Teen Summers

The Fjord & Glacier Intensive

If your teen can’t get enough horsepower out of their hiking boots, look for 12- to 16-day summer adventures for high schoolers that string together glacier trekking, sea kayaking, and a via ferrata ascent of Hornelen—the highest sea cliff in Europe. Expect nights in cozy mountain lodges, lunches on rock outcrops above emerald water, and a final summit of Galdhøpiggen, Norway’s tallest peak at 8,100 feet.

Culture-Plus Adventure Circuit

Some teens crave variety. Hybrid programs (15–21 days) weave in four-day treks through Jotunheimen National Park, urban digs in Oslo, and ferry rides to the colorful Lofoten Islands. Along the way they’ll meet Sámi guides, sample brown cheese, and practice Leave No Trace ethics while kayaking beneath waterfalls. Perfect for students who want equal parts heart-pumping action and cultural immersion.

Nordic Sampler & Beyond

Got a globetrotter who wants to collect stamps? Combination itineraries (two to four weeks) start in Norway then hop to neighboring Iceland and Denmark—sometimes even onward to Greece. One day they’re ziplining over Oslo’s ski jump, the next they’re soaking in Icelandic hot springs or cycling Copenhagen’s canals. Norway serves as the adrenaline anchor, while the broader route gives teens a panoramic taste of Europe.