The Changing Face of Norwegian Tourism

Rounding off our 20th season as Norway’s leading outdoor tour operator has led me to share my opinion of what I see as the changing faces in Norwegian Tourism.

A lot has changed in Norway since we began running trips here in the late 1990s. One of the biggest changes is the growth of tour providers; with the lack of regulations in Norway, anyone can start-up an outdoor operation.

Here is the caveat, Norwegians don’t have a creative bone in their bodies all they can manage to do is a copy. And, by this, they can only copy the shell, or what they see on the surface. The simple fact is that they simply don’t get the underlying intricacies of operating in the outdoors. Therefore, most operators don’t measure up in quality of service, competence, customer value.

And, not only this you have the Tourist Offices in the various regions campaigning you to use these incompetent operators. After running trip from the Lofoten islands to the Western fjords this season I was shocked to see this blatant, unrelentless proclamation for people to use these uncertified, incompetent, operators; the only requirement the Tourist Office uses to advocate for an operator is if they pay them their service fee or not. Buyer beware!

This is especially true in the so-called ‘Lofoten code of Conduct’, here, you are wise to omit the last point in the code as it is simply not true.

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5 days
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At least 1

SEA KAYAK THROUGH THE HEART OF THE LOFOTEN ISLANDS

On our Sea Kayak through the Heart of the Lofoten Islands trip, you’ll kayak from the ‘Inside to the Outside’ of this remarkable chain of islands. Through indigo-blue fjords cutting between jagged peaks, stopping at white sand beaches and historic, colorful hamlets; at the end of each paddling day, you’ll stay in “rorbus”, traditional fishermen’s lodges with time to explore these charming villages and sample the local cuisine. Great kayaking, spectacular scenery and Norway’s seafaring culture make the Lofoten Islands one of the world’s great paddling trips.

Our discovery begins in the Lofoten’s most iconic fishing village, Henningsvær, situated on the islands of Heimøya and Hellandsøya which jut outward from the tip of Austvåg Island onto the might West Fjord; from here we cross two sounds, Gimsøy Sound, and the Napp Sound, before we cruise out onto the ‘Outside’ (North Atlantic) of the Lofoten Islands. The weather and sea state in the Lofoten Islands make it impossible to accurately give a daily paddling mileage. Therefore, we have approximated the daily paddling duration in the day-by-day itinerary.

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€5,350
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At least 1

SELF GUIDED SEA KAYAK TRIPS

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OUTFIT YOUR SELF-GUIDED SEA KAYAK TRIP from KAYAK MORE TOMORROW with the best gear, most comprehensive route and safety information, & best trip support!

Norway, located in the Arctic; its fjord-indented coastline runs along these formidable seas, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea (North Atlantic) and the Arctic Ocean. These oceans bear conditions that are ever-changing, multifarious, challenging and at times treacherous. People have died paddling Norway’s coastal waters! Therefore, anyone planning to paddle these waters should be concerned with receiving the best, most accurate and comprehensive information possible, and this is where Kayak More Tomorrow comes in!

Sea Kayaking is inherently dangerous and in the rapidly changing conditions of the North Atlantic – well it goes without saying that knowledge and experience are huge safety factors!

Kayak More Tomorrow has amassed the most in-depth information on paddling Norwegian coastal waters, period. No other company or organization even comes close. Our outfitting program provides you with the most compressive, detailed information on your chosen route, including but not limited to, route details, camping sites, emergency take-outs, fresh water & groceries, current climatic conditions, sea state, tides & currents, tips, and recommendations based on our extensive experience paddling Norwegian waterways. Everything you need for a fun, safe, paddle along Norway’s majestic coastline.

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TAILOR MADE NORWEGIAN SEA KAYAK TRIPS

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EPIC ITINERARIES BY OUR WORLD RENOWN TRIP DESIGNERS!

Norway, a sea kayakers paradise, with rock gardens, white sandy beaches, playful seals, kelp forests, surging tides, soaring sea eagles, historical lighthouses, funky currents, cracking campfires, and cozy tents.

The coastal waters of Norway boast some of the best sea kayaking on the planet. Here outer islands break the surge of the North Atlantic before it descends long deep fjords winding through granite spires rising like giant monoliths from the foaming sea.

Personalized trips with our exceptional guides are always in high demand for solo travelers, couples, families, and private groups; these sea kayak trips are our best-selling program. Therefore, booking well in advance is not only prudent it is necessary.