The Arctic fox is the only original land mammal in Iceland, having survived here for at least 12.000 years since the end of the last Ice Age. The fox has been aggressively hunted through the centuries, since it’s a powerful predator that the farmers didn’t get along with very well.
The Arctic fox is totally protected in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and the area has the highest density of Arctic foxes in the world. They are also pretty relaxed around humans and can easily be seen both in summer and winter. They are definitely more beautiful in the winter, with their thick fur, minding their own business of hunting and survival in the harsh climate of the North Atlantic. There are both white and blue morph in the valley, though the blue morph is more common.
Borea is a pioneer in running services for wildlife photographers wanting to take photos of arctic foxes both in summer and winter. Most of the trips are booked by professional photographers but occasionally we have weeks available to offer on an individual basis.
The tour in a nutshell, includes boat rides out to Kviar Lodge and back, with accommodation for five nights in made up beds and delicious food the whole time. During the day, you can wander around the valley and you don’t need to venture far to spot tracks and eventually see them up close to get the perfect shot. There are few dens in the valley and in the surrounding area of Kviar and we often spot them fighting and playing around in the snow and on the beach.
Borea has built a hide that is perfect to use when it’s stormy and you need a shelter to take photos and store gear away from the elements.
This time of the year is also perfect to photograph the northern lights. The sky is big around Kviar and there is absolutely no light pollution. Kviar is the only house that is occupied in at least 40 km. radius.
Included:
- One way boat transportation to Kvíar Lodge at the start and end of the trip.
- All food in Kvíar Lodge
- Accommodation in made up beds
- One caretaker/cook from Borea
- Full use of the house facilities, including the sauna…!
Not included:
- Alcohol beverages
- Personal insurances
- Travel to and from Ísafjörður
