Drangey Island by Boat
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Port
Saudarkrokur, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$350
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
A trip to Drangey is a unique experience combining sightseeing, birdwatching, sailing, with personal service and guidance. During the tour our guides tell the ancient stories of Grettir the strong, a viking that lived on the island in exile and more recent ones of how the islands resources have harvested from past to present.
Drangey island is a birdwatching paradise. The island is a nesting colony for thousands of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, gannets, kittiwakes, fulmar, shearwaters along with ravens and gyrfalcons. The island is a sheer sided palagonite rock approximately 180m high and provides a wonderful view over the whole fjord. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenes of nature all around.
Please note:
It is essential to wear weather/rainproof gear, comfortable clothing and good, sturdy walking/hiking shoes, closed-toe and non-slip sole. Many species of birds migrate from the island starting mid-August. Bird sightings may be limited. There is a strenuous hike involving a steep 180-meter climb over uneven, rocky terrain. Participants must be able to confidently climb and descend steep hillsides. Recommended for active hikers only.