Top 4 Iceland Kayak Tours

1.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170Our pick

Paddle calm, iceberg-dotted water beside Sólheimajökull Glacier in a stable sit-on-top kayak. Your guide provides instruction, a dry suit, boots, gloves, and glacier stories. Sebastian, Fernanda, Daniella, and Thomas are among the guides praised for clear safety advice and friendly help.

“Such a wonderful experience! Being up close to icebergs with the glacier as a backdrop is incredible. Fernanda is an amazing guide taking extra time to teach while we explored many aspects of the lagoon. She is also a great photographer and make up artist with the lava mud pulled from an iceberg.”

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2.Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 3 hours · from $170

Paddle a sit-on-top kayak across Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon for three hours, circling icebergs beneath the glacier. Your English-speaking guide provides a dry suit, safety briefing, paddling help, local stories, and photos. No kayaking experience is needed, but bring warm layers, a hat, and spare socks.

“Sebastian was an excellent guide. Very safety conscious and very knowledgeable.”

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3.Grundarfjörður: Mt. Kirkjufell Daytime Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 170 reviews · 2 hours · from $120Best value

Meet Vestur Adventures by the sea in Grundarfjörður for a guided sit-atop kayak trip beneath Mt. Kirkjufell. Guides such as Reda, Greg, Sony, and Kate share local stories while you paddle to Seal Skerry, watch for birds and seals, and finish with hot chocolate and cookies.

“This was one of my favorite days in Iceland! Our guide, Kate, was extremely knowledgeable and so so nice. She made sure we were prepared and answered all of our questions, but also wasn't overly talkative when the point of this excursion was to spend time enjoying the nature of the area. We kayaked around the bay, where we got to see/learn about some of the history of the area, and we even got to see a playful seal + puffins during our tour. Being out on the water and seeing the scenic views from that viewpoint was unreal, and I highly recommend this tour for everyone! Plus, the hot…”

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4.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 165 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $162

Meet IceGuide by Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, gear up in a two-piece suit, then paddle a sit-on-top kayak among floating icebergs for about 1.5 hours. English-speaking guides such as Fabio, Tim, and Nic provide safety instruction, glacier information, and help you spot seals and birds.

“Once in a lifetime! Awesome tour of the lagoon, getting a peaceful and personal view of the glaciers away from the crowds, and a seal or two to keep you company. Good warm gear, friendly & informative guides.”

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