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Westfjords tours

The Westfjords are the least visited part of Iceland, a peninsula of steep fjords, bird cliffs and small fishing towns. These tours run from Ísafjörður and other towns in the region, arranged by a local travel agency in Iceland that can match the trip to the time you have.

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20 tours · prices per person unless marked private
Isafjordur Puffin TourDay tourWestfjordsIsafjordur Puffin TourAbout 3 hoursSummer (May–Sep)From, per person25,000 ISKSee datesIsafjordur Whale WatchingDay tourWestfjordsIsafjordur Whale WatchingAbout 2.5 hoursMeet on locationFrom, per person14,600 ISKSee datesDynjandi WaterfallShore excursionLarge groupWestfjordsDynjandi WaterfallCruise Ship Tour from Isafjordur Port3.5 hoursFrom the cruise portFrom, per person17,990 ISKSee datesDynjandi Waterfall Super Jeep TourDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsDynjandi Waterfall Super Jeep TourWestfjords IcelandAbout 5 hoursFrom the cruise portFrom, per person34,000 ISKSee datesDynjandi Waterfall Shore ExcursionShore excursionSmall groupWestfjordsDynjandi Waterfall Shore ExcursionAbout 3.5 hoursFrom the cruise portApr–SepFrom, per person18,120 ISKSee dates3 Day Westfjords Tour from Reykjavik3-day tourWestfjords3 Day Westfjords Tour from Reykjavik3 days, 2 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person129,990 ISKSee datesHornvík Hiking TourDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsHornvík Hiking TourHiking Day in Hornstrandir Westfjords of Iceland8–10 hours (including boat)Summer (May–Sep)From, per person63,100 ISKSee datesHidden Gems of the WestfjordsDay tourPrivateWestfjordsHidden Gems of the WestfjordsAvoid the CrowdsAbout 6 hoursPrivate tour from60,000 ISKSee datesWhale Watching in IsafjordurDay tourWestfjordsWhale Watching in IsafjordurFamily Friendly Tour3 hoursFrom, per person14,240 ISKSee datesIsafjordur Kayaking TourDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsIsafjordur Kayaking TourWestfjords of Iceland2.5 hoursMeet on locationFrom, per person16,500 ISKSee datesIsafjordur Private TourPrivate tourWestfjordsIsafjordur Private TourWestfjords & Dynjandi6 to 7 hoursPrivate tour from469,900 ISKSee datesKayaking and Biking Tour in the Westfjords from ÍsafjörðurDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsKayaking and Biking Tour in the Westfjords from ÍsafjörðurAbout 7 hoursFrom, per person27,900 ISKSee datesIsafjordur Biking TourDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsIsafjordur Biking TourWestfjords of Iceland2.5 hoursFrom, per person16,500 ISKSee datesIsafjordur Kayaking TourDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsIsafjordur Kayaking TourWestfjords of IcelandAbout 5 hoursFrom, per person34,600 ISKSee datesHornstrandir HikeDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsHornstrandir HikeHiking in the WestfjordsAbout 10 hoursSummer (May–Sep)From, per person63,100 ISKSee datesHólmavík Whale WatchingDay tourSmall groupWestfjordsHólmavík Whale WatchingAbout 2 hoursMeet on locationSummer (May–Sep)From, per person13,500 ISKSee datesPrivate Dynjandi Waterfall Tour from ÍsafjörðurPrivate tourWestfjordsPrivate Dynjandi Waterfall Tour from ÍsafjörðurAbout 7 hoursPrivate tour from220,000 ISKSee dates6-Day South Coast, Golden Circle & Westfjords Tour6-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day South Coast, Golden Circle & Westfjords Tour6 days, 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkLate May–mid-SepFrom, per person239,990 ISKSee dates9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland · Westfjords9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9 days, 8 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkJun–SepFrom, per person339,990 ISKSee datesSeal Watching Tour ÍsafjörðurDay tourLarge groupWestfjordsSeal Watching Tour ÍsafjörðurWestfjords Fjord & Súðavík Village TourAbout 3.5 hoursFrom the cruise portFrom, per person17,990 ISKSee dates

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About Westfjords tours

The Westfjords sit apart from the Ring Road, so getting there takes commitment: either a long drive, a domestic flight to Ísafjörður, or a stop on a cruise itinerary. Once there, the reward is quiet roads, dramatic scenery and far fewer other visitors than the south coast.

Ísafjörður is the main town and a good base, with Dynjandi waterfall, Látrabjarg bird cliffs and the Hornstrandir nature reserve all within reach depending on the season.

Roads here are often gravel and wind around fjords rather than cutting across them, so distances take longer than they look on a map. Many routes and some tours only run in summer.

Go between June and August for the best road access and long days. Outside summer, check which roads and services are actually open before planning a trip.

Questions people ask

How do I get to the Westfjords?

By car via the Ring Road and West Iceland (a long drive), by domestic flight to Ísafjörður, or as a stop if you are on a cruise that calls there.

Is Hornstrandir included in Westfjords tours?

Some tours include boat trips or hikes to Hornstrandir, but it is a remote nature reserve with no roads, so access is usually by boat and only in summer.

Are the Westfjords worth visiting if I have limited time?

If you only have a week in Iceland, the Westfjords are hard to fit in alongside the south coast and Golden Circle. They suit a longer trip or a dedicated visit.

What is the best time to see the bird cliffs at Látrabjarg?

Puffins and other seabirds nest at Látrabjarg from around May to August, so that is the best window to see them.

Do Westfjords tours run in winter?

Some do, based from Ísafjörður, but many roads and attractions are only accessible in summer, so check with your travel agency before booking a winter trip.