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3-Day Sea Kayaking Trip In Iceland

Enter Remote Wilderness with an Iceland Kayak Tour

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About tour

This 3-day kayak tour in Iceland is your chance to explore the country’s most remote wilderness. Join us for three days of coastal adventure as we explore the abundant wildlife, hidden gems, and rich history of Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. Kayaks are the best way to visit secluded spots in West Iceland. Paddle to natural attractions such as Vigur Island and Hvítanes Peninsula with an expert guide who will entertain you with local knowledge and stories.

Wind down at the end of the day with homemade dinner and tent accommodation surrounded by breathtaking nature. This is a truly one-of-a-kind experience along the Westfjords of Iceland!

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Highlights

Icelandic Westfjords
Ísafjarðardjúp Bay
Seyðisfjörður Fjord
Folafótur & Hvítanes Peninsula
Snæfjallaströnd Coastline Views
Vigur Island
Icelandic Wildlife (incl. seals and puffins)
Kambsnes Peninsula
Súðavík Village Views

Included

Food and cookware
Tents
Car transport to and from Seyðisfjörður Fjord (Day 1&3)
All kayaking gear
Expert kayak guide

What to bring

Thermal base layers (two sets of tops)
Wool/fleece thermal mid-layer
Hiking pants (preferably not cotton)
Light, waterproof and breathable hiking pants & jacket
Wool/fleece hat
At least one pair of warm gloves
2 to 3 pairs of thick wool/synthetic socks
Light hiking shoes for strolls in and around camp
Sleeping bag for at least 0°C (down is best)
Sleeping pad (a thin and inflatable one is ideal)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
1 L water bottle
Personal medical kit
Personal medication (i.e. inhaler, EpiPen)
Two dry bags (we’ll also have a small selection of dry bags but it’s good to bring at least two for yourself)
Binoculars (optional, great to have for watching wildlife)
Camera

Tour Snapshot

Availability June-Aug

Duration 3 days

Departs From Ísafjörður

Level Moderate

Minimum age 16 years

Ratio 1:10

Accommodation Included

Meet on Location Yes

Pickup No

Small Group Experience

• More attention from your guide

Expert Guides

• Deep local knowledge

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Itinerary

It’s important to remember you’ll be carrying all your personal belongings with you on this tour. Our kayaks can hold many items when you pack efficiently. We’ll provide all paddling gear and clothing, tents, and cookware.

You have the option to rent a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and dry suit from us at an additional cost. Please add these as extras during the booking process.

Meet on Location: We meet at our base in Mávagarður C (grey building) at 1 PM for a briefing.

Accommodation: This tour includes tent accommodation at a remote campsite on the Folafótur Peninsula. We supply the tents but you must bring your own sleeping mattress and bag (or rent them from us upon booking).

Day 1 - Seyðisfjörður Fjord and Folafótur Peninsula

Our sea kayaking Iceland adventure starts at 1 p.m at our meeting point in Ísafjörður, West Iceland. We’ll have a brief trip Q&A and make final preparations before our 45-minute drive to Seyðisfjörður Fjord. This is where the tour will officially begin.

Once we’ve packed our kayaks and received a safety briefing, we’ll start to paddle along Seyðisfjörður’s beautiful coastline. En route, note the unique natural features of Hestfjörður — a fjord punctured by the striking cliffs of Mt. Hestur.

As you paddle, keep your eyes peeled for the marine life of Isafjardardjup. Humpback whales, harbor porpoises, and white-beaked dolphins are known to visit these waters.

After a couple more hours of paddling, we’ll reach the shores of Folafótur Peninsula. This is where we’ll set up our base camp and tents for the night.

Our day winds down as we eat a delicious meal made by our guide and enjoy the snowy mountain views of Snæfjallaströnd.

