ICELAND
10 Tours Reviewed
A paddle on Svartá feels oddly calm. You start at Bakkaflöt and get guided instruction before sliding into the Svartá-river, where gentle streams do the heavy work while you take in Iceland’s scenery. I like that the trip stays relaxed…
Cold, quiet water—and then you’re gliding. I love how this tour gets you into top safety gear fast, especially the sealed drysuit setup that makes the paddling feel way more manageable in Icelandic conditions. I also love the way the…
Some bays feel built for kayaking. This 2-hour sea kayak trip from the fishing village of Stykkishólmur gets you out on the water where Breiðafjörður Bay is all islands, birds, and weather—seen from sea level, not from a road viewpoint.…
Something wet is coming your way. This guided sit-on-top kayak trip turns a calm stretch of North Iceland into a hands-on experience, not just a sightseeing stop. You paddle the Svartá River with North Iceland’s mountains and wildlife around you,…
Fjord views feel different from a kayak. What I like most is the small-group size (capped at 6) and the way the tour helps you feel steady fast, with all kayaking safety gear handled for you. You get out of…
Kirkjufell looks different from water. This Grundarfjörður midnight sun kayaking tour puts you on the shoreline and then out beneath Kirkjufell in July-style light, with seals and birds along the route. I love the chance to paddle in a place…
Late-night kayaking at Kirkjufell feels unreal. This midnight sun trip is timed so you can see Iceland’s most photographed mountain when the day is still running and the crowds are mostly gone. I love that the approach helps you beat…
Mt. Kirkjufell looks different from every angle. This 2-hour daytime kayaking adventure takes you out for about 70 minutes on the water, then brings you back warm and happy—paddling along the coastline with the mountain rising over you like a…
Cold water, big ice, big wow. Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon is one of those rare places where the view is best from the water, not the road. You’ll paddle on still lagoon water, getting close enough to see how icebergs break…
Two words: glacier nearby. Kayaking the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon puts you on calm water right in the ice zone, with sit-on-top kayaks and beginner-friendly instruction. I love the epic vantage point of the glacier and icebergs from the water, not…
