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Stykkisholmur Sea kayak Day tour
4.9
17 Ratings
Explore remote islands, spot puffins and seals, and uncover shipwrecks on a thrilling sea kayak tour in Iceland's Breiðafjörður.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- All kayaking gear
- Warm drink & water
- Transport from Kayak base to Harbour
- Professional Sea kayak guide
What's Not Included
- Transport to Stykkishólmur
- Food
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This two-hour sea kayak tour is the perfect opportunity to experience Iceland’s nature and wildlife at its very best. Truly a must-do for the adventurous traveller and nature lover eager to explore the west of Iceland. The tour takes you far off the beaten track as we kayak between the stunningly beautiful remote islands of Breiðafjörður (Broad Fjord) surrounded by mountains, glaciers and volcanoes.
On this personalised tour we teach clients the basic skills of kayaking before heading off in search of puffins and seals and to explore an abandoned shipwreck and learn about the fascinating history and geology of the wild and rugged Snæfellsnes peninsula. In a small group we enjoy the pristine nature in a unique and environmentally friendly way.
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 14 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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Ellen_c
May 21, 2024
Good kayaking adventure - Great kayaking trip around bird sanctuary island and working harbor. Sit in kayaks and dry suits provided kept us warm and dry. Kristin owner was knowledgeable and very helpful. Would recommend
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Jack
Sep 11, 2023
Excellent - We visited on the last day of the season in September, so there was only the two of us sharing a tandem kayak. We had a great time with our guide Kristján who was awesome incredibly knowledgable about the local history and wildlife. It made it a lot more interesting.
Sadly the wind meant we couldn’t venture out particularly far but it was cool enough getting to paddle out to the small islands and then around the small port. The shipwreck was a particular highlight, as was the the wildlife. We got to see a few different types of birds as well as some starfish, jellyfish, and even a seal.
We were given dry suits which we just wore over our clothes so didn’t have to worry about keeping warm or dry too much.
Overall a very enjoyable experience.
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3tessv
Jul 20, 2023
Had a great time - just do it! - Great tour! It was really nice to get out on the water to see Iceland from a different perspective. Most of our trip was on land so just enjoying the sea was a really nice change for a couple hours.
It was reallyyyyyyyy windy the day we were there - but once we got on the water it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be at all. Defiantly ask for a 2 person kayak if its super windy.
The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the birds as well!
Would do it again for sure!
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Sylviad521
Aug 5, 2022
A very enjoyable experience - My husband and I took this sea kayaking tour in July. The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about not just kayaking but the birds, vegetation and history of the area. The equipment was all adequate, the dry suits kept us warm and dry and the kayaks were well maintained.
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Ingrid1812
Jul 24, 2022
Really nice and peaceful - Calm and close from nature. Our guide Vik was super and the experience was really nice. Not cold, thanks to the great equipment and they sent pictures afterwards
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Scenic42477330290
Jul 21, 2022
Beautiful, easy, tranquil row in spectacular scenery - Very beautiful and tranquil row around a small island in front of Stykkisholmur. Nice guide, the company is small, so perfect if you want to avoid the tourist ‘masses’ for two hours. No motorboats, just nature. We saw plenty of birds, and even two whales. Kayaks are for one or two persons, it’s an easy trip. Nice to combine with a drive around Snaefells peninsula, had a perfect day!
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Bryn_g
Aug 17, 2021
Beautiful harbor and lovely tour - Lucas was a great and relaxed tour guide. We lucked out and had beautiful weather for our trip! The company was very gracious about a refund for our friend who was not able to participate due to safety reasons. Although the description here does not list a weight limit, be aware that there is a size limit with sea kayaks, as you must fit through the hole comfortably. I would say a hip width no bigger than 52 in. would be fine.
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Audreymoreno4
Aug 8, 2021
Amazing!! - Everything about the tour was exceptional. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, and added made it a fun experience. We had some inexperienced folks on our tour and he made sure to guide them through everything before we got on the water. The best part was seeing puffins and dolphins in the wild.
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Jason_f
Jul 26, 2021
Experience not to be missed! - We ended up being the only two people on the tour and it was a great experience! Our guide was fun to talk to and we learned a lot from him! Would definitely do it again!
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Alex
Jul 12, 2021
Best Tour on the West Side - Super cool kayak tour! One of my favorite things I’ve done in Iceland. There’s a shipwreck the tour brings you right up to - great for pictures to brag about your trip. Highly recommend!
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