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each way. Lunch will be enjoyed on the edge of the rock, for those brave enough to dangle their feet, followed by an outdoor barbecue dinner. On the second day, guests will eat breakfast aboard the yacht while watching the Pulpit Rock from sea level, followed by feeding wild goats and another two or three hours of sailing. The main event of the second day is the two-hour guided mountain hike to Kjerag, followed by lunch at the boulder. On the third day, the real Norwegian safari takes place, and guests will be able to watch seals and birds of prey and participate in some deep-sea fishing.
Customised cruises SailSafari Adventures also offers tailormade trips for small companies and establishments, for team-building activities where business and pleasure truly go hand in hand. As well as being a floating apartment featuring three double cabins, the yacht, S/Y Athene, can also be
One of the major attractions of the cruise is climbing the Pulpit Rock.
Discover wildlife, such as sea eagles and seals.
used as a floating meeting room, with a large wall-mounted flat screen for presentations and Wi-Fi on board. The food on board is described as ‘real Viking food served in real Viking surroundings’, which includes tapas-style food, the speciality being traditional Norwegian seafood. There is also the prime option of getting a customised cruise by cherry-picking your favourite activities, such as visits to art galleries, spa treatments, horse riding and private visits to the local chocolate farm Lysefjorden Sjokolade – including tastings, of course. For those with less time, there are seven different options for day cruises, which start and end in the port of central Stavanger. These include a tour of Lysefjord, including a hike up the scenic Pulpit Rock, the archipelago for some ancient coastal culture, Ryfylke for some natural wonders and adventures, a Champagne cruise, a gourmet cruise and, last but not least, the Viking fishing cruise.
Enjoy a bit of kayaking in the deep fjords underneath the steep rocks.
Selection of activities and excursions - Sailing in the fjord - Mountain hiking, Pulpit Rock - Mountain hiking, Kjerag - Extreme stairs, 4,444 steps - Visit Flørli Power Plant - Kayaking underneath the Pulpit Rock - Visit local art gallery - Spa treatment in Frafjord - Horse riding in the mountains - Helicopter sightseeing - Swimming or snorkeling in the fjord - RIB/speedboat trip - Deep-sea fishing and picking mussels - Birds of prey exploration - Catch, prepare and cook delicious seafood - Visit Lysefjord chocolate farm
For more information, please visit: www.sailsafari.no
SailSafari Adventures offers its very own exclusive Champagne Day Cruise.
Food on the yacht is described as ‘Viking food by Viking chefs’.
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