SEA KAYAKING NORWAY’S FJORDS

THE #1 BEST-RATED DESTINATION

A National Geographic commissioned a panel of 419 experts in sustainable tourism and destination stewardship selected Norway’s Western Fjords as the world’s #1 Best-Rated Destination.

—National Geographic Traveler Nov/Dec 2006

Our Fjords of The Sunnmøre alps trip covers 75 to 100 kilometers of the most dazzlingly beautiful fjords in Norway. The journey begins at the charming art nouveau styled town of Ålesund at the entrance of Storfjord. We paddle the waters of Norddalsfjord, Tafjord, Sunnylvsfjord and finish the majestic waterway of Geirangerfjord.  A UNESCO World Heritage Site,  Geirangerfjord is the most photographed fjord in Norway.

This adventure is an expedition-style camping trip through the heart of Norway’s western fjords; an area of postcard-perfect landscapes, with snow-capped mountains, high granite walls, mountain farms, wildflowers and charming villages. Come with us while we enjoy the long sunlit Scandinavian summer days and discover the Norway’s unique blend of scenery, culture and adventure.

“To float in Geirangerfjord is an astonishing, complete natural experience—steep, lush and rocky canyon walls, endless waterfalls.”
— National Geographic Panel Member

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Sea Kayaking the Fjords of the Sunnmøre Alps Itinerary

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6 days

June — August Norway Schedule

easy to intermediate sea kayaking and hiking

5 nights camping

Ålesund

US $ 1895

ARRIVAL: Guests need to arrive in Ålesund the day before departure. Ålesund was re-built in Art Nouveau style after a fire destroyed the town in 1902. It is beautifully maintained and has many fine shops and restaurants.

DAY 1: After instruction and orientation depart by kayak from near Ålesund. Paddling up Ellingsøyfjord towards Skodje to Vemøya, a small island at the entrance to the canal at Solnør.

DAY 2: Paddle the Solnør canal to Storfjord, stopping for lunch and to stretch our legs in Solnør Bay. Cross the mouth of Ørskog Bay and down Storfjord to Ytste Skotet where short hike takes us to a historic farm and tonights campsite.

DAY 3: A short paddle accross Storfjord and past the hamlet of Stordal. In the afternoon hike, explore the village or simply relax in this beautifully situated camp in majesty of the fjordlands.

DAY 4: Set off paddling past the scenic village of Stranda and along steep mountain walls to where Storfjord splits into Norddalsfjord and Sunnylvsfjord. Arrive at the trailhead to the Mountain Farm of Skrednakken. Hike to Skrednakken and enjoy the spectacular fjord vistas that the trail offers. Camp tonight offers outstanding views of the fjords and the Summøre alps.

DAY 5: Jouney down entire length of Sunnylvsfjord stopping for lunch at the old farming settlement of Oladsbygd. Enter Geirangerfjord and paddle a short distance to tonght’s camp at the historic farm of Syltevik.

DAY 6: Kayak Geirangerfjord past multiple 2000 ft. waterfalls. Lunch at the mountain farm of Skageflåa perched on a ledge 250m above the fjord and the photo site of Norways’ most popular postcard. Continue into hamlet of Geiranger at the end of the this marvellous fjord. Travel by van through the Summøre alps back to Ålesund.

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