The Essential Ålesund Island Get-Away
Trip Highlights
Intimate local knowledge
Fairytale setting of green grassy parks and lush leafy hillsides
Historical maritime landmarks
Description
Ålesund, Norway’s Art Nouveau (‘Jugendstil or New Style’) city is situated in a fairy-tale setting of green grassy parks, lush leafy hillsides, Art Nouveau facades with torrents, towers, and sexy curves, and medieval romantic frontispiece, historical maritime landmarks, bustling marinas with gentle waves lapping the rocky shores; it is here we slip into a sea kayak and glide along glistening waterways that give way to specular fjords dotted with a plethora of islands. A secluded campsite where a delicious supper of local delicacies prepared with natural ingredients is served in the great outdoors. A cracking campfire, good company, and warming night-cap rounds off the evening before retiring to a cozy tent for a well-deserved rest. The smell of fresh brewed coffee draws you from your tent and a wholesome breakfast energizes, pushing-off, sea kayaks aimed down the fjord to our inevitable entry back into urbanization and the beautiful art nouveau architecture.
Make sure you save some time during your visit to join Kayak More Tomorrow for An Essential Islands Get-Away (24-30 hours), paddle a sea kayak and camp out in the archipelago!
Itinerary
Contact Us at info@kmtnorway.com for a Detailed Itinerary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Micro-trips highlight both place and pastime; it all comes together when a professional outdoor adventure specialist holds intimate local knowledge.
The glistening waterways surrounding Ålesund entice and adventure beckons – A visit to Ålesund is not complete without exploring the waterways surrounding the archipelago that the city is built on!
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 3060 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.
Things to know
Cancellation Policy
You are in the best of hands with Kayak More Tomorrow. Our generous cancellation policy covers you 100% when securing your trip early. We understand that unexpected things can happen, and changes may need to be made, therefore, we have an early booking – peace of mind – cancellation policy wh...
You are in the best of hands with Kayak More Tomorrow. Our generous cancellation policy covers you 100% when securing your trip early. We understand that unexpected things can happen, and changes may need to be made, therefore, we have an early booking – peace of mind – cancellation policy which covers you 100% up until 150 days prior to your trip date. Cancellations made up to 150 days prior to your trip date are refunded 100% and are refunded directly through our booking system to the card that was used to make the reservation.
Day Trip Cancellations – 149 Days or Closer to your Trip Start Date
Kayak More Tomorrow operates during a short season in Norway; a substantial cost goes in preparing for our day trips. Therefore, if a client wants to cancel 149 days or closer to their trip date then we will issue a gift card for the entire price of your booking as compensation.
Covid 19
Our company follows protective measures to avoid the spread of the virus. We follow governmental restrictions such as social distancing and mandatory use of face masks.
Our company follows protective measures to avoid the spread of the virus. We follow governmental restrictions such as social distancing and mandatory use of face masks.
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