Seals, islands and geothermal pool in Reykjanes
Trip difficulty: 3 out of 5 possible- Moderate
Reykjanes peninsula in Ísafjarðardjúp Bay is a favorite spot among many Icelandic sea kayakers and it becomes obvious why once you experience the area. The waters around Reykjanes are often calm and many seals can be spotted on both sides of the peninsula. Reykjanes is also home to the Westfjords' largest outdoor geothermal swimming pool.
The drive to Reykjanes from Ísafjörður is 1.5 hours. Once we arrive we will head out to sea for a relaxed paddle along the coast to observe the seals, birds and the unique geothermal water flow into the ocean. In the distance you will see the majestic Drangajökull glacier and if the waters are calm enough we might even paddle to Borgarey Island.
After a paddle into the fjord we will come ashore for lunch on the beach and watch the curious seals check us out. We will then head back out to sea while paddling along the coast to get a closer look at the wildlife that calls this place their home. We will spend about 3-4 hours kayaking around Reykjanes then head to the hot pot to relax in the soothing geothermal water. Once everyone is ready will will make the drive back home to Ísafjörður.
Disclaimer:
All sea kayak trips are undertaken on the
responsibility of its participants. BOREA 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.
Guaranteed departures:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 15th of May to 30th of September. There is a flybus service from the local airport (5 min drive) if you arrive with the morning flight to Ísafjörður.
Transfer, guide, delicious lunch, sea kayaking gear and entrance
to the swimming pool.
It is recommended you wear wool
or fleece bottoms and tops underneath the waterproof kayaking clothing.
Bring spare trousers and a sweater for safety. Don’t forget your swimwear
and towel.
8 hours.
14 years.
2 person.
8 persons per guide.
Disclaimer:
All sea kayak trips are undertaken on the
responsibility of its participants. BOREA 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.
FAQ - Sea Kayaking Tours in the Westfjords
1. Is there a minimum/maximum age group you allow to join?
For Calm Water and Hot Pots there is a 12 year minimum (if accompanied by a guardian), for Two Fjords the minimum is 14 years.
2. How experienced do you have to be?
For Calm water no previous experience is required as our professional guide will teach the technique on location.
For the Hot Pots no previous experience is required, but you should be in a relatively good physical shape to undertake the trip.
For the Two Fjords it is recommended that you have some kayaking experience or be in good physical shape to enjoy the trip in full.
3. How fit do you have to be?
Our day trips are on the whole pretty easy going and most people can do it. But as said before, sea kayaking is an outdoor sport set in the Icelandic Nature. The average person is a relatively good shape should have few problems (would reconsider if you are seriously out of shape).
4. How far & duration do you paddle?
On the Calm Water: 2 hours of paddling, how far we paddle depends on wind, weather and the ability of the members of our group etc.
On the Hot Pots tour you paddle for 4 hours.
On the Two Fjords you paddle for 6 hours and around 18 km.
5. Will there be a guide?
All our kayaking tours are operated by experienced and certified
professional sea kayak guides (and same goes for any tour we operate for
that matter).
6. What kind of kayaks do you use?
We use top of the line plastic sea kayaks from Perception, Valley and other trusted kayak makers.
7. Are the kayaks stable?
Our kayaks are very stable and easy to use. But it’s kayaks!
8. Can the kayaks tip over?
Yes they can tip over although they are very stable. If they tip over the guide has the necessary equipment and ability to quickly turn them over again.
If the kayaks tip over participants do not have to worry too much, all participants get life jackets and neoprene salopettes (not for the Calm Water trip) so they will stay warm if they fall in. To minimize the risk of this happening it is up to our guides to make the final decision whether or not the groups head out to sea. We never, and I underline NEVER, head out if weather is bad. All our trips are subject to weather and we reserve the right to change or cancel any trip if we feel that customer safety is compromised.
9. Can the kayaks sink?
No, they can’t sink. However if they tip over they will fill with water, your guide will help you to easily empty it out before entering the boat again.
10. Can anything be taken in the kayaks ie camera, are they permitted?
You can take things in the kayaks (e.g. waterproof camera would be a good idea). It’s not recommended to take too much on day trips since you don’t need much. Spare clothes is a good idea for the long day trips. We can give you waterproof bags for it.
11. Do kayakers need any special clothing or equipment?
For the day trip bring warm outdoor clothing, i.e. fleece sweater and pants, change of clothing and swimwear for the Hot Pots trip.
12. How big is the group size?
Calm Water max 10 people.
Hot Pots max 8 people.
Two Fjords max 8 people.
Bigger groups are upon request, please contact our office for further information:
Info@BOREA.is
How do I book and what information do you need from me?
There are a few different ways you can book our trips. First of all you can book almost all our trips right here on our website.
There is a booking window on each trip page and we do recommend that
you book and pay for your trip there with some time to spare as we keep
our groups small and frequently sell out.
If the trip you would like to book is not bookable online then
you can call us directly at our office, the phone number is 00354 456 3322. Another way is to send us an e-mail with an inquiry, our e-mail
address is info@borea.is.
What we need to have is your name, how many people are in your party,
where you are staying and some way of contacting you either an e-mail or
a phone number.
How do I pay?
There are three ways in which you can pay for the trips that you book with us.
1. You can pay through the internet, through our booking website. This is by far the easiest, safest and fastest way to reserve and pay for your adventure.
If you choose this way then you will receive a voucher via e-mail which
you will need to print and bring along on your trips. If you are going
on a multi-day trip then you will receive one voucher for all of the
trips via e-mail and we will make you separate vouchers for each of your
trips, which will be waiting your arrival in Iceland at our office in Aðalstræti 22b in Ísafjörður.
2. You can pay via phone, the phone number is +354 456 3322.
If you choose to pay through phone then your vouchers will be waiting
for you when you come to Iceland, either at our office in Aðalstræti 22b.
3. Sometimes you can pay when you arrive to start your trip, but this is only possible in special circumstance.
Please Note: However you pay, you will always get a voucher: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR VOUCHER ALONG FOR YOUR TRIP!
Where is your office located and when are you open?
Our office is at Aðalstræti 22b, the main shopping street in Ísafjörður. There you can get all the information that you need, be it
about the trips that you want to go to or just general information about our picturesque town. You can also book and pay for various day trips. We are open
everyday from 9:00 in the morning to 22:00 in the evening, in the summer.
What is your cancellation policy?
Click here to read details on our cancellation policy.
Do you do private departures?
Yes we arrange private departures on all of our trips, please contact our office for further information: Info@adventures.is
Do I have to know how to swim to go on sea
kayaking trips?
Yes, absolutely, each paddler on a kayak has to know how to swim.