Bergen - Ålesund - Bergen
The Inner Fjords Explorer
Limited Collection voyage around Norway’s iconic Western Fjords
- April 2027 - May 2028
- 8 days
- 6 Stops
- All meals & unlimited select drinks included
Paddle across the deep waters of Lustrafjord – the innermost branch of Sognefjord – on a guided, beginner-friendly kayaking adventure from Skjolden. You’ll glide beneath steep mountains and waterfalls, experiencing the fjord’s scale, silence and natural beauty from water level.
Highlights
Glide beneath steep mountains and waterfalls on the calm waters of this spectacular branch of Sognefjord.
Discover more about the fjord’s history, landscape and people, led by an experienced local guide.
Feel the scale and silence of Lustrafjord from a kayak, with no engine between you and nature.
How it works
Experience Lustrafjord at a slower pace on this guided kayaking adventure from Skjolden.
After a short transfer from the pier to the kayak base, you’ll receive a safety briefing, an introduction to basic paddling techniques and be kitted out with a single kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid and spray deck.
Once on the fjord, follow your experienced local guide across the calm waters of Lustrafjord, the innermost branch of Sognefjord. From water level, the surrounding landscape feels even larger: steep mountains rise above you, waterfalls drop towards the shoreline and the fjord opens into wide, quiet views.
As you glide across the silent fjord, your guide helps you notice details in the landscape, from traces of life along the shore to the natural forces that shaped this deep fjord. With time for photographs and pauses to take in the stillness, this is an active yet peaceful way to experience epic nature up close.
You don’t need previous kayaking experience to enjoy this excursion, but you should have basic swimming skills and feel comfortable taking part in water-based activities.
Before you book
Activity level
Active: Good mobility needed
Group size
Groups up to 36 guests
Availability
Spring, fall
Transport
Bus
Food & drink
No food or drink included
What to bring
Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for water activities.
Good to know
Single kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aid and spray deck are provided.
Voyages with this excursion
This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Spring, fall
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.
However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.
You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.
If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.
Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.
Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
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