Vága Kajak

Local tour operator offering guided kayaking tours on Lake Leitisvatn. You can also rent a kayak and venture out on the lake yourself to explore the unmatched sceneries on the lake that floats above the ocean.

5 Stars
Based on 58 Reviews

Traveller reviews

  1. Sara Douglas –

    Kayaking on the lake above the ocean was an awesome experience! We had mostly clear & sunny weather, but the kayaks were stable even in the rain & wind. Michael explained everything perfectly so there was no confusion about where to go or how to handle the equipment. Hiking in the middle of the excursion was nice too!

  2. AIKATERINI POLYCHRONI –

    Our guide showed us how to Kayak and was very helpful giving us tips whenever we needed it! The weather was fantastic. Clear and sunny! A beginner may find it hard but soon he will find the right pace. The View is absolutely stunning! You can stop and stare the beauty of this place at any time! I will definitely recommend it! It’s not only a good exercise for the body but also a great sightseeing experience!

  3. Sergio Martínez –

    We have really enjoyed our Kayak activity on the lake. It has been a different and fun way to cross it. Once you reach the other end of the lake, it is possible to leave the kayaks parked and reach the famous views of the “lake over the ocean”.

    The problem is that if it is windy it is difficult to handle the kayak, although not impossible. In addition, those responsible for the activity are very friendly. We would definitely repeat it again! 🙂

  4. Nicolette Cutright –

    This was as incredible experience! Michael was fantastic! Super friendly and flexible. This was a great value and an experience not to be missed!

  5. Paulina Rousseau –

    The experience was great despite the rainy weather.

  6. Peer Woyczechowski –

    This tour is a must do when visiting the Faroe Islands!
    We had great weather and the views were absolutely stunning!
    Highly recommend to anyone!

  7. Madeleine Salzer –

    It was absolut amazing! A wonderful experience and an interesting and very helpful guide. It was easy to book and as beginners i kayaking it was nice to be guided.

    I can only give my warmest recommendations for this event!

  8. Phillipa Devonald –

    Absolute blast! Perfect conditions and the scenes visible were incredible, very helpful setup and advise on where to get out and see the scenes…

  9. Cornelia Caflisch –

    Was a great experience! I enjoyed the kayak tour very much and can recommend to everybody who loves nature, adventure and silence.

    The guide made a great job and I learned a lot about your culture.

  10. Michael Ladyman –

    It was excellent. The guy who runs the company, Michael, accompanied us and he was a great guide. Some amazing views!

  11. Lisa Pongratz –

    We really enjoyed the kayaking!!
    It was one of the best experienced we had in the Faroe Islands!
    We got a great introduction where to go and where not to and he also told us about the history of the stone houses.
    It was awesome!

  12. Thomas Trautner –

    It was great experience, we had lots of fun 🙂

  13. Wan Shun Luk –

    We had great time great guide and great weather
    Enjoyed the tour very much. Kayaking there is just relaxing and easy

  14. Sebastian H. Henriksen –

    It was a great experience and one I will remember for the rest of my life.

    Thank you for this and the great service.

  15. Damian Hamill –

    it was great , not many places like that you can paddle . We were told the weather made for a more authentic Faroise experience , with the peacefulness of the lake and the sea crashing against the waterfall made it more spectacular. The instructions were great and easy going and a chance to talk to a local about the last few years of covid was great to. If im back i would do it again and i would recommend to anyone going that way.

  16. Simone –

    It was the most beautiful trip! Our guide was wonderfull and we saw something you you only see if you took this trip.

    We had awfull weather, but out guide still made it fun and wonderfull. If I could give more then 5 stars I would! It is really a must do!!

  17. Søren Riisbøll Esbensen –

    In Short: try it!!
    For me it was a MUST experience.

    Now the weather was really windy somewhat 8 meter a second i think.
    Because of that, it was quite the trip to remember.
    I have never been in a kayak before, but the tour guide gave some good tips that got us going.

    Now the guide did question the weather if would be too much, but we gave it a shot, and i’m thankfull we did.

    The view on the lake is unlike anything i ever seen. And yes it is worth every Penny to get the tour guide along side you.

  18. Suzan Amin –

    The trip with the kayak was absolutely an amazing choice with the best guide!

  19. Emma Simonsen –

    Virkelig god tur. Det var så flot og sjovt at prøve, kæmpe anbefaling herfra, jeg synes det er noget alle skal se og prøve. Virkelig sød og god guide 🙂

  20. Gerard Lombarte –

    Although the wind was blowing strong at the beginning, it has been an incredible experience. The kayak route and the views from the top of the mountain have been amazing.

