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It’s a unique opportunity to visit Hornstrandir in a relatively short time frame, experience the midnight sun, learn about and feel the history of the area and see Arctic Foxes in their natural environment.

Tour type
Multi Day Tour
Duration
3 days and 1 hour
Difficulty
Demanding
Pickup service
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
June, July, August, September
Minimum age
12 years

The experience

About this tour

The bright Icelandic summer nights are the right time to see Arctic Foxes. During the daytime, they stay in and around their dens. But at night, the foxes are more active and visible. The young pups play outside the dens while their parents hunt in the mountains or along the beach. Kvíar Lodge is an old farmhouse in the Hornstrandir nature reserve. When people abandoned the area in 1948 with their livestock, arctic foxes became the only remaining land mammals. For 65 years they have roamed the fjords and bays, free from human disturbance, making them rather tame and playful. Kvíar is the only house for many kilometers, reachable only by boat. During the summer, we welcome guests to spend a night in the historical house and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, where nature has ruled for 65 years. It's a unique opportunity to visit Hornstrandir in a relatively short time frame, experience the midnight sun, learn about and feel the history of the area and see Arctic Foxes in their natural environment. We respect the Arctic Foxes and realize that summer is their breeding time. Therefore, we walk carefully, keep our distance and follow guidelines and rules given by wildlife specialists. This trip is very flexible and we have various activities available. The hiking in the mountains surrounding the farmhouse is spectacular, with panoramic views guaranteed. We also have kayaks available, and a guided kayak tour is a great way to explore the untouched coastline of this remote area. However, if you prefer to curl up in the long grass with a great book while keeping an eye out for the foxes, then that is fine too!

  • Family Friendly

What the price covers

Included
· Boat Ride To And From Hornstrandir Nature Reserve · All Food · Accommodation At Kvíar Farmhouse · Professional Guide
Not included
· Travel To And From Ísafjörður Prior To And After The Trip · Food On The First Day Until The Trip Departs · Personal Medical Insurance · Personal Equipment And Clothing
Bring
  • • Warm outdoor clothing including hiking pants and warm upper layers. Please avoid cotton as it keeps you cold when wet and takes a very long time to dry. <br />• Waterproof jacket and pants. <br />• Hiking boots. Please use waterproof high-top hiking boots, which provide ankle support. <br />• Hat and gloves. <br />• Small backpack. <br />• Personal medical kit i.e. band aids, throat lozenges, lip salves, seasickness tablets etc. Don't forget your personal medication, which you may need (e.g. Asthma inhaler, even if you don’t always need it). <br />• Sun glasses. <br />• Sunscreen and after sun cream. <br />• Binoculars are nice to have for watching wildlife. (Optional). <br />• Water bottle. <br />• Towel and bathing suit for the sauna. <br />• Personal items e.g. toiletries, spare clothing etc <br />• Don't forget your camera!
Ticket types
  • Participants (12+)
  • Teenagers (12 - 15)
  • Children (4 - 11)

Where it starts

Meeting
Meet on location
Pickup
No
Location code
Isafjørdur - høfn (ISA, IS)

Please print this voucher and bring it as confirmation of your payment

Meeting point for boat trips to Hornstrandir is at our boat Bjarnarnes in Ísafjörður harbour. Floating
docks on the East side of town.
Be there at least 30 minutes before departure

Meeting point for day tours and multi-day tours is at our Base Camp Café Bræðraborg, Aðalstræti
22b Ísafjörður in the centre of town.
Be there at least 30 min before departure for day-tours. For multi day tours, please be in touch.

Please also note that when booking boat trips from Hornstrandir that they are not guaranteed to
depart on the time shown on the voucher, due to differing conditions at sea and the captain having
to decide the order of stops in the trips that have more than one stop.

For our cancellation policy and disclaimer > Visit http://www.boreaadventures.com/borea/
booking_conditions/

If any questions arise feel free to contact us:
Via e-mail: info@borea.is
Via phone: +354-456-3322

Good to know

Your ticket

THANK YOU FOR BOOKING WITH BOREA ADVENTURES!

For information on your itinerary and tour, visit our website, and Midnight sun and Arctic Fox tour here.

MEETING POINT AND TIMES

Meet at our Main Office in Ísafjörður, Aðalstræti 17, located here.

Please be at our meeting point ONE HOUR before the start time of your tour. If your tour starts at 9.00am, this means you need to be there to meet your guide at 8am. You will then go through the plan, your gear, and sign waivers before departing on our boat promptly at 9am.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

Our cancellation policy for multi day tours is as follows:

A 25% deposit is due at the time of booking, and is always non-refundable. The remaining balance (75%) is due 28 days before departure.

When a tour is cancelled in writing:

  • More than 28 days before departure – only the deposit is non-refundable
  • Less than 28 days before departure – 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before departure – No refund

For further information on our booking conditions, tour changes, and cancellation policy, click here.

 WHATS INCLUDED?

  • Boat ride to and from Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
  • All food
  • Accommodation at Kviar Farmhouse
  • Professional guide

NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel to and from Ísafjörður before and after the trip
  • Breakfast on the first day until the trip departs
  • Personal medical insurance **Please confirm you are insured for hiking and outdoor activities**
  • Personal equipment and clothing

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

  • Warm outdoor clothing, including hiking pants and warm upper layers. Avoid cotton, as it retains moisture when wet and takes a long time to dry.
  • Waterproof jacket and pants.
  • Hiking boots. Choose waterproof, high-top hiking boots with ankle support.
  • Towel and bathing suit for the sauna 
  • Slippers for inside the house.
  • Hat and gloves.
  • Small backpack
  • Hiking poles (optional). Useful if your balance isn’t perfect or you’re not accustomed to hiking on rocky terrain.
  • Personal medical kit, including band-aids, throat lozenges, lip balm, seasickness tablets, and any personal medications (e.g., an asthma inhaler, even if you don’t typically need it).
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen and after-sun cream.
  • Toiletries and spare clothes
  • Binoculars (optional but nice for wildlife spotting).
  • Water bottle.
  • Don’t forget your camera!

Please visit www.BoreaAdventures.com for further information and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Borea.Adventures.

Borea Adventures  ::  Aðalstræti 17  ::  IS400 Ísafjörður  ::  ICELAND :: www.borea.is :: info@borea.is :: +354 456 3322

Type
Multi Day Tour
Season
June, July, August, September
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Details updated
24 Jun 2026