Affordable 3 Hour Kayaking on Lake Above the Ocean

5.0 / 557 Reviews
Tour Type
Day Tour
Available
All year
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour start
Lake Sørvágsvatn
Description
Included
Useful information
Terms of service

Experience some of the most beautiful attractions in Vagar island starting in a kayak. When renting your very own kayak, you have the chance to take an extraordinary route to see the famous sights around Bøsdalafossur waterfall. Land the kayak at the end of the lake and go ashore to see the unbelievable views.

The lake Leitisvatn is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands stretching 6 km from one end to the other. The lake is just beside Vagar airport. Your kayak adventure will start from some old turf-roofed stone houses near the village Miðvágur. You can see the meeting point when looking through the photos of the tour. A member of staff will hand you your kayak and a spray skirt.  You will also get instructions if you are a novice kayaker.

The ride from the stone houses to the end of the lake towards the ocean and Bøsdalafossur waterfall takes one hour or so. Kayaking to the lake's edge towards the North Atlantic Ocean  is an epic paddling experience. 

You can go ashore and relax while you experience the waterfall Bøsdalafossur and the free-standing Geituskorardrangur rock wall. Bøsdalafossur plunges into the fresh salty ocean and very near lies Trælanípa with the iconic view of the lake Leitisvatn hanging over the ocean.

A stop at Bøsdalafossur is a must for those travelling to the Faroe Islands. Besides taking in the sights, you will have a unique chance to immerse yourself in the untouched nature in your own rented kayak.

You will paddle in the safest kayak on the market and in the most easy to use kayak. When on the lake, you can enjoy the remoteness and silence in the middle of unspoiled landscapes. Renting a kayak on the lake Leitisvatn is for those seeking something extra on their vacation in the Faroe Islands.

Starting from the stone houses near Miðvágur, you can paddle as you like in your kayak. Leitisvatn is a freshwater lake that you most likely have seen on many pictures of the Faroe Islands.

Discover some of the wonders in the Faroe Islands by renting a kayak that will bring you to the unique seaside attractions on Vágar island. Check availability by choosing a date.

Activities

Kayaking

Attractions

Bøssdalafossur

Geituskorardrangur

Lake Sørvágsvatn

Trælanípa

Vágar Island

57 reviews for Affordable 3 Hour Kayaking on Lake Above the Ocean

  1. Vanessa Porter

    Absolutely amazing experience. Stunning scenery. Michael was great at explaining where we needed to go to see the best bits. Kayaks were great and easy to manoeuvre and stable (although we were very lucky to have perfect weather – in November!). This is an unmissable experience and would highly recommend.

  2. Thomas Bijl

    Michael offers a very relaxed kayaking tour across the lake. Get the crossing to the waterfall done, go ashore and spend time on top of the waterfall, which seems to be the end of the world. Astonishing views! Do not skip this hike, it was the high-light of our 4-day trip.

    Good material, safety first. Thanks.

  3. Lukas Hansen

    The kayak tour was so beautiful and Michael was a fantastic guide who let us a lot of freedom. Absolutely amazing places to be at which you cannot reach by foot. Kayaking on the lake was very easy and no one was unsave or fell into the water despite of no kayaking experience. Definitely recommend it!

  4. Brian Kraker

    Amazing one-of-a-kind experience. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Faroe Islands!

  5. Ben H

    A great start to our holiday – good equipment, really helpful guidance from Michael in terms of how best to make the most of the lake and where to stop for exploring and (of course) stunning scenery. We both thoroughly enjoyed it and if we’d had more time, might well have done it again!

  6. James Bak

    What a wonderful excursion! Michael was super friendly and informative – he assuaged any nervousness we had before the trip. Although we only spoke briefly before my girlfriend and I cast off, I very much enjoyed our conversation. Pictures do not do justice for the view or experience!

  7. Gemma Lindsay

    This trip enabled us to experience the incredible beauty and tranquility of lake Leitisvatn away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist track. Michael was a brilliant tour guide, we felt safe at all times throughout and most of us came back completely dry! He gave us a real insight in to life on the Faroe Islands. I would highly recommend this tour and it has been one of the highlights of our trip.

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