LOFOTEN (Moskenes)
Chalet Based Sea Kayak Trip
8 days - £2600
From the comfort of a catered chalet explore this world class paddling destination and the incredible scenery of this stunning archipelago in Northern Norway.
27 September - 4 October 2026
​A chance to explore the highlights of what Lofoten has to offer and still relax and refresh at the end of each day with a hot shower, a welcoming meal and comfortable bed.
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Led by highly qualified and experienced guides with local knowledge.
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Supported by an onshore team to cook and drive, making this a really stress-free experience to allow you to enjoy and really immerse yourself in the paddling.
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Bed linen and towels are provided and the house includes Wi-Fi and access to a washing machine
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Located in one of Lofoten's oldest fishing villages. The house has panoramic mountain and sea views from every single room.
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Evenings spent sipping a drink of choice in the hot tub watching the northern lights dance overhead.​
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Option to paddle your own boat with kayak transport available to/from the UK, or hire options included in the cost. In addition we can transport 10kg of baggage to lighten your travelling. We have a fleet of kayaks from P&H, Valley and Prison.
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We will have a whole host of kit and equipment for you to use if you don't have or dont want to bring your own - glass and carbon Werner paddles, Ocean Rescue PLBs and flares, touring buoyancy aids, spraydecks, drytrousers, cags and drysuits, towlines and helmets.
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All meals and accommodation included
About the Trip
This is a trip like no other! Experience the magic of kayaking in Lofoten without the added complexities of an expedition! Stay just a stone's throw from the water, with access to a minibus and trailer for short drives to other parts of the islands ensuring we always get the best weather, conditions and adventures. ​
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Our plan is to have two trips departing each day with our guide team involving you in the planning as much as possible. One more advanced trip and one more relaxed. You can decide what you feel like on any given day! If you'd prefer to take a day off from paddling for a day, we can recommend some cultural experiences or tourist-like things to do and can help with logistics.
Expect varied distances and conditions will vary from 30km days or maybe a day playing in some tide or surf for the advanced trip to leisurely trips experiencing the mountainous landscapes with its abundance of aquatic and land based wildlife. This allows us to explore and enjoy even more parts of Lofoten.
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September allows us to be free from the busy summer season, whilst also giving a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis. The weather is often no more chanegable than the UK in September.
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Our role is to support you logistically, offer coaching and expert guiding, and using our local knowledge show you the best Lofoten has to offer. Drivers, minibuses and trailers on hand to allow us maximum time on the water and reduce the "faff" factor.
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All meals from the time you arrive to the time you depart are provided, with dietary requirements catered for. Fresh wholesome food, plenty of snacks and a menu planned as a group before departure. A hearty breakfast, tea, coffee, fruit and juices gives us a great start to plan our day. A fresh pressed coffee and a packed lunch will keep us going until we finish for the day. Cake and hot drinks, starters and a couple of beers will greet us on our return from paddling every day. An evening meal as a whole group will allow us to really reflect and reminisce on the experiences of the day.​​​​
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About Lofoten
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The Lofoten Islands, in Northern Norway, have been voted by National Geographic as one of the most appealing destinations in the world, and we aim to explore the fantastic area in and around Moskennes. Located just above the Arctic Circle, at the 68th northern parallel, Lofoten basks in the ethereal Midnight Sun during summer and witnesses the magical Northern Lights from September to April. September still has settled weather whilst commonly being much less busy. This combined with a chance of seeing the fantastic display of the Aurora Borealis, is why we have chosen to head there in this month.
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This stunning wilderness area offers an unparalled landscape of majestic mountains, deep fjords, squawking seabirds, long, surf-swept beaches and small, interesting fishing villages, steeped in a rich cultural history.
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The nutrient-rich waters of the Norwegian Sea surrounding provide nutrient-rich waters around Lofoten; provide a perfect habitat for sea life. We're likely to get a glimpse of a shy seal or otter, and on a calm day even watch the local Orca and other cetaceans as they pass by.
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It truly is one of the most majestic places in the world to explore by sea kayak.
Who the trip is for
​This is a trip for all sea kayakers who is/have:
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Experience sea paddling and have encountered some "conditions"​
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A fitness level to allow you to paddle over 15 KM a day
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The advanced option each day will include some of the following - tidal flows, swell, surf, wind, long crossings or long days.
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The leisurely option will endeavour not to experience these conditions but having some experience and having encountered them before would stand us in good stead "just in case"​
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If you are at all unsure about whether this trip is right for you, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Low ratios (1 guide to 4 participants). We are purposefully keeping numbers very small and the team well selected for the enjoyment and experience.
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Day 1: Travel / Arrival day, meeting in Leknes, with airport collection. Settle into accommodation and a welcome meal.
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Day 2 - 7: 6 days of paddling with the aim of seeing and experiencing as much of Lofoten as possible (rest days are allowed). Each morning we will shuttle by minibus with a trailer to transport boats. At the end of each day, we will shuttle back to the accommodation.
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Day 8: Travel / Departure day from Leknes, with airport drop off.​​
Outline Itinerary
What's Included
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A programme of online meet ups in the build up to the trip
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All accommodation and food
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Complimentary transport of your own boat, paddle and 10kg of kit from the UK so you can use your own kit! Boat hire is included for those without their own boat.
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Most group kit and safety equipment
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Coaching, guiding and involvement in our risk management process
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All food and drink (some alcoholic drinks) whilst on Lofoten
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WhatsApp group membership, with contact readily available pre and post trip to ask questions and chat with other team members
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Emergency equipment, Satellite mapping and communications
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Contingency support incase of adverse weather
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Complimentary Paddle International Base layer
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Access to discounts on some gear and clothing
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Option to borrow any kit you may need (cags, paddles, spraydecks, BA's, dry trousers, drysuits, etc etc etc.... just ask)
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Additional Costs - Not included
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International Airfare and baggage fees.
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Travel Insurance.
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Any extra costs due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Bar bills
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Some personal clothing and equipment
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Extra meals outside the plan - cafes and ice creams etc
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Optional trips and sightseeing tours
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Tips