Sea kayaking day tour for kayakers with some paddling experienced from Ísafjörður in the Icelandic Westfjords. This adventure offers the possibility of viewing whales and seals on our most challenging sea kayaking trip.
Trip difficulty: 4 out of 5 possible - Demanding
The bay of Isafjardardjup offers excellent kayaking for both beginners and experienced kayakers. The serene beauty of the fjord system is well known by locals but unfamiliar to the outside world. The coast of Snaefjallaströnd really gives you the feeling that you are close to the Arctic Circle with its snow cowered hills and the fifth largest glacier in Iceland just around the corner. The Folafotur (e. Horse Leg)a small peninsula between the sheltered fjords of Seydisfjordur and Hestfjordur, is a beautiful place to paddle around in a long day, enjoying the marine wildlife and the coastline from a unique angle.
The tour starts with a 40 min car drive from Isafjordur to the head of Seydisfjordur. After a short introduction and safety briefing, we will prepare the kayaks and begin the kayaking portion of the trip inthe calm waters along the coast. At the end of the peninsula, we make a landing on the sandy beach to see the unusual rock formations caused by erosion as well as visiting the abandoned farm houses. We will keep a good look out for seals and whales on the way as this is a place where they are often seen. If the weather is particularly good and the group is prepared, we can paddle the short distance from Folafotur to Vigur Island to enjoy the great bird life and relaxed atmosphere. Paddling along the coast of Hestfjordur is our next mission and we make landfall by the main road. Drive back to Isafjordur.
Guaranteed departures: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays for minimum 4 persons at 9:00 AM from the Tourist Information Center in Ísafjörðu, from the 15th of May to the 30th of September. Pick up from the local airport in connection with the morning flight is available free of charge.
Details: Price: 14.990 ISK per person including a home made packed lunch. Including: pick up from the Isafjörður Airport, kayaking gear and guide.
Duration of trip: 8 hours.
Available: 15th of May - 30th of September (depending on weather).
Minimum: 4 persons. Maximum: 8 persons.
Age limit: 15 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing i.e. fleece sweater and pants and change of clothing. Participants need to be in good physical shape or have some paddling experience.
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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.