- Searching for the Arctic Fox -
The arctic fox was the only land mammal living in Iceland when the settlers arrived in the ninth century, living here in the nature's harmony. Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is home to Iceland´s most dense arctic fox population, making it a great place for watching them in their environment.

We depart with a boat from Ísafjörður in the morning for the Hornstrandir area. The length of the hike to the den is uncertain. We hike to the den and spend time watching the cubs play around. Hopefully we´ll get to see their parents bring them some food.

more of this tour on West Tours web page: http://www.vesturferdir.is/index.php?k=2&f=38⟨=en

July 18 - July 23, 2011 you can have your dream sailboat tour to the kingdom of Arctic Foxes: 

In the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the West Fjords of Iceland nature rules unchallenged. The last permanent residents moved away in 1952 and now there are only summer houses, no roads are anywhere in this area and only access is by boat or foot. The landscape is dramatic, with majestic bird cliffs and lush valleys. The wildlife is rich with almost 50 species of breeding birds, seals, whales and porpoises. The great bird cliffs of Hælavík and Hornvík are home to 3-4 million seabirds such as Guillemots, Razorbills, Puffins, Kittiwakes and Fulmars. The Nature Reserve is also home to the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland - the Arctic Fox - and the first area in Iceland where all hunting for foxes was bannedv (1995).

Ester Rut Unnsteinsdottir director of the Arctic Fox Center will accompany you on this tour and inform about the foxes and birds that live together in harmony.
Using the comfortable expedition yacht AURORA as a mothership gives us flexibility in itineraries and enhanced safety.

more about this tour:
http://www.boreaadventures.com/nature/Wildlife_-_Arctic_Fox/