Reykjavik · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good kayak trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Kayak among icebergs beside Sólheimajökull Glacier in a beginner-friendly tour with dry suits, expert guides, and calm lagoon views.
“Sebastian was the nicest most thoughtful guide. He took great care f us from beginning to end. Just lovely!!”
Paddle Sólheimajökull’s calm glacier lagoon among icebergs in a small group, with dry suits, expert guides, and striking south coast views.
“This trip was amazing! Both of my guides, Gilbert and Sebastian were incredible! They were really funny and friendly and they did an amazing job taking pictures and leading us. I 100% recommend this experience!”
Kayak beneath Iceland’s Kirkjufell, paddle to Seal Skerry, spot seals and birds, and warm up with hot chocolate after this scenic 2-hour tour.
“It was an amazing day out on the fjord seeing waterbirds and seals. Our guides were excellent. Highly recommend”
Kayak beneath Iceland’s iconic Mt. Kirkjufell in a small group, with warm gear, local guides, wildlife chances, and hot chocolate included.
“Everything was simply amazing!!! The 3 guys were so nice, helpful and fun😁 Kayaking was super cool ( despite it being windy and cold) . The guides were always nearby and looking out for the group. Hot chocolate and cookies afterwards 👍🏻😁”
Kayak beneath Iceland’s midnight sun beside Kirkjufell, with small groups, drysuits, local stories, seals, and hot chocolate afterward.
“My daughter and I loved this experience. Our guide was outstanding, explaining the history of the area and providing insight about the bay you were kayaking. We were super lucky to have calm water and clear skies. The hot chocolate and cookies at the end were a bonus. Would so recommend doing this experience!”
Kayak beneath Kirkjufell in Iceland’s midnight sun, spot seals and birds, and finish with a hot drink on this three-hour Grundarfjörður tour.
“Abbiamo fatto tour in kayak al tramonto. Esperienza bellissima con il sole che spariva dietro la penisola occidentale. Abbiamo visto il monte kirkjufell da vari punti di vista e abbiamo incontrato anche un gruppo di foche sulla spiaggia. Per concludere le guide super simpatiche e disponibili Greg e Sony ci hanno offerto cioccolata e biscotti. Esperienza super consigliata.”
Paddle among Breiðafjörður’s islands from Stykkishólmur, spotting puffins, seals, and the Thorgeir shipwreck on a gentle small-group tour.
“We did our kayak tour with Stefan. He was exceptional. First, the set up in briefing were outstanding. We were given equipment without difficulty and Stephen had a great introductory class and how to kayak. He took us out on the water aRead more”
Paddle from Stykkishólmur to remote islands, eiderdown sites, seabirds, and shipwrecks on a small-group sea kayak tour.
“Interesting and different from the usual, the guide did not give us much explanation on how to paddle and so we had some problems. Unfortunately, being French his English is incomprehensible at times... we saw a few sea birds and little more.”
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