Kayak around Tromsø with Citizen Science

Come with us for a kayak trip in Tromsø and explore the arctic waters
around the city. Paddle along at a relaxing pace and keep a look out
for wildlife along the coast. Don't forget to look down into the water
to see kelp, sea urchins and other sea life. During this activity we'll
find the best place to enjoy a home-made picnic lunch, before making
paddling back to base. 

This activity is suitable for beginners.
Your guide will provide you with all the necessary safety equipment and
show you the basics of paddling a kayak.

During our time
together in the wilderness, we will collect data for one of our citizen
science projects. You'll have the opportunity to follow our validated
scientific method to collect data that will be used to protect our
precious landscape.

Duration: 3-4 hours 
Group size: 2 - 5 pax (Minimum of 2 adults to confirm the tour)
Minimum age: 13 years old (please assess your child's comfort & safety for this activity)
Meeting time: 11:00 in front of the Scandic Ishavhotel Fredrik Langes gate 2, 9008 Tromsø


About the meal: The meal provided is a homemade sandwich Ⓥ, cookies and hot drinks. Please let us know in the booking if you have any allergies. All of our food and drinks are vegan.

Inclusions: Certified
kayak guide, transport, homemade meal & hot drinks, and all
kayaking equipment (kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid, drysuit, wetsuit boots)

Safety considerations: The
tour involves kayaking, and walking on uneven terrain; the conditions
may be rainy, windy, icy, slippery, muddy or sandy. and there may be
some unexpected swell. The temperatures may be hot or cold so ensure you
are wearing appropriate clothing and have ample water for the activity.
It is a good idea to bring a hat and a spare change of clothing in case
you get wet. This activity is on the water, all participants must be
confident swimmers. Wandering Owl has appropriate liability insurances,
but please ensure you have your own medical and travel insurance, just
as you would normally have.

Important information

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After booking with us you'll receive a confirmation email. Please read
through the email carefully and ensure all details are correct. If you
don't receive a confirmation email from us, please get in contact with
our friendly team.
- Our terms and conditions, and our generous 24hr cancellation policy can be found here.
- Always travel with travel insurance.
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Learn more about our ethical and responsible tourism initiatives,
including about our meals, citizen science projects and research
partnerships here.
- All participants need to complete the eWaiver before the tour/activity start time. Here is the link to our waiver.
It's one eWaiver per booking, no matter how many Wandering Owl
activities you join. If you have been on tour with us in the last 12
months, you do not need to complete another waiver.
- It's a great
idea to dress in layers, so as you warm up or cool down you can add and
remove layers. We suggest: woolen base layer, woolen sweater, mid layer
and a shell or or windproof jacket as the final layer. Jeans, especially
skinny jeans aren't windproof nor do they have any thermal qualities.
High heels and fashion shoes are unsuitable.
- We suggest to download
WhatsApp before travelling to Norway. We prefer to use WhatsApp or
email when communicating with our guests. Remember to keep your phone
handy on the day of the tour in case we need to make last minute changes
or communicate with you.
- The activity varies every day of the
season. The landscape and experience can vary depending on the
environmental conditions at the time. 

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