WHERE TO PADDLE · ICELAND KAYAKING TOURS
Flat water, swell, tide and daylight all change what a paddle is worth. These 10 iceland kayaking tours are compared on all four, with prices.
Kayak among icebergs beside Sólheimajökull Glacier in stable kayaks with dry suits, expert guides, and calm lagoon views near Vik.
“What an awesome time! Fernanda was a wonderful guide. She gave lots of cool history and facts about the glacier and made sure I had a great time on the trip. Plus, they give you a dry suit and booties so you stay warm and dry the entire time.”
Paddle among icebergs on a beginner-friendly Sólheimajökull glacier lagoon tour, with dry suits, expert guides, and striking south coast views.
“A really excellent activity. Our guide Fernandez made the trip really fun and interesting. We were also super lucky to enjoy stunning dry and sunny weather conditions to better enjoy the lagoon taking in great views of the glacier & surrounding landscape.”
Paddle beneath Iceland’s Mt. Kirkjufell, spot seals and seabirds, and enjoy warm gear, local stories, and hot chocolate for $120.
“This was my first kayaking adventure and for most of the group. the guides were wonderful and trying to help even more. they could have used an extra guide for all us newbies. but it was great experience and would do it with them again.”
Kayak among icebergs, seals, and glacier views at Jökulsárlón Lagoon with warm gear, expert guides, and a calm 1.5-hour tour.
“Really amazing views and the guide was extremely nice and funny, from Barcelona. Really easy kayaking too, pretty flat water”
Kayak beneath Kirkjufell in Iceland’s midnight sun, spot seals and birds, and enjoy warm gear, local guides, and hot drinks afterward.
“We had an unbelievably wonderful experience! The guides were great, the tour was fun and we even got to see a seal 😍”
Paddle Siglufjörður with a small guided group, full safety gear, fjord views, local stories, and a close look at Iceland from the water.
“This was an amazing experience. Our guides were so interesting and informative and had all the gear necessary to outfit us and keep us safe. Our family had a terrific time!”
Review of the guided Svartá River kayak tour near Akureyri, with gentle paddling, mountain views, gear, hot tubs, and practical tips.
“27th July 2023. Great oportunity to experience icleandic nature. It is much more than admiring the river, you become the part of it. Do not worry, it is not deep. And you do not need much experience in kayaking because the wonderful guide Norris explains everything and check all the time how everyone is doing.”
Paddle from Stykkishólmur to remote islands, shipwrecks, and birdlife on a small-group sea kayak tour with dry suits.
“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.”
Paddle Siglufjörður with a small group, spotting wildlife and historic sites while learning local stories in a stable, beginner-friendly kayak tour.
“Tom was amazing! I got lucky and it became a private tour. There were lots of birds, a seal and tons of Iceland history and stories! 10/10 recommend”
Paddle Siglufjörður with a private guide, quality cold-water gear, local stories, wildlife, and landmarks including a shipwreck and lighthouse.
“Truly magical experience! Kayaking across the fjord, learning the history of Siglufjörður, and spotting local wildlife were just some of the highlights. Highly recommend this activity - it was well worth the drive.”
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