Calm Water Kayaking in Ísafjörður
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Description
Meet at the harbour base: Check in in Ísafjörður, get fitted with your kayaking gear, and meet your guide for a quick safety briefing and paddling basics.
Calm-water paddling in the fjord: Push off into sheltered waters and glide along the coastline beneath steep Westfjords mountains. This tour suits both first-timers and experienced paddlers.
Wildlife and photo moments: In summer, keep an eye out for seabirds such as oystercatchers, Arctic terns and eider ducks, and watch for seals that often cruise these calm waters.
Stories of the Westfjords: Between strokes, your guide shares local history, folklore and everyday life from this small fjord town, adding context to the landscapes around you.
Return to shore: Paddle back to the harbour with time for questions, photos and tips on what to explore next in Ísafjörður.
What is included
- All kayaking equipment
- Professional guide
What do I need to bring
- Warm wool or fleece layers (top, bottoms and socks)
- Avoid cotton (it stays cold when wet and dries slowly)
- Sturdy shoes (no flip-flops)
- Sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen (it can be sunny in the Westfjords)
- Water bottle
- Camera/phone (and a power bank)
Good to know
- Duration: about 2 hours.
- Easy-level tour in calm, sheltered waters, suitable for beginners.
- Minimum age: 12 years.
- Please dress in warm layers and avoid cotton.
- Wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed, but seals and seabirds are often seen in summer.
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Highlights
- Calm-water kayaking in Ísafjörður fjord
- Beginner-friendly with professional guiding
- Fjord views beneath classic Westfjords mountains
- Chance to spot seals and summer seabirds
- Local stories, folklore and town insights
Calm Water Kayaking — Frequently asked questions
Is this tour suitable for beginners?
Yes. The kayaking is on calm, sheltered water and your guide gives a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction before you start.
How long is the tour?
The experience lasts about 2 hours.
What should I wear?
Wear warm wool or fleece layers and avoid cotton. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Bring sunglasses and sunscreen on sunny days.
Will we see wildlife?
Wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed, but seals and seabirds are commonly seen during summer paddles in Ísafjörður.
Where do we meet?
You’ll meet at the outdoor base at Mávagarður C (grey building) in Ísafjörður. Please arrive a few minutes early.
What’s the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12 years.