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Ísafjörður Private Tour | Westfjords & Dynjandi

6 to 7 hoursGroup: Private tour, only your groupEasyPrivate vehicle from ÍsafjörðurNo minimum age
5.0(1 review)
Dynjandi waterfallVisitor with arms raised below DynjandiVisitor in front of DynjandiDynjandi seen across a field of flowers
Dynjandi and the rocks below it

A private Ísafjörður tour for your own group, with a local guide and vehicle from the port. You see the town and the fjord, then drive out to Dynjandi, a wide, tiered waterfall that is the best-known sight in the Westfjords.

Ísafjörður townFjord viewpointsDynjandi waterfall
  • Your own guide and vehicle, for your group only
  • Ísafjörður, the main town of the Westfjords
  • Dynjandi, the region's largest and best-known waterfall
  • A flexible pace, built around your interests and the weather

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.
1Pick-up at the cruise portYour guide meets you at the Ísafjörður cruise port.
2Ísafjörður harbour and Old TownÍsafjörður harbour and Old TownA walk along the harbour and through the Old Town, with its historic buildings and statues.
Ísafjörður harbour and Old TownÍsafjörður harbour and Old TownMountain reflected in the fjord at Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður is the largest town in the Westfjords, with about 2,700 people, built on a narrow sandspit inside Skutulsfjörður and backed by steep mountains. It was first settled in the 9th century and had grown into an important trading post by the 16th, and its centre still has some of Iceland's oldest surviving wooden buildings, clustered at Neðstikaupstaður near the harbour.

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3Dynjandi waterfallDynjandi waterfallThe jewel of the Westfjords, and the region's best-known waterfall.
Dynjandi waterfallDynjandi seen across a field of flowersVisitor with arms raised below Dynjandi

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 · a marked path with steps up to the falls
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4Ísafjörður town below the mountainNaustahvilft (the Troll Seat)A bowl in a flat-topped mountain where, legend says, a troll sat.
Ísafjörður town below the mountain

A bowl in a flat-topped mountain where, legend says, a troll sat. A short but steep walk leads up to the viewpoint, for those who feel like it.

5Mountain reflected in the fjord at ÍsafjörðurExtra stops if time allowsPossibly a botanical garden with sculptures, another waterfall or the Wheel Sculpture, depending on time and weather.
Mountain reflected in the fjord at Ísafjörður

Depending on time and weather, your guide may add a botanical garden with sculptures, another waterfall or the Wheel Sculpture. The stops can change with the weather or if a site is closed.

6Return to the portDrop-off back at the Ísafjörður cruise port.

About the Ísafjörður private tour

The Westfjords are the least visited part of Iceland, reached by long roads around narrow fjords, so a private tour with a local guide is a comfortable way to see the highlights in a single day from Ísafjörður. Your guide drives, so you can watch the fjord scenery go by rather than the road.

Ísafjörður itself is a small fishing town with old wooden buildings and a dramatic setting under steep mountains. From there the day usually continues out along the fjord roads towards Dynjandi, a broad waterfall that fans out in several tiers down a mountainside and is the single most photographed spot in the Westfjords.

Because it is private, the exact stops and pace can be adjusted to your group and to the weather, which changes quickly in this part of Iceland. Roads here are mostly single-lane through tunnels and around fjords, so travel times can be longer than distances suggest.

Included

  • Private guide
  • Private vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the Ísafjörður cruise port

Not included

  • Lunch (there is a lunch stop, at your own cost)
  • Food and drinks

What to bring

  • Warm, waterproof jacket
  • Comfortable walking shoes

Good to know

  • The price is per vehicle, for your whole private group
  • The tour lasts about 6 to 7 hours and starts and ends at the Ísafjörður cruise port
  • Stops can change with the weather or if a site is closed
  • There is a lunch stop; lunch is not included
  • Infant seats are available and required for children aged 6 and under; let the operator know when booking
  • Roads in the Westfjords are mostly single-lane and can take longer than the distance suggests

Questions people ask

Is the price per person or per group?

Per vehicle and group. The booking box shows the price for your whole private group.

Can we change the stops?

The main stops are the harbour and Old Town, Dynjandi and Naustahvilft. Extra stops depend on time, and the route can change with the weather.

How far is Dynjandi from Ísafjörður?

It is a drive of roughly an hour or more each way along fjord roads, depending on conditions.

Reviews

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Best experience in Iceland

Last July, my family and I went on a private tour around the Westfjords and Dynjandi, and it was one of the best experiences we had in Iceland! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and the landscapes were beyond stunning. Dynjandi waterfall, with its impressive cascade, was a highlight for all of us. We also explored charming, remote villages and picturesque fjords that we would have never discovered on our own.One of my favorite parts was the peaceful atmosphere—everything felt so untouched. The tour was flexible, allowing us to go at our own pace and stop wherever we wanted. It was the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to explore a less-traveled part of Iceland!
Best, Sarah Thompson

Aarav P. · February 2025
From469,900 ISKPer vehicle, for your whole group

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