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10 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In Iceland

Iceland's classics.

The 10 most popular canoes & kayaks tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In Iceland

Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon - Price and What You Actually Get for $170

1.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

Most Popular 5.0

Kayak past icebergs at Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon near Vik. Dry suit gear and beginner instruction in a small group.

“We had an amazing time kayaking the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon. Fernanda was a great guide! She explained the history of the area and shared lots of interesting facts, including why the ice looks blue. The dry suits worked very well, keeping us from getting wet, and the paddle wasn't too challenging. Fernanda did a safety…”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon - The 3-hour flow: from practice to iceberg paddling

Grundarfjörður: Mt. Kirkjufell Daytime Kayaking Adventure

Grundarfjörður: Mt. Kirkjufell Daytime Kayaking Adventure - The First Paddle: Launching Toward Seal Skerry for Birds and Seals

3.Grundarfjörður: Mt. Kirkjufell Daytime Kayaking Adventure

4.8

Sea kayak beside Mount Kirkjufell in Grundarfjörður, with dry suits, seal sightings at Seal Skerry, and a hot drink at the end.

“From start to finish, our kayaking excursion was an absolute delight. We were warmly welcomed by the manager and our two guides, Reda and Greg, whose friendliness set the tone for the entire experience. The activity itself was smoothly organized and incredibly enjoyable, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the stunning surroundings. To top…”

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Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell - Where You Start: Sæból 18 in Grundarfjörður

4.Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

5.0

Paddle near Mt. Kirkjufell on a small-group kayak tour with drysuits, wildlife spotting, and hot chocolate included for $120.

“Our guide Kate was fantastic. She expertly helped us get set up with our wet suites and kayaks. We had decent enough weather in the morning of this tour, and the fact that we were able to thoroughly enjoy our tour was, in great part, because of Kate and her knowledge of the area. Gear…”

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Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell

Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell - Drysuits, pacing, and first-timer friendliness

Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure

Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure - The route feels designed for seals and birds

6.Grundarfjörður: Midnight Sun Kayaking Adventure

4.9

Paddle beneath Iceland’s midnight sun with expert guides near Kirkjufell, spotting seals and seabirds, then warm up with hot drinks.

“Unique experience you can't find many places. The guides told stories and answered questions, but also allowed for some free paddling and conversation amongst the group. awesome views of the mountain. Parking was a bit unverified but everything else was easy. Provided gear was good to protect from the elements.”

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Stykkisholmur Sea kayak Day tour

Stykkisholmur Sea kayak Day tour - Training on the Water: Quick Drills Before You Chase Birds

7.Stykkisholmur Sea kayak Day tour

5.0

Paddle Breiðafjörður from Stykkishólmur, spotting puffins, seals, and possible white-tailed eagles, with dry suits, drills, and the Thorgeir shipwreck.

“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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Guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður / Siglufjordur.

Guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður / Siglufjordur. - The 2-Hour-30-Seat Course: Instruction, Practice, Then the Real Fjord

Guided Sit on Top Kayak Tour near Akureyri

Guided Sit on Top Kayak Tour near Akureyri - Sit-on-top kayaking: what makes it easier than you think

9.Guided Sit on Top Kayak Tour near Akureyri

5.0

Paddle the Svartá River by sit-on-top kayak near Akureyri, then warm up in hot tubs and a small pool on a guided 2-hour outing.

“27th July 2023. Great oportunity to experience icleandic nature. It is much more than admiring the river, you become the part of it. Do not worry, it is not deep. And you do not need much experience in kayaking because the wonderful guide Norris explains everything and check all the time how everyone is doing.”

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Stykkishólmur: 2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour

Stykkishólmur: 2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour - Gear and dry suits: why this tour feels easier than it sounds

10.Stykkishólmur: 2-Hour Sea Kayak Tour

4.4

Paddle from Stykkishólmur into Breiðafjörður Bay for eiderdown history, shipwrecks, and possible white-tailed eagle sightings on a 2-hour tour.

“Really enjoyed our trip. Great guide and lots of interesting birds and shoreline. Though the weather was going to be a problem but it was fine especially since we were given nice dry suits to wear. Clear and patient explanations made it as enjoyable for those in my family with less experience as it was…”

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