Kayak
History
indicate that kayaks are at least 4000 years old. The eskimos and the
population living in the arctic regions developed kayak to hunt on lakes
and sea. The inuit word for kayak is qajaq. Originally it
was made of a wooden frame and covered by stretched seal skin. Today the
inuit are not using kayaks for hunting anymore but kayaks are still a
traditional and culture object in Greenland.
Kayaking
along the coast of the disko bay area among the icebergs is still an
adventure that many people every summer want to experience.
Ilulissat
Tourist Nature can arrange this adventure holiday for you. At the Ataa Summer Camp
in Ataa (an old inuit settlement 65km north of Ilulissat)
Ilulissat Tourist Nature have for rent 11 sea kayak (6 single and 5
double).
In
the summer months the calm waters of the Ataa sund (the sea area in
between the main land and Arve-princens island) are perfect
kayaking.
Our expert staff in Ilulissat or Ataa can help you
organising your kayak tour on the cristal water of the Tasersuaq lake
(10 km long, 3 wide and 96 metres deep) or at sea among the icebergs.
The famous Eqi Sermia glacier is only 25 km away from Ataa.
You just need to bring your tent , sleeping bag and
food and leave for as many days as you want.
Click here
to see a map of the area with the kayak routes,distances and areas where
there is the possibility of taking the kayaks in land.
Important:
Please clik here to download the Kayak indemnity form that must
be signed before renting our kayaks.
| Renting
prices per day |
Dkk |
Euro |
| Prijon
Kodjack single |
375,- |
51 |
| Hasle
Explorer single |
375,- |
51 |
| Prijon
Odissey double |
475,- |
65 |
| Canoe |
250,- |
35 |
The
prices include:
- Neoprene wesuit;
- Neoprene gloves and shoes;
- Lifevest;
- Paddles,
-
Water pump;
- Compass;
-
Security devices.
Notes:
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The prices do no include the trasport costs from Ilulissat to Ataa and
return. Please visit the Ataa websitepages for more information about
trasfers and accommodation in Ataa.
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Ilulissat Tourist Nature do not arrange kayaking courses and we do not
provide guides for kayaking tours.