Borea offers great adventures in the wild nature of Westfjords, Iceland. We operate with small groups and rely on local guides to give You the perfect experience. Borea organizes just trips that we like to do ourselves.
Our priority is to guarantee our guests enjoyable wilderness experiences in perfect harmony with the environment that supports us. 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 to exhilarating action sports.
Three days’ wilderness hiking and luxury camping in the astonishing landscape of Iceland where nature has ruled the land for the last 70 years. Experience the sheer cliffs of Hornbjarg, rich birdlife, arctic foxes, wild flora and glorious camping in our basecamp.
This two-day hiking trip in the heart of Hornstrandir gives an opportunity to explore one of the biggest bird cliffs in the North Atlantic, enjoy panoramic views from mountaintops, observe the curious Arctic Foxes and spend the night in a cozy tent.
Experience the nature and history of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve on this new hiking trip with breathtaking view over the whole Ísafjarðardjúp Bay.
This eight-day adventure is suitable for anyone interested in experiencing the magic of late summer in Greenland onboard the expedition sailing yacht Aurora. Cruising in the sheltered ice-filled fjords of the Angmagssalik area, we welcome people of all ages.
The stretch of coast between Angmagssalik and Scoresby Sound is considered one of the most challenging in Greenland. The mountains rise almost vertically from the sea to form a narrow bulwark, with rifts through with active glaciers expel large quantities of ice.
Galtarviti is situated in a remote corner of Iceland, the small cove of Keflavík. Just a little north of Súgandafjörður, this isolated cove faces the open Atlantic Ocean. It's a spectacular camp spot, with a variety of animals and birds, and even elves and trolls.
Great hiking in the pristine wilderness of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The hike takes travelers up the valley of Bæjardalur, over streams, snow fields and down the lush valley of Kvíadalur. There are no trails or other signs of human presence on the route.
Three days’ wilderness hiking and luxury camping in the astonishing landscape of Iceland where nature has ruled the land for the last 70 years. Experience the sheer cliffs of Hornbjarg, rich birdlife, arctic foxes, wild flora and glorious camping in our basecamp.
The six-day tour in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve offers adventure seekers the perfect opportunity to fulfill their dreams. Situated on the North West tip of Iceland, the area has the only way to be reached - by boat.
This two-day hiking trip in the heart of Hornstrandir gives an opportunity to explore one of the biggest bird cliffs in the North Atlantic, enjoy panoramic views from mountaintops, observe the curious Arctic Foxes and spend the night in a cozy tent.
Thirteen-day exclusive expedition to the volcanic island of Jan Mayen where you experience the wild nature of this isolated arctic island. Are you ready to to set sail on the expedition of a lifetime?
This six-day backpacking and camping trip in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is a perfect chance to experience wildlife and enjoy untouched nature of Iceland. At the coastline the relentless power of the ocean has molded towering sea cliffs, richly populated by birds.
Nature and wildlife exploration in Kvíar Lodge. The valley of Kvíar and the coastline is teeming with life in the summer and the area is also perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities.
The view over the picturesque town, Ísafjörður, and the sheer mountains on each side is spectacular and takes on a different shape with every step. The mountains and valleys around Ísafjörður offers great opportunities for daytrips in the unspoiled nature.
This is a sea kayaking day tour between the towering mountains around Ísafjörður, Northwest Iceland. The journey perfectly fits for beginners and those looking for an exciting introduction to the great sport of sea kayaking.
A true 3 days wilderness kayaking trip in the beautiful nature of Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. The bay is famous for its rich wildlife where you can experience the best Icelandic nature has to offer.
Great chance to see whales, white tailed eagles, and guaranteed to spot thousands of sea birds like puffins, eider ducks, kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, oyestercatchers and many waders that live close to the sea shore.
A five hour sea kayaking under the steep mountainside of Óshlíð with its sheer pinnacles rising from the sea. The old road along the shore was one of the most notorious roads in Iceland for decades due to avalanches and rockfall.
A luxury four day kayaking trip where we spend the nights in houses in beautiful places in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. Spectacular kayaking and wildlife during the day and nice comfort in the evenings.
This eight-day adventure is suitable for anyone interested in experiencing the magic of late summer in Greenland onboard the expedition sailing yacht Aurora. Cruising in the sheltered ice-filled fjords of the Angmagssalik area, we welcome people of all ages.
The stretch of coast between Angmagssalik and Scoresby Sound is considered one of the most challenging in Greenland. The mountains rise almost vertically from the sea to form a narrow bulwark, with rifts through with active glaciers expel large quantities of ice.
This six-day kayaking journey offers a great chance to experience the best of both worlds; the wild fjord system of Jökulfirðir (en. Glacier Fjords) and the coastline of Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. These areas are considered to offer the best sea kayaking in Iceland.
Sea kayaking journey in the pristine waters of Ísafjarðardjúp Bay in the Westfjords of Iceland where whales and seals can be often be spotted. This is a great trip for kayakers with some experience and people in good physical shape.
