Wild Westfjords Explorer - 3 days
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Tour Overview
Discover Iceland’s remote Westfjords on this 3-day tour from Reykjavik and back, packed with dramatic scenery and fascinating local history. You will travel along winding fjord roads, visit the reconstructed Viking longhouse at Eiriksstadir, and take in standout natural sights including Raudisandur’s red-gold sands, the towering Latrabjarg bird cliffs and the stunning Dynjandi waterfall. Along the way, expect stops at the Gardar shipwreck, Osvor maritime museum, the Arctic Fox Center and the charming town of Isafjordur. With cosy overnight stays, scenic coastal drives and a relaxed pace, this trip is a brilliant way to experience one of Iceland’s wildest regions.
Start
Reykjavik
End
Reykjavik
Destination
Reykjavik
Days
3
Pace
Fast
Range
Handpicked
Max Group Size
Min 6 - Max 18
Min Age
6
Trip Code: WWE3
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Eiriksstadir - Step inside a reconstructed Viking longhouse linked to explorer Leifur Eiriksson
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Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve - Follow a rugged coastline of quiet coves and striking rock formations
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Gardar Shipwreck - See a rusted steel hull stranded on a black-sand shore
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Latrabjarg - Witness Europe’s largest seabird cliffs, home to nesting puffins in summer
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Raudisandur - Walk red and golden sands coloured by crushed scallop shells
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Dynjandi - Admire a tiered waterfall cascading like a layered cake through the fjord
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Onundarfjordur Pier - Stand on a wooden pier overlooking turquoise waters and pale sands
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Bolafjall - Look out from a cliff-edge platform high above the Arctic Ocean
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Isafjordur - Explore a small fjord-side town surrounded by steep mountains and sea
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Osvor - Discover a restored 19th-century fishing station with turf huts and rowboats
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Arctic Fox Center - Learn about Iceland’s only native mammal and its survival in the wild
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Hvitanes Seal Colony - Observe seals resting along coastal rocks between quiet fjords
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Grabrok Crater - Hike the rim for views across lava fields and volcanic landscapes
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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