    Thanks for everything!

  21. joachim renaudin –

    Very nice tour ! Even with average weather & fog it is nice.

    Going to the cliffs is a must do.

    You can skip the fee from the Traelnipan trail and go directly there with your Kayak

  22. Thomas Dobson –

    Fantastic tour with our guide Michael. Well organised. The views from the lake were breathtaking. Michael was very enthusiastic and pleasant to spend a few hours with. He also protested some amazing salmon sandwiches for the trip which were much appreciated when sat viewing the spectacular waterfall crash into the ocean. Couldn’t recommend more.

  23. Andre Sad –

    “We enjoyed all aspects of our experience! It was beautiful out in the lake, the equipment was new, and our instructor was most helpful and friendly.

    Would definitely go again and recommend the company!”

  24. Gerard Lombarte Prunés –

    Although the wind was blowing strong at the beginning, it has been an incredible experience. The kayak route and the views from the top of the mountain have been amazing.
    Thanks for everything!

  25. Solfinn Jacobsen –

    Vores kajak tur var fin, men tågen ødelagde vores udsigt.
    Men vores instruktør Michael var fin, med mange gode fif om hvordan vi skulle forholdes til sikkerhed, vind og vejr.

  26. Alyssa Seiner –

    Michael did an amazing job! He felt like a friend who came with us instead of a guide. We felt safe, privileged and welcome. It was fantastic.
    The only thing we struggled with was the directions (it makes sense in hindsight of course) but the directions said “”by the stone houses with grass roofs on the shore IN the town of Miðvágur”” or something like that. So we unfortunately we’re looking for said houses near the church as maybe we were gonna shuttle over or something. Like I said in hindsight of course it was AT the lakes shore and not the port. If that makes any sense. Haha. However, even with that mistake on our part it was and absolutely incredible time and we don’t want to share it with anyone! We want to keep it all to ourselves!

  27. Ying-Ju Tseng –

    It was awesome!!! Thanks for the instructions of kayaking and sharing the Wow view to us!
    We did have an unforgettable experience. We would love to take this activity again when we visit Faroe island again in the future!

  28. David Rosenbluth –

    The kayaking trip was fantastic. There were beautiful views and our tour guide was very friendly and even packed us a homemade sandwich for our hike! Would highly recommend it.

  29. Claire Bonello –

    Our trip had to be rescheduled due to the weather, but the new timeslot meant we were dry the whole time, even with some sunshine! Quite fortuitous for October in Faroes. Michael is a truly lovely guide. The wind was quite challenging during the first half of the kayaking and I was struggling a bit, but it was OK for me to go at a slightly slower pace. At the end of the lake we hiked to the most incredible views (including a little barefoot wade through some water since it had been raining so so much the previous days). All absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended if you’re up for a more active activity in the beauty and serenity of Vágar.

  30. Meg Christensen –

    I had a great kayak trip and was surprised by all the sights I could see at the end of the lake- so beautiful and nice to get a different view than the popular Traelanipan hike. Michael was very kind, communicative, and accommodating, and I recommend this tour very much.

  31. Sarah Connellan –

    Loved it. Michael’s guidance was fantastic. Wonderful experience

  32. Jan Kavka –

    Just one word – amazing! Michael gave us useful kayaking tips and advice on where to land and where to go to enjoy the breathtaking views. We really enjoyed it 🙂

  33. Casey W. –

    All of the pictures on the site don’t do the views justice. Michael,
    answered all of our questions and taught us so much about everything Faroe. He was so patient and took us to see views that we never would have seen had he not come with us. I wish I could give this more than a 5/5! It is absolutely worth it to do this trip with him.

  34. Emilie Gade –

    Amazing trip with great equipment. Worrh every penny!

  35. Tim –

    This was a brilliant experience and the highlight of our visit to Faroe. Michael is the best guide you could wish for. Paddling on the Lake Above The Ocean is a top-notch travel experience and we didn’t need any previous kayaking experience.

  36. Joanna Conway –

    Brilliant experience.
    Michael was great at instructions and rearranged the kayak rental for less windy time for me, so ended up being a lovely evening paddle on a calm lake ending in incredible views.
    Would highly recommend.
    Also, great value for money considering the hiking fee for walking up to the waterfall is 200DKK.
    If had had more time on Vagar would definitely do it again.

