Vestfjord Kayaking and Hiking Adventure (September)
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Join a great adventure of multi-day kayaking in the fjords (island-to-island) and hiking in the Norwegian mountains. We stay overnight in tents on islands of the Steigen Archipelago or somewhere along its mountainous coastline. Great trip for people that like to explore non-touristic areas. Good opportunities for photography and to live a back-to-basics life for a while. During this trip you can learn a lot and it is not a problem if you do not have kayaking experience. We teach you the basics. A must-do adventure if you are attracted to slow-travel. There is enough time to go out fishing, observe wildlife and enjoying the Arctic.
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general information
Here you can find all important information about this trip. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for general questions.
You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for general questions.
DATES AND BOOKING INFORMATION
NAME
Vestfjord Kayaking And Hiking Adventure
DATES
25 September 2021 - 3 October 2021 (9 days)
Vestfjord Kayaking And Hiking Adventure
DATES
25 September 2021 - 3 October 2021 (9 days)
COSTS (WHAT IS INCLUDED)
COSTS
The costs of joining this expedition are 1575 Euro.
INCLUDED
Included are two nights in (mountain) cabins, all transports during the trip, guiding, use of kayaks, rent of kayak suits, transport with our boats, tents, use of fishing rods and cooking equipment.
NOT INCLUDED / SHARED COSTS
Flights and transfers to the starting / ending point are not included. Daily expenses like food and drinks are shared among the participants and the staff. Usually these costs are around 10-15 EUR per day. You can also bring some food from your home country.
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS IN ACCOMMODATION
If we (like to) stay more in cabins or cottages, we share these costs as well. Our decisions how to stay overnight are based on weather forecasts, conditions, temperatures and what we like. The cabins are around 30-35 EUR per person / per night. You can find more information about our accommodations below.
The costs of joining this expedition are 1575 Euro.
INCLUDED
Included are two nights in (mountain) cabins, all transports during the trip, guiding, use of kayaks, rent of kayak suits, transport with our boats, tents, use of fishing rods and cooking equipment.
NOT INCLUDED / SHARED COSTS
Flights and transfers to the starting / ending point are not included. Daily expenses like food and drinks are shared among the participants and the staff. Usually these costs are around 10-15 EUR per day. You can also bring some food from your home country.
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS IN ACCOMMODATION
If we (like to) stay more in cabins or cottages, we share these costs as well. Our decisions how to stay overnight are based on weather forecasts, conditions, temperatures and what we like. The cabins are around 30-35 EUR per person / per night. You can find more information about our accommodations below.
LOCATION AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
This trip starts at our base, a small fishing village named Helnessund, in the municipality of Steigen (Nordland) in the north of Norway. It's located 50 km north of Bodø and can be reached by ferry daily. This fast ferry (hurtigbåt in Norwegian) takes you in approximately one hour from Helnessund to Bodø. Check the timetable for departures in the FAQ.
AIRPORT
To fly to Bodø you usually take a connecting flight from Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and Bodø with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or WIZZ Air.
TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN NORWAY
If you want to travel economically friendly we can recommend you a 17 hours train ride from Oslo to Bodø. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train.
OUR ADVISE: TAKE YOUR TIME
We would like to recommend you to arrive one day before the start of this trip and take some time to acclimatize yourself. It's also good to reduce the travel and work stress.
We can give you suggestions for (budget) hostels or hotels in Bodø if you like. An overnight stay in Bodø after the trip has ended is also a good idea. In case of bad weather ferries can be cancelled or delayed.
This trip starts at our base, a small fishing village named Helnessund, in the municipality of Steigen (Nordland) in the north of Norway. It's located 50 km north of Bodø and can be reached by ferry daily. This fast ferry (hurtigbåt in Norwegian) takes you in approximately one hour from Helnessund to Bodø. Check the timetable for departures in the FAQ.
AIRPORT
To fly to Bodø you usually take a connecting flight from Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and Bodø with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or WIZZ Air.
TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN NORWAY
If you want to travel economically friendly we can recommend you a 17 hours train ride from Oslo to Bodø. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train.
OUR ADVISE: TAKE YOUR TIME
We would like to recommend you to arrive one day before the start of this trip and take some time to acclimatize yourself. It's also good to reduce the travel and work stress.
We can give you suggestions for (budget) hostels or hotels in Bodø if you like. An overnight stay in Bodø after the trip has ended is also a good idea. In case of bad weather ferries can be cancelled or delayed.
LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE
LEVEL
For this trip you need to be in a normal shape. The hikes are around 2-4 hours, but sometimes the trails are steep. The kayak routes are 2-4 hours long (not including stops). Weather, terrain, wind and waves can make hiking and kayaking more tough.
EXPERIENCE
You need some basic experience (tenting and hiking) and preferable some kayaking experience. But no problem if you do not have. We can teach you.
Everybody has a comfort zone and it always differs from the comfort zone of other people. It is a personal thing. Being in wild nature away from civilization is adventurous, but can also cause stress or might scare you a bit occasionally. These feelings are natural and not a problem. Just be open and share things or ask questions. They say life starts at the end of your comfort zone. We believe that this is very true.
