2 day hidden fjord kayak adventure
Away from cruiseships and tourists we found this hidden gem for you where you can enjoy spectacular fjord scenery and pristine nature in tranquillity.
from 3800 Nok, p.p
12+ years
2 days
Easy - moderate
Min. 3 - max. 10 people
May - september
Hidden fjord 2 day kayak trip highlights
Get the chance to paddle the fjords on this kayak adventure in the scenic Hjørundfjord. This place is truly a hidden gem, away from the tourist crowds. Experience the tranquility of paddling past high mountains and roadless villages.
Go wilderness camping in an remote area. You will get to experience Norwegian culture and heritage on century-old farms, and the humbling enormity of the fjord landscape.
Information
Departure Dates
| Dates 2024 | Status |
| May 2024 | Bookable on request – contact us |
| June, July and August 2024 *) | Bookable via Book Now-button |
| September 2024 | Bookable on request – contact us |
*) For normal departures, the age limit of the tour is 12 years.
If you would like to request another departure date, please feel free to contact us
Prices
| Price 2024 | |
| 1 adult | 3800 NOK |
| 1 child (12-15 years) |
2250 NOK |
Upon booking: pay a 30% deposit to secure your spot. 70% balance payment 6 weeks before the start of the trip.
At first the deposit payment will only be reserved on your credit card. As soon as the minimum required number of sold spots is reached, the amount will be deducted, and you will get a booking confirmation.
If you want to rent a sleeping bag (3 seasons), the price is 350 NOK per person. It can be booked as an add-on when using the ‘book now button’. We do advise you to bring your own travel sheet/liner to put inside the sleeping bag.
Included & not included
Included:
- All meals, starting with lunch on day one and ending with breakfast on day two
- The services of an experienced Norway Adventures guide throughout the trip
- Basic paddle and safety instructions before starting your trip
- One night wild camping and the use of all camping gear (except sleeping bag)
- All kayak equipment: single or double kayak, paddle, paddle vest, 20L waterproof dry bag
Not included:
- Sleeping bag (3 seasons) rental, 350 NOK per person. It can be booked as an add-on when using the ‘book now button’. We do advise you to bring your own travel sheet/liner to put inside the sleeping bag.
- Any kayak specific clothing such as dry suit, kayaking pants, etc
- Travel insurance
- Costs occurring in case of dramatic changes of the trip and/or in case of extremely bad weather (eg staying at a camping place or cabin, bus transportation if we have to skip a leg and start from another point the next day)
Location
- Start: day 1, 11.00 at the Urke Kaihus in the village of Urke.
- Finish: day 2, 11.00 at Urke Kaihus
NOTE: if you are traveling by public transportation: there is only one way to get to Urke, which is by boat from Ålesund. This boat does not run every day. BEFORE booking this kayak tour please check if you can get there on the relevant date. Detailed information can be found here.
What to bring
There are a couple of things you really don’t want to forget to bring on this Hidden fjord kayaking trip
- Sleeping bag, if you go wilderness camping and do not want to rent a sleeping bag
We made a detailed packing list for this multi day kayaking trip.
FAQ
If you have questions about this tour, visit our Frequently Asked Question page. If you did not find your answer do not hesitate, contact us.
Day to Day
Itinerary
Day 1:
You will meet your guide and the rest of the group in Urke at the waterfront café Urke Kaihus. Get to know each other and the gear as we go through paddling and tour routine. We show you how to pack your gear in the kayak and after a short safety and paddling instruction we leave. We start on the Norangsfjord which we soon leave for the Hjørundfjord. Depending on the wind forecast for the next days we choose to paddle either left or right, to try to avoid paddling with headwinds (at least for 2 days). After a while we find a spot to land along the fjord, where we will enjoy our lunch. It can be a fjord side farm or a tiny island in the fjord.
After paddling and enjoying the sheer size of the fjord and the surrounding mountains you arrive at your destination for the day. A tiny little village where you will stay for the night. You will set camp on a more remote spot. After organizing you prepare dinner as a group. Enjoy a long relaxing evening by the campfire. You can see the light changing, but it never gets totally dark.
Day 2:
After a good night sleep in these very tranquil surroundings we enjoy breakfast before we pack and paddle. You paddle through the same fjord on your way back but on a different side. The views, angles, and villages will be different. You paddle relatively close to land (not too close because of rockfall). Approx. 11.00 (am) you arrive back in Urke. From where you can take the boat back to Ålesund or you can continue your trip further into Norway.
Testimonials
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