One of the world鈥檚 longest and deepest fjords, Geirangerfjord is one of Norway鈥檚 headline acts, and kayaking is a fulfilling way to experience it. It鈥檚 a delight to paddle here, as the fjord鈥檚 location means the water is calm and there鈥檚 little wind. Being at water鈥檚 level in a kayak also allows you to really appreciate the vast height of the fjord鈥檚 almost-vertical rock walls which tower up to 1,400 m (4,593 ft) high.
On this private, three-hour tour, you鈥檒l be accompanied by an experienced kayaking guide as you make your way out into the fjord. You鈥檒l then be able to view two of the fjord鈥檚 most famous waterfalls, De syv s酶stre (the Seven Sisters) and Friaren (the Suitor), from out on the water. Throughout the trip, your guide tells you all about the fjord鈥檚 geology, wildlife, human history, and the legends surrounding the falls.
You鈥檒l either be driven from your hotel to Geiranger Harbour or you鈥檒l meet your kayak guide directly at the kayak base on the waterfront. After a safety talk, you鈥檒l be given your equipment and possibly a short briefing on paddle skills, depending on your level of experience.
Then it鈥檚 time to head out onto the fjord. Your guide might advise you not to rush, no matter how swiftly you can paddle 鈥� we find that kayaking here is really about gliding along peacefully and taking in the beauty of the landscape.
You鈥檒l see how the walls of the fjords are covered in deciduous and conifer forests, while glacier-striated mountains rise up beyond them. The crystalline walls also extend 260 m (853 ft) below sea level.
As you approach two of the fjord鈥檚 main waterfalls, keep an eye out for local wildlife. You might see seals and birdlife, and it鈥檚 even possible to see sea eagles.
Your guide will find a good vantage point from which to admire the Seven Sisters and Suitor waterfalls. The Seven Sisters cascades down one side of the fjord, with the bottle-shaped Suitor running down the opposite side.
Legend has it that the Suitor repeatedly proposed to the Seven Sisters 鈥� so-called because these streams of water tumbling down the rocks resemble the long, flowing hair of seven women 鈥� but was continuously rejected.
The seven individual cascades of the Seven Sisters are especially impressive in May and June, when there has been a lot of snowmelt.
As you view the Seven Sisters, look out for an abandoned farm, Knivsfl氓, clinging precariously to the fjord walls nearby. (Too precariously, as it turns out 鈥� its residents left around 1898).
After exploring the fjord, you鈥檒l then make your way back to Geiranger Harbour where you鈥檒l be driven back to your hotel.
Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our Norway specialists
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Fjord safari & hike
Soak up the peaceful atmosphere and striking natural scenery of Norway鈥檚 fjordland on this privately guided tour. You鈥檒l travel across two fjords by Zodiac boat, stopping on the way back for a hike to a traditional farm, where you鈥檒l enjoy a homemade lunch.
Kayaking in the fjords
Spend a morning or afternoon kayaking on the mirrored waters of Sognefjord, Norway鈥檚 largest and deepest fjord, with a private guide. You鈥檒l also navigate a smaller branch of water for a quieter experience, spotting wildlife and waterfalls as you go.
Via ferrata & Loen Skylift
Access panoramic views of glaciers, lakes, and mountains as you take this privately guided climb up the slopes of Mount Hoven. You鈥檒l be clipped to the via ferrata, or iron road, which will let you access the more exposed parts of the mountain.
Zip-lining & mountain biking experience
This varied and active private tour gives you a chance to explore the Fl氓m region and soak up its mountainous scenery from different perspectives. You鈥檒l travel by scenic train through mountains, zip-line over a waterfall-filled valley and descend through forest by mountain bike.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