For this trip you need to be in a normal shape. The hikes are around 2-4 hours, but sometimes the trails are steep. The kayak routes are 2-4 hours long (not including stops). Weather, terrain, wind and waves can make hiking and kayaking more tough.
EXPERIENCE
You need some basic experience (tenting and hiking) and preferable some kayaking experience. But no problem if you do not have. We can teach you.
Everybody has a comfort zone and it always differs from the comfort zone of other people. It is a personal thing. Being in wild nature away from civilization is adventurous, but can also cause stress or might scare you a bit occasionally. These feelings are natural and not a problem. Just be open and share things or ask questions. They say life starts at the end of your comfort zone. We believe that this is very true.
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
You will stay overnight in (mountain) cabins, expedition tents and a tipi tent (with wood stove). Two nights in (mountain) cabins are included.
You will stay overnight in (mountain) cabins, expedition tents and a tipi tent (with wood stove). Two nights in (mountain) cabins are included.
GEAR AND PREPARATIONS
PACKING LIST
This trip is organized north of the Arctic Circle. So you need warm clothing, good shoes and outdoor gear like sleeping bags and more. You can find a detailed packing list here.
On this packing list you can find all the gear and equipment you will need and other practical information.
RENT GEAR FROM US
In case you do not have all the gear and you do not want to buy, then you can rent equipment from us, for example backpacks, sleeping mattresses and more.
This trip is organized north of the Arctic Circle. So you need warm clothing, good shoes and outdoor gear like sleeping bags and more. You can find a detailed packing list here.
On this packing list you can find all the gear and equipment you will need and other practical information.
RENT GEAR FROM US
In case you do not have all the gear and you do not want to buy, then you can rent equipment from us, for example backpacks, sleeping mattresses and more.
REMARKS
THE ARCTIC
Remember we are in the Arctic and here the weather rules. There is no day-to-day itinerary, only short term plans are realistic. We make our decisions on what is possible and when to do it based on weather forecast and conditions. Of course we love to hear your ideas and wishes. And we do our best to make it happen. A bit flexible mindset is a good thing to have here in northern Norway.
Remember we are in the Arctic and here the weather rules. There is no day-to-day itinerary, only short term plans are realistic. We make our decisions on what is possible and when to do it based on weather forecast and conditions. Of course we love to hear your ideas and wishes. And we do our best to make it happen. A bit flexible mindset is a good thing to have here in northern Norway.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
You can find detailed information about the climate and temperatures here.
MORE ABOUT THE DESTINATION
If you want to learn more about the region Steigen click here.
SEA kayaking along the spectacular coast of norwayThis adventurous expedition has two main goals. The first goal is to explore the coastal islands of what we call the Andholmen archipelago. This group of islands are located at the East side of the wide Vestfjord with a fantastic view of the Lofoten islands in the distance. There are at least one hundred coastal islands, islets and rocks rising out of the Arctic sea. Small sandy beaches, an abundance of wildlife and pure nature. The idea is to explore several of them and enjoy the wilderness, look for remains of the past and have a good time. Water is crystal clear here, and we will use our kayaks to catch some fish too. We build a small basecamp (tents) on uninhabited islands where we stay overnight and cook outside on a bonfire if we have fair weather. Probably we will use our expedition vessel Xplore1 to bring supplies to the islands. Routes, distances and plans are based on weather forecasts and things we like to do. We teach you the basics if kayaking is new for you.
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multi-day BACKPACKING through arctic landscapesIn the second part of this expedition, we will travel to a completely different area to do a multi-day trekking to a mountainous area called Asjorda with freshwater lakes, impressive mountains, waterfalls and wild streams. We will travel with backpacks and take supplies with us. Depending on weather and conditions we will decide if we transport equipment to pick-up points, so we don't need to carry all gear (like tents and cooking equipment). We will stay overnight in simple (mountain) cabins or occasionally a tent or tipi. Probably we will have encounters with moose or reindeer on these trip. Life will be simple, and you will experience the silence of the Arctic. At times we are out of reach of cell phone networks. If hiking in mountainous areas is new for you, we will help you with your first steps. There will be opportunities for freshwater fishing, photography and we will take a drone with us on some occasions to get some nice shots (if you like to we can teach you the basics of drone flying). We will explore areas where there are no trails, so we hike cross-country style. You can learn a lot about navigation, camp in the outdoors, weather forecasts and hiking. Fun, sweat, challenges and adventure are guaranteed.
SPECIAL FACTS ABOUT SEPTEMBERThe period of the northern lights has started. So, if we are lucky and we have no clouds we might be able to observe the aurora borealis. It is a great period for picking berries and mushrooms (we will hunt for cantharel). We expect that we can catch some mackerel at sea. Maybe we have the first snow in the mountains.
THE BEST MONTH FOR MUSHROOMS GREAT TIME TO CATCH MACKEREL ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN NORTHERN LIGHTS |
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