FAQs

Kayak Snowshoe and Hike Adventure

  • The nearest airport is Stavanger.

    We offer one scheduled transfer to and from Stavanger Airport at the following times:

    • Pick-up: 2:30pm

    • Drop-off: 5pm

    4 - 8 April departure:

    • Pick-up: 3:45pm

    • Drop-off: 5pm

  • Norwegian | London Gatwick to Stavanger

    • LGW 11:00 ✈ SVG 13:40

    • SVG 19:15 ✈ LGW 20:05

    4 - 8 April departure:

    • LGW 12:15 ✈ SVG 14:55

    • SVG 19:30 ✈ LGW 20:35

    You can also fly from London Heathrow to Stavanger with SAS - you may need to fly in a day early and spend a night in Stavanger before the trip starts as flight times may not fit in with our transfers.

    There are also direct flights from Aberdeen to Stavanger with SAS and Wideroe. You may need to fly out a day later and spend a night in Stavanger after the trip ends as flight times may not fit in with our transfers.

    KLM fly direct from Amsterdam to Stavanger; this may help with connecting flights from other UK regional airports and connecting flights from the rest of Europe and North America. You may need to fly out a day later and spend a night in Stavanger after the trip ends as flight times may not fit in with our transfers.

    We aren’t able to collect from Stavanger city centre, if you arrive a day before you’ll need to catch a bus to the airport in time for the transfer.

    Please see "Overnight in Stavanger?" for information on the airport bus and things to do if you have a free day / night in this charming city!

  • The city of Stavanger is a vibrant university town. Thanks to its compact city centre, it's easy to get around. Enjoy fantastic food, go shopping for bargains, and check out cool street art before you take a stroll through Europe’s best-preserved wooden houses in the old town, Gamle Stavanger.

    There is lots more information here: Stavanger tourist information.

    Check out a variety of city walks here.

    Lots of our guests enjoy the floating saunas!

    We recommend Booking.com for finding accommodation - check out the reviews and use the map function to make sure you find the best location!

    The bus to and from the airport takes about 25 minutes and runs every 20 minutes during the day. You can find the airport bus information here.

  • We will connect you with others on the trip via WhatsApp, so you may be able to arrange travel together. 

Travel

  • On this adventure we'll have a small cabin on the edge of the fjord!

    It's simple, comfortable and functional!

    There are 2 communal areas, one downstairs and one upstairs.

    There are 3 private bedrooms and 2 twin rooms.

    There are 2 bathrooms shared between 8 of you (7 guests and 1 host)

  • The bedrooms are quite small, but you'll spend the majority of your time out adventuring or around the campfire outdoors!

  • Yes it does!

Accommodation

Food

  • You will have the chance to taste a great variety of local specialities. The breakfast includes porridge, eggs, bread, yoghurt, berries, and tea/coffee. For lunch you will be given sandwiches and fruit. For dinner, you will enjoy hearty food cooked together at the cabin.

    If you have any food restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten intolerance etc) please make us aware of this; we can cater for most dietary requirements.

  • We can cater for most dietary requirements and we will request information prior to your arrival.

  • You can have a drink in the evenings, but must be sober for all activities.

    It's best to buy any alcohol you might want to drink at the airport on arrival in Norway.

  • You don't need any kayaking experience to enjoy this adventure - our guides are great at making it enjoyable & safe for all abilities.

    You'll need a moderate level of fitness. The kayak trip includes 6 hours (up to 16 km) of relaxed paddling each day, with plenty of breaks along the way.

    We use the “Boreal Design Esperanto” double kayaks. The kayaks are stable and fast, perfect for anyone on a kayak trip in Norway.

    Gutsy Girls is all about getting out of your comfort zone, but for your safety and enjoyment, we do ask that you are realistic in your fitness level for this adventure.

  • Absolutely! This week is great for complete beginners through to intermediate paddlers.

    You'll receive excellent coaching for your level to develop your skills and get the most out of your time on the water.

  • Yes, two people paddle each kayak, so you will be sharing with one other Gutsy Girl, one of you at the front and one at the back.

  • We provide dry bags for you to use on this adventure!

  • You need to be able to swim 100 metres in open water.  

    You will be asked to complete and sign a waiver stating that you can swim when you attend the trip.

  • We will supply you with all the kayaking equipment and clothing you'll need, including dry pants / trousers and a compatible jacket. These are waterproof trousers made of breathable fabric, with built in feet that allow them to be used like flexible, lightweight waders. They have jacket compatible waist bands to create a two-piece drysuit which will keep you warm and dry for the day.

    Under this, you should wear thermal base layers and a midlayer.

    We do not recommend wearing anything of cotton, as this cools you down when wet. Make sure you have enough layers and changes of clothes to keep you warm and dry.

    We will provide neoprene mittens and boots, we recommend merino wool glove liners and socks to keep warm!

    You will need a beanie and buff.

    Pack an insulted /down jacket in your dry bag for breaks.

    You will stay fairly dry inside your dry suit, but you may find that parts of you get a little damp. If you fall in you will get wet!

  • We will supply neoprene boots for paddling. Bring an extra pair of wool socks to use inside the neoprene boots to keep your feet warm (these will get wet).

  • Yes. It's always nice to have a refreshing swim in the fjord, it will be very cold though!

  • You may wish to pack neoprene gloves and boots.

  • You will need sturdy and warm walking boots for our snowshoeing. You can't do this in hiking shoes; you need to have ankle support.

  • Yes, you can find the full packing lit here.

  • There will be limited access to bathrooms during the activities, you may need to go for a wild wee!

  • You'll need a moderate level of fitness for this adventure as we'll be paddling for approx 6 hours each day.

    You don't need to be particularly strong, as once you learn good technique you'll find paddling less demanding on your upper body and arms.

  • We ask that you have a moderate level of fitness and good stamina as we’ll be active on back to back days and throwing in a moderately difficult hike! The pace of the paddling and hiking is fairly relaxed though, with plenty of breaks along the way.

    Gutsy Girls is all about getting out of your comfort zone, but for your safety and enjoyment, we do ask that you are realistic in your fitness level for this adventure.  

Activities

Other

  • There may be a few opportunities to buy drinks and snacks. Norway almost entirely accepts contactless card payments.

  • Whenever possible we use female instructors and guides on our day events and trips, however we cannot always guarantee this, simply because there are fewer female instructors available!

    Our first priority is to work with the most highly experienced and considerate instructors and guides, who are patient, friendly and as passionate as we are about building women’s confidence in the outdoors.

    Simply due to the ratio of men to women in the outdoors industry, sometimes this means our guides and instructors are male.

    We keep a close eye on the feedback our guides receive from our guests as we believe that overall this is more important than their gender. We sincerely hope that as more women are introduced to adventure sports and activities, the amount of female guides and instructors in our industry will increase.

  • Yes! We encourage you to book in solo!

    Over 95% of our guests join our holidays on their own.

    Our aim is to connect you with like-minded new friends! We are a very friendly bunch, come as you are, we can’t wait to meet you!

  • The Gutsy Girls community is filled with fun, friendly and supportive women from 18-70+. We never ask your age, just that you are up for an adventure!

    As a rough guide, most Gutsy Girls guests are 24-65 years old, with around 60% in their 30s-40s. After a day learning to surf, mountain biking over the hills, hiking to peaks for incredible views or exploring remote locations by paddleboard, age becomes irrelevant as we are all connected by our experiences.

  • There is no upper age limit for our adventures - we have women up to 70 years old join us.