Midnight Sun Kayaking Tour by Kirkjufell Mountain

Mt. Kirkjufell on the Snæfellsnes peninsula reflecting on the water's still surface.
Midnight Sun Kayaking Tour by Kirkjufell Mountain
Midnight Sun Kayaking Tour by Kirkjufell Mountain
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Midnight Sun Kayaking Tour by Kirkjufell Mountain
Midnight Sun Kayaking Tour by Kirkjufell Mountain
Midnight Sun Kayaking Tour by Kirkjufell Mountain
Midnight Sun Kayaking Tour by Kirkjufell Mountain
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Dates
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Travelers
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From: Saebol , 350 Grundarfjordur

When to book

Most travelers book about 7 weeks ahead. The price is the same all season, so book the date that suits you. July is the busiest month.

Description

Summary

Tour starts
Grundarfjörður, Iceland
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, Icelandic
Available
May - Sept.
Minimum age
10 years old

When to book

Most travelers book about 7 weeks ahead. The price is the same all season, so book the date that suits you. July is the busiest month.

3,789 reviews

Description

Go kayaking under the midnight sun beneath Kirkjufell Mountain on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. This tour suits travelers who want to make the most of the nearly 24 hours of daylight in summer, and anyone spending a few days on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

In the glow of the midnight sun, the area around Kirkjufell Mountain looks especially ethereal, with the mountain reflected in the still water. Kayaking is a quiet activity, so you can enjoy the peace of the area while you paddle.

The tour begins at the kayaking base by the shore. Here, you meet your guide, who gives you a short lesson on the basics of handling your kayak and hands out all the equipment you need: a life jacket, drysuit, thermal undersuit, gloves, and shoes, as well as the kayak and paddle.

On the water, you are surrounded by natural scenery, including Kirkjufell Mountain, known as "the mountain like an arrowhead" in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

As you head toward 'Seal Skerry', you see various species of birds, as well as some of the seals that live in the area. You then continue around the base of Kirkjufell Mountain, seeing it from different angles. Back on shore, you warm up with a hot drink.

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Included

3-hour kayak tour (2 hours at sea) with an experienced local guide
All necessary equipment, including a life jacket, undersuit, drysuit, gloves, and shoes
A full safety demonstration
Warm refreshments at the end of your tour

Activities

Kayaking
Sightseeing
Bird watching
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Attractions

KirkjufellKirkjufell
GrundarfjordurGrundarfjordur
Snaefellsnes PeninsulaSnaefellsnes Peninsula

Tips from travelers

  • Dress in warm base layers

    Put on thermal fleece garments under your dry suit to stay warm against ocean air.

  • Bring a waterproof phone pouch

    Carry your phone or camera in a sealed neck pouch so you can take photos securely from the kayak.

  • Check wind and rain conditions

    Look at the weather and road forecast prior to arrival to anticipate wave chop during the paddle.

  • Keep spare clothes in vehicles

    Leave dry trousers and socks in your car to change into if dampness penetrates your gear.

  • Taste edible ocean seaweed

    Accept the samples of freshly gathered seaweed handed out by the guides to sample local marine flora.

  • Enjoy hot drinks on shore

    Sip warm chocolate and eat biscuits provided on the beach while chatting after your paddle.

Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures.

Starting location

Saebol , 350 Grundarfjordur. Please arrive at the pick-up point on time.

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What to bring

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Good to know

Tours launch directly from the beach after an equipment fitting and safety demonstration. The group remains close to the shoreline within vocal range of the guides throughout the outing.

Cold ocean spray can reach exposed skin such as hands and face, though the provided outer gear protects the rest of your body from splashes.

The minimum age is 10, and children aged 10 to 15 ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.

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Price per person by month

Summer only.

The price stays at about US$145 per person from May to August, with no peak-season surcharge. Not available: September to April.

Stable price all season
US$145per person
Every month is within US$8 of this price

Average price per person, by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
US$146
Jun
US$146
Jul
US$143
Aug
US$151
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Runs this monthCheapest monthDoesn’t run
Prices from US$134Lowest price, in July
US$151 in AugustPeak season costs only US$8 more than July
May to AugustRuns 4 months a year

Weather and cancellations

Called off on about 8.6% of dates. June is the safest month. May is the riskiest.

