Classic Kayaking Adventure by Mt. Kirkjufell
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Western Region, Iceland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover extraordinary views of Iceland’s Mt. Kirkjufell–a.k.a. Arrowhead Mountain from HBO’s Game of Thrones–from the water on this kayaking tour from Grundarfjörður. Benefit from your small-group guide’s personalized attention as you paddle around the peak, stopping for plenty of photos along the way, and avoid hidden costs with all gear rental, plus a warming refreshment, included in the price.
- Soak up views of Mt. Kirkjufell from the water
- Enjoy a break from the mainland crowds on a kayaking tour
- Benefit from your small-group guide’s personalized attention
- Avoid hidden costs with gear rental and refreshment included
What's Included
- Kayak, life vest, dry-suit, under-suit, shoes and gloves.
- Experienced tour guide
- A full safety demonstration
- A warm refreshment after the tour!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sæból 18, 350 Grundarfjörður, Iceland
Our office and starting point is a white building with a large round Vestur Adventures logo facing the street.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Kirkjufell Mountain
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kathleen_V
We had no trouble finding the spot to Kayak which was only a couple of minutes walk from the tender drop off point. Sonny and Greg were terrific guides and walked us through the entire experience from getting donned in our wetsuits to getting in and out of the ocean inlet we were kayaking in. One of our friends was kayaking for the first time and they made her feel very comfortable and she quickly gained confidence despite kayaking in an ocean! Beautiful views, great info from the guides and we saw some seals nearby in the water with us also. A totally fabulous time!
Reviews
4.8
based on 74 reviews
Terry_K, Sep 2025
It was very nice to get out on the water and feel the openness . We seen some seals in the water and on a small island, which was great to see some wildlife. Had great time.
Zoe_T, Aug 2025
Great tour- the guides are knowledgeable and funny! You can tell they enjoy sharing the experience :)
Kathleen_V, Aug 2025
We had no trouble finding the spot to Kayak which was only a couple of minutes walk from the tender drop off point. Sonny and Greg were terrific guides and walked us through the entire experience from getting donned in our wetsuits to getting in and out of the ocean inlet we were kayaking in. One of our friends was kayaking for the first time and they made her feel very comfortable and she quickly gained confidence despite kayaking in an ocean! Beautiful views, great info from the guides and we saw some seals nearby in the water with us also. A totally fabulous time!
Jessica_M, Jun 2025
This was such a fun experience and our guide, Sonne (I hope I spelled it right), was full of fun information. I originally booked a later time slot, but I was the only one signed up, so they gave me a couple of options. It all worked out in the end. No worries. We were on the water for 70 minutes and even stopped for a little special snack. Hot chocolate and cookies were provided at the end of the tour. Our guide also told us of other things to do in the area.
Gabriele_R, Jun 2025
Everything was simply amazing!!!
The 3 guys were so nice, helpful and fun😁
Kayaking was super cool ( despite it being windy and cold) . The guides were always nearby and looking out for the group.
Hot chocolate and cookies afterwards 👍🏻😁
Pamela_O, May 2025
Friendly guides, made everyone comfortable
Not difficult at all. Most could do this and enjoy the adventure!
Kristen_P, Jul 2024
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 provided to us was in a great condition, and while the container out of which the business operates has an unpleasant smell of wet clothes, we had fun drinking hot chocolate with Kate after our little excursion.
Megan_B, Jul 2024
Kate and Sonny were the best!
We had no issues finding the location, getting into our dry suit was quick and easy, and we were on the water in no time.
We did have to reschedule for a later time (1pm changed to 4pm) because of the weather, but better to be safe than sorry.
Christine_K, Jul 2024
Kate was a kind and informative guide. I appreciated that it was less of a tour and more of an experience. She gave us a lot of great local information and was happy to discuss questions we had. We were lucky to have good weather so it was very relaxing. No other parties booked the tour at our time, so we had a nice small group experience on the 4pm tour.
Shelly_S, May 2024
Unfortunately, we were not able to go. The water looked very choppy the day before. Asked to cancel with the tour group. They were very nice. He said that he had a ready booked the guide and could not refund our money. He did say that we could have free tour next time.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello Shelly,
Thank you for this.
Actually you did get refunded for your tour so there must have been a misunderstanding. Our policy is that costumers only get refunded if cancelled before 24 hours or if the tour is cancelled by us.
Laurence_Y, Sep 2023
We were the only two on the tour, so essentially a private kayak paddle around Kirkjufell. Our guide/owner was great and we had the best weather of the week.
Daniel_H, Jul 2023
We had a great time this morning, enjoying the beautiful scenery and smooth seas for our kayaking adventure.
The dry suit and other equipment were in great condition, the kayaks were comfortable, and our guide Lea was excellent. She gave us a brief demonstration before we embarked the kayaks and she was attentive and friendly through the whole thing. Having a small group (4 people) made it easy to take breaks and sightsee more easily
Brian_P, Jun 2023
What an amazing time! Leia and Tino were incredible guides, the water was glass, sun crept out and... SURROUNDED by 3-4 flocks of puffin! Obviously got very lucky, but seeing Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellfoss from another angle was incredible. Worth every penny and more.
Vivian_N, May 2023
It was so fun! The guides were extremely helpful and went through the basics of kayaking - this activity is suitable for people of all levels and experiences :)
We had a tasty treat mid way (loved it), as well as a nice hot drink at the end. Guides were friendly and cheery! the scenery was beautiful, hope that we can see a seal the next time!
dust12, Jul 2022
Good experience for novice kayakers. We were provided a dry suite which kept us dry and warm. Beautiful scenery to take pictures of.
Ruth_L, Jul 2022
Incredibly beautiful place to kayak, very peaceful
Our guide Carl was excellent
Well organised
Nice kayaking kit
NA_N, Aug 2024
Bellissima esperienza, ricca di emozioni.
Il panorama del monte Kirkjufell attorniato dalle sue famose cascate è veramente mozzafiato e l'avventura in kayak rende il tutto ancor più speciale. Abbiamo potuto avvistare le pulcinelle di mare e le foche monache a pochi metri da noi, veramente uno splendido regalo questo incontro.
Un ringraziamento speciale alle guide che si sono dimostrate gentilissime, professionali e disponibili. Ci hanno accolti con il sorriso e il loro entusiasmo è stato veramente contagioso.
Abbiamo piacevolmente conversato con loro davanti ad una bella cioccolata calda con biscotti che ci hanno gentilmente offerto al termine di questa indimenticabile avventura e ci siamo salutati con una bella foto ricordo.
Sicuramente consiglierei a tutti questa mitica classica avventura in kayak del monte kiekjfell.
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