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About Borea Adventures

Borea is a fully licensed adventure guiding company based in Ísafjörður, the heart of the Westfjords of Iceland.

The founders of Borea have always recognised the great potential for adventure tourism surrounding their home, yet little was being done to encourage it. They wanted to let people enjoy their home environment ....more

Reasons to tour with Borea Adventures

Small groups

Adventures in mostly untouched nature

Environmentally friendly

Well-trained and experienced guides

Operating since 2006 and run by local experts

Our priority is to guarantee our guests enjoyable wilderness experiences in perfect harmony with the environment that supports us!

Responsible Tourism

Borea Adventures adheres to the principles of low impact, sustainable tourism. Our trips are “silent”, as we try not to use any motorised vehicles. We like to encourage physical activity to suit any level of ability from easy kayaking and hiking through to exhilarating action sports. Respect nature, use local ....more

Our Story

OUR PHILOSOPHY
Respect nature, use local sources whenever possible, offer the best trips, cause no unnecessary harm, inspire people.

Borea Adventures is a small company, owned and operated by people who love being outdoors and enjoy the nature and culture of the North Atlantic. We like to share our experience by giving ....more

Environmental Sustainability

We strive to reduce our environmental impact for our tours by utilising renewable energy sources at both of our bases in Hornstrandir (solar panels and wind turbines). Our food choices for our tours prioritise local produce rather than imported commodities, and we strive to reduce food waste and recycle as ....more

Social Responsibility

We collaborate with local conservation projects in Hornstrandir relating to Arctic Foxes, beach cleanup initiatives, and identifying whales for our local catalogue. As a stakeholder in the area we often provide logistical support as well as shelter during changeable weather conditions. Please contribute to citizen science with your photos with ....more

Sustainability

Borea Adventures adheres to the principles of low impact, sustainable tourism. Our trips are "silent", as we try not to use any motorized vehicles. We like to encourage physical activity to suit any level of ability from easy sailing and hiking through to exhilarating action sports.

How we're working to make you feel COVID-safe on your trip

Sanitation and Protection
We take your safety and the safety of our staff very seriously. So we've pledged to comply to the Iceland Tourist Board safety guidance when mitigating the risk of infection.

.We follow the authorities' recommendations and comply with current rules on infection prevention.
.We place great emphasis on ....more

Borea Adventures Reviews

Giles_Charter  

The Paddle in the Wild Kayak trip - beautiful, excellent and well organised

25-Oct-2017

Did the 6 day (effectively 5.5 days in practice) trip over the summer and loved it. One to treasure. The guides were both very competent and full of stories, which is the right combination. The level of kayaking was well judged, with an early orientation paddle followed by a couple of easy but beautiful days, so that by the time we were doing some more exposed and bigger crossings we were all confident and rocking the open waters! Superb fun.

Hanne  

3 days trip with a group

02-Nov-2021

Borea adventures is definitely the right choice for anyone wanting to experience Hornstrandir. They have good guides, good gear, good boats, accommodation. We enjoyed 3 days of hiking and kayaking and frequent encounters of arctic foxes. Weather in September was not very favorable to our plans, so I would recommend going there during summer. Kviar Lodge was very cosy and Runar prepared excellent meals.

Scott D Slater  

Wonderful

29-Aug-2021

This is a superb organization, and an amazing place. Simply stunning. An experience we will never forget. Our two day trip was the highlight of our time in Iceland, and the staff of Borea went beyond expectations. We can't stop thinking about it, and I am ready to go back! It goes without saying, that Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is beyond beautiful. But, we also found the staff of Borea skilled not only in their knowledge of the area and nature, but in their understanding of people. They were very helpful in some of the challenging moments of the hikes.

Remco T.  

Hornstrandir; food, loads of flowers and birds... And fox paw prints

18-Jul-2022

We booked this trip some while back from home in the hope to see the arctic fox. **spoiler** we didn't see any... Just paw prints... But it didn't really matter, we were in a small group of 4 people and the guide and perfect weather. We learned so much about the (edible) flowers, birds and the foxes in Hornstrandir. Also a bit of extra history about the place itself. Just an amazing experience. So thanks Birte(hope i got that right) for the amazing and wonderful tour!

Kipp M.  

The perfect Iceland adventure!

03-Aug-2022

Wow, what a pleasant surprise! I booked a 6 day kayak tour, hoping for the best. And honestly, the best is what I got! All of the paddlers, 4 of us clients and the guide, were competent and prepared paddlers. The tour was wonderful. A combination of tent camping and staying in amazing historical and remote buildings. The setting was what I had dreamed of. Wildlife sightings were abundant. Brendan Jackson, our guide, was safe and knowledgable with out being the least bit stifling. I'd paddle with him anytime!

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tours does Borea Adventures offer?

We offer tours related to hiking, biking, kayaking, photography and skiing. These tours are single day experiences and multi day experiences.

What kind of accommodation is used/included?

Depending on your tour, you will either be staying at one of two bases. In Hornvik, our accommodations include a basecamp mess hall where meals will be provided, as well as a lounging area equipped with a sofa, warm reflex stove and plentiful cups of tea, coffee, or juice. Sleeping arrangements in Hornvik are organised in large tents for two people. These tents come with a cot, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, pillow and woollen blanket. Please bring a sleeping bag liner and pillow case, as these items are not provided.

Is transportation included in the tour price?

We do not offer transportation to and from Ísafjörður.

How do I get to Ísafjörður?

Upon your arrival in Iceland, you have the option to either fly or drive to Ísafjörður in the Westfjords. If flying, you arrive in Keflavik International Airport about 40 minutes away from the capital city of Reykjavik and the domestic airport. From the domestic airport in Reykjavik there are 2-3 daily 40 minute flights to Isafjordur. For a smooth transition, you might consider taking the Flybus between the airports and can complete the journey on the same day. Check out Icelandair for schedules and offers. If driving, you can rent a car and drive to Isafjordur. The drive, over mountain passes and through fjords is an adventure itself. The journey spans approximately 440-500 km, depending on your chosen route, and typically takes around 6 hours. We strongly recommend you to spend a few extra days visiting the Westfjords and other parts of Iceland. We’re happy to help you arrange a few days in the area or give you good tips about exciting things to do while in Iceland.

How do I get to the starting point of the tour?

Our office is located at Aðalstræti 17, Isafjordur and we start our multi-day hiking trips from this location. The Meeting point for our kayaking and biking trips, is at Mávagarður C close to the Eastern harbour. Across the street is our Service Center (white shipping container) where the meeting point for day trips and boat rides are.

How do you ensure the safety of participants?

All of our guides undergo thorough training to effectively manage emergency situations. They are equipped to safely evacuate individuals and maintain communication with emergency first responders, ensuring a swift and coordinated response to any unforeseen circumstances.

Can you arrange airport transfers?

There is a municipal shuttle service from Isafjordur Airport into the central square that operates according to the plane schedule. A seat in the shuttle cost 1,000kr.

Can you accommodate special dietary needs?

Of course, we realise that we’re not all made the same and have different needs and desires. We try our best to cater to your needs. Please let us know ahead of time if you have any requirements so that we can plan the food accordingly. You can do that during the booking process.

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