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The 7 Best Tours in Isafjordur, Westfjords Region
Ísafjörður (pronounced [ˈiːsaˌfjœrðʏr̥], meaning ice fjord or fjord of ice, ice in plural genetive) is a town in the northwest of Iceland.
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1. The Valley Ride Private HORSE RIDING Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 130 reviews
This is your private and personal tour. Your guide will pick you up in Isafjordur and take you to our stables in Engidalur. There you will be given the proper safety gear and instructions on how to ride the Icelandic horse in our indoor arena. When our guide feels you are ready it´s off to the beautiful Engidalur valley on horseback. Our guide has a camera on you during the whole ride so you can relive it again when you get home. Pictures, video footage and transportation are all included in the price.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Use of helmet, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By KristinaNLVB
We absolutely loved our ride, the guide was very knowledgeable, the horses great and the surroundings breathtaking. We were a mixed group of advanced riders and beginners and the tour had something for every one. The horses were very well selected. Anna was absolutely lovely and had a lot of knowledge to share!
2. Amazing Westfjords - Nature tour in Isafjardardjup bay
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 30 reviews
On this tour you get a unique opportunity to experience the raw nature of Ísafjarðardjúp bay from the sea. The bay offers you breathtaking scenery, great history and rich with wildlife were seabirds, whales and seals can be observed in their natural habitat. It can take up to an hour to get to the areas where wildlife is abundant. On the way our guide and crew will educate you on the history of the bay and make you feel like home on our old but newly refurbished fishing boat Ölver. On the upper deck you can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful scenery of one of Iceland’s most remote areas.
Inclusions: Light refreshments, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, Landing and facility fees, Local taxes, All activities, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup
Reviewed By andresromerofc
We have seen some dolphins and being able to see the cliffs was very nice. Our Capitan Ragnar was also very nice to us. Thank you for the trip
3. Svalvogar Circle Sightseeing Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
This area has nothing like it in Iceland. The trail is only open in the summer months and offer exceptional vistas and a thrilling experience. Each 4x4 can take up to 6 adult passengers + driverguide. Seven passengers + driverguide if there are children in the group.
Inclusions: Guided tour
Exclusions:
Reviewed By SarahTappy
This review is for my trip to Iceland in February 2020 when I traveled with Gummi for about 3 days total. I spent so many hours researching guides before my trip I'll give the quick basics for those who are manically scrolling reviews like I once did. I was a solo female traveler and was tasked with getting to the small town of Bildulalur, located in the west fjords, by a specific day and time. Because this was the dead of winter, many roads were closed and almost every tour company refused to take me. One offered to do it for the price of 10,000 USD. I laughed. And then cried. I didn't think I'd be able to fulfill this weird promise I had made to get to this town. However, in hindsight, this was a blessing because it's what led me to find Gummi. With the main task being to get to Bildudalur, I had a lot of questions for Gummi up top and a lot of "suggestions" for the best way to travel. From thoughts on hotels to thoughts on sight-seeing (I had no idea just how freaking cold and shut down a lot of places were at this time). He was so patient with me over email and kindly explained what was realistically available. He also gently laid out that the best option was for me to fly to Isafjordur and we'd then spend the night at his cabin half way through the trip. It makes me laugh now at how nervous I was by this idea. It's what comes with traveling solo as a woman, I guess. But the moment I met Gummi at the airport all nerves went away. He is gentle and hilarious and has a calm assuring nature that perpetually makes you feel taken care of. Gummi had packed lots of food for us and as we made our way to Bildudalur, he gave a tour of the west fjords that only a native to that area could provide. Radio would go in and out and there was spotty service for my cell phone but it didn't matter one bit because I don't think we ever stopped talking the entire trip. Anytime I wanted a photo we'd stop. And sometimes he'd sense I felt bad asking to pull over and would just do it on his own, knowing it was worth it. He took us to a couple quiet remote hot springs that make you feel instantly connected to the land. He also helped me make a list of to-do's on my trip and did his best to make them happen. From booking me a tour of a glacier to convincing a shop owner to open their doors early so I could buy a wool sweater. His cabin is well constructed and has the perfect homey feel. Gummi cooked us dinner and I'm pretty sure I had no fewer than 67 pieces of fish and about 200 potatoes. There was always plenty of food and no judgment for this hungry gal! We watched the foxes outside eat some of fish scraps before bed and I got to fall asleep to the snowy winds whistling outside the window. The drive wasn't always the smoothest and I now know why so many tours rejected the idea of taking those icy roads on but I can say I've never felt safer. Gummi's vehicle is made for off road driving and I could always tell he had our safety as the number one priority. I got to Bildudalur on exactly my birthday (which was the day and time I needed to be there) and we even managed to put on proper birthday hats and celebrate on top of a freezing mountain on the way. Such a special kick off to my 35th year. Gummi and I planned to part ways for a few days but later that night when I was unpacking my things in Bildudalur I got a call on my phone to look outside to see Northern Lights. I sadly missed them but was touched by Gummi's desire to make my trip as magical as possible. He really goes out of his way for every client. Later in the week we met up in Reykjavik and we went to a waterfall and glacier "nearish" the city. We tried hunting for the northern lights but they did not show their face that night. While we were both disappointed by this, I actually see it was the perfect ending to the trip. It gives me a reason to return to Iceland, a country I'm now so fond of... and all because of this magical trip with Gummi.
