Kayak, Hike and Wild Camp Iceland's Westfjords

There are over 50 species of birds that come to breed in the Westfjords, including kittiwakes, guillemots, Arctic terns and puffins. Two species of seals are very common and 12 species of whales can be spotted off the coast of North Iceland, including blue, fin, minke, sperm and humpback whales. Pods of orca, porpoises and white-beaked dolphins are also in these waters. The most commonly seen whale species on this trip are humpback whales, who come here in big numbers to feed in the summer. While it's not 100% guaranteed that you will encounter one, the chances are quite high and it is a spectacular experience to kayak near these creatures.

Few land mammals can be found in Iceland but the beautiful Arctic fox can be spotted, as you are quite close to the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve where the foxes are protected.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice, however, we suggest the below as a guideline per person:

17,000 Icelandic Krona per day - approx £10/$14USD/€11

Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

The tap water is safe to drink in Iceland. While in the wilderness on the expedition, you can collect fresh water from the streams. Only at the first camp is limited water available, so your host will provide some. You should make sure you bring along a reusable water bottle to keep with you throughout the expedition.

You can leave excess luggage at your host's lock-up in Ísafjörður on day 2 before heading off on the water.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Our team of Adventure Hunters co-create exclusive adventures which are run by highly vetted, specialist hosts. The trip is run by our trusted host partner in the destination. We only work with independent, local, in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. Read more information about the local teams we partner with. You’ll be introduced to the host straight after making a booking via the Much Better Adventures platform.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips typically consist of a mix of solo travelers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves, and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

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