Abashiri | Into the Drift Ice: Sea Kayaking Adventure on the Okhotsk Sea in a Dry Suit
Itinerary Details
Stay Warm on the Frozen Sea
Despite the extreme winter conditions, you can stay warm and comfortable thanks to the professional dry suit provided for the experience. Designed to protect you from icy water and freezing temperatures, the suit helps keep you dry while you paddle across the Sea of Okhotsk. With the right equipment and professional guidance, you can focus on the extraordinary landscape unfolding around you.
Stay Warm on the Frozen Sea
Despite the extreme winter conditions, you can stay warm and comfortable thanks to the professional dry suit provided for the experience. Designed to protect you from icy water and freezing temperatures, the suit helps keep you dry while you paddle across the Sea of Okhotsk. With the right equipment and professional guidance, you can focus on the extraordinary landscape unfolding around you.
Itinerary
Prepare for Your Drift Ice Adventure
Check In & Learn About the Drift Ice
Arrive at the meeting point and check in with your guide. Before heading out, your guide will explain the day’s drift ice conditions, the route, and essential safety procedures for paddling in the winter sea.
Put on Your Professional Dry Suit
With assistance from the staff, change into the professional dry suit provided for the activity. The suit’s sealed design helps protect you from cold water and freezing temperatures, allowing you to enjoy the experience comfortably even in the harsh winter environment.
Paddle into the Drift Ice
Sea Kayaking Through the Drift Ice
Head to the coast and launch your kayak onto the Sea of Okhotsk. Following your guide, paddle toward areas where drift ice has gathered and navigate carefully through natural openings between the floes. Get remarkably close to the ice and experience the unique sensation of moving through a frozen sea from water level.
Return to Shore & Complete the Experience
Return safely to shore and change out of your dry suit. After warming up and getting ready, take a moment to look back on your journey through the drift ice and capture some final photos before concluding this unforgettable winter adventure.
Important Information & Cancellation Policy
Important
Information &
Cancellation Policy
Important Notes
- Weather and sea conditions: Drift ice is a natural phenomenon, and winter sea conditions can change rapidly. The tour may be cancelled or modified at short notice if weather, sea conditions, or other safety concerns make the activity unsuitable.
- Reservation dates: As drift ice conditions vary from day to day, it is recommended to provide multiple possible dates when making your reservation, such as the second or third day of your stay, to increase the chance of experiencing suitable conditions.
- Drift ice conditions: The amount, location, and accessibility of drift ice cannot be guaranteed, as they depend on natural conditions.
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel for personal reasons after making a reservation, the applicable winter experience cancellation fee will be charged.
- If the tour is cancelled by the organizer due to weather or unsafe sea conditions, a full refund will be provided.
