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- Kayaking Tours
- Small Group
Glacier Hiking and kayaking Tour on Stygge
- Duration7 hours 30 min
- GroupShared · max 9
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
We begin by kayaking toward Austdalsbreen (glacier) front. Calving ice from this glacier leaves us with floating icebergs as we kayak across Styggevatnet (lake). After the kayaking, enjoy lunch with this idyllic view before walking on the glacier. We offer small trips so that everyone gets plenty of time to enjoy all of the features of this stunning glacier.
What you will do
Styggevatnet (1,200m above sea level) is covered by snow from winter until early to mid-July. It is then the adventure begins as we kayak over the lake and hike atop the Austdalsbreen. We start trips on Styggevatnet, Jostedal, in early July (hopefully 11 July), and run them until the end of September. Once the lake has defrosted, we begin the kayaking tours. It is about one and a half hours paddling over to Austdalsbreen (glacier) with its 30m-high front that calves towers of ice into the lake. On the way, we look for icebergs that have calved off the glacier from the days before. After kayaking, we stop for some lunch, enjoying the view across the front of the glacier. We then start the glacier hike on the blue ice at the glacier front, walking around huge crevasses toward the centre of the glacier for a commanding view over the lake and the Jostedalsbreen National Park. We spend about one and a half to two hours on the glacier, exploring and explaining various features of this natural marvel. After the glacier tour, we walk back to the kayaks for our return to civilisation. For young families, we would recommend our purpose-designed Glacier Half Day tour.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
We sell coffees and warm/waterproof clothing if you'd like to come a bit earlier. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to follow the guide in your own vehicle from the meeting point to the glacier. Please be sure that you have enough fuel/charge to get to the glacier.
End / drop-off
We sell coffees and warm/waterproof clothing if you'd like to come a bit earlier. PLEASE NOTE: You will need to follow the guide in your own vehicle from the meeting point to the glacier. Please be sure that you have enough fuel/charge to get to the glacier.
Redemption
Simply come to the front desk and give us the name of the person who made the reservation and we will get you checked in for your tour.
What's included
Included
- Glacier information
- Kayak equipment
- Glacier equipment
Not included
- Warm hat and gloves
- Warm clothing including rain jacket
- Extra snacks are a good idea.
- Good shoes (running shoes are possible but not so comfortable on the glacier)
- Sunglasses
- Water/ water bottle
- Bring if possible: woolen under layers, waterproof trousers, and a sun hat.
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- If you are worried about a health condition, please call us so that we can find a tour that works for you. +47 970 14 370
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 9 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Youth (15–17), Adult (18–100)
Additional information
- We offer accessible trips! Give us a call and we can let you know what is possible. +47 970 14 370
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Oslo
- Product code
- 5557152P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (12).
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