs of group.
  • Anonymous
  • On Feb 14 2017
5 - Excellent
Lovely area, great Hotel, excellent food and great gudes
If you are into cross country skiing or want to learn this is a great choice. The guides are very good and extremely helpful. The atmosphere is excellent and the fact the guides return so often speaks volumes. The hotel is... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Mar 24 2016
4 - Very Good
Alison - Venabu Cross Country skiing
A great introduction to cross country skiing in Scandinavia. The hotel ski guides were really helpful and sorted us out on the waxing which we had never done before. The hotel was good - free tea and coffee at all times made it... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cross-Country Skiing in Venabu tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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