COMBO UNIQUE AT THE GOLDEN COAST
FAT BIKE & KAYAK ADVENTURE IN STUNNING SCENERY DESIGNED FOR TRUE OUTDOOR LOVERS
The picturesque view of the dynamic landscape surrounding Stokkseyri area is devoted to open spaces, and the clear-headed feeling you experience from spending a day combining those two fantastic outdoor activities, is not easily matched.
This tour is addressed for those keen on a daylong combo-adventure, including a delicious lunch at the local restaurant and a soak in a hot Jacuzzi in the end of the day.
THE PROGRAM
Meeting at our local in Stokkseyri. The tour starts by biking through dramatic geological formations with a mix of gravel roads, earthy/grassy tracks, sandy beaches and rocky lava fields. We pass through a black, seaweed covered lava and a golden shell sand including a visit to the top of a magnificent, 80 years old, lighthouse where we will get a panorama view along the Atlantic Ocean coastline.
At 12:00 p.m. and between the two activities, a lunch will be served at the local restaurant “Við Fjöruborðið” www.fjorubordid.is. It is an enchanted place of delight, famous for delicious small lobsters.
Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary concerns.
At 1:00 p.m. we start by getting dressed in our dry suits and listening to some basic safety instructions. Kayaking by the coastline, that is often considering one of the Iceland’s most beautiful one, is a moment of magic. We paddle through narrow canals, down a small river to reach out to the sea. Very often some curious seals observe us, completely fearless and passing incredibly close.
The perfect way to end the day is to visit the village thermal pool and experience Iceland’s healing energy at the same time. A healthy swim and a soak in the hot Jacuzzi leave you feeling in tune with body and soul. At the same time you´ll get a change to mingle with the local´s from the village that very often is found finishing the workday by warming up in the hot water. They are very willing to chat and are generous of sharing all the local´s secret places and good plans. Highly recommended!
Activity level: This tour is designed for most active people with some skills of biking and paddling.
Note that we can tailor made it as a private tour for any levels, from beginners to more expert riders.
Fitness level: As you know, the fitter you are the more fun you’ll have. Flexible itineraries take account of fitness, weather and participants’ wishes. Keep in mind that in Iceland the weather can change quickly and wind, snow and rain is common all year around.
Price: 55.000 ISK pr. person.
Included in this tour:
All transports during the trip
Expert local English speaking guide
Top quality fat bike and helmet
All top quality equipment needed for the kayak tour
Lunch at the restaurant “Fjöruborðið”
The langoustine soup as a first course
300 g Langoustine tails sautéd in garlic and butter with lemon and parsley served with baby potatoes, pickled cucumbers with dill and a salad
Dessert of your own choice
Entrance to the local thermal pool
Meeting point: Is at our offices in Stokkseyri at 9:00 a.m. The start of the tour is at 9.30 a.m. The village is within an easy reach of the center of Reykjavik city, about 1 hour drive away.
Group size: Maxi 7 participants for each activity. We can organize the tour for up to 14 participants if we split the group into two separated parties that meets at lunch.
Duration: ~ 6 hours.
Your personal equipment
Bring a small backpack, warm clothing, winter gear, good outdoor shoes and warm gloves. Be prepared to ride and paddle in challenging weather conditions, like cool snowy days with wind and exposure to the elements. The temperature can dip down to below -5°C (below 20°F) and to warm up to 5-15°C (40-60°F).
Your Safety: This trip take place in the countryside of Iceland. If you choose to participate in our tours it is up to you to ride and paddle well within your limits and be mindful of your own safety and your actions that may affect the safety of the group. Participants must make sure to stay hydrated, nourished and rested. Any alcohol or drug consumption is prohibited during the tour. Our guides have first aid training but if a serious injury occurs they will call local Search and Rescue services at the cost of the participant. Personal medical travel insurance is mandatory.
We reserves the right to make alterations and substitutions to the itinerary as weather or terrain conditions dictate or as necessary to improve the trip quality or to accommodate the comfort, convenience, and well-being of our clients.
The guides
Gunnar Valberg and Magnus Ragnar are born and raced in the area of Stokkseyri. Together they manage their own company specialist in kayak tours. In collaboration with Bike Company we started to develop fat-bike tours, a perfect addition to the kayak adventure.
Working as a kayak and bike guides allows them to combine their passion for outdoor activities with the daily work. They love to meet people from different countries and the enthusiasm and the knowledge they have for their native area makes them the best guides in the world. They both have a great sense of humor and their contagious optimism for life and nature makes every participant in our tours return home with an unforgettable high-quality adventure experience!
Our fat-bikes
Our bikes are Cube Superlite Fat bikes with Rock Shox front suspension fork and weight only 15 kg. This bike is suitable for all bikers in all range of levels.
Our kayaks
We are very concerned about the safety of our customers. We are the only kayak operation in the country that use the “sit-on-top” kayaks, the safest ones available and have become very popular over the past years all over the world.
The village of Stokkseyri
The seaside village of Stokkseyri is a small and beautiful village; build up by old picturesque wooden houses and present population of nearly 500 inhabitants. Stokkseyri was the most populated county in Iceland two centuries ago.
Rich handcraft and cultural life is held in high esteem in Stokkseyri. Workshops and galleries, Ghost Center and the Elves and Northern Lights Museum are all situated in a Cultural Center, – an old fish processing factory that has found a new role due to changes in the fishing industry. The Wildlife Museum is dedicated to hunting and wildlife, it contains a large number of mammals and birds, and the bunkhouse Þuríðarbúð shows an excellent example of how fishermen had to make use of what nature provided.
The lighthouse of Knarraósvita
The square two-staged light tower of Knarraós is the highest building in the south district of Iceland with its 26 meters (86 ft), located just outside of the village of Stokkseyri. It’s the country’s first lighthouse built of reinforced concrete between 1938 and 1939 and designed in a blend of the functionalism and art nouveau styles. A grassy plain surrounds it and the site is easily accessible but the only key of to the top is kept in the pocket of our guides!
