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 Briksdalsbreen: Glacier safari on Briksdalsbreen. Glacier safari in rubber rafts on the glacier lake next to Briksdalsbreen. Here you may paddle amongst bobbing ice floes on the green-coloured glacier lake while accompanied by a guide. Explore the majestic blue glacier from the boat. 4 – 80 passengers. All necessary equipment is included in the price.

www.briksdal-adventure.com

 

Jostedal: Kayak trips on glacial lake in Jostedal. Icetroll offers combined glacier and kayak trips on the east side of Jostedalsbreen, in Jostedalen. The trips are made to suit the individual participant. All-day trips and overnight trips (2 days) are available.  On Tunsbergdalsvatnet/Tunsbergdalsbreen and Styggevatnet/Austerdalsbreen. www.icetroll.com

 

Jostedal: Rafting in Jostedalen. The river Jostedøla flows from Jostedalsbreen National Park to Lusterfjorden. Experience this dramatic scenery by rafting downstream Jostedøla. www.moreld.net

 

Lovatnet: Boat trip on Loenvatnet with M/B Kjendal. Few excursions can match this trip on the Lake Loen, surrounded by tall mountains and glacier outcroppings of Jostedalsbreen. Kjenndalsbreen is most well-known ice tongue. While bound for Kjenndalstova Kafe og Restaurant the boat passes below Ramnefjell from which, in 1905 and 1936, enormous masses of rock plunged into the lake. The resulting flood waves killed altogether 135 people. The boat heads for Kjenndalssanden. Departure from Sande 10.30 a.m., return from Kjenndal 13.15 p.m. Season: 01.06 -01.09. We reserve the right to alter departure times in the case of chartered trips. Duration one way is approx. 45 minutes. Max. number of  passengers: 60. www.alexandra.no

 

Lovatnet – Kjenndalen: Paddling below precipitous mountain walls. Few places in the world are more dramatic and imbued with history than this inner part of Lovatnet. The trip from Bødal to Kjenndalsstova takes 3 to 4 hours; it is not demanding and well suited for everybody. www.briksdalsbre.no

 

Nigardsbreen: Jostedalsrypa, the boat shuttle to Nigardsbreen can accommodate 24 passengers and runs between the glacier access road and the upper end of the lake below Nigardsbreen. Season is from early June till September 1. There is no fixed schedule, you just go to the pier and wait for the boat which runs back and forth continuously. www.brevegen.no

 

Oldevatnet: Boat cruise on Oldevatnet which is surrounded by Jostedalsbreen National Park. On board MB Olden you may fully enjoy a magnificent scenery. This comfortable boat seats 50 passengers. Duration of trip is one hour each way. Season: May 1. – October 1.

www.oldencruise.no

 

Stryn: Guided kayak trips with Bergtatt Stryn. Bergtatt Stryn offers paddling trips in sea- or touring kayaks for up to 6 participants. Regular departures starting from the Stryn Tourist Office include transportation and guiding. www.powderguide.no

 

Tunsbergdalsbreen: Motor boat to Tunsbergsdalsbreen: Approx. one hour with motorized rafting boat to the end of the lake. Combined with hiking and glacier walk, duration will be

 6 – 8 hours. www.breogjuv.no

 

Tunsbergdalsvatnet: Kayak trip with Icetroll combined with a glacier walk. www.icetroll.com