The perfect trip for all nature lovers that want to experience the Icelandic wildlife from a different angle.
Mountain biking between two fjords in the Westfjords of Iceland, where you experience the pristine mountains, small lakes and panoramic views. We end the day with jaw dropping downhill on a smooth trail to sea level, concluding with a beautiful easy bike along the old road under Mt. Óshlíð.
Mountain biking around the avalanche barriers of Ísafjördur. Off-road tour that leads you into Icelandic "forest" over avalanche walls, with short single track for beginners and few short downhill. Easily suitable for active families.
This eight-day adventure is suitable for anyone interested in experiencing the magic of late summer in Greenland onboard the expedition sailing yacht Aurora. Cruising in the sheltered ice-filled fjords of the Angmagssalik area, we welcome people of all ages.
The stretch of coast between Angmagssalik and Scoresby Sound is considered one of the most challenging in Greenland. The mountains rise almost vertically from the sea to form a narrow bulwark, with rifts through with active glaciers expel large quantities of ice.
The six-day tour in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve offers adventure seekers the perfect opportunity to fulfill their dreams. Situated on the North West tip of Iceland, the area has the only way to be reached - by boat.
Thirteen-day exclusive expedition to the volcanic island of Jan Mayen where you experience the wild nature of this isolated arctic island. Are you ready to to set sail on the expedition of a lifetime?
This is a six-day backcountry skiing expedition to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the West Fjords of Iceland - only a few miles from the Arctic Circle. The main focus goes on backcountry skiing between the remote fjords, anchoring in a different spot every night.
Nú gefst fólki í fyrsta skiptið tækifæri til að skella sér í dagsferð á fjallaskíði í Jökulfirði í Hornstrandafriðlandinu. Jökulfirðir eru rómaðir sem fjallaskíðaland með sína fögru firði og ósnortnu fjöll.
This four-day skiing trip in the fjords surrounding our picturesque town of Ísafjörður, does not require boat access and sea transfers. Ísafjörður offers many great mountains, the comfort of good food and a nice place to stay in the town center.
This six-day tour offers great backcountry skiing in Iceland from mountain tops to the sea. Flexible itinerary where we use boats to access the best ski locations and search for the best snow conditions. Accommodation in our lodge in Kvíar.
This is a backcountry skiing journey in the beautiful mountains surrounding our town, Ísafjörður. It gives a panoramic view of exciting fjords and the open sea. The mountains around Ísafjörður offer the perfect grounds for skiing, both for beginners and experts.
This is a six-day backcountry skiing expedition to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the West Fjords of Iceland - only a few miles from the Arctic Circle. The main focus goes on backcountry skiing between the remote fjords, anchoring in a different spot every night.
This is a 3-4 hours easy skiing journey in the best cross country ski location in Iceland. Locals venture out here for their daily skiing ritual. It's a perfect chance to test your skills with a professional guide that will show you the tricks of the trade.
This is a sea kayaking day tour between the towering mountains around Ísafjörður, Northwest Iceland. The journey perfectly fits for beginners and those looking for an exciting introduction to the great sport of sea kayaking.
A true 3 days wilderness kayaking trip in the beautiful nature of Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. The bay is famous for its rich wildlife where you can experience the best Icelandic nature has to offer.
Great chance to see whales, white tailed eagles, and guaranteed to spot thousands of sea birds like puffins, eider ducks, kittiwakes, razorbills, guillemots, oyestercatchers and many waders that live close to the sea shore.
A five hour sea kayaking under the steep mountainside of Óshlíð with its sheer pinnacles rising from the sea. The old road along the shore was one of the most notorious roads in Iceland for decades due to avalanches and rockfall.
Mountain biking between two fjords in the Westfjords of Iceland, where you experience the pristine mountains, small lakes and panoramic views. We end the day with jaw dropping downhill on a smooth trail to sea level, concluding with a beautiful easy bike along the old road under Mt. Óshlíð.
The Hornstrandir nature reserve is home to the elusive arctic fox. It's one of the few places in the world where the fox can raise it's young without fear of being a prey to hunters.
A luxury four day kayaking trip where we spend the nights in houses in beautiful places in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. Spectacular kayaking and wildlife during the day and nice comfort in the evenings.
Experience the nature and history of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve on this new hiking trip with breathtaking view over the whole Ísafjarðardjúp Bay.
This eight-day adventure is suitable for anyone interested in experiencing the magic of late summer in Greenland onboard the expedition sailing yacht Aurora. Cruising in the sheltered ice-filled fjords of the Angmagssalik area, we welcome people of all ages.
The stretch of coast between Angmagssalik and Scoresby Sound is considered one of the most challenging in Greenland. The mountains rise almost vertically from the sea to form a narrow bulwark, with rifts through with active glaciers expel large quantities of ice.
Galtarviti is situated in a remote corner of Iceland, the small cove of Keflavík. Just a little north of Súgandafjörður, this isolated cove faces the open Atlantic Ocean. It's a spectacular camp spot, with a variety of animals and birds, and even elves and trolls.
