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Kayak on Finse lake

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Kayak in "arctic water", in a beautiful scenery!

Kayak in "arctic water", in a beautiful scenery!
Unique nature experiences is our specialty

This summer we will arrange kayak tours two days every week from the start of season 10.july to 20. August. Kayak on Finse Lake in steady kayak for two persons. This will be the closest you can get to paddling in artic water. The glacier and mountains around Finse gives magnificent scenery. We will introduce you to the exciting history of Finse. Before we enter the water, we will give you an instruction in safety rules/precautions. You will not need any experience in kayak paddling, but everyone needs to be able to swim. Children from age of 10 years can join when they are together with an adult.

KAYAK ON FINSE LAKE

Paddling a kayak on Finse lake must be one of the closest to paddle in "Arctic waters", with a magical scenery of mountains and glaciers. Kayaking at Finse lake takes place in steady double kayaks, focusing on safety and learning. Our guides will tell you exciting storys from the area, from the Stone Ages fishing culture, the wildlife and the Bergensbanen. You will also learn about how the Finse area was used by Amundsen and Schakleton as a test and training area for polar expeditions! There is no road access to Finse, only a railway stop - this is an amazing and exotic experience in untouched nature!

INFORMATION

Groups can be booked on request all days, from July to mid September. Tours start at 11.00 from Finse Train station. The tour will take approximately 5 hours, included dressing on and off.

If the weather condition change, due too the wind speed increases, the tour can be canceled on short notice. If this happen you are welcome to book a new tour, or we refund your money if a new trip not is possible.

Price :NOK 890 for one person.

This includes: Kayak, dry-suit, floating-west and a guide.

What you should bring for the tour: - Dry and warm clothing - Hand towel - Food and drinks for the day - Sunglasses

During break we will provide something warm to drink

First train from Bergen arrives Finse around 10.14 a.m. First train from Oslo arrives Finse around 10.55 a.m. Train leaving from Finse in the direction to Bergen leaves Finse 19.59 p.m. Train leaving from Finse in direction to Oslo, 18.20 and 19.12 p.m.

Full information about train schedule see: www.nsb.no

Kayak on Finse Lake in steady kayak for two persons.

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