SUP on the largest glacial lake in Iceland

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 7 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Minimum age: 16

We do not organise this activity at the moment. If you send us your e-mail, we would be pleased to inform you while launching it again.

Highlights

The SUP on the biggest glacial lake in Iceland
See both the North American plate and the Eurasian plate

All about the trip

In Iceland, we may not have palm trees, white beaches and warm seas, but we do have this raw, alien landscape, speckled with mountains and hot springs and it is precisely this that takes your stand-up paddle boarding experience in Iceland to a whole new level.

The dramatic scenery along with the tranquillity while you paddle out onto this glacial-water lake is the reason we’ve chosen Thingvallavatn as one of our main locations when it comes to SUP tours. The SUP on the biggest glacial lake in Iceland tour allows you to literally stand on Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland, covering 84 km2. Thingvallavatn is partially located in Thingvellir National Park of Iceland and from the lake you can see both the North American plate and the Eurasian plate as you are indeed standing in between the two tectonic plates.

Absolutely no fitness level is required and we make sure you get the best experience possible whether you are a beginner or a pro. Join us on this unbelievably unique experience.

What is included in the price

Pick up and drop-off
Professional SUP guide
SUP introduction and training
Inflatable SUP board, paddles and all necessary safety gear
Wetsuit or a drysuit depending on your preference
Shoes and gloves

What is not included in the price

Clothes suited to dress under a drysuit if you choose drysuit
Warm clothes to wear prior and after the SUP tour
Towel
Lunch or Snack

Please make sure that you are comfortable in the water and are able to swim. Also, you should not have a problem with wearing sometimes tight & constricting wet suit. You must be at minimum 145 cm (4’9) tall and maximum 200cm (6’7) tall. Your weight should be at minimum 45 kg (99 lbs) and maximum 120 kg (264 lbs). This activity is not suitable for pregnant women.

Instructions

You can rent a GoPro camera from us.

Make sure that any electronic or valued items you bring with you are waterproof or in a waterproof case.

Please note that SUP tours are highly dependent on weather and sea conditions. For your safety and comfort, we reserve the right to change or cancel departures even with very short notice should weather or other conditions change. In case of cancellations due to weather, customers shall receive a full refund or are able to reschedule the tour, depending on availability.

What to take with you?

We will provide you with all the necessary gear required for the SUP tour. However, please bring swimwear if you choose to wear a wetsuit or clothes suited to dress under a drysuit if you choose a drysuit. Also please bring warm clothes to wear prior and after the SUP tour, towel and a lunch or a snack.

Itinerary

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Departure

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place information:

We arrange pick-ups at the hotels in Reykjavik. Please let us know by email (info@adventurevikings.is) where would you like to be picked up.

Your drop-off address will be the same as your pick-up address.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full activity price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the activity price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Adventure Vikings, Síðmúli 13, Reykjavík, 108, Iceland, +354 571 2900, info@adventurevikings.is.