Sea kayaking day tour from Ísafjörður in the Westfjords that includes a beginners course in the confined waters of a geothermal pool before trying your new skills out on the ocean.

Trip difficulty: 3 out of 5 possible.

Category: Day trip, available through out summer from Ísafjörður in North West Iceland.

Reykjanes peninsula in Isafjardardjup bay is a favorite spot among many Icelandic sea kayakers.The reason is obvious once you see the area. The waters around Reykjanes is often calm and many seals can be spotted on the East side of the peninsula.The old outdoor geothermal swimming pool (the biggest in the whole Westfjords) is a great training pool before hitting the chilly waters of the bay with the Drangajokull glacier in the background.

After driving from Isafjordur to Reykjanes (1.5 hours) we get ready to hit the pool for a 2 hour training session where we cover paddling techniques, self rescue, partner rescue and Inuit roll. After a late lunch, we head out to sea for a relaxed paddle along the coast to look at the seals and birds that call this place their home. Ift he water is calm, we might even try to paddle to Borgarey island. We´ll spend 3-4 hours kayaking around Reykjanes before driving back to Isafjordur.

Guaranteed departures: Everyday at 8:45 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: 13.900 ISK per person. Includes a pick up from Ísafjörður airport, kayaking gear, guide and entry to the swimming pool. Packed lunch can be provided for an additional 1.200 ISK.

Duration of trip: 8 hours. Available: 15th of May - 30th of September (depending on weather). Minimum: 4 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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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.