Kayaking with Wildlife of Vigur Island

Observing the teeming wildlife of Ísafjarðardjúp bay and sometimes even a whale or two, while enjoying the unique panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and fjords, is an experience like no other. Stopping at Vigur to eat our delicious homemade lunch among the puffins and eider ducks is sure to keep you satisfied and get you ready for the paddle back to the mainland.The journey begins at our base in Mávagarður C (grey building), where you meet your guide and gear up for the fantastic day ahead. We then drive for around 45 minutes from Ísafjörður to Seyðisfjörður fjord, where we have a short safety briefing and paddle lesson. We begin our day by paddling to the headland of Folafótur, where there are unusual rock formations caused by erosion and ruins of old settlements where near to 100 people lived.On the way, we keep a lookout for seals and whales that often venture into this fjord and acquire your acquaintance.

From Folafótur, we make the last leg to the island of Vigur, where we take a little break from kayaking and enjoy the slow-paced life on this beautiful island.Thousands of birds call Vigur their home in the summer. There are puffins everywhere on the island, as well as Eider Ducks, Guillemots, Razorbills, and other marine birds. The relationship between the farmers on the island and the ducks is extraordinary. Families have collected the down from their nests for hundreds of years, and in exchange, they protect the ducks from birds of prey.After the walk on the island, we get back to our boats and gently paddle back to the car for our drive back to Ísafjörður.Please bring: - Warm woollen or fleece clothing, including tops, bottoms, and socks. Please avoid cotton as it keeps you cold when wet and takes a very long time to dry. - Spare clothing in case you get wet - Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen, it can get sunny up here! - Water bottle - Don’t forget your camera!