The 10 Best Day Trips in Norway

Norway is a country that promises to charm; is best discovered through adventure travel. Exploring and experiencing Norway’s spectacular natural beauty is what it is all about!

We hear these comments every day out on trips:

“This is what visiting Norway is all about, spending a great day outdoors taking in all the beautiful vistas”

“Getting outside and taking in all this Norwegian beauty and fresh air, this is the best way to see Norway”

“This is amazing, the best way to spend a day in Norway”

The best guided day trips are the ones that have been designed by Kayak More Tomorrow, the pioneers of Norwegian active travel.

From the beginning our adventure gurus have sought out and explored all the nooks and crannies of our local haunts and during these reconnaissance adventures day tour ideas have magically exposed themselves. And, we have uncovered hidden gems that even diehard Norwegian locals don’t know about, so you are in for a real treat when you join one of our day tour leaders for a spellbinding day out adventuring in one of our local Norwegian haunts. And, all our day tours are designed by us, are original in every aspect, and are the best way to discover Norwegian Gems on a close and personal level

 

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
At least 1

ÅLESUND'S WATERWAYS (A TAILOR-MADE 2-3 HOUR CITY PADDLE)

CITY SIGHTS, ART NOUVEAU, ISLANDS & FJORDS!

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

Ålesund’s southern harbor and it’s 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 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.

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
At least 1

TOUR OF THE ART NOUVEAU ARCHIPELAGO

ÅLESUND’S BEST SELLING TRIP!

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

The glittering waters of Borgund fjord beacon us as our kayaks glide over the rippling water. We explore a magical string of islands along the north shore before crossing to the southern shore with its intricate maze of islands, here 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.

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
At least 1

KAYAK ÅLESUND’S FJORDS AND HIKE SUGAR SUMMIT

THE VIEW IS WORTH EVERY STEP!

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 103-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 trail head of Sugar Summit. Upon landing at the trail head take out a rejuvenating snack 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 refuel on hearty sandwiches and enjoy the 360o view of Western Norway and it’s Art Nouveau city.