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Kayaking by the Glacier

Kayaking by the Glacier

Operated by Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia

Kayaking by the Glacier
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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
Travel by:Self-Drive
Difficulty:Easy
Min. age:14+ years
Meeting point:Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - Road 221

About this experience

This Icelandic Mountain Guides exclusive brings you up close with the majestic outlet glacier Sólheimajökull. 

As you paddle between the ever-changing icebergs of the lagoon, you get to leave the crowds behind and admire the spellbinding glacier landscape from a wholly different perspective. With our stable sit-on-top kayaks, no prior experience is required, and the basic technique is very easy to pick up. Don’t forget your camera, as this tour is sure to leave lasting memories.

Highlights

  • Kayak & Canoe

Places you may visit

What's included

  • Kayak and paddle
  • Dry suit
  • All technical and safety equipment

Good to know

  • Warm clothing
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Waterproof case for your phone or camera if you intend to bring it with you on the tour

Meeting point at our Sólheimajökull Base Camp by Sólheimajökull glacier, 30 minutes before departure.

Meeting point

Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - Road 221

Solheimajökull Glacier Parking lot, road 221, Hvolsvöllur

Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Operated by

Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

2 hours 30 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - Road 221, Hvolsvöllur

Is hotel pickup available?

No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 14 years old.

From

19,999 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia

From

19,999 ISK