kayaking tour
kayaking tour
1.5h tour which allow you to paddle in Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon amongst floating icebergs and wildlife, seals and birds.
13.500 ISK
| 110 $
95 € |
GENERAL INFORMATION
AVAILABLE: JUNE – SEPTEMBER
AGE LIMIT: 10 YEARS OLD
The Glacier Kayaking Iceland tour will invite you onto Iceland’s most spectacular glacier lagoon where you can experience the freedom of floating amongst icebergs in Vatnajökull National Park.
This is a meet-on-location tour, located at the viewpoint near Fjallsjökull glacier. The lake that you will paddle on is Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon.
Come with us on this unique journey where we paddle amongst floating icebergs and wildlife, seals and birds.
This is the tour for those who want to be environmentally friendly while exploring nature.
Take a seat in one of our comfortable kayaks and set off on an unforgettable journey across the glacier lagoon formed by Iceland’s most dramatic glacier which flows directly from the top of Iceland’s highest mountain. Your guide will lead you to the most picturesque spots, ensuring you capture the best photos and have an amazing experience as you paddle through a maze of icebergs that are naturally decorated with volcanic ash.
You will be issued with a drysuit and lifejacket as well as a boat and paddle and you will be shown how to correctly use the equipment to ensure a safe and comfortable excursion.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothing to wear under the dry-suit that we provide
- Good socks
- Gloves
- Sunglasses (if sunny)
- Headwear
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Drysuit
- Life vest
SUMMARY
TRIP DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
LOCATION: Viewpoint Fjallsjökull glacier (next to Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon)*
DURATION: 1.5H**
TIME ON BOAT: 1H
MAX. GROUP SIZE: 6 participants per guide
*There is no sign that will lead you to our meeting location.
To get there, you will need to navigate via google maps and drive down a gravel road off the side of the ring road route 1. Look for the white Ford Transit van with the chimney.
**There are no opportunities to use the bathroom at any point during this
tour, as it is a wilderness experience. Please use the bathroom elsewhere
before the tour begins.
Single-person and double boats are available
Glacier and Volcano Expeditions require all participants to wear a provided drysuit whilst kayaking on the glacier lake, and we have a limited size range available. We can accommodate for people with a height range between 140cm (4’6 ft) and 198cm tall (6’6 ft).
Drysuit sizes available: S, M, L, XL and XXL – please check the size chart in the gallery to ensure that you fit into a drysuit.
We also have children’s drysuit sizes available; however, we kindly ask families to please contact us before making a reservation
Cancellation policy of our partner is as follows:
Cancellations >72 hours before departure = 90% refund
Cancellations <72 hours = No refund
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