Hike & Kayak the Norwegian Fjords (Cabin Edition)

You don't need any kayaking experience to enjoy this adventure - the guides are great at making it enjoyable 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 584m, and can be quite challenging when wet. Don't worry, though, there is 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.

Norwegian fjord weather can change quickly, even in summer. Bring clothing suitable for cold, wet and windy conditions. Important: Every item listed under Bags and equipment, Clothing, Personal items and Electronics is required. Only items listed under Recommended extras are optional. You will stay in the cabin throughout the trip and may store your luggage there. Bring a small backpack for the hike and one or two dry bags for the personal items you want to carry while kayaking. We provide - Sea kayak and paddle - Buoyancy aid - Seasonally appropriate paddling clothing, such as a wetsuit or paddling jacket - Neoprene paddling boots - Bedding - Bath and hand towels You must bring your own weather-appropriate clothing and a separate towel for the sauna or swimming. Bags and equipment - Small daypack, approximately 20–30 litres, for the hike - 1–2 waterproof dry bags, approximately 10–15 litres each, for personal items while kayaking - Water bottle or bottles with a total capacity of at least 2 litres - Waterproof phone case 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 — optional - 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 - 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 - Beach or quick-drying towel for the sauna and swimming Bath and hand towels are provided at the cabin. Personal items - Passport or personal ID - Wallet and payment card - Travel documents - Travel insurance covering guided sea kayaking and hiking - Personal toiletries - Any personal medication - Sunscreen - Sunglasses with a retaining strap (floating straps can be bought on arrival) - Basic blister kit, such as blister plasters and sports tape Electronics - Phone and charger - Travel adapter, if required - Camera — optional Recommended extras - Mosquito repellent - Comfortable footwear or slippers for use around the cabin

Yes! Most people are solo travellers.

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 the British summer, with daytime temperatures ranging from 8 to 25 degrees Celsius. There can be some rain. Overall, 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.

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

Start: You can be picked up at 12:00 PM midday from Stavanger Airport on the first date of your trip.  If you can't make the pick up, it's a 50-minute taxi ride to the start location, which can be relatively expensive in Norway. End: You'll be dropped back at the airport for 4:00 PM on the last day.

(NOT for Cabin Guests) Sleeping bags are available to rent for 200 Norwegian Krone.  Any rental requests must be made 2 weeks in advance of your trip. You can request this when completing your registration form, on your Skyhook dashboard.

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

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.

You'll stay in a cosy, double-story cabin for the duration of the trip. The cabin is well-equipped with showers, Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer. Each floor features its own kitchen and living area, as well as shared bathrooms. The cabin has 6 rooms in total: 3 rooms with bunk beds and 3 rooms with double beds. -If you are traveling with a partner or friend, we always prioritize placing you together in the same room. This may be a bunk room or a double room depending on availability. -For solo travelers, accommodation is normally in a shared bunk room (max 2 people). -Advance bookings for private rooms: If you want to guarantee a private room for yourself (or as a couple), you can upgrade to one of the double bedrooms for a supplement of 2000 NOK. This is dependent on availability at the time of your request. How to secure a private room: While we distribute any remaining double rooms among the group upon arrival based on what makes the most sense for the collective comfort, the only way to ensure you have a private room is to book the upgrade in advance. To do this, contact us immediately after your main booking is confirmed. Private room upgrades are dependent on availability and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The maximum size is 8 people.

You can stay in the cabin if you would rather relax for the day.

Water While partaking in adventurous activities, it's important to carry enough water and stay hydrated. We strongly recommend taking between 2 and 3 litres of water. You can get fresh water from the cabin. Food You will have the chance to taste a great variety of local specialities. - The breakfast includes porridge, eggs, bread and coffee/ tea. - For lunch, you will be given sandwiches and fruit. - For dinner, we'll cook a pleasant meal with local foods. 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.

Day 1 - Distance: 2km | Time: 2-3 hours | Activity: Kayaking Day 2 - Distance: 14km | Time: 6 hours | Activity: Kayaking Day 3 - Distance: 8km | Time: 5 - 8 hours | Activity: Hiking Day 4 - Distance: 14km | Time: 6 hours | Activity: Kayaking

The hike to Vikastakken is at moderate difficulty. The hike is 584 meters in altitude over a distance of 3,2 km to the top, giving the hike a total of 6,4 km. The total average hike time is estimated to be 5-8 hours. The hike is suitable for anyone in a normal good physical shape and with some prior hiking experience. 

The kayaks used are single kayaks from Design Kayaks.

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.

Yes - you can store luggage in the cabin.

The guide will meet you in front of the International Arrivals, inside the airport arrivals hall. There is a little kiosk/cafe next to it. If it is sunny, we will look for you outside the door closest to International Arrivals as well.

Yes, we offer a private room upgrade for guests who prefer extra privacy. Our base cabin has 3 private double bedrooms and 3 bunk rooms. Standard booking includes a bed in a shared bunk room (max 2–4 people). For guests traveling together, we always prioritize placing you in the same room as standard. The Upgrade: You can upgrade to one of the private double bedrooms for a single supplement of 2000 NOK for the entire trip. This is subject to availability. How to book: 1. Complete your trip booking via Skyhook first. 2. Immediately after booking, contact us at Nordic Paddling with your booking reference to request the private room upgrade. 3. If a room is available, we will confirm your request and send a payment link for the 2000 NOK supplement. Note: Since we only have 3 private rooms available per trip, these are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend contacting us immediately after your main booking is confirmed to secure your room.

There will be a possible stop at a normal supermarket on the way to the cabin on Day 1, if you wish to buy some extra snacks or drinks. You may want to bring a few Norwegian Krone (NOK). Credit card is accepted as well.

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

Laundry facilities are not available on this trip

We only offer pick-up from the airport. There are busses leaving from the center to the airport every 20 minute so it should be easy to find one that match one of the pick-up times.

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.