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Included

• Transport from Voss (where the trip starts) to the kayak base in Gudvangen, and back again at the end.
• Guides
• Accommodation (camping - tents provided, but you should bring your own sleeping bag and mat)
• Food and wine for dinner
• All technical equipment (kayaks, wetsuits, etc)

Excluded

• Flights to Bergen Airport
• Train from Bergen Airport to Voss (where the trip begins) - this is about £20 each way and typically runs every hour (see www.vy.no for details). Note that for fully booked trips (which usually happens), an optionable airport PU may be offered the day before tourstart from Bergen airport (one transfer leaving the airport around 14:30, arriving in Voss around 16:30 where you can check in to your preferred accommodation). In this case your guides will reach out via the chat (on your dashboard after booking).
• Travel Insurance

You don't need any kayaking experience to enjoy this adventure - the guides are great at making it enjoyable for all abilities.

You'll need a moderate level of fitness. The kayaking is around 4 hours of paddling each day, with plenty of breaks along the way.

The hiking day is quite challenging (12 hours, with regular breaks), but it can also be shortened for anyone who would prefer to not summit (with plenty of great views along the way).

Day 1: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Breakfast and Lunch

2 glasses of wine per person are included for dinner.

The maximum size is 12 people. 

There will be a few opportunities to buy home-brewed coffee and ice cream. You may want to bring a few Norwegian Krone (NOK), if you wish to buy any extra snacks along the way. 

Yes! Most people are solo travellers. 

Winter season (Nov – Mar)

Winter in Norway can be extremely cold, with temperatures in some northern parts reaching as cold as -40 degrees Celsius. In Bergen, temperatures can go as low as -20 degrees Celsius.

Shoulder (Apr– May & Sept.)

Temperatures can vary at this time of year. Lows of minus 5 degrees Celsius and highs of 20 degrees Celsius. There can be some chances of rain, with May turning very green.

High Season (Jun – Sep)

June to Sept can be comparable to British summer, with daytime temperatures ranging from 8 – 25 degrees Celsius. There can be some rain.

The weather in the mountains (and the fjords) can be quite unpredictable and weather situations can change very quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to be always prepared for such a change. 

For cheking out our local weather we recommend www.storm.no - type in "Gudvangen" in the search field.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• Sea Kayak
• Paddle
• Bilge pump
• Mesh bag for personal gear transport/storage
• Neoprene booties
• Long John wetsuit
• Spraydeck
• Paddle jacket with a hood and reflective striping - or you are welcome to use your own jacket if you prefer
• Life jacket
• Dry bag, one per person plus plastic bags for packing up extra gear
• Waterproof Peli-case for your camera – many sizes available
• Tents
• All cooking gear, plates, cups etc.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

CLOTHES

• Rain jacket with hood
• Warm clothes for evenings camping - warm jacket, long pants, fleece, extra socks, a set of base layers (trousers and top).
• Small travel towel
• Cap and a beanie

SLEEPING

• Sleeping bag and sleeping pad. These can be rented if you prefer to travel light and not bring your own. The rental price is NOK 270,- per set for 2 nights.

OTHER

• Sunglasses (with retainer strap)
• Sun lotion
• Refillable water bottle
• Personal snacks
• Thin gloves (protect from blisters) Warmer gloves for April/May and September trips.
• Toiletry items, personal medication
• Camera. Waterproof boxes provided!
• Antihistamines/bite relief if you are allergic to insect bites.
• Torch or headtorch for April/Late August to September trips

When you arrive you’ll put your stuff into a combination of dry bags (22l) and plastic bags for the trip, leaving your suitcases/bags with anything you don’t need behind in a secure locker at the base. Your guides are experts in packing kayaks and will help provide packing advice to use up as much space as possible.

It is not mandatory but always nice to show your appreciation to the guides. 

There are many great options in Voss for extra nights, but here are a couple that the guide would recommend:

Budget: Voss Hostel 

Premium: Scandic Hotel 

The minimum age is 18, or 10 if accompanied by an adult. Please note that for every child under 15, they must be accompanied by 1 adult.

Start

We'd recommend flying to Bergen Airport. You'll meet your guide in Voss at 9:00 am on day 1 of the itinerary. There is a train that leaves Bergen center 7:21 am and arrives in Voss around 8:37 am. Tickets for the train can be purchased at the train station, or online at www.vy.no. Tickets cost around £20 one way.

Alternatively, you can arrive a day before and spend some time exploring Voss or Bergen.

Excluded

Your guide will drop you back at Voss train station at 6:30 pm on day 3 of the itinerary. This usually gets you back to Bergen just before 8 pm. 

Most people decide to explore Bergen for an extra day at the end, but you can drive back to the airport in 20 minutes from Bergen city center, or jump on a train which takes around 40 minutes. 

Yes - you can store luggage in lockers at the Sea Kayaking base until we get back on Day 3.

The guides can cater to most dietary requirements and food allergies. Vegetarians/ vegans are welcome. Special dietary needs need to be advised in advance. Meals are fresh, generous, and varied.

The currency used in Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). You can withdraw NOK from any ATM in Norway using your card. Alternatively, we recommend changing your money before you arrive as it will be difficult to do so once you start your journey.