  37. Hanh Nguyen –

    I had so much fun kayaking the lake. I happened to be by myself the entire time but did not feel unsafe. Michael was very kind and helpful in guiding me with the kayak and I had no trouble navigating or getting on/off by myself. The views at the end of the waterfall and sea stacks were incredible. My only regret was not being strong enough to put the kayak back into the shed for him.

  38. Erik Price –

    We had a most wonderful time. Our host, Michael was very kind and gracious. He actually contacted us to offer to change the time of our tour on short notice so that we could time our experience away from the anticipated rain showers later in the day. We were so glad that Michael gave us this option, which made a world of difference for our experience. Michael gave us all the equipment and more for our group and gave us all the time we need for our kayak trip and hike to the waterfall. While we did not opt for the private guided tour, Michael gave us detailed explanation on where to kayak, where to dock to hike and how to return. We enjoyed the trip so much that we took more time than initially allotted to enjoy our trip. We are grateful for the flexibility and gift of time. We were the only group kayaking that day and we had the lak entirely to ourselves. IT was simply majestic. The waters were calm and easy to kayak. Took us about 50 minutes to reach the beach for hike to the waterfall. Wear hiking boots if you can . IT started to rain as we kayaked back. We were very happy to have nice weather right prior as the photos we took were simply breathe taking. Would highly recommend this experience and you simply can’t beat the price for this adventure. 5 star service all the way.

  39. AnnaAnna Griffiths –

    Amazing experience, really enjoyed it! Thanks so much!!

  40. Simon Mollet –

    Michael was great as well the experience!

  41. Anthony Parslow –

    Highly recommend this – it was a lot of fun and a change up from hiking elsewhere in the Faroes. The kayaks were perfect and we were given very good advice on everything from where to get out for photos to the benefits of eating Rose Root (which we tracked down and shared with the owner – an ex police officer and also a talented sculptor!!!). An excellent host and kayaking on the lake was fantastic … though of course you need the right weather.

  42. Amin Chawki –

    Great experience!
    Amazing views, great instructions and a lot of fun!

  43. Emily Bosh Garner –

    Michael was amazing! He reached out to us to ask if we wanted to reschedule for a better weather time slot which made a world of difference and actually ended up being at the end of the day which gave us some spectacular views. The experience was great and he entertained us with stories while we paddled, showed us all his favorite spots along the cliffs and took us into areas of the cliffside we wouldn’t have known how to reach on our own. This was one of our favorite things we did in the Faroes and I would highly recommend it!

  44. Agnese Marchini –

    Very recommended! We did it with kids and it was fun and easy

  45. Luc Decoster –

    WOW !
    Top guide, top tour.
    These Belgians enjoyed the kayak trip and the walk to the waterfall and the cliffs. Deserves a rating of 6.

  46. Fabien Pollet –

    Very nice tour and a friendly host. A nice change of pace after days of hiking.

  47. Leontýna Nováková –

    What a great idea to establish kayaks on this lake and open the possibility to have one of the most beautiful and private hikes on the island

  48. Lizzy Clark –

    We had a great morning kayaking on the lake above the ocean. We had originally booked for the day before but Michael contacted us to say the weather would be bad and rearranged the experience for us. I’m so glad he did as we had a beautiful day for kayaking with sunshine and very little wind.
    The equipment and kayaks were in good condition. Michael gave us a clear explanation of what to do and was really friendly and welcoming.
    We’d recommend this kayaking tour for people with and without previous experience. It is a lovely way to enjoy the lake and see the cliffs.

  49. Johanna Schaefer –

    It was a wonderful experience kayaking on the lake and exploring the cliffs. We saw puffins and a sea lion.
    The guy from the kayak rental was really nice and gave a lot of helpful tips !!! Thank you !

  50. Francesca Woodcock –

    This review is rather late but we had a great time at the end of July! Beautiful scenery, a great guide with lots of knowledge, and stories of the Island. The kayak trip really is perfect for any ability! We were made up of an absolute beginner and two dusting off their kayaking cobwebs.
    It was great fun and a confident start to more kayaking in the future! Michael had everything planned out and we knew we were in safe hands.
    Thank you Michael!!

  51. 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.

  52. 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!

  53. 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!

  54. Brian Kraker –

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

  55. 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!

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. Mary Kate Hilliard –

    A very fun experience! I got to see a different side of the lake and waterfall than on the hike to the cliff, which was really enjoyable. So refreshing to be out paddling on the water 🙂

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