Multiday Kayaking on the Hardangerfjord
Moderate
Summer
28h
*Young travellers and students always recieve a 10 % discount.
*Campaign discounts are already calculated in the prices. No code needed.
Explore from the kayak the many small and remote islands in the Hardanger fjord, enjoy the sunset while camping, enjoying a good meal arranged on open fire.
On this 2-day kayaking tour, you will get the best of what the Handarger fjord has to offer. Incredible views of mountains around Folgefonna national park, while paddling and wild camping in idyllic spots.
The tour starts with adjusting the kayaks and loading them with our gear - packing it into the dry bags, equipping yourselves with suitable clothes according to the weather. Then we are ready to paddle out from the port of Uskedalen towards Skorpo island where we search for nice sport to have a lunch. Our ultimate goal is to find an island for our wild camp. While enjoying the landscape with many small islands, we will teach you more about fishing and we can even try to catch a fish together (of course if you are interested in eating fish).
After landing on one of the islands, we will make a fire and cook the dinner. As the day is coming to the end, we enjoy the sun sunset, while making our tents ready for the night. The second day we start with breakfast and coffee. Then we can pack our equipment and start to head back. But do not worry, the fun is not finished yet! Also on our way back to Uskedalen we will explore many small bays and hidden beaches of the Ølveshovda coast.
(Note: in the pictures is depictued the fjord during an algae bloom and that is the reason for the light blue color. This is happening in May/June as the water gets warmer, this algae reproduces so fast that it can change the color of the water.)
Highlights
Catch your fish
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Camping on a remote island
Professional guide, storyteller and motivator
Paddle between tiny islands with snowy Folgefonna in sight
Enjoy sunset while camping
Key information
- Professional Guide, Storyteller & Motivator carrying safety and first aid-equipment
- Kayak (we have both single and tandem kayaks)
- Paddle
- Wetsuit/Drysuit
- Lifejacket and drybag
- Camping equipment: tent, sleeping bag, liner, sleeping pad
- Dinner and breakfast
- Pictures: your guides help you with taking photos during the entire tour
- Information about local nature and history
We provide you with drysuit or wetsuits but you will wear few layers underneath.
- Food for 2 lunches and additional snacks (e.g. sandwiches, nuts, chocolate)
- 2 litres of water
- Shoes (you can wear your own shoes or borrow shoes from us)
- Wind- and waterproof shell jacket
- Woolen base layer (do not use cotton: it is freezing cold when it is wet)
- Warm clothes for when you are sitting still in the evening and camping
- Spare socks
- Cap or hat
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
If rain and low temperatures are forecasted bring also:
- Mid layer (fleece, woolen sweater)
- Beanie or headband
- Gloves
Approx.28 hours • 2 times 10 km of paddling (depending on weather conditions)
The weather condition greatly determines the level of difficulty. This is not a tour for people with troublesome shoulders. Please inform your guide of any medical conditions that might impact you during the tour or in an emergency.
Requirements:
- Normal physical condition
- Minimum age to participate: 12 years old (Children from 12 – 15 years must share a tandem kayak with an adult)
- Maximum weight: 110 kg
- Good swimming capabilities
- Minimum number of 2 participants for the tour to run
Rain is not a problem when it comes to the kayak-tours, kayaking is the perfect activity to do in the rain. It is mainly wind and waves that are giving us restrictions for this tour, but it also depends on what direction they are coming from. We will let you know as soon as possible if we must cancel the tour due to weather conditions. If we cancel due to weather you can choose to join another day, another activity or get a full refund.
Meet up bythe church in Uskedalen, at 12:00
Kjerlandssido 57, 5463 Uskedalen
To book a private guide, choose the option ‘Private guide’. A group with a private guide, can include up to 5 participants/and the price is equal to 5 bookings. When placing your booking info, make a booking for 5 person, write ‘Private guide xx persons’ in the cell for your first name and your full name in the cell for the last name.