Irmgard U
Sep 24, 2023
The planning took us 3 years. Stephan and me (both 66 Y.) finally started the kayak trip with Jon as our guide in July 2023! We were paddling in a double kayak, took all with us as tent, sleeping bags, mats, cloth, cooking stuff, water etc., all in all for 6 days. It was already the third try, because 2 years before I went ill, same last year. In fear of getting ill again I was prepared to stop it, if it shouldn’t work again. Then when we were on the tour, we had a great time on the fjords with wind and waves and delicious meals in nature, because Jon is an excellent cook. We saw boots passing, paddled along fish farms and overwhelming mountains. Our campsites were islands with nobody on there and farms above the fjords with rich cherry trees, blueberries and raspberries, like a paradise. We paddled with joy and fear, Jon was a trustful partner as a guide and I learned to overcome my fears of big waves, distances, wind, tide and the huge cruise liner boots. He accompanied us with calm and serenity. For me, someone who works sitting down all day it was the best thing I could do in the last years. We finished it in only 5 days and it was a great feeling to reach Geiranger ! I felt like new born and was glad that we made it! To be back on work everything went easy. Thank you, Jon, for your patience.
Guillaume Harbottle
Aug 31, 2025
We had high expectations when booking our self-guided kayaking trip through the fjords of Norway, and thanks to Jonathan’s expert guidance, the experience absolutely exceeded them ! Before setting off, Jonathan gave us a detailed and thorough briefing, covering everything from route planning to how to handle the elements in the fjords. His deep knowledge and passion for the area gave us the confidence to embark on what truly became the adventure of a lifetime. We paddled through breathtaking landscapes, from remote islands to dramatic cliffs. Along the way, we were lucky to spot porpoises, sea eagles, and even orcas ! If you’re considering this trip, look no further, you won’t regret this lifetime experience :)
Julius Sefkow-Werner
Aug 8, 2025
We had a wonderful self-guided 5 day trip. Jonathan‘s support before and during the trip was precious and assured good preparation and feeling safe during the tour. The equipment is neat and the region stunning for kayaking. Early August we have not seen any anyone on the first 4 days and only Geiranger fjord is busy. The campsites are empty with a beautiful view. In case of heavy rain, a few options for a night in a cabin (shower) exist. The home base of the company is in Ålesund. While drop-ins and pickups are possible at many places, this might help you with your planning. Highly recommend to book with this company!!
charlie w
Sep 11, 2024
A trip of lifetime. Jon was excellent and it was a supreme challenge. Unparrelled hospitality and knowledge. I'd reccomend this challenge to anyone
charlie whitaker
Sep 11, 2024
An incredible trip of a lifetime!
Flewish
Jul 31, 2024
We had an unforgettable kayaking trip around Norway with Jonathan's company. Jonathan was always quick to respond to our inquiries, providing us with all the necessary details. His deep knowledge of the area and commitment to our enjoyment were clear throughout the trip. He went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible experience. This was truly a trip of a lifetime, and I highly recommend Jonathan's kayaking tours!
Felix Higgins-Stockden
Jul 31, 2024
We had an unforgettable kayaking trip through the Norway Fjords with Jonathan's company. Jonathan was always quick to respond to our inquiries, providing us with all the necessary details. His deep knowledge of the area and commitment to our enjoyment were clear throughout the trip. He went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible experience. This was truly a trip of a lifetime, and I highly recommend Jonathan's kayaking tours!
Alexander Themessl
Jul 22, 2024
The trip was breathtaking and stunning. The pretrip organization went smoothly, the equipment was ideal for what was needed and the boats were neat. Thanks to the team for this amazing adventure!
Maximilian Knarr
Jul 22, 2024
highly experienced and proficient kayak tour outfitter with solid equipment. Made a self guided tripp and had an outstanding experience. Exceptional support and customer services. Highly recommended.
Irmgard U
Sep 24, 2023
The planning took us 3 years. Stephan and me (both 66 Y.) finally started the kayak trip with Jon as our guide in July 2023! We were paddling in a double kayak, took all with us as tent, sleeping bags, mats, cloth, cooking stuff, water etc., all in all for 6 days. It was already the third try, because 2 years before I went ill, same last year. In fear of getting ill again I was prepared to stop it, if it shouldn’t work again. Then when we were on the tour, we had a great time on the fjords with wind and waves and delicious meals in nature, because Jon is an excellent cook. We saw boots passing, paddled along fish farms and overwhelming mountains. Our campsites were islands with nobody on there and farms above the fjords with rich cherry trees, blueberries and raspberries, like a paradise. We paddled with joy and fear, Jon was a trustful partner as a guide and I learned to overcome my fears of big waves, distances, wind, tide and the huge cruise liner boots. He accompanied us with calm and serenity. For me, someone who works sitting down all day it was the best thing I could do in the last years. We finished it in only 5 days and it was a great feeling to reach Geiranger ! I felt like new born and was glad that we made it! To be back on work everything went easy. Thank you, Jon, for your patience.
