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Family Friendly Guided Kayak and Glacier Tours on Nigardsbreen, Jostedal, Sognefjord

Kayaking over the glacier lake and glacier Hiking on Nigardsbreen (glacier).

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TIME

6 hrs

Age

8+ years

When

May – Jun

NOK

1300
Child – 1100

KAYAKING ON NIGARDSBREVATNET (LAKE) & GLACIER HIKING ON NIGARDSBREEN (GLACIER)

Icetroll starts the season here on Nigardsbrevatnet (lake) in Jostedal in the first week of May. The lake sits in front of the glacier, separated by about 900 meters of hillside.

The tour begins with a short kayak trip of 30 minutes over this idyllic lake, providing perfect photo opportunities and a chance to try kayaking with a great view of the glacier surrounded by snow capped mountains.

After the kayaking, we have a walk to the glacier (approx 45 mins). On the walk up to the glacier, the qualified guide will explain about glaciers: how they work; where they have been previously; local history of the area. Once at the glacier, we put on the crampons and rope for the glacier hike and spend 2 hours exploring the glacier.

This kayak and glacier hike tour is perfect for families who visit in May/June until we begin tours on Styggevatnet in July. On Styggevatnet you have an option to take the Glacier Half Day Tour or the Stygge kayak and glacier tour

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 90kr, to be aware of. You can pay for this up to 48 hours after the trip, by going onto the website advertised on the sign at the entrance to the Nigardsbreen Nature Reserve.

Can’t wait to see the glaciers? We thought so. Book this kayak and glacier tour today!

Essential Info

  • 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).

  • Woolen under layers, waterproof trousers, sun hat.

  • All boating and glacier equipment, and glacier information.

  • Breheimsenter, Jostedal, on road 604.

    Times: 10:00 & 11:00.

    Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Additional Info

  • • From Sogndal: Take road 55 to Gaupne (approximately 30km) Turn left onto road 604 toward Breheimsenter and Jostedalen (approximately 32km to Breheimsenter – our meeting place). After the 32km you will see a signpost for ‘Breheimsenteret’, then turn left around a red house and immediately left again.

    • From Lom: take road 55 to Gaupne. Turn right onto road 604 toward Breheimsenter and Jostedalen then follow directions above:

    ● Breheimsenter: view map

  • Jostedal Hotel
    post@jostedalhotel.no or call +47 5768 3119

    Jostedal Camping
    post@jostedalcamping.no or call +47 9775 6789

    ● Jostedal Hotel/Camping: view map

  • 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.

    If you are on public transport (bus) we can wait for the Glacier Bus to arrive, but recommend you stay in Jostedal after the tour, so we don’t rush back for the bus that leaves Jostedal in the afternoon! 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!).