Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords in a Weekend

The Fjords are stunningly beautiful and kayaking along them is something I'll never forget. Hayo was gentle, laid back, and he knew his stuff, had our group organised and on track, I felt well looked after. The first day we had lunch before setting off, which meant we didn't get a break until we arrived at the campsite. Early arrival meant we had time for a swim before dinner, adding to our experience. MBA trips are rated on difficulty ranging from 1-4, this trip, is 2, moderate. I had a single kayak and this trip left me exhausted due to a combination of lack of breaks on day 1, and lack of sleep and no kayaking partner. BUT, I did it, Hayo said I did really well, And there was time for coffee and cake and a quick shower before our coach to the airport, so I'm grateful to have been pushed. I highly recommend this trip.

In terms of the experience and content factors, although advertised as a two day kayak it is more two half days as you don't get out onto the fjord until after lunch and are back before lunch the next day.

The wild camp is not very wild I was expecting this to be somewhere secluded with just your group however there where 3 other groups about around 40 people all together, so was very busy.

The kayaking is good with a very scenic and pretty area, however you do have to put up with speed boats and tour boats going past every 5 minutes, which did take away from the experience.

You seem to spend more time on a coach seeing the scenery than actually kayaking.

Wow! What a trip! Just returned from the 2 day kayaking and wild camping trip booked through Much Better Adventures.

I had never done anything quite like this before but the adventure was so well organised - from being met by Jan from Nordic Adventures at Bergen airport, to the first night in the Voss hostel, to the kayaking and camping itself, everything was so well run.

Our guide, Callum, was a great communicator, champion and host. He made sure that we were all safe, comfortable, well supported, well fed and well informed throughout the excursion. There were some tough moments paddling into the wind on the first day (and my forearms ached later!) but it gave an amazing sense of achievement when we made it to our camp site. On day two the sun came out and we had lovely paddling conditions.

It was incredible experiencing the fjords and mountains from the water, we saw incredible waterfalls and views that can only be accessed from the fjords.

There were 12 in our group and we worked well together as a team; it was lovely beginning to get to know each other and I found everyone so supportive when paddling got a little tricky.

Fantastic experience that I would recommend to solo travellers.

First, I recommend this adventure.

Norway is stunning, and the kayaking itself was fantastic. Unfortunately, our experience was partly spoiled by the guide. My friends and I are experienced kayakers, but from the first meeting he seemed to have reservations about our group. During the tour he micromanaged almost every move, yet when we asked for advice or clarification he was unresponsive. After speaking with other participants, they confirmed the same behavior. With a different guide, this would have been a five-star trip.

Amazing scenery, and kayaking was the perfect way to experience it! I was slightly apprehensive setting out, as the weather wasn't great, but don't let that put you off - it was a wonderful trip anyway and I would certainly do it all again!

What a bucket list trip Best way to experience the fjords Only thing missing was some warm so be prepared & dress for the cold even in summer

Loved this trip. Amazing scenary and Loved the kayaking

Had a great time wonderful experience. Pleasantly surprised by the hostel. Well organised and obviously the most beautiful scenery you could imagine. Disappointed by the lack of enthusiasm from our guide.

Excellent trip! Fantastic group and Peter was a guide like no other. Will recommend to all my friends.

A great trip, quite a short trip and so easy to do for a weekend, but the kayaking was great, scenery beautiful, had a nice view of a large sea eagle on the trip and our guide Peter was great fun and helpful throughout

Much Better Adventures was a 5 star company, very professional and the happiness guarantee was honoured. We had very serious issues with our guide and they were very supportive.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the trip itself and would advise you just book a day trip kayaking (which is offered at the same location). Briefly, your day starts at 7 am, there are two buses and a lot of “getting ready” and you don’t actually start kayaking until 2 pm so you lose basically a whole day when you could be doing other things. The other main problem is that the organisation of the whole trip is incredibly poor and we enjoyed our kayaking trip IN SPITE OF the partner company and their organisation. Don’t do this trip.

The trip starts in the hostel on Friday night and the bus brings you to the preparation centre at 9 in the morning. This centre is complete chaos and you’re trying to hear the guide tell you where to find gear with about 100 other people in a small space. The gear is in very poor condition and your wetsuits are still wet. Then you get on a bus AGAIN to travel to the actual kayak site. Here, you put on your wet wetsuit and wait for 3 hours while the guides get ready (they should have already been ready to go), and dither and decide to have lunch before you’ve even looked at a kayak. Lunch is very poorly prepared - this should be sandwiches that are pre-prepared but it’s just a lot of the raw ingredients, even the rolls aren’t cut up. This was a huge waste of time.

When you finally get in the kayak, it’s hit or miss whether your kayak is broken or not. One person spent the whole trip with a broken kayak.

The actual kayaking is beautiful, it’s the Norwegian fjords so you can’t fault it. The camping tents and sleeping bags are good quality, but bring your own pillow and sleeping mat if you can because the foam they provide is useless and they don’t provide a pillow. The dinner is pleasant. We had a horrendous guide so we didn’t get the romantic fireside vibes we were promised but this was the specific guide’s problem rather than the tour.

