{"id":24217,"date":"2021-07-04T15:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-04T19:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=24217"},"modified":"2021-07-02T07:58:04","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T11:58:04","slug":"best-places-to-kayak-in-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/iceland\/best-places-to-kayak-in-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Best places to kayak in Iceland: take the experience to the fullest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Icelandic fjords and glacial lakes are a marvel. If you travel to Iceland<\/a> you can visit them and do very different activities. Have you thought about doing kayaking<\/b> in the lagoon of a glacier? This country is one of the destinations with dream landscapes to live this experience, so today we tell you the best places to kayak in Iceland<\/b>.<\/p>\n

It’s probably one of the best memories you’ll take away from your trip to the island<\/b>. Let’s get started! <\/p>\n

Kayaking in the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rlon glacial lagoon<\/h2>\n

Ready to kayak in Iceland<\/b>? If you still don’t know where to kayak in the land of ice and fire, the J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rlon glacial lagoon<\/a> is one of the best places. It lies south of<\/b>the country’s largest glacier, Vatnajokull<\/b> (South Coast) and can be hiked in one day with the Vatnaj\u00f6kull Glacier Hike<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Imagine kayaking in J\u00f6kulsar\u00f3n<\/a>, where the waters feature floating icebergs<\/b> and you can see<\/b> at the same time the Brei\u00f0amerkurj\u00f6kull glacier<\/b> from a unique angle. So now you can be ready to paddle for 1 hour through icy waters and live an adrenaline-filled experience in one of the best places to kayak in Iceland. <\/p>\n

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Best place to kayak in Iceland: Heinabergslon<\/h2>\n

The glacial lagoon Heinabergslon<\/b> has a unique beauty and is located on the south coast of Iceland. It is part of the Vatnajokull glacier and is recognized for being a smaller version of the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon (both equally spectacular). It is one of the best places to kayak in Iceland! <\/p>\n

Kayaking in Heinabergsl\u00f3n Glacier Lagoon<\/a> is a must if you travel to this country. Your experience will consist of paddling through calm waters<\/b> and admiring all your beautiful surroundings. The views can’t be better, take your time to observe the mountains and glaciers<\/b> around you from a unique perspective. <\/p>\n

But that’s not all! When you get out of the kayak you can walk on the ice<\/b> of the immense Vatnajokull Glacier<\/b>, see ice formations such as tunnels or caves and have the lagoon at your feet. How does this lagoon look like from above? I’m sure you will have your answer after your trip to Icelandic lands \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n

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Kayaking in the Hvalfj\u00f6rdur Fjord<\/h2>\n

Continuing with our list of the best places to kayak in Iceland<\/b>, highlight the route around the Hvalfj\u00f6rdur Fjord<\/b>, in the southwest of the country<\/b> and very close to Reykjavik. It is created by glaciers and you can observe its 1000-meter-high mountains where you seem to touch the sky.<\/p>\n

Practicing kayaking in the North Atlantic sounds great and you don’t need to have previous experience<\/b> in this activity. Still, it’s always good to be informed and know some tips for kayaking beginners<\/a>. <\/p>\n