Description
Summary
Description
Explore the nature and wildlife of Breidafjordur Bay on this small-group sea kayaking tour from Stykkisholmur. You paddle among the many islands of the bay, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes.
Breidafjordur Bay is known for its untouched nature and rich wildlife. As you paddle around the bay, you may see flocks of seabirds such as puffins and eider ducks, and possibly a white-tailed eagle flying overhead or nesting on one of the islands. If you're lucky, a curious seal may pop up near the group.
Your tour starts at the kayak base in Stykkisholmur Town on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The town is known for its old, colorful houses and its history, and it is the gateway to Breidafjordur Bay.
After a short safety briefing, you get all the gear you need. If you've never been kayaking before, your guide shows you how and stays with you the whole way.
You set out to sea from the old harbor, and after a short paddle, you reach the first landmark, Landey Island, one of the most productive islands for harvesting eiderdown. Many birds of Breidafjordur Bay nest on the island, and in summer, it's full of chicks.
The next landmark is the wreck of the fishing boat Thorgeir, one of the first generation of steel trawlers to fish Icelandic waters. During a storm in the 1980s, the boat broke free of its anchor line and ran aground on the shore of Landey Island, where it has stayed ever since.
After a short break at this spot, you continue paddling and enjoy the peace and quiet on the water. Your guide tells you about the history and geology of the volcanic, glacier-covered Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Then you head back to shore.
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