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.

Below you'll find the minimum gear required for this trip. Personal - Wallet + credit card - Travel documents (+ travel insurance) - Passport / Personal ID - Drinking bottle (0,5-1 litre) - Toilet accessories and personal hand sanitiser (+ any personal medication) - Small pack for storing lunch and water during the hike (recommended) Paddling - A dry bag for storing essentials while kayaking - Sunglasses + a strap - Sunscreen - Cap to protect your eyes INFO: Even in summer, the weather can quickly change, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 24°C. Clothes - Hardshell jacket (waterproof) - Insulated jacket/down jacket - Rain pants - Long hiking pants - T-shirts - 2 x thermal/wool under layer, pants (no cotton!). One for hiking, one for kayaking - 2 x thermal/wool under layer, long-sleeve shirt (no cotton!). One for hiking, one for kayaking - Wool/ fleece/ down middle-layer - Underwear - Socks (wool) - Beanie/ buff - Hiking boots - Beach towel (we provide bath and hand towels) Electronics - Head torch - Phone + charger - Camera (recommended)

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/), 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 all nights. The cabin has showers and Wifi. Each floor has a kitchen, a living room, and unisex shared bathrooms. There is also a washer and dryer available. There are 6 rooms total in the cabin - three twin bedrooms with bunk beds and three bedrooms with double beds. It is usually possible to arrange a solo room. Please check with us after booking for availability. We assign rooms upon arrival. Your guide will work with the group to handle specific requests. In our experience, this works smoothly and ensures everyone is comfortable. There is also a stunning outside area where you can go swimming from right outside the door, with a beautiful view of the fjord.

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. The cabin offers double and single bedrooms. It is usually possible to arrange a solo room. Please check with us after booking for availability.

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.