Arctic Foxes & Avalanches
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Haven
Ísafjörður, IJsland
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Inspanningsniveau
Moderate
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Excursietype
All
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Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
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Vanaf
$189
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Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
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Duur
Approximately 3 Hours
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Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals included
Learn about the Arctic fox while visiting the charming and quaint village of Súðavík (pronounced Soothaveek). The drive from the pier in Ísafjörður to Súðavík village is a scenic one, with majestic snow-white and gray-striped mountains set against the sky and the ever-changing ocean below.
Súðavík, founded in the 19th century, has only 200 inhabitants.
Visit the Arctic Fox Center — a non-profit research center and museum dedicated to the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. The museum focuses on the biology and natural history of the Arctic fox as well as the social history of Iceland in relation to it. Enjoy coffee and refreshments in the lovely café.
Listen to a traditional Icelandic music program at the local church. The church was originally built in Hesteyri — a village that was later abandoned. Several decades later, the church was moved to its current location despite vehement protests from the former villagers of Hesteyri.
Continue your drive to the Langeyri Peninsula. Two whaling stations that used to be located here provided work for more than a hundred people. Little remains of this industry today except for a few old whalebones dotted along the coast.
Before heading back to Ísafjörður and the ship, you'll stop briefly on the shores of the fjord to visit the avalanche memorial, honoring those killed when the Old Town was hit by a massive avalanche (1995).
Notes: Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Due to Ísafjörður's remoteness and the scarcity of professional guides, all guiding is handled by locals; some are not professional, but all have great experience in guiding and extensive knowledge of the area. Parents traveling with children under the age of 3 must rent a child's car seat from the tour operator; please see the Shore Excursions team on board. You cannot use your child's car seat from home in Iceland.