Things to Do
KAYAKING
There’s no shortage of natural beauty in Spitsbergen and sea kayaking is one of the best ways to take it all in. Used by the Inuit as a means to sneak up on their prey from the water’s edge, kayaking is one of the most inspiring and intimate ways to explore the rugged coastlines and calm bays of Spitsbergen; every nook and cranny of this amazing island, from towering bird cliffs to ice strewn inlets and fjords. Accompanied by a guide, paddling under 24 hours of daylight, kayakers have the chance to experience the richness of Spitsbergen from a breathtaking perspective. Paddle past polar deserts and beaches, flower-dappled tundra, multi-
prism ice formations, whaling station remains, ghost towns and magnificent wildlife. Be on the lookout for hundreds of seabirds above; polar bears, foxes, walrus and reindeer on the horizon; and playful seals in the water below. Did You Know? The word “kayak” means “hunter’s boat,” and were once made from marine mammal skins, opportunistic pieces of driftwood, bones, ivory and other natural material.
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