Join us for an evening trip from Ålesund to Runde!

Join us for a magical experience where the open ocean meets the land.

On our evening trip to the bird cliffs, you will get up close to puffins and other birds nesting on Runde. You will gain insight into the unique lives of the seabirds, the nature of Runde, and, of course, the story of a real gold treasure from the wreck of the Akerendam off the coast of Runde in 1725.

Take the express boat from Ålesund to Hareid. From there, you will be driven by private bus to the Runde Environmental Centre. You will be met by a skilled nature guide who will show you around the centre's exhibitions. You will watch the film "Silver of the Sea," a fantastic nature documentary about the puffins and the ecosystem they are a part of here on Runde.

After the tour, dinner will be served before we head to the bird cliffs.

The hike up to the bird cliffs takes 45 minutes at an easy pace. There is plenty to see on the way up, and we will make several stops along the trail. Once at the bird cliffs, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the view and the salty sea air. At the puffin colony, you will get up close to the amazing puffins.  

If you are lucky, you will end the trip by watching the sun set into the ocean while the puffins swarm in the air above your head.

Once back down, the bus will take you back to the express boat pier in Hareid for your return to Ålesund.

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Included in the activity

• Private bus transport from Hareid – Runde – Hareid

• Dedicated nature guide for the trip to the bird cliffs/puffin colony

• Admission to the exhibitions at the Runde Environmental Centre

• House fish soup with homemade bread

• Coffee/tea

• Transport from the Runde Environmental Centre to the hiking trail

• Seat pads and binoculars available for loan

• First aid and safety equipment

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Not included in the activity

•Express boat ticket, purchased on board

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Practical information / itinerary

15:30 Departure from Ålesund (express boat from Skansekaia by the tourist information office)

15:55 Departure from Hareid (bus)

16:45 Arrival at Runde Environmental Centre

17:00 Guided tour and dinner

19:00 Departure from Runde Environmental Centre to the Goksøyr parking area

19:05 Mountain hike

21:50 Departure from Goksøyr (bus)

22:55 Departure from Hareid to Ålesund (express boat)

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Clothing and equipment

•Light hiking clothes suitable for the weather. It can get cold at the summit, a windbreaker is recommended

•Water bottle and some extra snacks for the hike

•Small backpack

•Camera

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Adult price: NOK 1,600

Child price: 900

Book your ticket here: https://www.hivens.no/lundesafari-aalesund

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