Activities

Kayaking by the Sólheimajökull glacier lagoon

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Language: English

Availability: May to September

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

A unique kayak adventure
Enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding glacier and icebergs
Fun for the whole family

What to expect

On this easy kayaking tour on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon, you will leave the sightseeing crowds behind and take in the beauty of the outlet glacier while on a kayak.

You will be equipped with a dry suit and your expert kayak guide will show you the paddling technique needed for the stable sit-on-top kayaks. The calm glacier lagoon is perfect for first-time kayaking and the views certainly don't disappoint. You will paddle between ever-changing icebergs and go up close with the Sólheimajökull glacier ice fall, where those giant icebergs break away from the glacier.

Don’t forget your camera, as this tour is sure to leave lasting memories.

What's included

Experienced and qualified guide
Kayak, paddle, and drysuit
All other technical equipment
Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms

What's not included

Warm clothing
Dry socks after tour

Where

Icelandic Mountain Guides - Sólheimajökull Base Camp, Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

Meeting point:

From the West (Reykjavík): 6 km (3.7 mi) after Skógar you turn left (just after the bridge) onto road 221 and then follow road 221 for about 5 km (3 mi) to the Sólheimajökull parking area. (Expected 20 - 30 min for this part). From the East (Vík): 3 km (1.9 mi) after you pass road 222, you turn right (just before the bridge) onto road 221 and then follow road 221 for about 5 km to the Sólheimajökull parking area. (Expected 20 - 30 min. for this part).

What to remember

You must be a minimum of 16 years old to participate
Up to 8 people per guide
Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure of your tour

Provider

Arcanum Mountain Guides

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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