Description
Paddle among Fjallsárlón's icebergs on a 1.5-hour small-group kayaking adventure with no more than six guests per guide. Drysuit, life jacket, boat, paddle and instruction are included; this is a physical tour for participants with good general fitness.
What is included
- Kayak and paddle
- Drysuit and lifejacket
- Qualified kayaking guide
- Small group of up to six
What do I need to bring
- Warm clothing and hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera with secure strap
- Good general fitness
Good to know
Meeting point: Viewpoint of Fjallsjökull, reached by the gravel access road from Route 1. Use the provider's exact map pin and arrive early for your booked start time.
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- The complete experience lasts 1.5 hours, with approximately 1 hour on the water.
- The public booking flow currently accepts participants aged 10 to 60. Participants under 14 paddle with a parent in a double kayak.
- Good general fitness is required. Participants carry approximately 5 kg of equipment about 200 metres to and from the lake and paddle for around an hour.
- The group is limited to six guests per guide.
- Boat, paddle, life jacket and drysuit are included. Wear warm clothing underneath and bring a warm hat and sunglasses.
- The activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for participants with certain back or heart conditions.
- Parking is paid and there are no toilet facilities at the wilderness meeting location.
Highlights
- 1.5-hour Fjallsárlón kayaking experience
- Maximum six guests per guide
- Drysuit, life jacket and paddling gear included
- Glacier and iceberg photography from water level
- Single and double kayaks available
Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Frequently Asked Questions
Kayaking places you at water level in a group of no more than six guests per guide. You paddle through the changing ice formations under your own power, creating a quieter and more active lagoon experience.
The complete activity lasts approximately 1.5 hours, including equipment preparation and instruction. Around 1 hour is normally spent on the water.
No previous kayaking experience is required, and beginners receive instruction on using the equipment. This is still a physical activity for guests with good general fitness, balance and stamina.
The public booking flow currently accepts participants aged 10 to 60. Guests under 14 paddle with a parent in a double kayak, and families with younger children must contact the operator before making a private reservation.
A stable packraft or inflatable kayak, paddle, life jacket and drysuit are provided. Wear warm outdoor clothing underneath the drysuit and bring a warm hat and sunglasses.
Single and double kayaks are available, and each guide leads no more than six participants. The guide assigns equipment according to the group and current conditions.
You may bring a securely carried phone or camera at your own risk. In suitable conditions the group may approach smaller ice formations, while the guide keeps a safe distance from larger or unstable icebergs.
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