Glacier Fjords Kayaking

About this tour

What’s included

• Included:
• All food
• Three nights' accommodation in comfortable houses
• Ferry transfer to Hornstrandir and back
• Kayaking gear (kayak, paddle, neoprene pants, dry top, spray skirt, life vest, paddling boots, paddling gloves and additional dry bags)
• Professional guide
• Not included:
• Travel to and from Ísafjörður prior to and after the trip
• Food on the first day until the trip departs
• Personal medical insurance
• Personal equipment and clothing

What to bring

• Remember the less you bring, the easier it is. There’s plenty of space in the kayaks if you pack wisely.
• Thermal base layers, at least two sets of tops.
• Wool or fleece thermal mid layer.
• Hiking pants. We don’t recommend cotton as it is cold and takes a long time to dry.
• Waterproof and breathable pants and jacket for hiking onshore. The lighter - the better.
• Wool/fleece hat.
• One pair of warm gloves.
• 2 to 3 pairs thick wool/synthetic socks.
• Swim suit and towel for the sauna at Kvíar.
• Light hiking shoes for strolls around the houses.
• Sun glasses.
• Sunscreen and after sun cream.
• 1 litre water bottle.
• Personal medical kit i.e. band aids, throat lozenges, lip salves, sea-sickness tablets etc. Don't forget your personal medication which you may need (e.g. Asthma inhaler, even if you don’t always need it).
• 2 x Dry bags*
• Binoculars are nice to have for watching wildlife. (optional)
• Don't forget your camera!
• *We use dry bags to keep our personal gear dry, especially sleeping bags. We have a small selection of dry bags which you may use but you should bring at least two of your own. Test it to make sure that all of your gear all fits inside!
• We supply all paddling gear and clothing. However, feel free to bring your own if you have it available. Your personal gear is guaranteed to fit perfectly and it is comfortable. We recommend good dry pants and top with rubber cuffs or at least a 3mm neoprene wetsuit with a windproof top. A full dry suit is definitely best but can be pretty warm and cumbersome on sunny days but great to have if things get rough. Footwear should preferably be neoprene boots with ankle support and thick soles to safely negotiate the rocky shoreline. Neoprene gloves, mittens or pogies are great at keeping your hands warm.
• We use neoprene wetsuits on our trips. However, you can upgrade to a dry suit if you would prefer. Please select this option and select your size during the booking process. You can see the size chart here.

Where it starts

Mávagarður C,grey building

Meeting point: Borea Adventures outdoor base , Mávagarður C,grey building, Ísafjörður

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