Great hiking in the pristine wilderness of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The hike takes travelers up the valley of Bæjardalur, over streams, snow fields and down the lush valley of Kvíadalur. There are no trails or other signs of human presence on the route.
Three days’ wilderness hiking and luxury camping in the astonishing landscape of Iceland where nature has ruled the land for the last 70 years. Experience the sheer cliffs of Hornbjarg, rich birdlife, arctic foxes, wild flora and glorious camping in our basecamp.
The six-day tour in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve offers adventure seekers the perfect opportunity to fulfill their dreams. Situated on the North West tip of Iceland, the area has the only way to be reached - by boat.
This two-day hiking trip in the heart of Hornstrandir gives an opportunity to explore one of the biggest bird cliffs in the North Atlantic, enjoy panoramic views from mountaintops, observe the curious Arctic Foxes and spend the night in a cozy tent.
A selection of exciting nature safari tours on a 12 passenger RIB boat. Sailing around Ísafjarðardjúp Bay is a riveting experience and with a fast boat, we can pretty easily find humpback whales and watch those graceful animals from a safe distance.
Thirteen-day exclusive expedition to the volcanic island of Jan Mayen where you experience the wild nature of this isolated arctic island. Are you ready to to set sail on the expedition of a lifetime?
This six-day backpacking and camping trip in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is a perfect chance to experience wildlife and enjoy untouched nature of Iceland. At the coastline the relentless power of the ocean has molded towering sea cliffs, richly populated by birds.
Nature and wildlife exploration in Kvíar Lodge. The valley of Kvíar and the coastline is teeming with life in the summer and the area is also perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities.
Mountain biking around the avalanche barriers of Ísafjördur. Off-road tour that leads you into Icelandic "forest" over avalanche walls, with short single track for beginners and few short downhill. Easily suitable for active families.
This six-day kayaking journey offers a great chance to experience the best of both worlds; the wild fjord system of Jökulfirðir (en. Glacier Fjords) and the coastline of Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. These areas are considered to offer the best sea kayaking in Iceland.
The Sandá River Riding touris is suitable for families, short and easy
Sea kayaking journey in the pristine waters of Ísafjarðardjúp Bay in the Westfjords of Iceland where whales and seals can be often be spotted. This is a great trip for kayakers with some experience and people in good physical shape.
This legendary Westfjords' super jeep tour is an unforgettable experience through an adventurous landscape of ferocious cliffs and silent beaches, sharp mountains, colourful rocks and tranquil creeks.
This 2.5 hour tour is most suitable for guests who have some experience riding or are comfortable with a slightly faster pace trotting or tolting.
The view over the picturesque town, Ísafjörður, and the sheer mountains on each side is spectacular and takes on a different shape with every step. The mountains and valleys around Ísafjörður offers great opportunities for daytrips in the unspoiled nature.
The perfect trip for all nature lovers that want to experience the Icelandic wildlife from a different angle.
This is a sea kayaking day tour between the towering mountains around Ísafjörður, Northwest Iceland. The journey perfectly fits for beginners and those looking for an exciting introduction to the great sport of sea kayaking.
A five hour sea kayaking under the steep mountainside of Óshlíð with its sheer pinnacles rising from the sea. The old road along the shore was one of the most notorious roads in Iceland for decades due to avalanches and rockfall.
Nú gefst fólki í fyrsta skiptið tækifæri til að skella sér í dagsferð á fjallaskíði í Jökulfirði í Hornstrandafriðlandinu. Jökulfirðir eru rómaðir sem fjallaskíðaland með sína fögru firði og ósnortnu fjöll.
This four-day skiing trip in the fjords surrounding our picturesque town of Ísafjörður, does not require boat access and sea transfers. Ísafjörður offers many great mountains, the comfort of good food and a nice place to stay in the town center.
This six-day tour offers great backcountry skiing in Iceland from mountain tops to the sea. Flexible itinerary where we use boats to access the best ski locations and search for the best snow conditions. Accommodation in our lodge in Kvíar.
This is a backcountry skiing journey in the beautiful mountains surrounding our town, Ísafjörður. It gives a panoramic view of exciting fjords and the open sea. The mountains around Ísafjörður offer the perfect grounds for skiing, both for beginners and experts.
This is a six-day backcountry skiing expedition to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the West Fjords of Iceland - only a few miles from the Arctic Circle. The main focus goes on backcountry skiing between the remote fjords, anchoring in a different spot every night.
This is a 3-4 hours easy skiing journey in the best cross country ski location in Iceland. Locals venture out here for their daily skiing ritual. It's a perfect chance to test your skills with a professional guide that will show you the tricks of the trade.
Safety and fun - A valuable mix for a great adventure!
Delicious food and cozy athmosphere in our own coffee house!
Bottom line: the team is awesome, and the place is beautiful. If anyone is anywhere in Iceland, they should definitely should make a trip up to Isafjordur and drop the guys from Borea a line to organize some adventuring!
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