Sea Kayak Norway’s Coast – A Sea kayaker’s Quest of Island & Lights
Trip Highlights
Magnificent paddling opportunities
Gliding amongst picturesque islands
Weather-beaten islands that lead to the remotest marker, Ona Light
Description
The waterways of Ålesund’s archipelago boast an eldorado of magnificent paddling opportunities; gliding amongst picturesque islands, paddling along steep granite walls of jade green fjords or challenging the rolling waves of the North Atlantic where white sandy beaches speckle outer islands that abound in bird and sea life.
Itinerary
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Tour info
Ålesund
Ålesund
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!
A Sea Kayaker’s Paradise!
Ålesund’s glistening waterways entice and adventure beckons! An island-hopping extravaganza to Ona Lighthouse is a paddler’s dream.
Experience a sea kayaker’s paradise with rock gardens, white sandy beaches, playful seals, kelp forests, surging tides, soaring sea eagles, historical lighthouses, funky currents, crackling campfires, and cozy tents.
The coastal waters of western Norway boast some of the best sea kayaking on the planet. Here, outer islands break the surging North Atlantic before it descends long deep fjords winding through granite spires rising like giant monoliths from the foaming sea.
This setting with savvy leaders and fail-safe gear awaits you on our Ona Light Paddle Mania. This trip is suited for paddlers as it takes you out beyond the shelter of the fjords where we navigate intricate archipelagos, play in rock gardens and spend a few long days rocking and rolling with the swells of the North Atlantic.
A unique string of islands run north, forming a natural barrier that slows the rushing waters of the Northern Atlantic. With the sun at our backs, we aim our kayaks north, paddling over open crossings with wacky currents and exhilarating tidal races.
Our kayaks glide around outer islands laid out like a string of pearls; dotted with abandoned farms, quaint villages and signaling beacons that shine on treacherous shorelines where ocean swells roll up on pebble speckled white sandy beaches.
Home to eccentric islanders and wild woolly sheep, these weather-beaten islands lead us to the remotest marker, Ona Light. We navigate rocky islands and shoals when finally, the ‘rising of the light’ and the first glimpse of Ona Light makes us feel like ancient mariners blazing a path to our destination, this famous lighthouse.
We reach our beachfront campsite where a delicious supper of local delicacies prepared with natural ingredients is served in the great outdoors. A crackling fire, good company, and warming night-cap rounds off the evening before retiring to a cozy tent for a well-deserved rest.
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 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.
Included
2-Nights Camping (Tents)
2-Breakfasts, 2-Lunches, 2-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
Tents and related camping gear as specified in the trip information package
Park and other entry fees
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
Can we request a specific Kayak More Tomorrow guide to accompany us on our multi-day sea kayak trip?
Things to know
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 t
...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 € 350 cancellation fee.
2. 150-185 days: full refund less a € 500 cancellation fee.
3. 120-149 days: 60 %
4. 90-119 days: 80%
5. 89-0 days: 100%
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