On the two day sea kayaking tour Fjord Adventure we paddle from Flåm out the Aurlandsfjord and the full length of the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. Passing through the landscape that has been carved out by glaciers, watching the waterfalls dive off the steep mountainsides. If we are lucky we might even spot some seals, eagles, otters or small whales on our way.
For whom? Everyone 🙂, beginners are welcome, but some experience is an advantage
Children? From 13
When? All summer. Click here for our scheduled tours, all of these are open for groups and individuals to join
Where do we start? Our base on Flåm Beach, and we come back here at the end
When do we start? At 08.30 on the Beach in Flåm
Where do we end? We finish in Gudvangen by 16.30 on the last day
How do I get to Flåm? You will get a lift back to Flåm and our base / see travel advice
Where to book? Send e-mail to post@kajakk.com
Weather? Check storm.no or yr.no, both are just as inaccurate 🙂
How many people on? We have a max of 12 persons on the Fjord Adventure, 2 guides will then accompany the group
What to bring? Click here for equipment list. All kayaking equipment is included. All you need to bring is warm clothes, waterproofs, a sleeping bag, hiking boots and a backpack. Pack light! All should fit inside a small kayak. You can leave the rest of your gear at our base
How much? Click here for price list
Diatary requirements? We are quite adaptable
More info needed? See below
The two day Fjord Adventure starts in Flåm and includes:
– Lunch & dinner day one and breakfast & lunch day two
– Safety and Rescue course
– The Norwegian Canoe Associations “Våttkort” qualification for kayaking, this has a value of NOK 1190 and is an internationally recognised kayak qualification, see more about this here.
– Overnight in tents (on request from groups we can organise indoor stays some nights, with an additional cost)
– Transport back to Flåm
– All necesseary equipment (exept sleeping bag and mat, this may be rented)
– Locally known guide, qualified according to The Norwegian Canoe Associations internationally recognised standards
– List of items that you should bring
INTINIARY
Day one begins with a introduction to the kayaks and all the gear. Everybody will attend a safety and rescue course, it is optional to take a swim and be rescued. This on water session is essential fro the groups safety whilst on the tour. After lunch we pack the kayaks and set out on the tour.
We spend the night outside the village Undredal, the goat capitol of western Norway. The guide will prepare a great meal with the assistance of everyone in all duties exept the actual cooking. If we find firewood and the weather permits the evening is spent in calm companionship around a small bonfire.
Day two we rise early and start the journey towards the Naeroyfjord and Gudvangen. We will have frequent photo and storytellingstops along the way. Lunch will be served on one of the small beaches along the fjord.
We reach Gudvangen around 16.30, then we load the trailer and get a lift back to Flåm
Booking is done by e-mail to post@kajakk.com
Still not convinced: Read the Ocean Paddler issue 57 with a article about our 5 day Fjord Fantasy tour
