Description
Summary
Description
Explore the waterways near Stokkseyri and admire the scenery by booking this incredible self-guided excursion. Those eager to try kayaking in Iceland should book this tour now.
Your tour begins at the base in the center of Stokkseyri, a picturesque seaside town, around 41 miles (66 kilometers) southeast of Reykjavik or nine miles (14 kilometers) south of Selfoss.
Stokkseyri was founded around 900 AD and is one of Iceland’s oldest continuously inhabited villages. Centuries later, it became the most important trading and fishing center in the entire country.
Situated at the edge of the Great Thjorsa lava field, Stokkseyri is home to the largest existing lava flow known to have occurred in Iceland due to a single eruption some 8600 years ago.
You’ll meet an experienced instructor here who will give you everything you need for the kayaking tour, including warm overalls, gloves, and a life vest.
They’ll teach you everything you need to know, including paddling techniques, maneuvering your kayak, and the basic safety rules.
This self-guided tour is suitable for experienced kayakers and complete beginners. It is well-suited for families, couples, and individuals who have always dreamed of doing a bit of kayaking on their own in a safe paddling environment.
Your vessel is a comfortable sit-on-top kayak known for its ease of handling, and these are ideally suited for families with children over six or those new to the sport.
This relaxing excursion will bring you into proximity to many nesting birds that flock to the area every summer to breed.
Dunlin, snipe, black-tailed godwit, and various seabirds will accompany you as you spend a relaxing few hours paddling through the shallow inland canals at the edge of Longudael Lake.
During summer, you can make the most of the 24-hour daylight in this tranquil setting, winding your way through a maze of canals that eventually lead you right back to where you started.
When the weather is good, four of Iceland’s best-known glaciers are visible in the distance ─ Langjokull, Tindfjallajokull, Myrdalsjokull, and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers.
The Eyjafjallajokull icecap hides a volcano that last erupted in 2010 and made headlines worldwide for its unpronounceable name and ability to bring European air traffic to a complete standstill.
At the end of the tour, you can enjoy a traditional Icelandic pastime as you have free entrance to the Stokkseyri swimming pool and hot tubs. There is also a complimentary coffee or hot chocolate to warm you up.
Don’t miss this incredible experience of taking a self-guided kayaking tour in Iceland. Check availability now by choosing a date.
