7 Kayaking Trips in Alesund Worth Booking

1.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118Our pick

Paddle Ålesund’s Art Nouveau waterways on a beginner-friendly sea kayak tour with local stories, photo stops, and flexible departures.

“Patrick was a great guide and kayaking in Alesund was beautiful. We felt secure getting in the kayak with the instructions given to us beforehand, and felt very comfortable navigating the waterways. Kayaking through a town with a very different experience and then the views opened up on the coastline and were gorgeous. We loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone.”

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2.Olden: Experience Beginner-friendly Fjord Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Paddle calm Nordfjord waters in Olden on a stable, beginner-friendly kayak tour with local guides, mountain views, wildlife, and easy cruise-port access.

“Kayaking was stunning. We had a beautiful day which made it better. Super calm waters and sunshine. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared his experiences living in Norway. They also gave the group time to swim for anyone interested”

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3.Kayak tour with guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $136

Paddle Geirangerfjord with a friendly guide, dramatic waterfalls, stable kayaks, and small groups. Practical tips for choosing this scenic tour.

“Great tour also while it was raining. We had a private guided tour (not planned) and this was really great. We asked if we could start the tour earlier and there was no problem to do it! Great service, great team and wow, really nice tour in the Fjord!”

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4.6 Day Fjord Kayaking Trip Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 days 5 hours (approx.) · from $2,199Top rated

Paddle from Ålesund to Geiranger through Norway’s fjords, with waterfalls, wild camping, meals, guides, and a small group of eight.

“We are a well travelled family, and have experience with firms like this all over the world. I can honestly say that Norway Adventures is right up there with the best. The planning was meticulous, communication was excellent, and Anne and Anouk were extremely patient with the many many questions and queries I had in the planning stage. In terms of the trip itself, everything was seamless, nothing was overlooked, each day was exactly as they said it would be, and the planning was so precise that it allowed us to take advantage of every single day of the holiday.”

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5.Olden: Guided beginner friendly fjord kayaking.Local company

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $97Best value

Paddle Olden’s emerald fjord on a beginner-friendly guided kayak tour with local guides, drysuits, and rescue boat support beside the cruise terminal.

“Our guide was phenomenal. Knowledgeable, approachable and very professional. I would recommend to anyone, especially anyone with beginner kayaking skills. Don’t be afraid to try this amazing experience, you won’t be disappointed. From check in to trip completion, it was great!”

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6.Fjord paddle in Hellesylt – Half Day Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $140

Paddle Hellesylt’s quieter fjord on a stable kayak with a guide, small groups, and striking scenery during this family-friendly half-day tour.

“We had a wonderful experience with Jorge! It was just us out on the water and it was so peaceful and enjoyable. Absolutely 10/10, and Jorge was a delight to spend the afternoon with!”

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7.Ålesund Round Trip – A Great Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $200

Paddle from Ålesund through island channels and Nørvasundet on a six-hour small-group kayak tour with certified local guides.

“Traveling with a friend with mobility issues in Europe is no joke. We weren’t sure she was going to be able to kayak but our guide, Gery, was great. He was focused on making sure she felt safe, could get into the kayak, and then had a wondeRead more”

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