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Dynjandi Waterfall Shore Excursion from Ísafjörður

Name: Dynjandi Waterfall Shore Excursion from Ísafjörður
Brand: Iceland Travel Guide
SKU: 108652
Price: 18120 ISK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

About 3.5 hoursGroup: Small group, by minibusEasyGuided in English and SpanishMinibus from the cruise portAll agesApril–September

5.0(1 review)

Dynjandi waterfall and the smaller falls below it

Mountain reflected in a Westfjords fjord

A Dynjandi waterfall shore excursion timed to your call at Ísafjörður. You drive out through the Westfjords to Dynjandi, the region's best-known waterfall, then stop at a traditional farm for coffee and cake before returning to the ship.

Ísafjörður cruise dockDynjandi waterfallGemlufell farmReturn to port

Dynjandi, the tiered waterfall that is the symbol of the Westfjords
A fan-shaped falls that widens from about 30 to 60 metres as it drops
A stop at a working Westfjords farm with coffee and traditional cake
Fjord and mountain scenery on the drive out from Ísafjörður
Timed to get you back to the ship before it sails

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

1Pick-up at Ísafjörður cruise dockBoard the minibus for the drive through the fjords.

Drive to DynjandiScenic fjord and mountain roads out to the falls.

A scenic drive of roughly an hour each way along the coast and over the mountain passes of the Westfjords, from Ísafjörður to the falls. The weather in the Westfjords can change quickly, even in summer.

Time here · drive of roughly an hour each way

Read our Dynjandi guide →

Dynjandi waterfallA 15 minute walk up to the base of the falls.

Dynjandi is the largest waterfall in the Westfjords. Rather than one narrow drop, it spreads out like a bridal veil as it falls about 100 metres down the mountainside above Arnarfjörður, about 30 metres wide at the top and 60 at the base. Six smaller named waterfalls step down the slope below it, so the walk up passes seven in all.

Walking · about 15 minutes uphill from the car park

Read our Dynjandi guide →

Gemlufell farmCoffee and traditional cake at a working farm.

A working homestead on the Dýrafjörður coast, where you have tea or coffee and traditional Icelandic cake, both included. You can meet the farm animals and, in season, Icelandic horses.

Included · tea or coffee and traditional Icelandic cake

5Return to ÍsafjörðurDrop-off at the cruise dock in time for departure.

About the Dynjandi waterfall shore excursion

Dynjandi is the best-known waterfall in the Westfjords, a series of cascades fanning out down a hillside above the Dýrafjörður–Arnarfjörður coastline. Its name means thunderous, or resounding, and it earns it: the water spreads from around 30 metres wide at the top to about 60 metres at the base.

This excursion is built around your ship's call at Ísafjörður. After a scenic drive through the fjords you walk up to the waterfall, about 15 minutes from the car park, then stop at Gemlufell, a working farm on the Dýrafjörður coast, for tea or coffee and a slice of traditional Icelandic cake, with a chance to meet the farm animals.

It is an easy tour with no technical walking, though the path up to Dynjandi has some incline. Weather in the Westfjords can change fast, so bring proper layers even if it looks calm at the port.

Included

Pick-up and drop-off at the cruise dock in Ísafjörður
Small group transportation in a comfortable vehicle
Professional guide speaking English and Spanish
Free Wi-Fi on board the vehicle
Tea or coffee and traditional Icelandic cake at the farm
All parking and entrance fees for listed attractions
Sightseeing stops as per itinerary

Not included

Other food and drinks

What to bring

Warm layers
Waterproof jacket
Sturdy walking shoes
Snacks and water

Good to know

About 3.5 hours, timed to your ship's call at Ísafjörður
Easy walking, with a short uphill path at Dynjandi
Runs roughly April to September
Weather in the Westfjords can change quickly, even in summer

Questions people ask

How much walking is there at the waterfall?

About 15 minutes uphill from the car park to the falls, on a clear but sloping path.

Will we be back before the ship sails?

Yes, the schedule is built around your ship's call and the minibus returns you with time to spare.

Is the farm stop included?

Yes, tea or coffee and traditional Icelandic cake at the farm are included in the tour.

Is it suitable for older children?

Yes, the walking is easy enough for most ages, though the path to the falls does have some incline.

Reviews

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Small group and stunning waterfall!

We had a blast on this tour to see the most beautiful waterfall Dynjandi. The waterfall is huge and simply stunning!
The tour guide was great, lived in the area and told us many great stories from the area. We were only 9 in our group and the tour was very personal.

Hollie · May 2026

From18,120 ISKPer person