Guided Kayak Tour Bergen: Discover Øygarden's Coastline, Local Cuisine, Sealife, and History

Kayaking in Øygarden, just outside Bergen, offers a distinctive opportunity to discover the coastline, savor local cuisine, observe marine life, and delve into the area’s history.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Strandkaien 15 - Join us on this amazing nature experience, a guided kayak trip around Øygarden islets outside Bergen. Transport from the Tourist Information and lunch is included.

During this beginner level tour, you will experience coastal wildlife, hear stories about local cultural and natural history, and enjoy delicious food made with locally-sourced ingredients. This tour is the best medicine for your body and soul!

This tour allows you to safely experience the local islets around Bergen with the expertise of a local guide. You do not need any kayaking experience as we will provide instruction in safety and rescue techniques.

Out among the islets there is plentiful birdlife. If you look down through the crystal clear waters you will see small crabs, shrimps and maybe a salmon jumping beside your kayak, if you look up you may see a eagle!

Min age: ​​​​​8 years old

No prior kayak experience needed.
You will paddle mostly in double kayaks.

Duration:
5 hours in total, included transport. Normally 2-2.5 hrs on the water.

Departure point:
The guide will meet you outside the entrance to the Tourist Information in Bergen. We return to the same place.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
  • Have in mind that weater in Bergen often is worse then in the kayakislets outside Bergen, we do also have some really nice tours in rain, and we like to show you the weather and changing in light, color and birdlife. Tour goes in rain and shine!
Location
Tourist Information in Bergen
Strandkaien
Guide will meet you outside the maindoor on street level 10 minuts before tours start. Look for the guide with a Fjord Expedition sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeanne_r
Aug 5, 2024
Fun in the rain with local Norwegian food treats!! - Coastal kayaking fab even though it rained. Guide Victor very personable. Wonderful lunch - wrap sandwich and an unexpected treat of homemade waffles with Norwegian toppings - raspberry sauce, sour cream and or brown cheese. Also picked local blueberries 👍😊
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Amanda_m
Aug 5, 2024
Amazing excursion - Johan was a great guide. He was incredibly informative, fun and friendly. It was an absolutely gorgeous trip and very easy. Definitely recommend
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J_l
Aug 1, 2024
Iris is a fantastic kayak guide - This was one of our best holiday adventures. Iris picked up in central Bergen in a mini bus and a group of 8 of us were driven around 40 minutes out of Bergen to a beautiful spot. All of it the kayak equipment was provided and we set off in paired kayaks. Iris clearly provided us with enough instruction to easily be able to take the kayaks on a circular tour around a small group of local islands. The weather was beautiful and the trip was calming and informative. We were provided with a light lunch of wraps and waffles. Iris then returned us back to central Bergen on time.
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Kelly
Aug 1, 2024
5 stars is not enough - I need more stars! The entire experience was wonderful. Our guides, Iris and Victor did a fantastic job balancing safety and adventure. It was NOT one of those experiences tailored for tourists, but in reality a little weak. Nice mix of open water kayaking and stops for some education.
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Karen_s
Jul 28, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Amazing kayak trip with Johan. It was rainy but we had a wonderful time learning about the fiord and paddling in the beautiful water. Delicious food and drinks at the end!
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Laura_h
Jul 25, 2024
Best kayak tour on our trip! - I booked this and 2 other kayak trips for my husband and teens while on a cruise. They unanimously agree that this was the best one! Iris was a great guide, the lunch was delicious, and the scenery beautiful. Iris even sent me photos afterward.
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Todd_w
Jul 24, 2024
The Fjords up close and remote - Tusen Takk Iris! We had great weather, a good group of people, and we covered a lot of ground, the beauty of the fjords was amazing.
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Passport52040295424
Jul 21, 2024
Half day kayak - We did the half day kayak tour and had a great time! Lucked out with amazing weather. Johan was our guide and he was super friendly and informative. Felt very safe even though neither of us had much/any kayaking experience. The company seemed really well run and I think they have a lot of different experiences they offer, check out their website. All the guides we met seemed great. Plus, we got Norwegian waffles with lunch at the end! I definitely recommend Fjord Expedition and getting out of the super touristy Bergen city center for some adventure in nature instead!
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Isabellemm4153gk
Jul 21, 2024
Exciting, empty experience with lots of fun - Our guide Michael has provided us with a lot of knowledge about the nature in the sea, the plants, the animals, the landscape and also with much else worth knowing from Norway. He conveyed this with good mindfulness but also a lot of energy. We had a wonderful, exciting and learning time in a wonderful nature. The trip was well organized. We would definitely go again. Isabelle and Orell
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Kimbw3599rs
Jul 18, 2024
Unique experience - Had a great trip. Not only did we paddle around a bit but our guide also showed us different spots. Would make another trip with him at any time. The wraps at the break were delicious. And that we got waffles spontaneously at the end I also found great. Since we all still have time we could even stay longer on the water.
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