Godøya Island Hike

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    Duration

    6:00 Hours

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    Activity Level

    High

Experience Details*

Stretch your legs on an energetic hike to discover idyllic landscapes and spellbinding vistas.

Enjoy the scenic drive to the island of Godøya, lace up your boots and set off from the pretty 19th century Alnes Lighthouse. Beginning your ascent of Storhornet mountain, make your way up to a ridge and skirt the edge of the shimmering Alnes Lake, a popular fishing spot. Soon you’ll approach Johan Skytt – a flat rock that stretches out over the edge of the mountainside like the plank on a pirate ship.

Follow the trail and push on up to the mountain’s summit. When you arrive, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking 360° panorama taking in the deep-blue Atlantic Ocean, beautiful Ålesund and the majestic Sunnmøre Alps. Spend some time soaking up the view and tuck into a picnic lunch before you head back down the trail.

At a glance*

Duration: Full day guided tour including lunch

Activity: High level of activity

Transport: By coach and on foot

Why Book: To truly ‘earn’ magnificent views of the mountains and coastline.

Itinerary*

> Scenic drive >island of Godøya  >Alnes Lake >Johan Skytt

What's included*

Local guide

Guided Hike

Picnic Lunch

Photo opportunities

Essential information

This tour involves approximately five hours of extensive walking over gravel and dirt, with steep and uneven ground. Guests must be in good physical condition to participate and suitable hiking footwear is compulsory. You are advised to bring a waterproof jacket and bottled water. Children and pregnant women are not permitted to participate.

ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion.  Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.  

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