Arctic Challenge - Hike and Kayak
Details
Difficulty level (out of 5):
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Minimum 2 (out of 6) participants:
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- June to September
- 08:00-19:00
- Approx. 11 hours
- Approx. 900 m elevation
- 16 years
You must be able to swim, but do not need any kayaking experience to participate as the tour guide will provide the necessary instructions. This is an 11 hour trip and you should be in good physical shape to participate.
If you have a physical disability, please reach out for the possibility of a private tour.
Max. size for dry suit: XXL
Max. height: 1.95 m
Price includes:
- Transport round trip
- Personal kayak clothing such as a drysuit and life jacket
- Warm expedition lunch
- Hot drink and biscuits
- Guide with necessary safety equipment
Recommend to bring:
- Warm socks
- Warm clothes
- Cold drink
- Camera in waterproof bag
- Backpack
*If you do not have warm socks, you can buy for NOK 100,-
Extra clothing and equipment: Arctica
Itinerary
Everybody has a relationship with Hjortfjellet, a mountain that towers with its characteristic shape on the other side of the fjord facing us in Longyearbyen.
To climb its summit is a must. But it is tough, there is a good reason why this trip has the name "The Arctic Challenge"; The fjord must be crossed by kayak and then around 1000 altitude metres in an untouched terrain await to be climbed.
And there will be no red-painted guiding marks on these rocks. This is untouched land. Well – not entirely: On the way to the summit we pass by Sneheim, where the miners used to live. Halfway there, we will see a mining plant from past times.
Once the summit is reached, the reward in terms of the view is spectacular. Miles of untouched arctic nature stretch out underneath your feet.
On the way back, we pick up rubbish that shows up on our way. SWE focuses on sustainability and nature conservation.
