About Sea Kayaking touring
Sea Kayaking takes you straight into the heart of the great outdoors: no motors, no noise, and no pollution. You go with the flow, gliding effortlessly beneath towering peaks or along rocky shorelines while floating above sea life unapproachable in any other craft. Kayaks let you visit whales and seals in their natural environment; get close to calving glaciers and narrow, twisting fjords; and snake through mangrove estuaries teeming with birdlife. And you won't leave a hint of your passing - not even a footprint.
With a paddle as the only thing propelling you, Sea Kayaking can take some effort. But what a great workout - plus fresh air and some of the greatest scenery the world can offer. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need many technical skills to Sea Kayak, other than the ability to sit down and move your arms. Today's craft are more stable than ever, all but eliminating the dread of capsizing. It helps to be comfortable in the water, but it's not necessary, simply hop on board and start paddling. Its greatest appeal is that you can go at your own pace, if you get tired, simply slow down and take in the sights. The hardest part is to know when to stop; time has a way of slipping by as your hull glides across the water.
Tourabout has a range of holiday packages that include a stint on a Kayak in their itinerary; for example, imagine exploring undiscovered bays and caves as you Kayak through Halong Bay or paddle silently among icebergs and beneath majestic mountain peaks. Or how about joining a tour that follows a coast to coast event held in February each year in New Zealand where competitors run, cycle and Sea Kayak a 243 kilometre course from Kumara Beach on the Tasman Sea to Sumner Beach on the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a memorable two-day Kayaking excursion that follows the competitors down the Waimakiri River through Waimakiri Gorge, often called the 'Grand Canyon of New Zealand'. Travelling by Sea Kayak will immerse you in the culture of choice in ways that a bus or car tour cannot, so choose your region, create your own pace and make your own discoveries!