Frequently Asked Questions

We get many calls. That’s nice, but we can’t handle the amount. Luckily, you will find the answer here – quicker than calling.

Kayaking and the kayaks

We have ten single kayaks and three double kayaks. See pictures at the bottom of this page.

Yes, kids older than 5 will normally enjoy kayaking. For kids 5 years old and up to 10/11-years it’s normally best with a double kayak. Let the kid sit in the front seat. The double kayak works fine, even if the kid stops paddling. I have often kayaked for hours, without any help from the kid in the front, he was just relaxing. Kids older than 10 will often handle one of the single kayaks.

All double kayaks and 3 of 4 single kayaks have a rodder. Disclaimer: Some rodders might be out of function some days each season (remember to take up the rodder when you make landfall). An interesting thing is that the main purpose of the rodder is not to turn, believe it or not. The main purpose is to help the kayak going straight in strong sidewind or currents (we have no currents, and rearly strong wind). Personally, I never use the rodder here unless the sidewind is very strong.

Drop-in makes a chaos in the parking and bookings, so you have to book in advance.

Only if you have kayak certificate and experience, because it’s safer without. We have 2 spray skirts.

Yes. We have many vests, from 15 kilos up to 90+. Vest, paddle and map are always included.

Swim shoes are included so you can enter and exit (on a beach, for example), without getting your holiday shoes wet.

Directions, bathroom and storage

Drop-in makes a chaos in the parking and bookings, so you have to book in advance.

We are a 5 minute drive from Olden center. We will send you address and directions instantly after booking.

Yes, we have free private parking for you.

Opening hours for kayak rental Olden: From 9 to 22 (9 AM to 10 PM)

With card when you book (click the booking button before you arrive – booking closes 30 minutes before).

In the waterproof room in the kayaks, or inside your car or in our house. Drybag is not necessary, since the kayaks have waterproof rooms.

The bathroom is not available during the virus. Visit a bathroom at a gas station or similar, before you arrive.

Other tours and services

The tour is nice for all ages. The only trouble is for guests with a very high BMI – because of gravity walking uphill.