Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords

You don't need any kayaking experience to enjoy this adventure - the guides are great at making it fun for all abilities. You'll need a moderate level of fitness. The kayaking is 6 hours of relaxed paddling each day, with plenty of breaks along the way. The hike is quite steep to start, with a total altitude gain of 600m, and can be quite challenging when wet. Don't worry, though; there's no rush to get to the top, and you can take it at your own pace. The guides may also offer to take you on a shorter hike, but this is weather-dependent. Please note that you must weigh less than 110kg to participate in this trip as this is the maximum for our safety equipment.

Norwegian fjord weather can change quickly, even in summer. Bring clothing suitable for cold, wet and windy conditions. Important: All items listed under Bags and equipment, Clothing, Personal items and Electronics are required unless explicitly marked optional. Everything under Recommended extras is optional. You may travel to Norway with a suitcase. On the first evening, you will repack the equipment needed for the trip and can leave excess luggage in our vehicle. You will not be able to access this luggage again until the end of the trip. Everything used during the camping portion must fit inside the kayaks. Please bring no more than you could fit in a 60-litre backpack and divide your equipment between several small dry bags. We provide - Double sea kayak and paddle - Buoyancy aid - Seasonally appropriate paddling clothing, such as a semi-dry suit or paddling jacket - Neoprene paddling boots - Tent - Sleeping mat - Shared cooking and camping equipment We do not provide personal clothing, dry bags or a sleeping bag. Bags and equipment - 3–4 waterproof dry bags, approximately 10–15 litres each - Small daypack, approximately 20 litres, for the hike - Sleeping bag suitable for the expected season - Compression sack for your sleeping bag - Waterproof dry bag for your sleeping bag - Water bottle or bottles with a total capacity of at least 2 litres - Head torch — optional during May–July, but required outside these months Sleeping bags with travel liners can be rented for NOK 225. Please request this through your booking form before arrival. Clothing Choose wool or synthetic clothing for kayaking and hiking. Avoid cotton, as it becomes cold when wet and dries slowly. - Waterproof hardshell jacket - Waterproof overtrousers - Long hiking trousers - Hiking shorts - T-shirts made from wool or synthetic material - 2 thermal or wool base-layer tops: one for kayaking and one for hiking - 2 thermal or wool base-layer bottoms: one for kayaking and one for hiking - Warm wool, fleece or synthetic mid-layer - Insulated or down jacket for May and from mid-August onward - Underwear - Several pairs of wool or synthetic socks - One extra pair of socks for use in the neoprene paddling boots - Waterproof hiking boots - Beanie or Buff - Cap or sun hat - Swimwear - Small quick-drying towel Personal items - Passport or personal ID - Wallet and payment card - Travel documents - Travel insurance covering guided sea kayaking and hiking - Personal toiletries - Toilet paper - Hand sanitiser - Any personal medication - Sunscreen - Sunglasses with a retaining strap - Basic blister kit, such as blister plasters and sports tape Electronics - Phone and charger - Power bank - Travel adapter, if required - Camera — optional Recommended extras The following items are optional: - Mosquito repellent - Mosquito head net - Sitting pad - Camping pillow - Earplugs for the shared cabin and campsite

Yes! Most people are solo travellers.

All solo travellers will be offered an 1-person tent for the camping nights. The cabin on the first night is dormitory-style (men and women divided), with warm showers.

Yes. You can rent a sleeping bag + liner for 225NOK, this will be paid directly to the operator on arrival. !NB! You need to add this in your form prior to arrival. You can do this by clicking on the 'edit trip form' button under your booking and scrolling down to 'Additional Information'. As well as your height and weight, please type in '1 X sleeping bag' if you would like to rent one. You will pay for this directly to us when you arrive in Norway.

The minimum age is 18 years, or 16 years if accompanied by a parent/guardian.

There will be a few opportunities to buy home-brewed coffee and try local chocolate. You may want to bring a few Norwegian Krone (NOK), if you wish to buy any extra snacks along the way. Credit cards are accepted most places.

Start: You can be picked up at 4:00 PM from Stavanger Airport or 4:45 PM from Sandnes Sentrum Station (train station) on the first day of your trip. The guide will be at the pickup location 15 minutes before the pickup time and will remain there until 15 minutes after in case of delays. If you can't make the pickup, it's a 40-minute taxi ride to the start location, which can be relatively expensive in Norway. Meeting point Stavanger Airport: The driver will be waiting for you at the departures entrance (100m from the arrivals). He'll be parked in a white minibus and will have a sign. Meeting point Sandnes Sentrum Station: We'll meet you in front of Sandnes Tourist Office located at the south end of the station. End: You'll be dropped back at the airport for 4:00 PM on the last day.

