Seyðisfjörður Coast Jeep Tour

This Seyðisfjörður coast jeep tour follows the fjord's shoreline off the main road, past waterfalls and abandoned farms, with a small chance of seeing seals, dolphins or whales out on the water.

• Off-road jeep drive along the fjord coastline
• Vestdalsfossar, a set of waterfalls dropping to the shore
• Old, abandoned farms along the way
• River crossings by jeep
• A small group of up to six people with an English-speaking guide

Your day, stop by stop

2Fjord coastlineAn off-road drive along the shoreline of Seyðisfjörður.

The jeep leaves the paved road to follow the coast over grass, gravel and river crossings, with wide views back over the fjord of Seyðisfjörður.

3Vestdalsfossar waterfallsA set of waterfalls falling toward the fjord.

A short stop from the vehicle to view the falls dropping down the mountainside above the water.

Walking · short stop from the vehicle

4Abandoned farmsOld farmsteads left empty along the coast.

Old farmsteads left empty along the coast, farms abandoned as the district's population moved into town, now quiet stops along the route.

5Wildlife watchA lookout for seals and, occasionally, dolphins or whales.

A lookout for wildlife along the shore. It is not guaranteed, but seals are seen fairly often along this stretch of coast, with the odd sighting of dolphins or humpback whales.

About the Seyðisfjörður jeep tour

Seyðisfjörður sits at the head of a long, narrow fjord ringed by steep mountains, and this jeep tour is a quick way to see more of that coastline than you can on foot in a short call or day. The jeep leaves the town and follows the shoreline over grassy and rocky ground, crossing rivers and passing old farms that were abandoned as the district's population shrank.

A highlight along the route is Vestdalsfossar, a set of waterfalls falling toward the fjord. Depending on the day, your guide keeps an eye out for wildlife on the water, including seals and, less often, dolphins or humpback whales, though these are not guaranteed.

The tour runs from May to September and is kept to a small group, usually no more than six guests, in one jeep. It is an easy tour with no walking beyond short stops for photos, so it suits most ages, though the ride itself is bumpier than a normal road tour given the off-road terrain.

As with anywhere on the East coast, weather can shift quickly, so bring a warm, waterproof layer even on a clear morning.

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