Guillaume Harbottle
Aug 31, 2025
We had high expectations when booking our self-guided kayaking trip through the fjords of Norway, and thanks to Jonathan’s expert guidance, the experience absolutely exceeded them ! Before setting off, Jonathan gave us a detailed and thorough briefing, covering everything from route planning to how to handle the elements in the fjords. His deep knowledge and passion for the area gave us the confidence to embark on what truly became the adventure of a lifetime. We paddled through breathtaking landscapes, from remote islands to dramatic cliffs. Along the way, we were lucky to spot porpoises, sea eagles, and even orcas ! If you’re considering this trip, look no further, you won’t regret this lifetime experience :)
We are delighted to be Norway's premier outdoor tour operator, providing safe kayak tours of the famous Norwegian fjords. For over 25 years, we have been planning guided sea kayak tours for adventurous travelers just like you. We offer day trips as well as multi-day self-guided tours.
Our expert staff is here to help you navigate the many details that make a kayak trip safe, fun, and hassle-free. Tell us when you want to go and leave the details to us. We'll put together a detailed itinerary, along with outfitting packages and daily support, for your sea kayaking trip from start to finish. Our expert team will plan your kayaking adventure to explore the Lofoten Islands, Helgeland's Coast, and Norway's Western Fjord's.
This is your epic year to go kayaking in Norway!
TAILOR-MADE GUIDED SEA KAYAK TRIPS ALONG NORWAY’S EPIC COASTLINE Perfectly Bespoke Consistently Exceptional Private Guided Sea Kayaking along Norway’s Epic Coastline EPIC ITINERARIES! - Sea Kayak Norwegian Fjords - Sea Kayak & Camp on Norway’s Fjords - A 4-Day Paddle Down Storfjord - 3-Days to Geiranger - A 3-Day Paddle Down Storfjord - 3 Fjords Hotel Accommodation - The Fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps - A Sea Kayaker's Quest of Islands & Lights - The Wild Fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps - Sea Kayak the Iconic Lofoten Islands - Sea Kayak Through the Heart of the Lofoten Islands - Southern Helgeland in 5-Days - The 'Nordland' Sea Kayak Challenge - And, Many More.... (Contact us at info@kmtnorway.com - for a Tailor-Made Itinerary & Price Quote) Norway, a sea kayaker's paradise, with rock gardens, white sandy beaches, playful seals, kelp forests, surging tides, soaring sea eagles, historical lighthouses, funky currents, cracking campfires, and cozy tents. The coastal waters of Norway boast some of the best sea kayaking on the planet. Here outer islands break the surge of the North Atlantic before it descends long deep fjords winding through granite spires rising like giant monoliths from the foaming sea. Personalized trips with our exceptional guides are always in high demand for solo travelers, couples, families, and private groups; these sea kayak trips are our best-selling program. Therefore, booking well in advance is not only prudent it is necessary.
Perfectly Bespoke Consistently Exceptional Self-Guided Sea Kayaking along Norway’s Epic Coastline __________________________________________________________________________________ Norway's Majestic Western Fjords (Fjordland) - Sea Kayak the Norwegian Fjords and enjoy this fantastic outdoor mecca! - Take a break from your daily routine; put your screens away for hours a day! - Get copious amounts of fresh air, salt water, private campsites, exercise, outdoor meals, vistas & views, along with historical perspectives & Norwegian culture! - Paddling the fjords is a great way to fully recharge and is the closest you get to traveling the original Fjord Highway! An experience not to be missed! __________________________________________________________________________________ Kayak More Tomorrow was the first professional sea kayak outfitter in Norway. And, we have spent the past 28 years perfecting our protocols for self-guided trips. Our self-guided trips include the most comprehensive service and safety protocols anywhere in the sea kayaking world today. (Contact us at info@kmtnorway.com - for our current Self-Guided Program & Prices)
A Quintessential Fjord Paddle – Go Kayaking in Norway! This Classic Fjords paddle is a must do for every paddler; is well suited for beginners to advanced sea kayakers alike. Join an IFSKGIA certified Guide on a sea kayak/camping journey down Norway’s Wold-Famous Western Fjords. We have guides avaialbe for weekly departures during the summer months of July and August; we provide everything for a fabulous 6 day fully catered paddling & camping trip down Majestic Arctic Fjords. The highlight's are numerous, from gliding along jade green fjords, tasting fresh sweet water from sparkling creeks, friendly conversation around campfires, delicious camp meals, stretching our legs on well trodden footpaths, taking in majestic vistas, the catch of the day, tales and sagas of days gone by, unbelievable mountain ledge farms, long Scandinavian summer days, and friendly fun-loving KMT guides. The journey encompasses 100 km with an average paddling duration of 5-6 hours per day, not including breaks; your guide(s) will lead you on a discovery of the world-Famous fjords where you will experience the history and culture of a rugged mountain people and the waterways that connected them. A marvellous trip with fun-loving professional guides.
