Guided Kayak Tours – with local guide

Join a guided kayak tour in the Vega Archipelago. Discover islands, beaches and wildlife up close with a local guide. No paddling licence required.

Experience the World Heritage from the water

Discover the calm, clarity and beauty of the Vega Archipelago with our experienced local guides. Paddle through crystal-clear waters among 6,500 islands, skerries and white beaches – all part of this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a guide leading the way, you’ll explore the coastline, spot sea birds and maybe even otters or sea eagles.

Safe paddling with experienced guides

Our tours are adapted to the weather and group level. Your guide ensures a safe and enjoyable trip with scenic stops along the way. Kayak, spray skirt and life vest are included in the price – or bring your own kayak if you prefer. A paddling licence (Våttkort) is not required, but participants must be able to swim and be responsible for their own safety.

Our kayak tours

At present, we offer one guided kayak tour, an adventure tour in the green sea of the World Heritage area. This is described below, but we can also arrange guided kayak tours for groups of four or more people. For example, we can offer night paddling in the magical midnight sun between 22:00 and 01:00, or a full-day trip all the way out to open waters at the edge of the archipelago. We can also provide other tailor-made tours based on your wishes. Contact us at info@basecampvega.no or phone +47 47674907.

The "Green" Route

Join us for a guided kayak tour in the Vega Archipelago World Heritage area!

Paddle between islets and skerries, and enjoy the sight of the crystal-clear, green sea on an unforgettable 3-hour guided tour. Along the way, we take a well-deserved break on land to stretch our legs and enjoy our own food and drinks.

Why choose this tour:

Authentic nature experience: Paddle in the spectacular Vegaøyan World Heritage area. Vegaøyan verdensarvområde.
Safe and social: The tour is led by an experienced guide who brings all necessary rescue equipment. A maximum of 8 participants per tour ensures a personal and safe experience.
All-inclusive: You will receive all the equipment you need (kayak, paddle, spraydeck, and life jacket).

Practical information

Time of day: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Distanse: 6,3 km
Price: NOK 1.500 per person
Meeting point: Base Camp Vega (Under restauranten, der kajakkene lagres).

Program for the day:

Meeting & Intro: Registration, signing of the agreement, and a friendly introduction.
Launching: We head down to the water's edge where you will receive and adjust your kayak and equipment.
The paddle: 6.3 km of fantastic impressions, nature, and wildlife. We will include a stop to recharge and stretch our legs.

Practical information

Starting point: Base Camp Vega, Sundsvollveien 70
Included: Kayak, spray skirt and life vest
Requirements: Participants must be able to swim and be in good health to handle an unforeseen situation in the water.
Clothing: Shell jacket, fleece, wool base layers, hiking pants, socks (wool/neoprene), dry change of clothes, towel, swimwear (optional), sunglasses, and headwear.
Kayak cleaning: We’ll clean the kayak for you for an additional NOK 200.