Urban experiences meets raw Arctic nature
Midday Winter Sea Kayaking from Tromsø
2100 NOK
per person
A perfect first-time kayaking experience in the Arctic, surrounded by stunning scenery and local wildlife, including seals and seabirds.
General information
This tour is operated by Sommarøy Adventure.
We start the day with a short bus ride to our base camp, where you will meet your guide and prepare for the adventure ahead. Inside our heated gamme, a dome-shaped tent originally used by the Sámi people, you will receive all the equipment you need for your kayaking trip, along with clear instructions on how to dress properly to stay warm and safe on the Arctic water.
Once you are suited up, you will walk down to the shoreline and get settled into your kayak. Before heading out, your guide will give you easy-to-follow paddling instructions and a thorough safety briefing. In winter, you will usually paddle in stable double kayaks, but single kayaks are available on request if you can show sufficient kayaking experience.
During the winter season, you will often explore beautiful areas such as Kaldfjorden and Eidkjosen. Depending on the weather and sea conditions, your route may take you through sheltered channels, between small islands and across peaceful archipelagos. Wildlife is active all year, so as you glide over the calm Arctic waters, you can keep an eye out for sea eagles, otters, seals and flocks of seabirds.
After the tour, you will return to base camp to warm up by the fire with hot drinks and snacks while sharing stories and highlights from your unforgettable Arctic day, before heading back by bus to Tromsø city centre.
Important information:
• The minimum age to participate in this tour is 14 years.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Pets are not allowed.
• No previous kayaking experience is required.
• All tours are guided by certified local instructors and adapted to ensure safety and comfort.
• Please make sure you arrive well dressed, with several warm layers to wear underneath the dry suit.
• Please inform our guides of any medical conditions that may be relevant for the tour.
• This tour is weather-dependent and may be changed or cancelled for safety reasons. A full refund will be offered if the tour is cancelled.
• Our guides and staff reserve the right to refuse participation if a participant’s condition or behaviour poses a risk to the health, safety or comfort of others. This includes, but is not limited to, intoxication, being under the influence or unsafe behaviour.
Included: Bus transport from and back to Tromsø city centre, certified local guide with experience kayaking in Arctic conditions, hot drinks and biscuits, kayak and paddle, buoyancy aid, warm gloves and boots, and dry suit
Please bring: Warm base layers to wear underneath the dry suit, an extra jumper or thin down jacket, warm hat and socks, gloves to wear by the fire, water bottle and some light food/snacks
Number of participants: Min. 4 – max. 16
Level of difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4 hours including transport
Departure time and place: 10:30 AM (10:30) from Tromsø Havn Prostneset, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromsø
Prices from
2100 NOK per person
Facilities
- Bonfire
- Allergy friendly
- English
- Warm shoes included
- Warm clothing included
- Vegetarian
- Minibus (up to 16 persons)
- Medium
- Eco certified
- Child 14+
- Vegan
- Eco-Lighthouse
- 3-5 hours
- Green travel
About Sommarøy Adventure
Sommarøy Adventure is a tour company that offers coastal adventures, including sea kayaking, boat tours and sea-to-summit excursions on foot, skis or snowshoes.
We run tours all year round, with a focus on sea kayaking in both the midnight sun and the polar night. Depending on the season, we offer hiking trips and wildlife safaris, as well as northern lights tours, snowshoe hikes and ski touring.
During the summer season, our primary base is located in Sommarøy, a sea kayaking paradise approximately one hour from Tromsø and a popular destination for kayaking and nature enthusiasts.
In winter, we operate from our outdoor base camp in Eidkjosen and offer convenient bus transfers from Tromsø city centre, which takes only about 15 minutes.
We are proud to have local guides with extensive knowledge of the region and the skills needed for guiding in the Arctic.
Phone: +47 940 68 969
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.sommaroy.no/
Hamnevegen 25, 9110 Sommarøy
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