For this tour we accept children from 12 years or older. 

If you would rather go on a private guided kayak tour with your own group of adults, your own family or with a longer duration, feel free to contact us as we can provide a customized offer for you.

We rate this tour as easy to moderate as you don’t need any prior kayaking experience. You do need to be fit enough to paddle for 5 hours a day plus a short hike to reach camp.

The tour starts at 11:00 (a.m.) at the waterfront near the Urke Kaihus in Urke. If you do not find the spot: call our office at (+47) 57 62 41 70.

On day 2 at approximately 11:00 (a.m.) you will arrive back at the Urke Kaihus.

The closest airport is Ålesund Airport Vigra. This is about an hour flight from Oslo airport. 

You can book a flight from Oslo or Bergen to Ålesund. Check SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), Widerøe or Norwegian. The flight takes approx. one hour. There are also international flights directly from Amsterdam (KLM) to Ålesund. We recommend you take a flight on the day before the start of the tour. The name of the airport is: Ålesund Airport Vigra.

From Ålesund airport Vigra you can take the airport shuttle bus to Ålesund city center (approx. 25 minutes). The bus stops right outside the airport terminal and leaves corresponding with each flight arrival. Check EnTur to find the required bus. Tickets can be purchased on the bus.

There are numerous hotels in Ålesund where you can spend the night before departing to Urke. You can check Booking.com or other websites to find a hotel that suits your needs. Alternatively if you combine this tour with a customized vacation from us, we will arrange the accommodation for you.

The meeting point in Urke, Urke Kaihus, can be easily reached with the Hjørundfjord cruise from Ålesund, a 1,5 hour scenic boat ride. The timetable of the boat corresponds with the start and finish of the tour. Note that this boat only runs from May 20 to September 29. On day 1 of our tour: departure from Ålesund 09.30 with arrival in Urke 11:15. On the last day of our tour: departure from Urke 12:15  and arrival in Ålesund 14:00. The ticket per adult one way costs 425 NOK. Note that this tour does not run on Wednesdays. You can check this by clicking on the book now button on their website. This is already done by us and so far all the dates on our website are compatible with theirs. You have to book separate tickets for the tour out and back.

From Ålesund to Urke 

From Urke to Ålesund

Upon booking you just write in the comments/notes field that you want to travel to/from Urke.

For people that will arrive with the Hjørundfjordcruise boat, please notify our office at least two weeks before the tour, that you will arrive a little bit later.

If you are traveling in Norway by car or campervan, you can access Urke by road. Be sure to take travel time into account. Coming from Ålesund it is best to either drive to Sæbø and then take the ferry from Sæbø to Leknes. Note that this ferry only runs once an hour. Or drive to Magerholm and take the ferry to Sykkylven, continue via Stranda to Urke.

It is unfortunately not possible to get to Urke by bus. The closest you can get is take the bus to Hellesylt (check on EnTur) and then take a taxi to Urke. This taxi ride will take approximately 30 minutes and the estimated cost is 1400 NOK. You can order it at Ingers Trans, phone number (+47) 465 44 433 or e-mail info@ingerstrans.no 

Urke is a very small town and there is no hotel there nor public transportation. The only place to stay is at Urke camping where they rent out simple cabins. You should book in advance. You can reach them by phone (+47) 45 83 42 67 or e-mail booking@urkecamping.no

If you come by car there are two hotels to pick from in nearby towns:

• 4-star exclusive historic hotel Union Øye (10 minutes drive from Urke)
• 3-star cozy fjord Sagafjord hotel in Sæbø (15 minutes by ferry and 10 minute by car from Urke) 

The first day of the kayak tour consists of two, 2.5 hour paddling portions (an average of 5 hours per day). At the end of the first day we will land at our camping spot. Camping includes making camp and preparing dinner on an open fire.

The second day begins with breakfast before setting off paddling once more for 1-2 hours back to Urke.

