Kayaking over the glacier lake and glacier walking on Nigardsbreen (glacier).
TIME
6 hrs
Age
8+ years
When
May – Jun
NOK
1300
Child – 1100
KAYAKING ON NIGARDSBREVATNET (LAKE) & GLACIER EXPLORING
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 metres 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 in perfect glacial surroundings.
Once we are on the other side of the lake, we have a walk to the ice (approx 45 mins). On the walk up to the glacier, the guide will explain glaciers, how they work, where they have been and local history. Once at the glacier, we put on the crampons and rope for the glacier walk and spend two hours exploring the glacier at our leisure.
This kayak and glacier hike tour is perfect for families who visit in May/June until we begin tours on Styggevatnet in July. Then you have an option to take the Glacier Half Day Tour on Styggevatnet.
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 National Reserve.
Can’t wait to see the glaciers? We thought so. Book this kayak and glacier tour today!
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.
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All boating and glacier equipment, and glacier information.
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Breheimsenter, Jostedal, on road 604.
Times: 10:00 & 11:00.Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Additional Info
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• 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
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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.
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!).