Top North Iceland Kayaking Tours

Travel into the Austurdalur wilderness and pit your paddling skills against the surging torrents of the East Glacial River on this 6-hour white-water rafting adventure from Hafgrímsstaðir. Pull on your drysuit at the base in Hafgrímsstaðir, then grab your paddle and hit the waves. Navigate the choppy waters of the grade IIII–listed river and see why it consistently tops Iceland’s white-water rafting rankings. Tackle challenging rapids such as ‘Alarm Clock’ and ‘Deep Fry’ with your guide, and end your trip with a cliff jump into the glacial waters.

Nature lovers will enjoy this guided open-top kayak tour on Iceland’s Svartá River. The two-hour tour provides ample opportunity to gaze at the North Iceland landscape, rich in wildlife (particularly horses) and framed by mountain views. Paddlers of any skill level can participate, making this a great option for families.

If you want to paddle in peace, away from the crowds and soak up all our 24-hour daylight has to offer in Siglufjörður, this tour is for you. This tour is perfect for photographers wanting to spend time getting the perfect shot or families wanting quality times together. In this tour we can be more flexible with where we go and what we see. If you want to focus on exploring, history, nature or simply relaxing and experiencing the moment, we can tailor the tour to suit you. If you want to learn more about kayaking, we can focus on improving and putting your skills to the test. We will learn the basics of kayaking before setting off to search for seals and adventure. We will explore the ruins of the famous Evanger Factory and discover it´s tragic end. As we paddle further and explore shipwrecks we might have the opportunity to spot seals who are often curious about the kayaks. Our tours are bespoke and it is our aim to create safe and memorable experiences for all who travel with us.