14.3%
May
5.3%
Jun
11.9%
Jul
7.3%
Aug
Fewer to more called off
  • Called off by the operator? You get a full refund or a free rebooking.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

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Who books this tour

Who travels on this tour, where they come from and which days fill up first.

Who books

2.4travelers per booking on average
Couples48%
Groups of 3 or more30%
Solo travelers20%
Families with children2%

Couples make up the largest share of bookings, at 48%. Groups of 3 or more follow, at 30%.

Where travelers come from

United States54%from the United States
United StatesUnited States54%
United KingdomUnited Kingdom9%
FranceFrance7%
CanadaCanada6%
MexicoMexico5%
JapanJapan4%

The largest share of travelers, 54%, comes from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom and France.

Busiest days of the week

Tue and ThubusiestFriquietest
Mon
17%
Tue
18%
Wed
15%
Thu
18%
Fri
6%
Sat
15%
Sun
11%
Busiest daysQuietest days

Tuesday and Thursday are the busiest departure days. Friday is the quietest.

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What travelers love

More than half of reviews mention the kayak guides.

  • Water-level views of Kirkjufell
  • Stories about Icelandic culture
  • Attentive guides on the water
  • Calm paddling in the coastal bay
  • Small group sizes on the water

Most common complaint: Coastal winds and rain can make paddling across the bay strenuous. Lean into each stroke and follow the sheltered route charted by the trip leaders.

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Jennifer McEnery
10
Amazing!

Jennifer McEnery

This trip was so much fun!! Our entire family had a great time. The guides were amazing! We would recommend this trip!!!

Ashley Moore
10
Amazing!

Ashley Moore

This trip was amazing- highly recommend! William and Luna were fantastic, they gave lots of information about the area, took us to some really cool spots and were helpful for those who might not have been as experienced. The midnight sun, with Kirkjufell in front of it, was breathtaking from the water.

Marielle Versluis
10
Amazing!

Marielle Versluis

We loved this trip. Our guides William and Greg were amazing. They made us feel safe on the water and provided us with some nice info about Iceland’s nature and culture. We even saw puffins and seals and tasted some seaweed truffle. Would definitely recommend. A great memory!

Michal Segal Arnold
10
Amazing!

Michal Segal Arnold

This is the best experience we had in Iceland, and we did a lot - glacier walk, glacier boat, ice cave walk, two tours in the inland, you get the point. Don't miss this tour. Wonderful guides, good equipment including a body suit to keep you dry, small group, a few kayaks. It was a calm evening, almost no clouds, and we enjoyed so much paddling in the quiet bay, under the arrow head mountain - Kirkjufell. Just beautiful. Toward the end we saw a seal which made the whole thing simply perfect. And the hot chocolate provided on land afterwards was a great ending. Thank you!!

Helga Kolomaya
10
Amazing!

Helga Kolomaya

Our guides were fantastic! Reda and Sonny were very knowledgable and entertained us with their stories! Would strongly recommend this tour!

Gretchen Seibel
10
Amazing!

Gretchen Seibel

This was a wonderful tour to enjoy the midnight sun! Despite some rain, this was definitely a memorable tour on our trip and the guides were very encouraging and supportive!

Jane stephenson
10
Amazing!

Jane stephenson

The guides Sonny and Greg were knowledgeable, friendly and fun! The scenery was stunning, kayaks and equipment all in good order and we were blessed by the weather and images of the sunset. Would definately recommend this as a fun and different way to make wondeful memories of your trip. We were even joined by a seal 😍

Amanda Hoffman
10
Amazing!

Amanda Hoffman

This was a great way to experience the midnight sun in Iceland. The guides were great and taught us a lot about Icelandic culture and the country. Easy tour, good for all levels.

Linnea Herzog
10
Amazing!

Linnea Herzog

We had such a blast kayaking near Mt. Kirkjufell and enjoying the spectacular views! Kate and Sonny were the best tour guides. I'd recommend this experience to everyone visiting Iceland.

Sarah E Stykes
10
Amazing!

Sarah E Stykes

Greg did an amazing job!

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