What to expect

This intermediate expedition offers a true taste of Arctic sea kayaking - wild, remote and immersive, without the weight and complexity of a longer polar-style undertaking.

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Travelling as a team, we explore sheltered fjords, remote islands and weather-shaped coastline, wild camping along the way and adapting our route to make the most of the conditions. We balance steady progress with time to land, explore and experience the landscape properly as the journey unfolds.

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Depending on weather, tides and the group, we may also visit Saltstraumen, one of the strongest tidal currents in the world, carefully timed for slack water. It's a rare chance to experience one of Norway’s most remarkable tidal environments from water level.

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September is an ideal time to journey through Arctic Norway. The summer crowds have gone, the coastline feels quieter and wilder, and with darkening evenings there is every chance of seeing the Northern Lights overhead.

 

Conditions at this time of year are often no more changeable than those we regularly experience in the UK, making autumn an excellent time to explore the Arctic by sea kayak.

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This is an immersive and rewarding journey through one of the North’s great paddling landscapes - remote enough to feel wild, accessible enough to keep the focus on the journey itself.

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Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Norway and transfer to our expedition house, where we’ll settle in, meet the group and enjoy an evening meal together before the journey begins.

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Days 2–6

Our route is shaped by the conditions, with decisions made as a team to find the most enjoyable and efficient passage through the landscape.

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Over five days on the water, we journey by sea kayak through Arctic Norway’s fjords, islands and outer coastline, adapting our plans as needed and taking time to explore, travel and wild camp along the way.

 

On the evening of Day 6, we return to our expedition house for a final night ashore and a chance to relax before departing the following day.

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Day 7

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for the journey home.​

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This itinerary is a guide only and will naturally change with the weather and sea conditions.​

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Who the trip is for

This expedition is for paddlers with some previous sea kayak expedition experience who are keen to explore the wild and varied coastline around Bodø.

 

It's well suited to those with a little experience of multi-day journeying who are ready to spend several days travelling by kayak, wild camping along the way and exploring one of Arctic Norway’s most striking coastal landscapes.

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Our role is to support the journey, not over-direct it. With experienced guides, local knowledge and expedition oversight, we shape the route around the conditions and make decisions as a team throughout. You’ll be involved in the day-to-day rhythm of the expedition - from route choices to camp life - while always supported on the water and throughout the journey.​

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A Mini Expedition Course in Anglesey, North Wales, is included ahead of the trip, giving us time to paddle together, practise key skills, refine systems and settle into the rhythm of expedition paddling before heading to Norway. It’s a chance to get organised, build confidence as a group and arrive ready to make the most of the journey.

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This trip is a good fit for those who have:

• Some previous experience of coastal sea kayaking, including some paddling in conditions of up to Beaufort Force 4 and around 1 metre of swell at most

• Some experience of wild camping and living from a sea kayak on a multi-day expedition

• Comfort paddling for up to 5 hours a day

• The ability to re-enter your kayak with assistance during a deep water rescue

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What's Included​

• Mini Expedition Course (Anglesey, North Wales)
  A two-day pre-expedition training weekend to build confidence, practise key skills and prepare as a team.

• Online pre-trip support
  Group calls in the lead-up to departure to help with planning, preparation and logistics. Dedicated WhatsApp group access for trip planning, questions and group communication.

• Accommodation
  Two nights in our expedition house, with one night before and one night after the expedition.

• Kayak transport and boat hire
  Complimentary transport of your kayak, paddle and up to 10kg of personal kit from the UK. Boat hire is included free for those without their own kayak.

• Coaching, guiding and expedition support
  Coaching, guiding and supported involvement in expedition skills, decision-making and risk management throughout.

• All food and group kit
  All food during the trip, plus shared group equipment, safety kit and cooking equipment.

• Safety, communications and contingency support
  Emergency equipment, satellite communications and contingency accommodation and support incase of adverse weather.

• Loan kit if needed
  Free use of a range of equipment from paddles, buoyancy aids, spraydecks, drywear, safety equipment and camping kit - with only a small amount of personal kit needed

• Partner discounts
  Access to discounts on selected clothing and equipment.​

• Complimentary Paddle International Base layer

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What's Not Included​​​

• International flights and airline baggage fees

• Travel insurance

• Personal clothing & effects

• Extra meals outside the planned itinerary (cafes & ice creams etc)

• Optional activities and sightseeing

• Bar bills

• Tips

• Additional costs arising from unforeseen circumstances​

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Dates & Price

6 nights • 5 days kayaking

Sunday 11 - Friday 17 September 2027

Price: £1,600 per person​​​​

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