It’s highly recommended that you take out personal travel insurance. Travel cover can protect you in the case of unforeseen circumstances, including cancellations, injuries, equipment loss, flight changes and other events that could negatively impact your trip. Note that standard insurance often doesn't cover adventure activities. We recommend using specialist adventure travel insurers, like [Rise & Shield](https://riseandshield.com/?ref=mdi5ywe) for your trip. Specialist insurers can cover unique scenarios, like trekking at altitude or emergency evacuation in hard-to-reach places, that ordinary travel insurance doesn’t cover. It's your responsibility to carefully check the details of your policy to ensure that you're covered for the specific activities you'll be carrying out.

Please note that you must weigh less than 110kg to participate in this trip, as this is the maximum for our safety equipment.

The maximum size is 8 people.

The hike to Pulpit Rock is at moderate difficulty. The hike is 400 meters in altitude over a distance of 4km to the top, giving the hike a total of 8 km. The total average hike time is estimated to be 5-7 hours. The hike is suitable for anyone in a normal good physical shape and with some prior hiking experience.

Yes - you must be able to swim to attend this trip. You will be asked to complete a waiver when you attend the trip.

Water It's important to carry enough water and stay hydrated while doing adventurous activities. We strongly recommend taking between two and three litres of water. Your guide can give you advice on where to get water each day. This is often likely to be from a fresh stream, so please bring purification tablets if you feel it necessary. Food You will have the chance to taste a great variety of local specialities. The breakfast includes porridge, eggs, bacon, bread and coffee/tea. For lunch, you will be given sandwiches and fruit. For dinner, you will enjoy local food cooked on an open fire. If you have any food restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten intolerance, etc), please let us know when completing your registration form, found on your Skyhook dashboard. The guides can cater for most people.

You can stay at camp if you would rather relax for the day.

You stay in a dormitory-style cabin on day 1. The cabin has showers and a kitchen. There's cellular reception. Cabins may vary, depending on the availability at the time. The wild camp will be in tents on the side of the fjords. There will be very basic toilet facilities at these camps, so it's important that you bring toilet roll and hand sanitizer.

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

Day 1 - Arrival day (No kayaking or hiking today). Day 2 - Distance: 16km, Time: 6 hours, Activity: Kayaking. Day 3 - Distance: 7km, Time: 5 - 7 hours, Activity: Hiking. Day 4 - Distance: 16km, Time: 6 hours, Activity: Kayaking

We recommend bringing a dry bag if you need to keep any valuables dry (e.g. camera/phone) - you can find these affordably at stores such as Alpkit, Decathlon or Cotswold, and some discount codes are available on your dashboard.

A traditional Norwegian cabin on the side of the fjord - our primary cabin is Nodhagen Turistforeningshytte, 4303 Sandes, Norway. We will confirm the final cabin location 3 months prior to the trip.

We'll supply you with a full dry suit solution including paddling boots to wear only when kayaking. The suit is mandatory to use in the shoulder seasons (May-June + October). Underneath the suit we recommend wearing long sleeve woollen underwear (merino) or any synthetic thermals - just no cotton! In the mid season (July-September) we'll supply with paddling jacket and shoes. Use shorts for paddling and a long sleeve layer underneath the jacket (again, no cotton!). Bring an extra pair of socks to use in the neoprene boots!

Meeting point Stavanger Airport: The driver will be waiting for you at the departures entrance (100m from the arrivals). He'll be parked in a white minibus and have a sign. Meeting point Sandnes Sentrum Station: We'll meet you in front of Sandnes Tourist Office located at the south end of the station. The guide will be at the pickup location 15 minutes before the pickup time and will remain there for a maximum of 15 minutes after in case of delays.

In instances of bad weather, please be aware that significant changes may be necessary for your itinerary. The guides will always prioritise your safety above everything else.

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 Stavanger, temperatures can go as low as -20 degrees Celsius. Shoulder (Apr– May & Oct) Temperatures in Stavanger can vary at this time of year. Lows of minus 5 degrees Celsius and highs of 10 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. Please note that in the case of adverse weather conditions, the itinerary may need to be changed significantly. At all times, safety will be taken to be the first priority.

The kayaks used are double kayaks.

Yes, luggage that you don't need during the trip can be stored on the transport which will remain at the start/endpoint throughout the trip.

The trips are run with double kayaks because they are stable yet quite fast and can suit any experience level. You need significantly more experience if you want to use a single kayak. If you do, we ask you to present a 3-star certification, so we know you have the required skills to paddle in the fjords. There is no guarantee that single kayaks will be available, however, as it will also depend on conditions and availability.

Laundry facilities are not available on this trip

Yes, it is possible to leave earlier, by ordering a taxi at your own cost (we can help you with this). However, you might not be able to join the paddling activity to make it back in time. Estimated costs for a taxi to Stavanger Airport Saturday-Sunday: 1850NOK + road taxes Weekdays: 1550NOK + road taxes

The currency used in Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). We recommend changing your money before you arrive as it will be difficult to do so once you start your journey.