Distance: 5.6 miles (9 km)

Day Highlights

Seyðisfjörður Fjord
Hestfjörður
Mt. Hestur
Folafótur Peninsula
Snæfjallaströnd
Marine wildlife

Included

Transport to Seyðisfjörður Fjord
A delicious dinner
English speaking kayak guide
Camp set up and tent accommodation

Day 2 - Vigur Island and Hvítanes Peninsula

We’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast to kick off the second day of our kayak tour in Iceland. Our day of coastal exploration will be centered around the abundant wildlife of Vigur Island and Hvítanes Peninsula.

Our first stop, Vigur Island, is where we’ll get rare insight into how Icelandic people live in harmony with nature. The remote island is home to thousands of breeding seabirds — including puffins — and a small but mighty population of around ten people.

After lunch, we’ll hop back into our kayaks and paddle south towards Hvítanes Peninsula. As we near the peninsula’s rocky shore, there’s a high chance we’ll be greeted by a colony of harbor seals lounging on the rocks.

We’ll make a short stop at Hvítanes to observe the seals before we head back to our campsite at Folafótur for the night.

Distance: 11 miles (18 km)

Day Highlights

Vigur Island
Hvítanes Peninsula
Marine wildlife
Historical insights
Folafótur Peninsula

Included

English speaking kayak guide
Tent accommodation at Folafótur Peninsula
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 - Kambsnes Peninsula and Ísafjörður Harbor

Our final day kayaking in Iceland will be spent slowly making our way back to Ísafjörður. We’ll glide by stunning coastal views of Kambsnes Peninsula and the small village of Súðavík as we hug the shoreline en route to Ísafjörður Harbor.

Our kayak trip in Iceland comes to a close once we reach the shores of Seyðisfjörður Fjord, unpack our kayaks, and drive back to the original meeting point in Ísafjörður.

We’ll arrive in Ísafjörður at approximately 4 p.m. The end of a wonderful sea kayaking trip in Iceland!

Distance: 11 miles (18 km)

Day Highlights

Seyðisfjörður Fjord
Folafótur Peninsula
Kambsnes Peninsula views
Súðavík Village views
Marine wildlife
Ísafjörður Harbor

Included

Transport back to Ísafjörður from Seyðisfjörður
Breakfast and lunch
English speaking kayak guide

Attractions Map

Explore the top attractions of the tour with our interactive map

FAQ

Can The Guide Advise if I am Eligible For Rescheduling the Tour and/or a Refund?

No, our guides are not able to provide information on these matters, but our team will be happy to assist you. We kindly ask that you reach out to our customer care team regarding any questions or concerns.

What should I wear on the kayaking tours in Iceland?

We recommend that participants wear warm outdoor clothing, for example, a fleece or wool sweater and pants. You should also bring a change of clothing and swimwear.

How experienced do you have to be to do the kayaking tours?

No prior kayaking experience is required for the tours as our professional guides will teach the technique on location.

How fit do you have to be to do the kayaking tours?

Our kayaking tours are all listed at a level easy or moderate so most people should be able to do the tour. Just keep in mind that the activity is an outdoor nature activity so some physical strength is needed.

Is there a guide with you on all of the Arctic Adventures kayaking tours?

All our kayaking tours are operated by experienced and certified professional 4 star BCU sea kayak guides.

What kind of kayaks do you use for the tours?

We use top of the line plastic sea kayaks.

Are the kayaks stable? Can they tip over?

Our kayaks are very stable and easy to use.

Yes, they can tip over, although they are very stable and it happens rarely. If they tip over the guide has the necessary equipment and ability to quickly tip them over again.

If the kayaks tip over participants don’t have to worry too much, all participants get life jackets and neoprene suits so they will stay warm even if they fall in.

Are cameras and personal belongings permitted on the kayak?

Taking a waterproof camera is a great idea when going on a kayak tour. However, it is not recommended to take too much on this day tour as there is really no need for it.

I can’t swim, is that a problem when doing the kayaking tours?

Although you don’t need to “swim” while sea kayaking, we recommend that you can. People that can’t swim tend to panic when they are in the water. You have to be comfortable with floating in water.