Sea kayaking day tour between the mountains around Ísafjörður Town in the Icelandic Westfjords
Trip Difficulty: 2 out of 5 possible
Category: Day Trip, available through out summer from Ísafjörður in North West Iceland
Isafjordur has earned its reputation as the sea
kayaking center of Iceland. The reason is the endless
possibilities for kayaking in the fjords and bays that
are close by but still so remote. This trip is perfect
for those looking for an exciting introduction to the
great sport of sea kayaking.
Paddling under the magnificent mountains towering
over the town around Isafjordur, the traveler
experiences the closeness of nature and the beauty
of the landscape from an exciting angle and in a safe
environment.
We begin with a short lesson in paddling and put the
boats out behind the Maritime Museum and paddle a
circle inside the fjord while keeping a sharp lookout
for various bird species and seals.
Guaranteed departures: Everyday at 9:15 AM from the Tourist Information Center in Ísafjörður. Pick up from the local airport in connection with the morning flight is available free of charge.
Details:
Price: 7.500 ISK per person. Includes a pick up from the Isafjörður Airport, kayaking gear and guide.
Duration of trip: 3 hours. Available: June -
August (depending on weather). Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum: 10 persons. Age
limit: 16 years. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing i.e. fleece sweater and
pants, change of clothing and swimwear. No knowledge of the sport required.
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details on our cancellation policy.
Disclaimer:
All sea kayak trips are undertaken on the
responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any
responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced
to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all
trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit
risk.