Kayaking in Heinabergslón Glacier Lagoon + Ice Hike
Guided kayak tour in Heinabergslón Glacier Lagoon with an unforgettable ice hike
🚨Limited availability. Book in advance to secure your place.
Briefing
Kayaking in Heinabergslón Glacier Lagoon + Ice Hike is the best way to experience the magnificence of the world famous Vatnajökull National Park.
From the lagoon, you will have a breathtaking view of the Vatnajökull, and on the way, we will get on one of the icebergs for a short ride, overlooking the lagoon and its surroundings. This is the perfect tour for those who want to explore nature while being environmentally conscious.
Tour details
Included
- Kayak
- Equipment: drysuit + safety vest + shoes
Not included
- Transportation to the meeting point
Important information
The minimum age for kayaking in Heinabergslón is 14 years old. Travelers between 14 and 16 years old must be accompanied by a person over 17 years old.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Kayak Heinabergslon
Duration: 3.5 hours
Kayaking time: 1 hour
Glacier hiking time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
📍 Meeting point
This adventure starts at the meeting point, where we will meet the guide and the rest of the group. Once there, the guide will provide us with all the equipment and we will get on the minibus that will take us to the lagoon.
Heinaberg Lagoon
We will arrive at Heinaberg Lagoon and enter these calm waters located in the Vatnajökull National Park with our kayak 🛶 We will admire our surroundings, we have a unique view of the mountains and glaciers around us.
Glacier hike
It's time to get out of the kayak and walk on the ice 🥾 We will be equipped with everything necessary to make this hike a very safe adventure. We will get on one of the icebergs and walk around admiring the lagoon from above. In addition, we will be able to see formations in the ice such as tunnels or caves.
Return
After about two hours on the glacier, we will make our way back with the kayak enjoying the last moments in this lagoon. We will return to the point from where we started and get back on the minibus that will take us to the initial meeting point. We will have the memory of this incredible experience always with us.
What to bring to Kayaking in Heinabergslón Glacier Lagoon + Ice Hike tour
- Warm clothing for under the drysuit
- Warm socks
- Sunglasses
- Hat
Where does the tour Kayaking in Heinabergslón Glacier Lagoon + Ice Hike start
The tour starts and ends at the base camp located next to the Heinabergslón lagoon. And the directions they give:
Base camp, located next to Smyrlabjörg Hotel, 46 km west of the town of Höfn and 34 km east of Jökulsárlón.
GPS coordinates: 64.2173538, -15.7195644, 17 or you can search for Hotel Smyrlabjörg on Google Maps.
It is located 9 km (5.5 miles), approximately 8 minutes drive west of the dairy farm Flatey á Mýrum (the meeting point above).
We kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point 15-20 minutes before departure time to prepare for the tour.
Questions & Answers
Is kayaking in Heinabergslon suspended due to rain?
Rain in Iceland is very common, so the activity will not be cancelled due to rain. Of course, safety comes first and if at any time weather conditions do not make the activity safe we will reschedule or offer a refund.What are the kayaks like?
Kayaks are very stable and suitable for travelers who have not kayaked before. There are double and single kayaks.We are 5 travelers, how are the kayaks distributed?
If there is not an even number, one of the passengers will go in an individual kayak.
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