It doesn’t matter how experienced a traveller you are it feels more stressful every time, which is why we’re handing the process over to holidaymakers and honing in on the likes of sole-baticals in the fjords.
Because God knows after a budget which gives us all less spending money, we need to escape for a few days at least in 2026.
According to You Gov’s 2025 Travel Report, seven in ten (71%) of British holidaymakers find at least one part of booking a holiday stressful.
And they prefer providers to do it for them.
Which is where our old friends Solos come in.
With their fully hosted walking holidays offering exactly that.
With flights, transfers, routes, accommodation and itineraries all included.
Things are looking up
Now walking through the fjords will relax even the most pent-up with hits breathtaking scenery which we found out for ourselves.
On a stop-off in Bergen on our MSC Cruises Norwegian epic.
Where we took off on up the Fløyen and Ulriken mountains to breathe in the Nordic air.
And all the time ducking those shape-shifting trolls who try to trip you up and in my case did.
Of course, all that heady air will tire out even the hardiest trekker.
And sometimes we need the train to take the strain.
Let the train take the strain
And that’s where the renowned Flåm Railway, where we wondered at Norway’s wonders through the gloom that day, comes in.
Solos also offer a peaceful cruise along the Naeroyfjord and a memorable hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock).
Each walk lasts two-three hours, plenty of time to soak up the scenery.
The seven-night Norwegian Fjords Walking Holiday, departing on 10 July, costs £3,495 pp.
And it includes return flights and transfers, airport taxes, a room for solo use.
Breakfast daily with two dinners, welcome drink and four fully guided walking days.
A boat journey from Bergen to Stavanger, a trip on the Flåm Railway and a cruise in the fjords, and an experienced Solos Tour Leader.
