Solar Eclipse Wild Camp Discovery

This three-day sea kayaking journey in Ísafjarðardjúp Bay is a truly unique way to experience the Westfjords and one of nature’s rarest spectacles. Traveling quietly by kayak allows you to explore the bay in its purest form, surrounded by vast fjords, open waters, and an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Throughout the journey, you’ll search for marine mammals and seabirds while moving at a pace that lets you fully absorb the landscape.

Ísafjarðardjúp is one of Iceland’s richest wildlife areas. Millions of seabirds, including Puffins, Eider Ducks, Guillemots, and Oystercatchers, gather along these shores during the breeding season. Above, Eagles and Falcons patrol the skies, while seals, dolphins, and whales are often spotted surfacing nearby. Kayaking offers a silent, immersive way to move among this wildlife without disturbance, creating a deep connection to the natural surroundings.

Each day brings new scenery and experiences, from paddling along remote coastlines to enjoying dinner on a secluded beach. You’ll spend the night camping on a peninsula, surrounded by wildlife, colorful flora, and wide-open views, with unforgettable sunsets over the bay. Rich local history and the raw beauty of the Westfjords add depth to every moment of the journey.

The highlight of the adventure is witnessing the solar eclipse from this remote wilderness setting. As the sky darkens and the light shifts over the fjords and sea, you’ll experience this rare celestial event in near-total silence, far from artificial light and crowds. The stillness of the kayaks and the vastness of the landscape make this moment especially powerful and unforgettable.

This tour is suitable for beginner kayakers with good physical fitness and a sense of adventure. No previous kayaking experience is required, just a willingness to embrace the elements and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime combination of paddling, wildlife, and a total solar eclipse in one of Iceland’s most remote regions.

What to bring:

• Thermal base layers (at least two sets of tops)

• Wool or fleece thermal mid-layer

• Hiking pants (avoid cotton)

• Waterproof and breathable pants and jacket for hiking

• Wool/fleece hat

• Warm gloves for camp

• 2–3 pairs of thick wool/synthetic socks

• Light hiking shoes for strolls around camp

• Sleeping bag rated to at least 0°C (down is best)

• Sleeping mattress (thin inflatable preferred)

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen and after-sun cream

• 1 litre water bottle

• Personal medical kit (band-aids, throat lozenges, lip salves, sea-sickness tablets, personal medication)

• 2 x dry bags (to keep gear dry; test to ensure all gear fits)

• Binoculars (optional, for wildlife watching)

• Camera (optional)