What Our Clients Say
"our tour leader was one of the best
we've ever experienced - and we found the cultural aspects of
the trip a real bonus"
JOE & HELEN MARMALIC - Fiji Kayaking, June 2004
"the paddling was great, the landscape
stunning, and the cultural interaction with the community far
richer and more rewarding than anticipated"
TERENCE UREN - Fiji Kayaking, June 2002
Rates
Prices for our sea kayak vacations
are shown in Australian Dollars, except for Antarctica and the Russian Far East,
which are in US dollars. If you would like an estimate of trip
prices in other currencies, please use the link on each holiday
page to the online currency converter, to apply current exchange
rates.
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What experience do I need?
To enjoy our sea kayaking holidays you should
be moderately fit, appreciate the outdoors, and have a sense
of adventure. On our warm water Pacific Island, Papua New Guinea and Hinchinbrook
trips beginners are welcome, but prior tent camping experience
will help prepare you for the remote areas we visit. Pristine
beaches, cultural interaction, and unique bird and marine life
are the rewards! For the High Arctic, Greenland, Antarctica,
Croatia, Turkey and Russian Far East, some previous paddling experience
is required. As with most activities, the fitter you are, the
more you will enjoy the kayak trip.
We are always happy to discuss your paddling experience and suitability for a particular holiday, and can often suggest appropriate tuition at home to prepare you for the sea kayaking trip of your choice. |
What equipment is included?
We use fleets of fast single and double
kayaks on our warm water trips. We use plastic kayaks (mainly doubles, and
a few singles) for the polar, Papua New Guinea and Russian Far East trips and provide
waterproof dry-suits for polar paddling. We provide all kayaking
and safety equipment. For most trips that involve camping, we
provide tents and other group camping equipment.
Cuisine
We pride ourselves on the presentation,
variety and taste of our meals. We use fresh fruit and vegetables on all our trips,
and delight in offering a wholesome menu. Onboard the ships Polar Pioneer and Marina Svetaeva
delicious meals are prepared by professional chefs. If you have
special dietary needs, just let us know in advance.
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How big are the groups?
Small groups, generally of 8 to 12
participants, ensure we maintain the highest standards and travel
in style. Ages generally range from 20 to 65, but our participants
have included high school students.
Family & Private Trips
Each year more past clients return for a
paddling adventure with family and friends. Family trips are best suited for
Fiji, but private departures are available for Turkey, Croatia amd Tonga. We'll be happy to
put together a special itinerary for a family with young children
or private group of friends, either expedition style or resort
based. We can even put together a fabulous "honeymoon" sea kayaking adventure. Costs are provided on request.
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