Self-Guided Sea Kayak Touring in North Norway requires deliberate planning! Therefore, we only book trips a minimum 12 months in advance. We are accepting registration for the summer of 2027 until August 1, 2026. And, for the 2028 season from August 1, 2026. _________________________________________________________________________________ Perfectly Bespoke Consistently Exceptional Self-Guided Sea Kayaking along Norway’s Epic Coastline __________________________________________________________________________________ (Contact us at info@kmtnorway.com - Ask For Our Self-Guided Program & Prices North Norway)
Beginning at the southernmost point of the province we paddle North to the Lofoten Islands on the border of Troms. We meet in Brønnøysund, Nordland’s most southern city three days prior to the trip start. Brønnøysund is a quaint coastal city that once was a major trading center on the sailing route from Bergen to the Lofoten Islands; it is here we make our final preparations for our sea kayak exploratory journey along the coast of the province of ‘Nordland’. Nordland is steeped in myths, sagas, fairy tales, and folklore and many famous landmarks have contributed to these telling’s, Torghatten, Seven Sisters of Alsten, Hestmannen, Rødøyløve, Landego, Vestfjorden & Vågakallen are just a few that we will discover while paddling North along the coast of Nordland. Norway’s Nordland Exploratory Sea Kayak Trip is an exploratory trip in every sense of the word. Our sea kayak guides will lay out a general plan for the entire trip with predictions, references and daily paddling objectives. As in all explorations things can go wrong, changes may need to be made, and situations will need to be interpreted and adjusted for. Your guides possess intimate knowledgeable of Nordland’s island-speckled coastline and its intricate waterways. This exploratory journey will take you to hidden, tucked places where you will uncover myths and secrets of this ancient coastal culture. You will camp, stay in cabins, guesthouses, and rorbus while enjoying camp meals, picnics, and local speciality dishes prepared by the region’s best chefs on your paddle north. This is an unprecedented trip in every sense of the word; bragging rights will belong to those who paddle this journey with us.
With 40 years of outdoor leadership, guiding, coaching, and educating, Jonathan Bendiksen has paddled, surfed, climbed, biked, and skied all over the world. Arranging and leading trips from the far reaches of the Arctic down to the Antarctic and along the coastlines of 3 oceans. In his Master Class, Jonathan will share his unique perspective and give you the tools needed to paddle confidently and safely whether it be in your local bay, on a multi-week exploration along a distant coastline or wherever you sense of adventure takes you. Book a private class, for yourself, family, group, club, or organization. Jonathan has a wealth of experience instructing in every educational setting. Jonathan Bendiksen is no ordinary waterman. He is Norway’s most accomplished sea kayak guide with 3 300 guiding days on class 1-4 seas along Norway’s fjord indented coastline. He is a certified IFSKGIA/NHKGIF Senior Guide & Instructor plus an accredited IFSKGIA/NHKGIF examiner. A pioneer of commercial sea kayaking, legendary trip designer and lead guide who has designed and guided sea kayaks trips from the Norway’s Arctic down through the western fjords as far south as Kristiansand.
ÅLESUND'S WATERWAYS A Tailor-Made 2–3-hour sea kayak discovery of Ålesund's majestic waterways! Ålesund’s Southern harbour and it’s famous Borgund fjord are the scene from Ålesund’s original sea kayak excursion. Good fun and great paddling await as our internationally certified sea kayak guides lead you down Borgund fjord to the ‘first settlement’, Borgundkaupangen. Historical landmarks, dating back over 100 years, the city’s skyline, and the glistening waters of mighty Borgund Fjord are seemingly painted on a backdrop of the majestic, snow-capped Sunnmøre Alps. Our kayaks glide easily over the rippling fjord waters as we marvel in our serene surroundings and take advantage of countless photo opts, as your guide shares tales and stories of Western Norway and its coastal culture.
