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The Wild Fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps – A Multi Sport Trip

Trip Highlights

Hiking in rugged mountain trails past ancient huts to grand vistas

Hiking in rugged mountain trails past ancient huts to grand vistas

Jumping on bikes and heading into the fjords

Jumping on bikes and heading into the fjords

The Wild Fjords of Norway's Sunnmøre Alps

The Wild Fjords of Norway's Sunnmøre Alps

Hiking in rugged mountain trails past ancient huts to grand vistas

Hiking in rugged mountain trails past ancient huts to grand vistas

Jumping on bikes and heading into the fjords

Jumping on bikes and heading into the fjords

The Wild Fjords of Norway's Sunnmøre Alps

The Wild Fjords of Norway's Sunnmøre Alps

Hiking in rugged mountain trails past ancient huts to grand vistas

Hiking in rugged mountain trails past ancient huts to grand vistas

Description

Bike, hike, and paddle for six days through Western Norway; discover an adventure landscape that will leave you spellbound. Imagine riding down narrow, winding backroads with lush green-leafy hillsides, slender valleys dotted with pasturelands where lazy livestock graze on the steps of sleepy farm villages and then launch a sea kayak onto a paddlers paradise, with rock gardens, white sandy beaches, playful seals, kelp forests, surging tides, soaring sea eagles, historical lighthouses, funky currents, long narrow winding fjords, before hiking rugged mountain trails past ancient huts to grand vistas. This is the essence of a spectacular multi-sport adventure that ventures deep into the wild fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps. People powered we peddle, paddle and hike seeking out the highlights of Norway’s New Style city, it’s wild fjords and majestic mountains. See first-hand colorful blossoming parks, lush leafy green hillsides, a skyline of art nouveau interspersed with modern architecture, Before, jumping on bikes and heading into the fjords, riding down slender valleys dotted with verdant pastures, quaint farms and grazing livestock lined by towering jagged peaks of the Sunnmøre Alps. The days fly by as we paddle, peddle and wander through these wild fjords which have cut their path deep into the Sunnmøre Alps, creating a surreal landscape that is both awe-inspiring and breathtaking.

Itinerary

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Tour info

Duration
6 days
Group Size
At least 1 people
Price starts at
€6,850
Languages
English
Meeting Point
Ålesund
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Why take this tour?

Jonathan’s philosophy: “Spending time outdoors having fun, doing physical exercise with good people, good food and tasty refreshments”. Every trip I design, and lead have this tenet!

THE WILD FJORDS OF THE SUNNMØRE ALPS MULTI-SPORT TRIP

The Wild Fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps Multi-Sport Adventure is an 6-day magical journey where we ride bicycles, paddle sea kayaks and hike from the Pearl of Art Nouveau perched on the shores of North Atlantic down Wild Arctic Fjords, staying at cozy inns, and dinning on local specialities. On route we will gain first-hand insight in the history and culture of a rugged mountain people and the fjords that connect them.

THE FJORDS OF THE SUNNMØRE ALPS

Wild Norwegian Fjords have cut their path through the granite and gneiss mountains of the Sunnmøre Alps, creating a surreal landscape that is both awe-inspiring and breathtaking. Formed like canyons with steep walls that begin 400 meters below the sea’s surface and then stretching over 1500 meters above.

This is an area of raw natural beauty with snow capped mountains, towering granite walls, thundering waterfalls, mountain ledge farms, flowering fruit trees, and quaint villages tucked into small protective bays. The fjords of Sunnmøre invite to adventure, their charming villages have hosted adventure travelers for generations. Deep in the fjords, where the mountains finally block the sea from penetrating further westward; thundering waterfalls rush down granite walls that climb up 1500m marking the entrance to the famous Jotunheimen Mountain Range.

Our itinerary is a true multi-sport journey; depending on the weather and sea conditions it ranges from an easy to moderate trip rating. The journey begins in Ålesund, where we explore the intricies of this Art Nouveau city before heading into the wild fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps to further explore this magnificent playground. Daily distances range from 10 – 50 miles per day and can easily be customized to suit everyone’s desired level.

Norway’s most experienced sea kayak guide is Jonathan Bendiksen. And, every year he guides a few trips for Kayak More Tomorrow! Book early to secure Jonathan as your trip’s guide!

Jonathan Bendiksen is no ordinary waterman. He is Norway’s most accomplished sea kayak guide with 3300 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.

Included

  • 5-Nights Hotels
  • 5-Breakfasts, 4-Lunches, 5-Dinners
  • A comprehensive trip information package, for pre-trip planning
  • Expertise and leadership from our professional sea kayak guides
  • Transport shuttles as needed for your specific trip
  • Use of our high-quality sea kayaks, paddles, and related paddling equipment
  • Use of our high-quality bikes (e-bikes), helmets, and related biking equipment
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Gratuities at hotels and restaurants

Excluded

  • Gratuities to Sea Kayak Guides
  • Transportation to and from your trip start & end locations
  • Pre & Post trip hotel accommodation as specified in the trip information package
  • On-your-own meals as specified in your itinerary

Frequently asked questions

Most of our guests are novice sea kayaks; we don’t require our guests to have a certain level of sea kayaking experience.
Our guests have a normal, average fitness level.
Yes, if you have a preference, then we will work hard to accommodate your request.
You are likely to encounter Harbour Porpoises, Sea Otters, and Sea Eagles along the coast of Norway.
Yes, as it is a requirement that anyone on a trip with us has at minimum a 3-Layer 25K-30K Gore-Tex jacket and pants. The clothing requirements and rental details are outlined in your comprehensive trip information package.
A Kayak More Tomorrow, Professional, Sea Kayak Guide possess these skills and attributes: Is a strong leader and solid decision maker. An excellent communicator and captivating raconteur. An accomplished outdoor chef and expert camper. All built on a foundation of the following skills that loom in the background at the ready when the situation rises, has intimate knowledge of the sea and excellent seamanship. Has expert paddling skills with a solid instructional syllabus. Holds in-depth knowledge and strong field-skills in wilderness first aid.

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Cancellation Policy

Exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including but not limited to weather, terrorism, civil unrest, pandemics, personal, family, or medical emergencies. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early. Percentage cancellation fees are calculated on your total trip price (see chart). We reserve the right to cancel departures in cases of force majeure or the failure of third parties—such as hotels to honor their reservations. In these cases, you will be refunded your trip price. Kayak More Tomorrow is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled or postponed trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs that are incurred due to delays, such as: bad weather, cancelled, or delayed flights or delays of other modes of transport, illness or situations for which Kayak More Tomorrow or its agents cannot make provisions. A significant portion of our expenses are committed long before departure and as such the following refund schedule applies to all cancellations. Upon receipt of written notice of cancellation, the balance of your trip fee will be refunded per the following schedule: Cancellation Fees (% of trip price/ per person) 1. 186+ days or more before departure: full refund less a € 500 cancellation fee. 2. 150-185 days: full refund less a € 750 cancellation fee. 3. 120-149 days: 60 % 4. 90-119 days: 80% 5. 89-0 days: 100%

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