Wed, July 22, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kokkenes 18, 4790 Lillesand
Experience the South's most beautiful coast in 3 hours. We paddle closely on the unique archipelago through narrow straits and quiet coves, while a local guide guides you safely along the finest routes. The trip is suitable for those who want a social, close to nature and memorable experience on the water.
Welcome to Lillesand Coastal Tour
Join us for a memorable nature experience in the southern archipelago — one of the most beautiful things Norway has to offer.
Whether you're a tourist looking to experience the best of the South, or a local who wants a new way to explore the archipelago, this guided tour is a safe, social and inspiring introduction to the world of paddling. You don't need experience or your own equipment — just the desire to experience the tranquility and closeness to nature.
**What is the Lillesand Coastal Tour? **
The Lillesand Coastal Tour is a guided kayak tour that takes you on an amazing journey through narrow straits, quiet coves and small archipelago areas around Lillesand. Here you paddle side by side with nature — without city noise and without stress. We start and end the tour in the same place, so you can safely park your car and enjoy a complete round trip at a leisurely pace.
The trip lasts about 3 hours and includes both paddling and breaks in beautiful places. Before we start, you will receive training on how to use the kayak, and along the way you will receive help, support and exciting stories from our experienced guides.
**Why choose a kayak trip in Lillesand? **
Lillesand is a gem of Sørlandet — a charming coastal town known for its white wooden houses, balmy harbours and what is known as the Blindleia — an iconic and protected inland waterway that stretches from Lillesand and westwards towards Kristiansand. For generations, this trail has been used by coasters, longshoremen and summer guests — and now it's your turn to experience it.
What makes kayaking perfect here is the proximity you get to both nature and history. You can paddle along rocky cliffs, glide past ancient harbors and marinas, and watch birds nesting in the reeds. Unlike a boat, the kayak allows you to get up close — without disturbing. Here it is easy to feel like part of the landscape.
This is not a performance tour. This is a leisurely journey of discovery -- to places you didn't know you could get to.
Wed, July 22, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kokkenes 18, 4790 Lillesand
Thu, July 23, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kokkenes 18, 4790 Lillesand
Fri, July 24, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kokkenes 18, 4790 Lillesand

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