Midnight Sun & Arctic Foxes
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.
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!
· Boat ride to and from Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
· All food
· Accommodation at Kvíar Farmhouse
· Professional guide
• 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.
• Waterproof jacket and pants.
• Hiking boots. Please use waterproof high-top hiking boots, which provide ankle support.
• Hat and gloves.
• Small backpack.
• 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).
• Sun glasses.
• Sunscreen and after sun cream.
• Binoculars are nice to have for watching wildlife. (Optional).
• Water bottle.
• Towel and bathing suit for the sauna.
• Personal items e.g. toiletries, spare clothing etc
• Don't forget your camera!
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: [email protected]
Via phone: +354-456-3322
- Difficulty:
- DEMANDING
- Duration:
- 3 days and 1 hour
- Price From:
- 174.900 ISK