From Tromsø: Full-Day Tour to Sommarøy incl. Kayaking & Lunch
- Join this excursion to Sommarøy, paddle in Arctic waters and step onto white sandy beaches
- Enjoy a delicious lunch with a panoramic view at Sommarøy hotel and experience their sauna
- Pick-up/drop-off, knowledgeable guide, transfers, kayaking and gear, lunch and sauna included
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Overview
Visit the "Summer Island", Sommarøy, only one hour away from Tromsø, and kayak in Caribbean-like sceneries. Return transfers from Tromsø, lunch and a local sauna experience included.
What's included?
Pick-up/drop-off from central Tromsø
Guided kayaking experience (2 hrs)
Kayaking gear (drysuit, gloves, neoprene boots)
Kayaking to scenic, white sandy beach
Delicious lunch at Sommarøy Hotel
Information for free hiking in the afternoon
Access to public sauna at Sommarøy hotel
Water and wifi on board the bus
What to expect?
Sea kayaking is probably the best activity to experience Sommarøy and its gorgeous coastal scenery. Paddle around to explore the turquoise waters and islands. This guided tour starts upon arrival at 10:15 am. You get equipped you and teach you the tricks to kayak safely. Once you are fully geared up, we take you to some of the local spots only accessible by kayak or boat.
You will spend about two hours on the water. We also go ashore to enjoy the amazing white sandy beaches of Sommarøy. Bring a snack and some drinks to refuel during your relaxing break on the island and a towel if you dare to have an Arctic swim!
Lunch at Sommarøy Hotel
After your paddle adventure, regain full force with the best fish soup in the area, at the panorama-view 'Sommarøy Hotel', a 3-minute walk from the kayak centre.
Stroll, walk, hike .. or sauna
The area around the hotel and island is a hiking paradise. You will receive hike information to go out on your own in the area. Access to the public sauna in the hotel is included in your outdoor day, to relax your muscles and mind. A true Scandinavian experience. If you like to have dinner at the hotel, we recommend reserving a table (dinner not included).
The bus to Tromsø picks you up at 19:10 (7.10pm) - back in Tromsø at 20:25 (8.25pm).
Time schedule
08:45 - Departure from Tromsø
10:15 - 12:45 - Kayak preparation + paddle tour
13:00 - 14:30 - Lunch at Sommarøy Hotel
14:30 - 19:00 - Explore the area by foot / public sauna
19:10 - 20:25 - Scenic route back to Tromsø
Good to know
Meeting point: Parking lot next to Scandic Ishavshotel, Arctic Route 930
What to bring
Camera, warm underclothing for under the drysuit, hiking shoes and a bathing suit