Kayaking Tour from Flåm to Gudvangen

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • An experienced, local kayaking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • Three full days of kayaking in Norway
    • Kayaking equipment
    • Camping equipment
    • All meals as indicated by the itinerary
    • All cooking equipment, utensils and cutlery
    • All permits
    • Transportation during the tour

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation to and from the starting point
    • Sleeping bag and sleeping mat
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  The best thing about kayaking in Norway is that it’s suitable for everyone. No prior kayaking experience is required to participate but it is advisable to have a reasonable fitness level to complete the tour. If you are uncertain about your skill or fitness level, please reach out and we will assist you in selecting the most suitable tour.

• What do I need to bring?

  Above all, please pack light — remember that it all has to fit in a small kayak. Your guides offer open storage boxes to store your bags and clothes. Unfortunately, there are no lockers available. For larger items, we recommend using the luggage storage service at the nearby train station.

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • A small backpack
    • Compact sleeping bag in a compression sack (can be rented from the guide)
    • Therm-A-Rest sleeping pad or similar type (can be rented from the guide)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (1-2L capacity)
    • Sturdy shoes for the hiking segment
    • Warm fleece jacket or woolen sweater
    • Rain jacket for camp
    • Rain pants for camp
    • A pair of pants for camp (may be cotton but quick dry is best)
    • A pair of pants for paddling (quick-dry material only!)
    • Long underwear pants + top (eg: thin wool – quick-dry material only!)
    • 2 T-shirts (at least 1 quick dry material but 1 cotton for camp is ok)
    • Warm extra socks (avoid cotton)
    • Bathing suit for swimming
    • Shorts for paddling or in camp (quick dry material)
    • A pair of wettable shoes (sandals or Crocs)
    • A pair of dry shoes or sandals for camp
    • Hat for sun and rain
    • A warm cap or hat
    • A pair of gloves and scarf for camp at night
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Small towel (preferably a quick dry pack towel vs. a big cotton towel)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)
    • Snacks (biscuits, chocolate, energy bars or similar) — optional
    • Bike gloves for blister protection — optional
    • Pillow case cover (stuffed with a fleece jacket it makes a decent pillow) — optional
    • Small flashlight or headlamp — optional

  Please do not bring:

  • • Pillow (a pillow case or a T-shirt works great when stuffed with a fleece jacket)
    • Cups, plates, cutlery
    • Toilet paper

  Your guides will provide:

  • Tents (double) and a big tent / tarpaulin – tents are for 1-3 pax
  • Dry bags for your personal items
  • All sea kayaking equipment
  • Wetsuit or paddling jackets – wetsuit AND paddling jackets
  • First-aid equipment
  • All cooking equipment, utensils and cutlery
  • Soap for washing up

  Try to avoid cotton – especially when paddling. Cotton does not dry quickly once it’s wet – making it uncomfortable and cold. Quick dry materials such as polypropylene, thin wool, or fleece will keep you warm and comfortable and they are much less bulky than cotton. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• What will the food be like?

  Your guides can cater to various dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, nut allergies, kosher, halal, and others. Please inform us about your dietary requirements at the time of booking to ensure we meet your expectations.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this group adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1 with groups of max. 16 people.
    • It takes a minimum of 5 people for this tour to operate.
    • There is no problem joining solo. You will either be paired up with someone else from the group or share a kayak with one of the guides.
    • The cost does not decrease as the group grows.

  Kayaking in Norway can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors older than 7 may be permitted to join the adventure on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• What about bad weather?

  This tour still operates in rainy weather. In fact, the rain enhances the authentic Norwegian fjord experience! If the planned activity is not possible to carry out due to weather conditions, the customer will be offered an alternative arrangement.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Flåm, Norway, many people fly into Oslo Airport (OSL) and from there take a 55-minute flight from to Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen (SOG). Once you reach Sogndal, you can get to the meeting point by car, bus, train or boat. Sogndal is 43 miles (70 km) from Flåm. Many also fly into Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO), only 3 hours by train, bus, car or ferry.

  The meet-up point will be on the beach in Flåm. All participants should arrive for check-in 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This allows for restroom use (located at the parking lot) and any necessary preparations, such as retrieving forgotten items from your car.

• Safety measures during your trip

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

  Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. For more information on travel recommendations and restrictions in Norway, please refer to the Norgesportalen.

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies:

  • • If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund.
    • For cancellations fourteen (14) to twenty nine (29) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
    • For cancellations zero (0) to thirteen (13) days in advance, the Client is not entitled to any refund.
    • In the event of a change in registration, a change fee of NOK 200 per registered person will apply.
    • In the event of a change in registration, a change fee of NOK 200 per registered person will apply.