Posts Tagged ‘kayaking’
Antarctica – will you risk to have a trip?
Antarctica is the last vast wilderness of our planet. It is a place of extremes, beautiful and serene. Short Antarctic summer exposes all beauty of the ice shield which covers practically every kilometer of the continent. Glaciers, slipping into the water, and sparkle icebergs create a composition of different blue color shades. The sight is simply breathtaking! At all height of the polar summer, the Wildlife activation period, Antarctic visitors can see the representatives of the local fauna: lively beaches of penguins and lots of seals and whales in the ocean.
First, summer is coming to the nearby Islands: Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Shetlands. Moving to the south, to the Antarctic Peninsula, long-awaited warmth transforms everything. During five months, from November to March, the magnificent Antarctica amazes visitors with its unparalleled beauty. Additional argument in favor of traveling to Antarctica is visa-free entry to Argentina where the majority of Antarctic cruises starts and ends. Read the rest of this entry »
The best camping sites in Russia. Part 2
To the West, but in the Russian style
“Silver lake” camp is one of the popular rest zones in Russia. It is situated in Ostashkovsky area of the Tver region on the bank of the Seliger Lake which cleanest water, according to a legend, contains silver, tightens wounds and cures illnesses. This rest zone is located only in 450 km from Moscow. If you want you can take place in a cottage or on the equipped platform. The administration will give you all necessary: a tent, a sleeping bag, rugs, a brazier and etc.
Being in this camping you can take part in held here festivals of an author’s song, in organized excursions to sacred springs and monasteries. You can go fishing or hire some boats/kayaks. Camping also has an athletic field.
The price for a night begins from 447 rubles. Read the rest of this entry »
Hawaii Ocean Kayak Tours Basics
Just imagine how you slip soundlessly through pure and shining in the sun Hawaiian waters, gliding over the open Pacific while dolphins accompany you? Ocean kayaking tour will help you to see the Hawaiian island in its entire splendor connecting you with the nature.
Kayaking Basics
Kayaking trips can last a few days or several weeks. The best part of ocean kayaks is created for 1 or 2 paddlers. As decide upon the trip you wish to make, it will let you to determine the size of the kayak and its configuration; for instance, specialized kayaks or surf skis are not so wide if we compare them with open-water ocean kayak. Some of them can feature overturned bows therefore performance on the ocean waves is better thanks to special properties. The kayak length determines the cargo capacity and it is easier to stay in a straight line in the water. But long kayaks have disadvantages as well as they are not able to provide maneuverability. The width also matters much. Read the rest of this entry »
Kayaking tours
Kayaking tours belong to one of the preferred summer activities nowadays. if you are looking for an active and adventurous rest, kayaking is for you! When looking for destination place to go during vacation you value good cuisine, amazing accommodation and fantastic tour plan filled with much fun choose camping with kayaking tour. It is not that hard to discover tours undertaking kayaking. It may take time of you wish to have a combination of above mentioned elements on superb level, but not mission impossible. You will cope with the choice of the best facilities and we are going to point to you the best places where you can get much pleasure from kayaking. Read the rest of this entry »
Kayaking in Japan to see its beauty
Some landscapes are just fantastic and admire observers. For instance, California’s Yosemite Valley with its huge granite walls, or Japan’s Kamikochi with excellent views of the Hida Range’s alpine cirques. Otaki’s Shizen- ko 自然湖, denoting “natural lake”, does not belong to this types of landscape. Its splendor and magnificence will be fathomed after observation and patient exploration. There is intimacy atmosphere about the lake and will not welcome people who do not want to engage it physically and spiritually. You can it look at it from afar, you should submerge to it fully. Actually, much of Shizen- ko is concealed behind the trees or within the canyon walls. This landscape is not for occasional passers-by. Enter the lake to understand it. A kayak (called カヌー, which is pronounced like ka nu-, in Japanese, is a phonetic translation of “canoe”) is just perfect for it; it lets you act together with Shizen- ko. Ontake Adventure (おんたけアドベンチャー) of Otaki, arranges kayak tours on Shizen- ko providing the best experienceof Japanese tourist landscape at present.
N- san, has been conducting kayak tours on Shizen- ko for 5 years already. He has passion for his work Being dedicated to the Shizen- ko landscape. The waters of Shizen- ko shimmer wonderfully in the morning light reflecting the world around.
Shizen- ko started existing on the September 14 th , 1984. The magnitude 6.8 earthquake took place in Otaki then and a massive slab was dislodged from the mountain Ontake. The landslide partly covered Otaku River making this way a natural dam. So Shizen- ko appeared. Ascending waters filled the valley forming the lake and all trees and rocks were devoured by water element. N-san teaches to maneuver the kayaks because it is the best way to explore the place. the instructor does his job with diligence though the kayaks are steady. He will not lead campers. They will explore the place on their own.