Kayak tours · Ísafjörður

See the Westfjords
from the water.

Relaxed, small-group kayak tours beneath the mountains of Ísafjörður. No experience needed—just dress warmly and come ready to paddle.

Easy-going adventuresStable sit-on-top kayaks

Choose your paddle

Two ways to get out on the fjord.

Join a scheduled trip from town or make the day your own. Every tour is guided at a comfortable pace and adapted to the conditions.

01

The classic

Ísafjörður Fjord Tour

Paddle beneath the steep Westfjord mountains and see the town from a completely different angle. Along the way, your guide shares stories of local life, trolls and the geology that shaped the fjord.

Duration
2.5 hours
Level
Beginner-friendly
Price
16,500 ISK / person
Choose this tour
02

Go where it’s calm

The Sheltered Fjord — Private Tour

A private Westfjords paddle planned around your group and the weather. We choose the most sheltered nearby fjord for the day, giving you the best chance of calm water and an unhurried adventure.

Duration
About 3 hours
Group
Private, up to 4
Price
95,000 ISK / group

Additional guests: 16,500 ISK each. Larger groups on request.

Plan a private tour

Everything you need

We make getting on the water simple.

01

Stable sit-on-top kayak and paddle

02

Personal flotation device

03

Neoprene boots and paddling equipment

04

Friendly local guide and safety briefing

The real Westfjords

Calm water. Good company.

Unhurried paddling, fresh fjord air and the kind of mountain views that make everyone stop for a moment.

Guests paddling across the calm Ísafjörður fjord beneath steep mountains
Kayakers paddling past the harbour and colourful buildings of Ísafjörður
Friends relaxing together in kayaks with a Westfjords mountain behind them
A guest paddling a sit-on-top kayak beneath the mountains of Ísafjörður

Paddle Iceland

Small tours. Big fjord views.

We are a small kayaking company based in Ísafjörður. Our trips are designed to be welcoming, relaxed and memorable—whether it is your first time in a kayak or simply your favourite way to explore.

Westfjords weather likes to have the final word. We choose sensible routes, adapt when conditions change and only paddle when it is safe and enjoyable.

Summer tours

Ready to paddle?

Tell us your preferred date, group size and which tour you have in mind. Online booking is coming soon.

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Contact details will be added before launch.

Good to know

Come prepared for Iceland.

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. The tours are beginner-friendly and start with a clear safety and paddling briefing.

What should I wear?

Wear warm layers and bring a windproof jacket. Avoid cotton where possible. We provide neoprene boots and the essential paddling equipment.

What happens if the weather changes?

Safety comes first. We may adjust the route, move the departure time or cancel if conditions are not suitable.

Where do we meet?

For the Ísafjörður tour, meet at Red Hut 3—labelled Tours & Gifts—at the main cruise port. Private-tour meeting details are confirmed before departure.