A typical day can vary depending on weather conditions and on the ability of the group.

Since flexibility is required due to weather and kayaking ability, we cannot provide a more specific program than outlined in the day to day program of the tour.

Due to excessive headwinds or other weather/group circumstances the guide may decide to adjust the itinerary. This might mean minor changes like adjusting the distance to be paddled on any given day or staying in a cabin. 

We sleep in small tents.

Tents are included in the price of the tour.

Yes, it’s possible. On the way to and at camp there are waterfalls and small streams with good drinking water. Please bring your own water bottle and you can refill it.

Take a look at our packing list for multi-day kayaking tours. Since you are only going on an overnight tour not all the equipment on the list is as relevant. Be aware though that it is very important with good rain gear and warm enough clothing. The lack of it could destroy your experience. 

We normally do not paddle in wet or dry suits. Everybody wears ‘normal’ clothes, preferably fast drying materials, and proper rain clothing on the outside.

All kayaking gear is provided by us: single or double kayaks, paddles, paddle vest, 20L waterproof dry bag.

All camping gear is provided by us, except a sleeping bag. You should bring your own sleeping bag. Preferably a 3-seasons (we bring a mattress/pad for you).

It is possible to rent a sleeping bag, including a sleeping bag liner,  from us. The price is 350 NOK per person and can be booked as an add on when booking online. 

Your luggage will be packed in storage compartments in the kayaks. This means you will have to pack light and only bring necessary items on your tour. Please check the packing list for a multi day kayak tour. It is best to bring a backpack as you sometimes will need to hike to the camp. 

We recommend bringing a backpack with at least 40L capacity.

We provide one waterproof bag (dry bag) (20L) per person for your belongings.  Feel free to bring your own waterproof bags too.

Yes, unless you have specifically ordered sleeping bag rental through us and it is included in your package. More information above under ‘Do i need to bring my own kayak and camping gear’.

If you are traveling by car you can safely leave your belongings in your car, but please cover them a bit. 

You can leave some belongings in our storage/boat house in Urke. This is at your own risk but we have never experienced problems with this in the past.

We use mainly double and some single kayaks. Having said this we NEVER guarantee the use of single or double kayaks. This is due to the fact that we need the flexibility to ensure that the group can paddle at an equal pace to guarantee both the safety and enjoyment of the participants of the tour. This means that the guide will always have the last say in who is paddling which kayak.

Our guide always carries a first aid kid. If you have health difficulties and require use of  personal medication please ensure you have them with you throughout the tour. If you have health problems which can impact your ability to complete a tour please let us know in advance (preferably while booking) for safety considerations.

All our guides speak English fluently.

Group size always varies. Maximum group size is 10 people and 1 guide.

All meals are included starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 2.

Below there are some examples of how the food could look like while on tour:

For breakfast we serve tea and coffee made on the campfire, and fresh sandwiches.

For lunch, we offer freshly made sandwiches: we usually use smoked Norwegian salmon, cheese, ham, salami, jam and peanut butter.

For dinner, we cook fish, meat or chicken and vegetables with rice or pasta. All freshly cooked on a campfire. Tea and coffee are also included.

Feel free to bring your own snacks and personal amenities on the tour.

We do not pass any shops during the tour. Any personal amenities you might want, you should buy prior to the start of the tour.

Alcohol is not included in the tour however feel free to bring it yourself. Keep in mind that buying alcohol in Norway can be very expensive and the stores have limited hours for sale of alcohol. We recommend buying alcohol in the Tax Free zone at the airport upon your arrival in Norway. For the amount of alcohol that you can bring to the country please check TOLL.

We can adjust our menu to your diet, but only if you inform us about this upon booking (we plan the menu ahead of the beginning of the tour)

The end of the tour corresponds with the afternoon departure of the boat to Ålesund, check the information under ‘when and where’, and ‘How do I get to Urke’. 

Please contact us and we will get back to you.