An unforgettable & adventurous day in stunning, varied, Norwegian nature.
TIME
9 hrs
Age
18+ years
Under 18?
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When
Jun
NOK
1750
A SPECTACULAR, VARIED DAY, WITH A LOT OF ACTIVITY FOR THE WHOLE BODY!
We begin taking tours on Tunsbergdalsvatnet (lake) around June 11 and take tours here until Styggevatnet is ready for kayak paddling (usually around July 11). This lake sits 1,000m below snow capped mountains, which surround both lake and glacier, making for some of the best, most scenic kayaking in Norway!
After kayaking to the end of the lake, we hike alongside the Glacier River, which flows through a narrow, spectacular gorge. This leads us to Tunsbergdalsbreen (glacier), the longest valley glacier in Norway.
We enjoy lunch in this wild nature, before exploring the glacier, walking in crevasses and around meltwater holes, before finally turning for home.
This tour within the Jostedalsbreen National Park has the most variety and solitude you could imagine in just one day, an experience you (your arms and your legs) will remember!
We meet at the Breheimsenter for this tour. You follow the Icetroll vehicle to the lake and on the way there is a toll of 80kr to be aware of. They only accept cash.
Essential Info
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Warm hat and gloves, warm clothing including a rain jacket, drink bottle, sunglasses, food/a snack, good shoes (running shoes are possible, but not so comfortable on the glacier).
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Woolen under layers, waterproof trousers, sun hat, good walking shoes/boots (but don’t buy especially for this tour).
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All boating and glacier equipment, and glacier information.
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Breheimsenter, Jostedal, on road 604. Meeting here at 09:00
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Leirdal Bridges: (2 bridges side-by-side) about 10km along road 604, Meeting here at 09:30.
Additional Info
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• From Sogndal: Drive on road 55 to Gaupne (approximately 30km), then turn left onto road 604 toward Breheimsenter and Jostedalen. It is only 10-11km along road 604 to our first meeting place - Leirdal bridges. There is a signpost for Leirdal and 100m after this there are 2 bridges side by side there. We meet at these bridges at 09:30.
• If you are coming by Glacier Bus from Sogndal, you should get off the bus at the Leirdal Bridges at 09:30.
If you are staying in Jostedal the night before the tour, it is easier to meet us at the Breheimsenter, in Jostedal, at 09:00.
● Breheimsenter: view map
● Leirdal meeting place: view map
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Jostedal Hotel
post@jostedalhotel.no or call +47 5768 3119Jostedal Camping
post@jostedalcamping.no or call +47 9775 6789● Jostedal Hotel/Camping: view map
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You need to tell us you are on a bus BEFORE YOU BOOK if you want us to wait for you and take you in our vehicle to the lake. This tour requires you to get off the bus at the Leirdal Bridges (OPTION 2 above), PLEASE call us to be sure you know what to do.
If you are on public transport (bus) we can wait for the Glacier Bus to arrive, but you will have to stay in Jostedal in the evening, as there is no bus after we return from the tour. We can take you to Jostedal after the tour.If you miss any bus connections, we have no responsibility for this or consequent transport you require (we will try to help you, but this is not our job – our trips often run later than advertised, there is a lot of nature to enjoy!).