Icelandic tour operator, Arctic Adventures has added another excursion to its ever-growing winter schedule, with the inclusion of a kayaking tour from Reykjavik, its most popular summer tour.

Slipping through the beautiful and serene waters of Iceland’s fjords and inlets, the Fjord Serenity winter tour gives paddlers from novice to advanced the opportunity to experience the silence and tranquility of Icelandic nature.

Departing daily and running throughout the winter, the weather-dependent tours will take guests on a six-hour excursion, led by expert guides. The tour costs 14,990 ISK (£84) per person, including pick-up and drop-off from hotels, lunch, full safety instructions and equipment. Tours need to be booked in advance with a minimum of two persons. Age restrictions apply.
 
Follow the footsteps of Elves and Trolls with an epic journey through Iceland’s east

Nature lovers can now follow in the footsteps of Iceland’s most treasured supernatural phenomena, Elves and Trolls.

Dating back to its Celtic traditions, Icelanders have long since refused to rule out the existence of these mythical beings, preferring to hold faith in the existence of weird and wonderful species that travel the Icelandic wilderness, never succumbing to its harsh nature and climate.

Now, through specialist operator Elves & Trolls, visitors to Iceland can embrace the spirit of Icelandic culture with a spectacular eight-day tour exploring east Iceland.

The tour includes a five-day hike through the awe-inspiring east fjords, the hidden gems of Víknaslóðir and the “Deserted Inlets” in and near the Borgarfjörður Eystri. Ending the hike with a farm-stay at the Mývatn Lake and nearby lava field of Leirhnjúkur, the tour finally concludes with an afternoon relaxing in the charming city of Akureyri.

The tours include pick-up from all Reykjavik hotels and give hikers and adventurous alike a unique chance to visit an untouched part of the country, complete with spectacular panoramic views, deep fjords, mystic elf sites, lava fields, quirky fishing villages and endless surrounding farmland.

Prices for the year-round, five-day tours start from 189.900 ISK (£1,067) per person, including return flights from Reykjavik to Akueryi and four nights hostel accommodation with a private bathroom. Tours start weekly on Saturdays and are subject to a minimum of four persons, weather permitting.


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