TBDThis option's days will be determined while on the South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula 2027 trip.
Experience quiet water-level exploration
Sea Kayaking Program
November 10 to 30, 2027
Cost: $995
Leader: TBD
Group Size: 10
Days: Select Days on Voyage
Safari Overview
Available to a small group of up to 10 expedition guests, this optional program offers guided outings exclusively for participating kayakers. Gliding quietly through polar waters, sea kayaking provides an intimate, low-impact way to experience Antarctica. It is an extraordinary chance to explore the Southern Ocean at water level, surrounded by ice, wildlife, and profound stillness.
WHY CHOOSE THIS OPTION?
- Connection to Nature: Observe wildlife from a unique vantage point.
- Quiet Immersion: Paddle quietly past ice and wildlife through fjords and bays.
ENHANCE YOUR TRIP
- This is a trip option to our South Georgia/Antarctica 2027 trip scheduled from November 10 to 30, 2027.
Updated: January 2026
Print Trip
| Date | Description | Lodge | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| This option's days will be determined while on the South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula 2027 trip. |
Our Trip Leaders
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TBD
Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris carefully selects leaders who are experts in their field to ensure that your experience is the best it can be. One or more leaders, assisted by other local park guides, will provide a range of expertise for your trip.
- Cost & Payments
- Included
- Not Included
- Fitness Level
Conservation- Conditions
ConservationCost & Payments
Costs (in US$)
| Type | Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| Kayaking Program | $995 |
Costs are per person. See Included and Not Included sections for more details.
Payment Schedule
| Payment | Due Date | Amount Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Final | With final payment, May 15, 2027 | $995 |
Payment is due with your main trip’s final payment; see its trip itinerary for details.
Cancellations
Cancellations are non-transferrable. No refunds are given after the Final Payment due date of May 15, 2027.
Note: If we are unable to provide you with any excursion due to weather and sea conditions or other reasons, we will refund in full the money you paid for the activity. If we can provide you with at least one excursion, no refund, partial or otherwise, of the money you paid for the activity will be made to you.
Included
- Kayak Master and safety zodiac
- Double or single kayak
- An adjustable paddle
- Top-quality dry suit
- Booties, pogies
- Spray skirt
- Lifejacket designed for kayaking with a whistle
Not Included
- Thermal clothing, such as under layers, socks
- Dry bag for personal belongings
- Waterproof gloves, a warm hat, neck gater
Climate
Fitness Level
On a 5-point scale (see the table below), the difficulty level is usually between 2 and 3 depending on the excursion. The program offers multiple extended, non-strenuous excursions. It involves physical exercise, potentially in challenging sea conditions and uneven terrain. Participants must have previous kayaking experience and must be able to swim.
| Difficulty Level | Description |
| 1 | Non-strenuous activity, suitable for all skill levels |
| 2 | Extended but non-strenuous activity |
| 3 | Involves physical activity, potentially in challenging conditions |
| 4 | Strenuous, extended activity, requires good physical fitness |
| 5 | Very strenuous activity on untracked terrain, technical skills needed |
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Conservation
Our company ethos has always regarded conservation as inseparable from responsible tourism. We struggle with the dilemma that traveling worldwide expends climate-changing carbon. However, we wholeheartedly believe that traveling with us will cultivate your passion for conserving our beautiful world while stimulating each destination’s local economy. We encourage you to explore the various ways in which Cheesemans’ operates within this context:
- Ecotourism and Conservation for Antarctica.
- Cheesemans’ Trips are Carbon Neutral.
- Offsetting your Travel to/from our Trip: We ask you to pledge to offset the carbon emissions for your travel to and from our trips. You can purchase offsets with most airlines (Delta includes them automatically), use our handy carbon calculator and donate to Sustainable Travel International, or contribute to your favorite offsetting organization.
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