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Arctic Fox Center & Icelandic Folk Music Performance
Arctic Fox Center & Icelandic Folk Music Performance
Arctic Fox Center & Icelandic Folk Music Performance

Arctic Fox Center & Icelandic Folk Music Performance

3.6 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Location Isafjordur, Iceland IFJ-215
Location Isafjordur, Iceland IFJ-215
Location Isafjordur, Iceland IFJ-215
Location Isafjordur, Iceland IFJ-215
Duration time 3 hours

Moderate Activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

This fascinating three-hour tour introduces you to some particularly Icelandic wonders, from the majestic Arctic fox to the immense power of avalanches to gorgeous folk music performed live among the fjords.

Depart from the pier for the 20-minute drive to the Arctic Fox Center in the tiny village of Sudavik. Along the way, you will have phenomenal views of the snowy Snæfjallastrond mountain chain and the Drangajokull glacier on the other side of the largest fjord in the region.

Sudavik was settled towards the end of the 19th century, when Norwegian fishermen set up two whaling stations here. The village stretches along the coast and is split in two. The "old town" was badly damaged by a large avalanche in 1995 and is now used only as a summer resort. The "new town" is the section that was built up after the avalanche and where the town's approximately 200 inhabitants relocated their homes.

Your first stop is the unique Arctic Fox Center, a research center, museum and coffee house. Here, you can learn all about Iceland's only native land mammal, the stunningly well-adapted Arctic fox, and about the animal's relationship with human beings throughout the years.

From there, you will continue your tour of the village, heading to the local church for a charming live program of traditional Icelandic music, a unique combination of poetry and song.

Next, a driving tour of the picturesque inner fjord provides a perfect opportunity to snap some incredible photos and learn about the aquaculture of the fjords.

You will make a final stop in Sudavik's Community Center for refreshments and a short documentary about the avalanches in the area.

Schedule

Special Notes

Passengers with mobility issues (walking) might find this tour to be a bit too challenging if not accompanied by an able bodied carer. Dress in line with local weather conditions (we recommend layers, the outer being wind/waterproof) - with sturdy, non slip foot wearThe refreshments usually consist of Icelandic waffles with jam and whipped cream or other sweet pastries. It is not possible to request gluten free or other dietary restricted refreshments. Child seats (except infant carriers) can be requested from the local excursion operators, but these are only available in limited numbers per port. We therefore ask you to bring a suitable child seat for your child so that participation in your reserved shore excursion can be made possible.

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Location Isafjordur, Iceland IFJ-215
Location Isafjordur, Iceland IFJ-215
Duration time 3 hours

Moderate Activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

This fascinating three-hour tour introduces you to some particularly Icelandic wonders, from the majestic Arctic fox to the immense power of avalanches to gorgeous folk music performed live among the fjords.

Depart from the pier for the 20-minute drive to the Arctic Fox Center in the tiny village of Sudavik. Along the way, you will have phenomenal views of the snowy Snæfjallastrond mountain chain and the Drangajokull glacier on the other side of the largest fjord in the region.

Sudavik was settled towards the end of the 19th century, when Norwegian fishermen set up two whaling stations here. The village stretches along the coast and is split in two. The "old town" was badly damaged by a large avalanche in 1995 and is now used only as a summer resort. The "new town" is the section that was built up after the avalanche and where the town's approximately 200 inhabitants relocated their homes.

Your first stop is the unique Arctic Fox Center, a research center, museum and coffee house. Here, you can learn all about Iceland's only native land mammal, the stunningly well-adapted Arctic fox, and about the animal's relationship with human beings throughout the years.

From there, you will continue your tour of the village, heading to the local church for a charming live program of traditional Icelandic music, a unique combination of poetry and song.

Next, a driving tour of the picturesque inner fjord provides a perfect opportunity to snap some incredible photos and learn about the aquaculture of the fjords.

You will make a final stop in Sudavik's Community Center for refreshments and a short documentary about the avalanches in the area.

Schedule

Special Notes

Passengers with mobility issues (walking) might find this tour to be a bit too challenging if not accompanied by an able bodied carer. Dress in line with local weather conditions (we recommend layers, the outer being wind/waterproof) - with sturdy, non slip foot wearThe refreshments usually consist of Icelandic waffles with jam and whipped cream or other sweet pastries. It is not possible to request gluten free or other dietary restricted refreshments. Child seats (except infant carriers) can be requested from the local excursion operators, but these are only available in limited numbers per port. We therefore ask you to bring a suitable child seat for your child so that participation in your reserved shore excursion can be made possible.