TOUR OF THE ART NOUVEAU ARCHIPELAGO
Trip Highlights
Sky opens revealing the city skyline
Explore a magical string of islands along the north shore
Enjoy a homemade picnic lunch on a private island
Amazing Historical buildings
Description
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.
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!
Ålesund & The Western Fjords an Outdoor Adventure Mecca!
Postcard-perfect, Art Nouveau Ålesund is situated on an archipelago where the North Atlantic and Western Fjords merge; with the majestic mountains of the Sunnmøre Alps providing a spectacular backdrop.
Our guided day trips are the best way to discover the splendours of Ålesund on a close and personal level. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this spectacular city while getting some fresh air and exercise.
Day Trip Lunches: Monkfish Café - Featuring a menu made famous by Kayak More Tomorrow’s Outdoor Chefs who have created delicious Al Fresco meals for thousands of outdoor adventurers. Specializing in outstanding dishes made from ecological, natural raw ingredients that are formed into rich, high energy meals; of course, our famous fresh baked salubrious snacks coupled with natural juice blends & healthy Smoothies. Here you will experience wholesome goodness from nature’s bounty that will boost your adventuring to new heights, and you may even pair our hearty outdoor cuisine with refreshing wines & beers. Our outdoor chefs are adept in crating salubrious fare for all tastes and dietary requirements including Vegan options. On the day of your day adventure, your guide will stop by our Monkfish Café and pick up a specially prepared picnic lunch for your group to boost and refuel you on your adventure with us. Monkfish Café menus are based on traditional Norwegian cuisine that is heavily influenced by Norway’s vast shoreline, well-established dairy farms, and a short summer season; thus, you will find the Norwegian table laden with fish, rich cheeses, root vegetables and berries.
Included
Expertise and leadership from our professional sea kayak guides
Transport shuttles to and from our launching site
Use of our high-quality sea kayaks, paddles, and related paddling equipment
An El Fresco Picnic Lunch from our famous Monkfish Café
Excluded
Gratuities to Sea Kayak Guides
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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 which
...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.
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