It is important to note that the toilet is a legitimate health and safety hazard and was literally overflowing with shit.

The second day involves about 2 hours of kayaking but another frustrating lunch stop. We all have to pull up, get out of the kayaks, wet, and do the whole sandwich thing again - and it’s just 30 minutes from the centre so lunch really should’ve been there, where we could’ve taken our wetsuits off and been more comfortable.

Getting back to the centre was again chaotic, where 100 people are trying to find all their things and there are no changing rooms or showers. It’s just not a suitable facility.

The bus back to Bergen Airport will NOT drop you in the city centre, no matter how many people want to. This is not clear on the website as they say the bus will take you “anywhere in between”.

Overall, the kayaking was amazing but everything else was appalling. Much Better Adventures acknowledged that we had a particularly poor experience because of our tour guide and were very supportive

Was worried the cost could be a bit high but the trip was sensational and so well planned by Much Better adventures that it now seems great value. The guides were sensational (Peter was the one we had for our 2 day kayak) and could not have been better. Great sights and great times

What a great trip! The Fjords were stunning (helped my amazing weather), the people were great and the organisation was spot on. Our guide Peter was really relaxed while also having everything sorted and being lots of fun. The food was just what was needed and we even had wine with our bbq at the campsite. The location is just stunning and kayaking through and waking up in this scenery was breathtaking. I had been a bit nervous about booking, thinking maybe I was too old or not fit enough but I am so pleased I did, it really was fantastic and, if you're at all unsure, I would recommend going for it, you won't regret it!

The whole weekend was incredible and our guide Peter was all we could have asked for. The group we were in was amazing and I couldn't have improved the weekend if I tried.

Thank you MBA for a wonderful kayak and camping adventure. Peter, our guide was excellent, serving up delicious food and ensuring we had a fantastic time in the magnificent Fjords. Our group bonded immediately and we loved every minute.

Overall it was greatly organised and thoroughly planned. The coach Johnny is excellent, well informed, and took good care of everyone, the varied requirements etc. . The food served and the camp site was also excellent.

Fantastic trip - thanks to Jonny for an amazing kayaking tour

Thank you MBA for organising such a fantastic trip. Spending time with like minded people to have those shared experiences was amazing

Johnny was a fabulous guide-he made it seem easy but you could tell he was always making sure we were safe, comfortable and well-fed! He was fun to hang out with and became one of the group! The food was fabulous-I expected just hot dogs for dinner but he cooked us pork chops, pasta dish with veggies and garlic bread over the fire. Campsite was incredible. And we had the best group of folks! Highest recommendation to book this trip!

Fabulous trip - breathtaking scenary, lovely food, great company, our guide Peter was great - cna't fault him

This trip was very well organized— we got to see the incredible sights of the fjords despite some weather insanity. When we had to change plans partway through the trip, Jan and team kept us well informed and made sure our safety was top priority. The company, food, and views were all top notch. What a magical place— would love to come back!

Lack of care and attenttion from group leader, marred a the experience of a beautiful setting and potentially fun adventure.

A wonderful and spectacular location let down by failing kit and poor communication and leadership.

We both are looking back on the last few days as an exciting trip with stories to tell, needless to say the scenery was just breathtaking even in the rain. Areas we felt could be improved was during the first day of the trip, there was very little information about what was happening when people arrived from the airport and what was happening the next day, messages on the my booking section were not answered. We made our own way to Voss and had no idea when we needed to get or if we needed to meet the group that day. The next day everyone seemed a bit confused on where to meet but we got there! The trip itself was great, but the company that take you out need to provide better kit. Wetsuits were ripped and the older jackets were not waterproof. For those that had newer kit, they stayed dry and warm but others very cold. Same for tents and sleeping bags. The guide was not the most chatty of people but a nice guy when you did get talking to him he was very knowledgeable and provided a fantastic dinner and you never went hungry. Apart from points mentioned, we loved the adventure and the information leading up to the trip was very informative and will be looking ahead to the next trip!

Such a good taster adventure to Kayaking around the Fyords of Norway. I will definitely be back to do more. A great host organising this event. And great like minded people to enjoy the experience with.

Great trip! A proper adventure! We had some quite extreme weather but it was handled well by the staff. The food was great for a camping trip and the wine! I didn’t have much experience kayaking but wasn’t concerned. The views were breathtaking!!

The scenery was incredible, and our host Jan made it a safe but exciting adventure. We did the work of paddling and enjoyed an outstanding trip with great equipment, and a knowledgeable and caring host. The food and wine were great also.

I loved this trip! We had 4 seasons in a day and a storm while we were camping at night - not what was expected in June, however the scenery was incredible and the mix of rain, wind and a teeny bit of sun made for a more dramatic landscape, and with the right equipment there is no such thing as bad weather! If you want an adventure this one is for you!

Fantastic trip and great way to see Norway’s amazing scenery, majestic waterfalls, crystal clear water and if you are lucky some sunshine!! Jan and his team will take great care of you, good food and plenty of it, lots of fun 🤩

An absolute must! Can be quite physically taxing depending on conditions, but worth every effort. Very well looked after at every stage