The kayak adventure option is open to all levels of experience. However, it is highly recommended that you have some sea kayaking related experience prior to kayaking in the polar regions with Quark Expeditions. Our sea kayaks are the ideal means by which to slow down and connect with the pristine natural environments and surroundings.

 

Positioning yourself in the seat of a kayak is one of the most intimate ways travelers can connect with the polar regions—at water level, up close, where you can touch and feel every polar sensation imaginable. The Sea Kayak Program enables a small group of like-minded individuals to forge bonds as they explore fjords, glacial faces or mazes of sea ice.

 

Conditions and logistics permitting, your kayak guide(s) will endeavor to have you paddling as often as possible throughout the voyage. Typically, sea kayakers are shuttled by Zodiac from the ship to an ideal starting point, where the kayak excursion begins. Guests return to the ship by Zodiac at the end of their paddling experience. Some kayak excursions are designed so guests can go ashore and explore.  

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Sea Kayaking
Science and Discovery

Science and Discovery

Take part in researcher-led sessions, and interactive learning and field experiences with our expedition team.
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A guest jumps off the gangway (with a safety harness) into Antarctic waters during the Polar Plunge.
Polar Plunge

Polar Plunge

Plunge into polar waters cheered on by fellow passengers and our Expedition Team.
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Sea Kayaking
Zodiac Cruising

Zodiac Cruising

Get an up-close looks at icebergs, ice floes, and glaciers on a guided zodiac tour.
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Passengers hiking in Antarctic Landscape
Walking/Hiking

Hiking

Hiking in the polar regions is far from your typical trail experience.
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Photography
Photography

Photography

Our photography guides will help you hone your skills to capture the beauty of the polar regions.
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Presentations
Presentations

Presentations

Enjoy daily chats with and presentations by our world-class onboard polar experts.
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Sea Kayaking
Heli-Landing

Exclusive Heli-Landing

Set foot in an area of the world that can only be safely accessed by helicopter.
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Sea Kayaking
Flightseeing

Flightseeing

Get a bird’s-eye view of icebergs, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks.
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Sea Kayaking
Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-up Paddleboarding

Where surfing meets paddling. Enjoy the tranquil polar surroundings.
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Sea Kayaking
Greenland Camp Experience

Greenland Camp Experience

An immersive experience through the wonders of the Greenlandic wilderness.
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Mounting Biking Adventure Option, Greenland
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Discover world-class mountain biking routes through the stunning scenery of South Greenland.
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Ice Sheet experience in Greenland
Ice Sheet Experience

Ice Sheet Experience

Step foot onto the immense polar plateau of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
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Heli Hiking in Arctic Landscape
Heli-Hiking

Heli-Hiking

Our twin-engine helicopters will transfer you to the start of the most scenic hiking routes of Southern Greenland and then pick you up at the endpoint of the route.
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