Sailing and Exploring the Coast and Fjords of Norway

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Norway, please refer to Norway’s official COVID-19 advice for international travel.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • Experienced, local guides and sailing crew with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Eight days of sailing and multisport adventures
  • Sailboat transportation and accommodations for the duration of the tour
  • A bird watching tour with an expert ornithologist
  • Sailing suits and all kayaking, e-biking, and free diving equipment
  • Museum and sauna visits
  • Use of dinghy, fishing lines, net, and hammock
  • All meals, both on the boat and in restaurants, for the duration of the tour

What’s not included:

• • Transportation to and from the harbor in Ålesund
  • Accommodations before and after the tour
  • Personal hiking gear
  • Alcoholic beverages

The best thing about this tour is that it’s flexible, meaning every activity can be adapted for both beginners and more experienced adventurers alike.

When it comes to the hikes, if you’re at least decently fit, you should be good to go. Every location will have several different trail options, ranging from very easy to difficult, and your guides will adapt the route to the crew’s skill and fitness level. If you’re worried about your fitness levels, we recommend doing a moderate amount of light cardio in preparation for the tour.

The kayaking, e-biking, and freediving sections will be adapted for beginners, and you’ll be accompanied by experienced guides who will teach you all the necessary techniques while keeping you safe on your adventures.

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

• • Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 30-40L bag)
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Water bottle and thermos
  • A beanie and extra caps
  • A buff or neck gaiter
  • Sunglasses
  • Warm gloves
  • Hiking shoes
  • Soft indoor shoes for the boat and huts
  • Three pairs of wool socks
  • One set of long underwear
  • Two wool sweaters
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • An insulating layer (wool sweater, fleece or thin down jacket)
  • Waterproof rain jacket and pants
  • Hiking pants
  • Toiletries (hand sanitizer, mosquito repellent, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Basic first aid kit and personal medications
  • Sunscreen for your lips and face (SPF 50)
  • Your favorite snacks
  • An underlay to sit on in the boat
  • Hiking towel
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Power bank
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 7:1. 
  • The sailboat used for this tour has a maximum capacity of 7 guests. In the event of a larger group, another vessel needs to be booked. In that case, a minimum of 10 participants will be required for the tour to run, with a max of 14 participants.  
  • The cost does not decrease as the group grows. 

Sailing and exploring 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 between 14 and 18 may be permitted to join the tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
  • Minors younger than 14 aren’t permitted to join this tour.

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

A deposit of $750 USD (7,000 NOK) to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 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 sixty (60) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund minus the full deposit amount ($745 USD). 
  • If Client cancels the Booking between sixty (60) and thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking minus the full deposit amount ($745 USD). 
  • After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

To get to the city harbor in Ålesund, the starting point of this tour, most people fly into Ålesund International Airport. From there, you can take a taxi, town car, or bus to the harbor, where you’ll be meeting your guide.