4. Dynjandi Waterfall Bus Tour from Isafjordur
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
This journey will take us from Isafjordur through an underground tunnel to Onundarfjordur and to the beautiful village Þingeyri. Then we‘ll make our way up the steep and narrow Hrafnseyrarheidi Heath road to Arnarfjordur where the thunderous waterfall Dynjandi awaits us. We will stop there for aprox one hour so you can hike up to the base of this majestic waterfall. The waterfall is clearly visible from the parking lot so you don’t need to hike if you don’t want to. On our way back we will stop at Hrafnseyri cafe where you can buy coffee and cakes if you are interested and then drive by the farm Audkula, where there is a large colony of Eider Ducks during the breeding season. Who knows, maybe we will see King Eider in the nesting area. It’s very common to see Humpback whales on the fjord during the summer months.
Inclusions: Pick up service, Certified guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By SarahTappy
This review is for my trip to Iceland in February 2020 when I traveled with Gummi for about 3 days total. I spent so many hours researching guides before my trip I'll give the quick basics for those who are manically scrolling reviews like I once did. I was a solo female traveler and was tasked with getting to the small town of Bildulalur, located in the west fjords, by a specific day and time. Because this was the dead of winter, many roads were closed and almost every tour company refused to take me. One offered to do it for the price of 10,000 USD. I laughed. And then cried. I didn't think I'd be able to fulfill this weird promise I had made to get to this town. However, in hindsight, this was a blessing because it's what led me to find Gummi. With the main task being to get to Bildudalur, I had a lot of questions for Gummi up top and a lot of "suggestions" for the best way to travel. From thoughts on hotels to thoughts on sight-seeing (I had no idea just how freaking cold and shut down a lot of places were at this time). He was so patient with me over email and kindly explained what was realistically available. He also gently laid out that the best option was for me to fly to Isafjordur and we'd then spend the night at his cabin half way through the trip. It makes me laugh now at how nervous I was by this idea. It's what comes with traveling solo as a woman, I guess. But the moment I met Gummi at the airport all nerves went away. He is gentle and hilarious and has a calm assuring nature that perpetually makes you feel taken care of. Gummi had packed lots of food for us and as we made our way to Bildudalur, he gave a tour of the west fjords that only a native to that area could provide. Radio would go in and out and there was spotty service for my cell phone but it didn't matter one bit because I don't think we ever stopped talking the entire trip. Anytime I wanted a photo we'd stop. And sometimes he'd sense I felt bad asking to pull over and would just do it on his own, knowing it was worth it. He took us to a couple quiet remote hot springs that make you feel instantly connected to the land. He also helped me make a list of to-do's on my trip and did his best to make them happen. From booking me a tour of a glacier to convincing a shop owner to open their doors early so I could buy a wool sweater. His cabin is well constructed and has the perfect homey feel. Gummi cooked us dinner and I'm pretty sure I had no fewer than 67 pieces of fish and about 200 potatoes. There was always plenty of food and no judgment for this hungry gal! We watched the foxes outside eat some of fish scraps before bed and I got to fall asleep to the snowy winds whistling outside the window. The drive wasn't always the smoothest and I now know why so many tours rejected the idea of taking those icy roads on but I can say I've never felt safer. Gummi's vehicle is made for off road driving and I could always tell he had our safety as the number one priority. I got to Bildudalur on exactly my birthday (which was the day and time I needed to be there) and we even managed to put on proper birthday hats and celebrate on top of a freezing mountain on the way. Such a special kick off to my 35th year. Gummi and I planned to part ways for a few days but later that night when I was unpacking my things in Bildudalur I got a call on my phone to look outside to see Northern Lights. I sadly missed them but was touched by Gummi's desire to make my trip as magical as possible. He really goes out of his way for every client. Later in the week we met up in Reykjavik and we went to a waterfall and glacier "nearish" the city. We tried hunting for the northern lights but they did not show their face that night. While we were both disappointed by this, I actually see it was the perfect ending to the trip. It gives me a reason to return to Iceland, a country I'm now so fond of... and all because of this magical trip with Gummi.
5. Experience Westfjords and Dynjandi waterfall on a private tour from Isafjordur
Experience the stunning Dynjandi waterfall and picturesque landscape of the Westfjords on a private tour from Isafjordur. Dynjandi waterfall is the biggest waterfall in the Westfjords and the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. In 1980 Dynjandi waterfall and its surroundings were declared a natural monument and now it is one of the most photographed sights in all of Iceland.
Inclusions: Professional licensed guide, Pick up and drop off, Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, All fees and taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks (own expense)
6. Guided private tour of Isafjordur and its fascinating rural surroundings
Learn how people lived in the past centuries and why they are proud to live here now. Listen to legends and stories about Icelandic trolls, elves, ghosts, and other beings around the small town of Ísafjörður. The tour will lead you from Isafjordur to the countryside and fishing villages where you will hear interesting information about the residents' everyday life and work.
Inclusions: Professional licensed guide, Pick up and drop off, Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, Admission tickets, All fees and taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks (own expense)
7. Breathtaking nature of Isafjardardjup bay on whale watching join-in tour
On this tour, you will get a unique chance to experience the breathtakingly gorgeous nature of Ísafjarðardjúp bay from the sea. Learn the history of the bay while getting to the areas where wildlife is ample, enjoy the fresh air, and the magnificent scenery of one of Iceland's most distant regions.
Inclusions: Professional licensed guide, Whale watching boat cruise, Complimentary refreshments, All fees and taxes
Exclusions: Pick up and drop off
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