DAY TOURS

CITY SIGHTS, ART NOUVEAU, ISLANDS & FJORDS!

A Tailor-Made 2–3-hour sea kayak discovery of Ålesund's majestic waterways!

Ålesund’s southern harbour and its 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 ops, as your guide share tales and stories of western Norway and its coastal culture.

WILD NORWEGIAN FJORDS!

Ålesund’s Serene Fjords!
Norway’s Grand Fjord (Storfjord), where the surging north Atlantic Ocean meets the majestic Sunnmøre Alps. Here a giant ravine like fjord carries the surging ocean inland banked by steep sheer walls that give way to towering peaks.

Borgund Fjord, gliding out on its glistening waters, the sky opens revealing the city skyline, historical buildings, and a spectacular archipelago all chiselled on a seemingly painted backdrop of the majestic Sunnmøre Alps.

Ellings Island Fjord with trademark fairy-tale islands, wavelets, birds, a lost seal, and lush green boarders, here you can enjoy a tasty picnic lunch on a lush green island seemingly miles from urbanization.

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 coastal 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.

ÅLESUND’S ORIGINAL ADVENTURE DAY TRIP!

ISLANDS AND FJORDS!
Gliding out onto Borgund Fjord the sky opens revealing the city skyline, historical buildings, and a spectacular archipelago all chiselled on a seemingly painted backdrop of the majestic Sunnmøre Alps.

The glistening waters of Borgund fjord beacon us as our kayaks glide over rippling wavelets. We explore a magical string of islands along the north shore before crossing to the southern shore with its intricate maze of islands. Enjoy a tasty picnic lunch on a private island.

Then slipping back on the fjord-waters our exploration continues as paddle our way back over the fjord to our landing site on the banks for Borgund Fjord.

THE VIEW IS WORTH EVERY STEP!

On the verdant banks of Borgund Fjord the sun warms as we gear-up for an adventure that takes us up some 314 m up into the sky.

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 109-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 trailhead of Sugar Summit.

Upon landing at the trailhead take-out, a rejuvenating picnic lunch 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 enjoy the 360o view of Western Norway and it’s Art Nouveau city from 314 m above the sea.

The hike down seems shorter, as we return to our waiting kayaks. With the sun on our backs, we glide silently towards the city that looked so small from up over 300 m in the sky.

LIFE'S FINEST PLEASURES!

The stage is set, it is evening, and the sky is clear, with glistening waters the ocean is calm, provisions loaded and now it is time to launch our sea kayaks onto Ålesund’s Borgund Fjord.

Our chosen route benefits the glorious western sky facing the North Atlantic, clam seas and island hopping await as our sea kayaks glide out onto Ålesund’s gleaming fjords. Relaxing on the perfect island, friendly chat, and laughter as we sip from our glasses and the glorious evening unfolds.

Depart the safety of the Fisherman’s Wife zigzag our way through the rocky maze to where the expanse of mighty West Fjord looms on the horizon. Our sights are set on the gap that will lead us to paradise, as we round Bremholla, Paradise is on our right.

Feeling small in Bremholm Sound as the famous landmark, Vågakallen looms above us we inch our way up the sound to kjerringa with Gullvika beckoning us in the distance; wemake a left and head for Litj-Nons Island and head up ‘Mainstreet’ Henningsvær.

We take-out at a pier on ‘Mainstreet’ where a cold beer and a steaming bowl of Bacalao await us. We unwind from a fantastic paddle as the sounds and sights of Henningsvær’s bustling harbor fill our senses while we refuel on the freshest cod anywhere.

*note* restaurant lunch and refreshments are included in the price of the trip.

Raft Sound marks the eastern most boundary to the Lofoten Islands; runs North-South separating Norway’s largest island, Hinnøya from Austvåg Island, and the rest of the Lofoten Archipelago.

We will spend the day exploring the sound, playing in it’s currents and gliding down the infamous Troll Fjord. An angry troll is said to have chopped Trollfjord out of the Raftsund Alps!

From our launching spot on the banks of Raft Sound we will paddle beneath the jagged peaks of the the Raftsund Alps, stopping for a delicious Al Fresco picnic lunch deep in Trollfjord.

SOUNDS, BRIDGES, & ISLANDS!
Slide out onto the cobalt blue waters of Brønn Sound, otherwise know as ‘Mainstreet Brønnøysund’. We’re drawn to the landmark Brønnøy bridge connecting the archipelago with mainland Norway as our kayaks drift out onto the famous Torg Fjord.

The glittering waters of Torg fjord beacon us as our kayaks glide over the rippling water. Exploring this intricate maze of islands, bobbing in and out of picturesque bays, inlets, and coves before landing on a divine beach where 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.

Mighty West Fjord awaits, feeling small as we leave the protected waters of Svolvær. We aim our kayaks to the mountainous islands to the West and start paddling across Høla, the section of West Fjord separating Svolvær from Skrova.

The mountains grow larger with every stroke of our paddles and our kayaks slice easily through the water; we are elated to have crossed over Høla to the island of Litlmolla. Here we spend the day beach hopping and swimming (if you dare) a delicious al fresco picnic lunch refuels us for the crossing back to Svolvær, and the glimpse of the Lofoten Islands stretching Westward into the North Atlantic is a sight that is not easily forgotten.

Our day begins by sliding through Valrenna, Lofoten’s only man-made canal, (a historic feat at allowed fishermen safe passage from East Lofoten to the markets of West Lofoten.) through the canal we make our way out of Pundslett Bay and across Holand Sound to the ‘thousand islands of Svellingen’. This island mecca reveals innumerable beaches, abundant wildlife (sea eagles, cormorants, porpoises, seals……) and crystal-clear waters. We make our way to Risvær, once a bustling fishing community, now only hosts a handful of summer dwellers.

We find the perfect island well suited for an el fresco picnic lunch. As we climb out of our kayaks and welcome the rocky sand under our feet as we stretch of our legs. After a relaxing lunch we launch from our island and make our way through this maze of islands to Risvær, once a bustling fishing community, now only hosts a handful of summer dwellers.

We try our luck a fishing as we make our way back to Valrenna canal, where our transport awaits.