ÅLESUND'S BEST DAY TRIPS – 4+-HOURS PADDLING – AL FRESCO LUNCH Choose from our Signature Day Trip Line-Up Book your date first and then choose the trip that intrigues your the most! (You're Welcome to E-Mail us info@kmtnorway.com for Trip tips and advice) __________________________________________________________________________ 1. - TOUR OF THE ART NOUVEAU ARCHIPELAGO Islands and Fjords! Gliding out onto Borgund Fjord the sky opens revealing the city skyline, historical buildings, and a spectacular archipelago all chiseled on a seemingly painted backdrop of the majestic Sunnmøre Alps. The glittering waters of Borgund fjord beacon us as our kayaks glide over the rippling water. We explore a magical string of islands along the north shore before crossing to the southern shore with its intricate maze of islands, here we enjoy a homemade picnic lunch on a private island. Then slipping back on the water our exploration continues until we find our way back to our staging site. 2. - KAYAK ÅLESUND’S FJORDS AND HIKE SUGAR SUMMIT The View is Worth Every Step! Borgund Fjord’s infinite sky opens exposing Sula Mountain and the Sunnmøre Alps. We glide across this famous fjord to the secret archipelago at the eastern end of Hessa fjord, from here a 103-year-old landmark, Slinningsbua, is our bearing as we slip across. Gazing Westward out to the infinite waters of the North Atlantic gliding down Hessa Fjord past ancient farmland delightfully mixed with ultra-modern homes to the trail head of Sugar Summit. Upon landing at the trail head take out a rejuvenating snack energizes us before setting out for the summit. The trail is well trodden as we make our way diligently upwards to the summit where we refuel on hearty sandwiches and enjoy the 360o view of Western Norway and it’s Art Nouveau city. 3. - FJORD SERENITY WILD NORWEGIAN FJORDS! Norway’s Grand Fjord (Storfjord), where the surging north Atlantic Ocean meets the majestic Sunnmøre Alps where a giant ravine like fjord carries the surging ocean inland banked by steep sheer walls that give way to towering peaks. Feeling small in our sea kayaks as we glide out onto the glistening fjord waters the over-whelming majesty of our surroundings hits us with a view like a painted canvas of deep blue water, lush green forests giving way to chiselled rocky peaks, and an endless blue sky with wisps of white. Here, the history and culture of a rugged mountain people and the waterways that connected them come alive as we paddle these majestic waterways. Our kayaks glide effortlessly as we search out a little know sport for a delicious picnic lunch, before slipping back on the water. 4. - THE FJORDS, ISLANDS & SOUNDS ROUTE A Circumnavagation, Keep Ålesund on your Left! Escape the city! Borgund Fjord, keeping the southern city sights, sounds & smells on our left we paddle its glistening waters; floating through Nørve Sound to the entrance of Ellingsøyfjord with its fairy tale islands. We Enjoy a wholesome picnic lunch on a lush green island seemingly miles from urbanisation. Jumping on the water again heading west with Ålesund still on our left we complete our circumnavigation passing by her northern harbour guarded by its 175-year-old navigational beacon and the last remaining buildings of Old Ålesund, we seek out the Asp Island bridge the entrance to Ålesund’s Southern harbour. Our kayaks glide easily through the harbour, past a 103-year-old historical landmark, and on towards our take-out point; finally, with the city’s southern skyline chiseled on a seemingly painted backdrop of the majestic Sunnmøre Alps our landing site comes into view.
Let Our Vast Experience Give You Peace Of Mind
When you're planning a kayaking Norway route, you want to work with a team that gets out there regularly and really knows the destination. Norway is our great big playground, and we have kayaked through this stunning scenery hundreds of times. We know the unique needs of explorers like us. Our guided tours send you off with a hearty homemade picnic lunch complete with local Norwegian specialties. We take care of the details that prepare you for a fantastic paddling experience, so you can discover this extraordinary area's historic landmarks and grand vistas.
After 20 years of exploring, designing, and guiding sea kayak trips and tours in Norway and having paddled with over 200 000 satisfied guests allows us the benefit of not having to prove ourselves as Norway’s go-to sea kayak professionals.
We are known for pioneering avant-garde trips with outstanding customer service and a world-class, certified, professional guide team!
Our trips are designed for all levels from sea kayaking to bicycling and hiking all the way down from the Lofoten Islands along the coast to Berge, Kayak More Tomorrow truly has it all!
A trip to Norway is the perfect holiday for adventurous explorers who love outdoor activities. Travelers here can enjoy hiking, climbing, and kayaking. There are more than 1,000 fjords along the extensive Norwegian coastline, and cruise ships view only 10 of them. With so much rugged landscape, no one truly knows how long the coastline is! This stunning scenery is perfect for a guided kayak tour. Get off the beaten path with a stay in a “rorbus,” one of the traditional fishermen's lodges. Seafood specialties are typical in Norway, where fishing is a big part of the culture. Look for local dishes like smoked salmon, pickled herring, and Lutefisk. Hearty meat stews and soups like Farikal, Finnbiff, and Sodd are popular too. Try the Gudbrandsdalsost (a brown cheese), Skillingsboller (cinnamon roll), or the Norwegian waffles for a real treat.
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November 14, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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