| Length of tour: |
2 days |
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| Season: |
June 1. to August 15.
On request. |
| Price: |
NOK 2200,- |
| The Vega archipelago reflects the way generations of fishermen/farmers have, over the past 1500 years, maintained a sustainable living in an inhospitable seascape near the Arctic Circle, based on the now unique practice of eider down harvesting, and it also celebrate the contribution made by women to the eider down process..” (UNESCO World Heritage Committee) |
Nestling in an open seascape with over 6500 islands, low-lying islets and inlets, the Vega islands are exposed to everything from dead calm summer sunshine to hurricanes from the west. The islanders have always had to live according to the weather out here. We are based in the southern part of the Helgeland coast, renowned as one of the best kayak destinations in Europe. Our guide May-Britt Trondsen will accompany us throughout the trip. She was born and raised here, and along with Sverre Nilsen runs Vega Opplevelsesferie. We will head north through the archipelago to Omnøya, where Sverre was born and raised. ”Dønnamannen” will be our landmark in the distance.
From the town of Nes on Vega, we will proceed to Omnøy. This is the place where Sverre Nilsen (Vega Opplevelsesferie) was born and raised. The first stage will involve some open water and after 2-3 hours paddling, we will take a break and enjoy a meal (May-Britt's home-baked fishcakes) on an island which was inhabited from the 1700s to around 1950, where we will hear a little about life on the islands from that period. The trip will then proceed between islets, inlets and narrow sounds, passing several old settlements. In the distance, we will be able to see Dønnamannen, the Seven Sisters and the Vega mountains. After another 2-3 hours paddling we will land on Omnøy. We will take the kayaks safely above the high tide mark to huts, where we will stay the night. We can dry our gear here and maybe even take a shower before settling down to eat around a steaming pot of Ømnsøy-Baccalao and reminisce over the day's events.
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| Category : |
2-3 days tours |
| Lenght of tour: |
2 days |
| Season: |
From June 1. to August 15.
On request.
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| Participants: |
3 - 6 persons |
| Price: |
NOK 2200,- |
| Accommodation: |
In a cabin with beds (double rooms) |
| Included in price: |
Kayak with equipment and all meals. |
| Not included: |
Sleeping bag. |
| Level: |
A medium fitness level is needed and some sea kayak experience will be nice to have. but, some of our clients are first time paddlers. You will receive personalized instruction and briefing. Youths from 14 years together with parents are welcome. We use both double and single kayaks.
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| Distance: |
Approx. 20 km each day. 4-6 hours. |
| Where to meet: |
Vega Opplevelsesferie 09AM. |
| How to get here: |
By car to Horn (approx. 10 km from the town of Brønnøysund) then ferry to Igerøy (at Vega).
By plane to Brønnøysund then you take the Coastal Express Boat fom Brønnøysund to Vega. Visit: www.177nordland.no |
| Accommodation before and after the tour: |
www.dintur.no |
| Nice to know: |
2 days before departure the tour must be booked with 3 persons.
Meals containing nice local food made by your guide May-Brit.
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| What else to see: |
Rent a bike and visit the nice beaches at Eidem. Gourmet meals at Vega Havhotell.
Nice hiking trails at Vega 17 marked paths). Highest peak 800m (beautiful view!). www.verdensarvvega.no
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