Svalbard
Kayak Expedition on the Isfjord
Overview
Join us on a fantastic paddling experience in the Isfjord, Svalbard´s second longest fjord. Make your way through one of the world’s starkest landscapes, as you kayak through powerful landscape of Svalbard and its mighty glacier faces, while gaining an introduction to the mining and hunting heritage of the region.
Kayak amidst soaring mountains and massive glaciers- Witness glacial ice melting directly into sea upclose
- A guided expedition for all kind of levels
- Encounter seals and various sea birds
Kayak amidst soaring mountains and massive glaciers
Witness glacial ice melting directly into sea upclose
A guided expedition for all kind of levels
Encounter seals and various sea birds
Arrive to Longyearbyen, check in to your hotel and enjoy an overnight
Meet the expedition leader for briefing and preparation, before heading to Kapp Wærn for paddling and overnight camp
Continue paddling from Kapp Wærn, towards Coraøya and others, until Sveabreen's towering glacier face. Over the days you will stop for breaks and overnight camps at various sites
Enjoy your final day of paddling, before hoping on polarcirkel boats heading back to Longyearbyen for overnight
After a scrumptious breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Oslo
This tour will involve staying 4 nights in tents at different sites during the course of the journey, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the adventure of camp life! All equipments required for staying in tents will be provided. While in Longyearbyen, you can enjoy a relaxing stay before and after the expedition at the Coal Miner's Cabin, which offers you an accommodation experience of the town's miners post second world war. Rebuilt with modern but shared communal facilities, a stay here takes you back to days of a miner's life.
On this kayak expedition we focus on the northern parts of Isfjorden. There is less boat traffic in this area, and we can paddle undisturbed past huge glaciers such as the spectacular Sveabreen. The area teems with birdlife, and we can see rare Polar ora whilst soaking up the fascinating local history on land. We will be able to see culturally significant areas from the mining and exploration eras, as well as from hunting and trapping life. If the weather is difficult, we will go trekking in the beautiful area surrounding the camps
This trip requires the participants to be physically fit and previous paddling experience is an advantage. We use both single kayaks and steady double kayaks on this expedition. There are a set number of kayaks, so participants must be prepared to alternate between paddling single and double. Our guides are experienced kayak paddlers and will at all times ensure the groups safety. Participants will be asked to assist with the polar bear watch during the night.
Day wise Itinerary
Day 1
Your expedition begins with your arrival to Oslo airport, where our flight is ready to take you to the northernmost settlement on earth. Once at capital of Svalbard, Longyearbyen, we will transfer to your accommodation. If you arrive early, make sure to explore this town and mingle with its friendly locals, before enjoying an overnight.
Day 2
The expedition leader will meet the participants in the reception at the Coal Miners’ Cabins at 10:00 am, for a welcome meeting and briefing. From here the group will head to the expedition stores, to go through the equipment, find appropriate dry-suits and so forth.
Following a break to grab some lunch and last minute shopping, the group will meet again at 3:00 pm for the transfer to Kapp Wærn on the north bank of the Isfjord. From here we will paddle around the local area, and find a suitable place to camp.
Day 3-6
After a communal breakfast we will get our gear together and head into the wilderness. We will paddle from Kapp Wærn towards Coraøya, into the Ekmannsfjord, past Flintholmen and towards the impressive Sveabreen, with its towering glacier face. During the tour we will often stop to take pictures, and to marvel in all the amazing sites that surround us. Lunch stops will be on shore, where we can stretch our legs and replete our water stores. Following the break, we will get back into our kayaks, ready to explore new areas before setting a new camp. The plan is to cover 10 - 20 kilometers per day.
Day 7
On our final day of paddling we will enter Yoldiabukta, and head past the mighty Wahlenberg Glacier, with its blue-white icebergs. The Polarcirkel boats will arrive to collect us around lunch, and we will cross the fjord once more for the return to civilisation. In Longyearbyen we will pack away our equipment, before enjoying a farewell dinner with the team.
Day 8
The adventure is over, unless we can tempt you to stay a little longer and experience more of Longyearbyen and its surrounds. Transfer to the airport for your departure to Oslo, and journey homewards. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon!
Whats Included
- Meals and accommodation during the expedition
- Overnight in Longyearbyen before and after the expedition
- Return Flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen
- Shared equipment : cooking equipment, snow shovels, glacier equipment, primus, fuel
- Kayak and paddling equipment
- Tent
- Sleeping mat
- Experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment
- Search and rescue insurance
- Transport to and from start and finish point of tour
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa
- Personal expenses (Drinks, laundry, calls etc)
- Personal travel insurance
- Clothing and personal equipment
Special Note 
- This tour is not suitable for those with back, neck, arm or wrist issues.
- Knowledge of English or one of Scandinavian languages is must for participation, so as the guide can give you directions for safety and understanding
- Adventure available for age 18 and above
- You can also upgrade your accommodation to other options available in the town – Radisson Blu Polar, Funken Lodge.
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