Kajaktur - Naturupplevelser på nordvästra Island, 6 dagar (5120)

Finns det något bättre än att få paddla bland vackra öar och fjordar med ett rikt djur och fågelliv? Isafjardardjup och Jokulfirdir (glaciärfjorden), fjordarna på Islands nordvästra hörn, är ett perfekt ställe för paddlare av olika nivåer som vill paddla i vildmarken men ändå inte vara långt från civilisationen. Vi kommer att slå läger på vackra platser och övernatta i bekväma tält.

Många fågelarter tillbringar sommaren i området och det finns en stor chans att komma nära sälar och kanske få syn på tumlare eller val. Denna resa är avsedd för personer med kajakpaddlingserfarenhet och du behöver i allmänhet god fysisk kondition för att kunna njuta av resan i sin helhet. Nätterna kommer att spenderas i bra och bekväma tält.

Resan genomföres med engelsktalande guider och nedan följer resans program på engelska. Flexibilitet är ett krav på denna resa.

Resedatum (5120)   2018: 10 - 15 juni 24 - 29 juni 8 - 13 juli 15 -20 juli 22 - 27 juli 5 - 10 augusti 19 - 24 augusti    Pris (SEK)   Per person: 22 400    Priset inkluderar   • Engelskspråkig guide • All mat på turen • Tält och campingutrustning • Transfer från/till flygplatsen i Isafjördur. • Bil- och båttransport första och sista dagen av turen. • Kayakutrustning (kajak, paddel, paddeljacka och byxa (torrdräktstyp), flytväst. vattentät säck).    Priset inkluderar inte   • Flyg till och från Isafjordur • Mat första dagen innan turens avgång • Utrustning som finns med i personliga packlistan. • Komplett reseförsäkring (Krav!). Läs mer här. (Kan dock köpas direkt här på webben)

Svårighetsgrad: Krävande

Program
Day 1
Departure at 16:00 from Ísafjörður harbour where we take a speedboat to Hesteyri in Hornstrandir. There we´ll bring our personal equipment to the Old Doctor's House where we will sleep the first night. We´ll go on an exploratory paddle into the fjord to enjoy the nature to the fullest. Birds, seals and rich history is around every corner. First destination is the old ruins of a whaling station in Hesteyrarfjörður, a short distance from Hesteyri and continue into the fjord and get to know our boats. Nice dinner in the Doctor's House.

Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, we pack our boats and start the voyage of the day to Kvíar Farmhouse in Kvíadalur Valley. The route will take us along spectacular coastline and across the fjords of Hesteyrarfjörður and Veiðileysufjörður. There is a good chance to see both whales and white tailed eagles in the cliffs along the coast. We make landing on the beach beneath the farmhouse in Kvíar and make ourself at home. The farmhouse is the only house in the valley and was built in 1921 and lived in until the family moved away in 1948 seeking easier life in Ísafjörður. We´ll have a nice dinner and head for the warm and cozy sauna that's situated next to the house.

Distance: 15 km

Day 4
We pack our boats in the morning and leave Kvíar. Our first task is to paddle across the bay to the South side near Höfði to get a good look at Leirufjörður Fjord with Drangjökull Glacier in the distance. Leirufjörður (e. Silt Fjord). The name of the fjord explains itself when we see the clay and silt coming from the glacier river of Drangajökull Glacier. We then head along the shoreline towards Grunnavík Bay. En-route is a nice rock arch that we can pass under on high tide. There is also a good chance to spot porpoises close to the coast, especially if the sea is calm. In Grunnavík there are a few summerhouses and a nice church that we can take a look at. Camp on the beach.

Distance: 20 km

Day 5
Today we head out of the Jökulfirðir fjord system and into the big bay of Ísafjarðardjúp. We pass many beautiful waterfalls on the way that people rarely experience since they are so unaccessible by foot. We continue along the coast of Snæfjallaströnd and camp either in the beautiful cove in Ytraskarð (20 km) or by the breathtaking Möngufoss waterfall (24 km), all depending on conditions. Campfire on the beach to watch the beautiful sunset.

Day 6
Our first stop on the last full day of kayaking is the island of Æðey. The island is inhabited by one family during the summer months and is a nice place to stop, relax and enjoy life on the island while ashore. The waters around the island is covered with puffins and other sea birds. Literally! After visiting the island, we do a long crossing (9 km) to the island of Vigur. The birdlife on the island is quite amazing and the farmers have raised special rock walls for the eider ducks to nest. Puffins are found all over the island. The beautiful and colorful houses are very picturesque and the small coffee house is a great place to stop by and relax. After about two hours on the island, we get going again for the last leg of the trip. Depending on weather, we'll paddle about 6 km to Hvitanes or to the village of Súðavík if conditions are good, where a car will pick us up. Drive back to Ísafjörður. We'll arrive in Ísafjörður in time for the afternoon flight for those flying back to Reykjavík. We urge you to stay at least one night in Ísafjörður and get to know this old and beautiful town. There are many interesting sites and nice walks in the mountains around the fjord that are definitely worth it.

Distance: 20-22 km.

This description gives only a brief overview and might be changed by the guide, depending on weather and other conditions.

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