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Svalbard Sea Kayak and Hike Expedition

Arctic, Svalbard, Norway
Available Departures: Jul

10 days from

US$3,305

without flights
Pioneer
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

A unique holiday exploring the Isfjorden area of Svalbard by sea kayak and on foot

Trip Code: PSK
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Svalbard Sea Kayak and Hike Expedition

Highlights
  • Experience this incredible wilderness from sea level as well as high up on the mountainside

  • Look up at the impressive cliffs of Alkhornet from your kayak

  • Get the chance to see arctic wildlife such as, arctic fox, seals and reindeer

  • Walk in stunning landscapes and camp in awe-inspiring wilderness

  • Explore the ghost town of Barentsburg

  • A kayaking trip for beginners but still with all of the adventure


At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 12
  • 7 days sea kayaking and walking
  • Join In Longyearbyen

Accommodation & Meals
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • 8 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
  • 2 nights Guesthouse
  • 7 nights Camping
Overview

A beautiful holiday for anyone who is wanting to see Svalbard from a different perspective. We will explore the bays of Ymerbukta and Tryghamna; arguably, the most beautiful sites of the Isfjord, with the impressive Esmark glacier (one of the few in Spitsbergen that is still advancing) providing a backdrop like no other. We are very likely to see polar foxes, seals, and reindeer – especially when gently paddling along hardly making a sound. The amazing cliffs of Alkhornet also provide incredible bird watching opportunities. In these moments we have plenty of time for photography and observation. We end our journey by visiting the ghost town of Barentsburg, a former mining base from the Soviet era. A gentle paced holiday, allowing us to see and experience the true beauty of Svalbard.

Is this holiday for you?

No kayaking or canoeing experience required, but a good level of fitness is still essential.


We will be spending a lot of time on the water. As a safety precaution, you must be able to competently swim a minimum distance of 25 metres and you should be comfortable with the idea of being completely submerged under water.


Each day will consist of about 4 to 6 hours of kayaking …

No kayaking or canoeing experience required, but a good level of fitness is still essential.


We will be spending a lot of time on the water. As a safety precaution, you must be able to competently swim a minimum distance of 25 metres and you should be comfortable with the idea of being completely submerged under water.


Each day will consist of about 4 to 6 hours of kayaking with additional walks from the campsites. The hikes are often ascents of fairly low altitude summits (less than 1000m, most often from 300 to 500m). It is quite common to pass through scree and/or snowfields and there are no marked paths.

A big part of this holiday is participation – from putting up your tent or packing it away, to helping with meal preparation and loading/unloading the kayaks– it’s all part of the adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the camp will run smoothly and for many this is one of the best parts of experience!


The camping is of a basic level. There is no infrastructure from the moment we leave Longyearbyen, we have to transport everything (tent, sleeping bag, clothes, meals and food, etc.) on our kayaks; pack and unload them, and carry equipment to and from camp when necessary.
Please be aware that, due to the possibility of encountering polar bears, it is compulsory for any guide on Svalbard to carry a gun. At camp you will also be asked to participate in guard tours. This does not mean guarding yourself against a bear, but simply keeping watch and warning the guide of the possible presence of a bear.


The day to day itinerary is for guidance only and flexibility is paramount. The itinerary may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife.

Why KE?

With only one departure in 2025, this is the only opportunity to explore and experience this amazing landscape in a truly unique and unobtrusive way.

All kayaking and safety equipment is included.

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