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Do I need prior kayaking experience?
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Not necessarily. This trip is open to both beginners and experienced paddlers. Most paddles are 2.5–4 hours, with at least one longer day. A good attitude, moderate fitness, and a sense of adventure are more important than technical skills. If you're unsure, the team can help assess your readiness or recommend pre-trip training.
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How fit do I need to be?
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You should be in good health and reasonably active. Activities include kayaking, hiking, and boarding tenders from the vessel. Hikes may involve uneven ground, rocky tundra, or steep inclines. Some scrambling may be required. If you're capable of moderate day hikes and light paddling, you'll be fine.
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How many people are in the group?
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The expedition is limited to 14 guests max aboard the Elsi. This ensures an intimate experience with personal attention from your guides and crew, and space for everyone to paddle and explore comfortably.
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Where does the trip start and end?
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The trip starts in Ilulissat, Greenland, with a pre-expedition hotel night on Day 1. On Day 2, you'll board the schooner Elsi and begin the sailing and kayaking journey. The expedition ends back in Ilulissat on Day 9.
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What’s the Elsi like?
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Elsi is a 24-meter, 1986-built schooner designed for polar travel. She's been fully refitted for modern comfort, including:
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- 6 guest cabins (3 twin-share, 3 triple-share)
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- 3 bathrooms with showers
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- Spacious dining room
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- Heated indoor pilothouse
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- Open deck for viewing icebergs and wildlife
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She provides a cozy and capable basecamp in the Arctic.
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What wildlife might I see?
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You may encounter whales (humpback, minke, fin), seals, musk ox, reindeer, Arctic foxes, eabirds like king eiders and white-fronted geese. Occasionally, polar bears (though rare)
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Is kayaking mandatory?
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No — kayaking is optional and requires a supplement (~$600 USD). If you don’t wish to paddle, you can join daily excursions by tender or explore ashore on hikes and gentle walks.
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What's the price of the expedition?
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The price of the tour is $7,035.00 USD per person (twin share) and $6,165.00 USD per person (triple share) for the 2025 departures, and $7,200.00 USD per person (twin share) and $6,200.00 USD per person (triple share) for the 2026 departures. For those travelers wanting to participate in kayaking activities, there is a $605.00 USD kayak supplement that needs to be selected at the time of booking.
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If single travelers are happy to share a cabin, we can try and match people up.
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What are your payment terms?
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A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to secure your booking and may be paid by major credit card (no credit card fees applied). The remaining balance is due 90 days before the tour starts.
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Upon receipt of your reservation deposit, you will receive a preparatory package with a receipt denoting your deposit paid and balance due date, trip confirmation, detailed itinerary, medical and liability release forms, trip insurance requirements, equipment list and other pre-trip information.
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Balances are due 90 days prior to departure. Balances may be paid by credit card (no credit card fees applied).
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What's your cancellation policy?
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All requests for cancellation must be received in writing to Adventure Fix GO.
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Cancellations received more than 90 days prior to the trip departure date means a loss of your deposit (30% of the trip cost). However, your deposit may be transferred towards a different trip run by SSV for a fee of $250, in applicable trip currency (AU/NZ/US/EU). Transfers are only valid on trips scheduled to commence within 18 months of your original departure date and you are permitted one transfer only. In addition, any increase in trip costs as a result of your transferring to an alternative trip or departure date will be payable by you.
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If cancellation takes place less than 90 days prior to trip departure , you will be required to pay the full cost of the trip. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
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We strongly recommend that you obtain adequate trip cancellation insurance.
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Do I need travel insurance?
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Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is required. It must include evacuation and medical coverage. You’ll be asked for proof before boarding.
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Is this a good trip for solo travelers?
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Yes. Many travelers join solo. You’ll be assigned a same-gender roommate unless you book a single supplement. Meals are shared and the group is small and welcoming.
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What’s the weather like in July?
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Expect cool, fresh summer conditions:<BR>
- Daytime highs: 5–15°C (41–59°F)<BR>
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- Water temperatures: cold, but manageable with drysuits for kayaking<BR><BR>
Bring warm layers and be ready for wind or sudden changes in conditions.
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Is there Wi-Fi or cell service?
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No. Once the expedition begins, you’ll be unplugged from the outside world. Satellite communication is available for emergencies, but you’ll enjoy a rare opportunity to fully disconnect.
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How do I get to Ilulissat?
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Fly to Reykjavik, Iceland, then take the flight to Ilulissat. You can return via Greenland domestic flights (to Nuuk or Kangerlussuaq) or retrace your path via Iceland. You can also fly to Nuuk from New York. Most travelers book a round-trip flight through Reykjavik or Copenhagen.
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Mary
Best kayak trip ever.
Every day of this trip was wonderful – excellent equipment, great location choices by our guides, fantastic views from the water, stunning food, great company – what more could you want?