The 13 Westfjords Tours That Survive a Bad Forecast

1.Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,484 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel by bus from Isafjordur’s cruise dock to Dynjandi, the Westfjords’ largest waterfall. Your English-speaking guide explains local stories, folklore, and scenery along the way. You get 90 minutes at Dynjandi and its six falls, enough for the lower view and a climb toward the upper cascade if you wear sturdy shoes.

“The tour guide gave us real time information all the way to and from the destination, very informative. I love it!”

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2.Dynjandi Waterfall Tour and Icelandic Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,245 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $154

From Isafjordur port, ride through mountain tunnels and along the Westfjords to Dynjandi, then walk beside smaller falls before visiting Gemlufell farm. Expect a 3.5 to 4-hour outing, guides such as Tom, Rachel, Thor, or Heidi, coffee, tea, and hjónabandssæla, Iceland’s oat-and-rhubarb cake.

“Even though it rained while we were on our tour Rachel made it fun! Tomek did a great job driving! The falls are amazing and the farm tour was great, especially sampling the Happy Marriage Cake!!”

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3.Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland Farm Visit Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,056 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Ísafjörður through fjords and mountain tunnels to Dynjandi, where you have time to walk the rocky path toward the falls. Then visit Gemlufell Farm near Þingeyri for animals, coffee, tea, and Icelandic marriage cake. Guides such as Tom, Thor, and Rachel add local history, folklore, and humor along the way.

“Everything went perfectly on this tour, just as planned. The places we visited were absolutely beautiful, and the waterfall was truly one of a kind. The people at the farm were warm and welcoming. Diyndanji Waterfall was simply unforgettable. We felt especially lucky to have Mr. Magic as our guide — his detailed explanations and great sense of humor made the journey even more special. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!”

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4.3,5-Hour Sightseeing Tour To Dynjandi Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84Top rated

From the Ísafjörður cruise dock, West Travel drives you through the Westfjords to Dynjandi, Iceland’s great tiered waterfall. Expect about an hour each way, 90 minutes at the falls, and commentary on local culture, folklore, geology, and wildlife. Guides such as Camilla, Sali, Kate, and Maggi have led past departures.

“Camille was very informative and knowledgeable. The drive to the waterfalls was good and the falls were beautiful. The tunnel part of the drive was interesting!”

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5.Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · from $77

Travel by bus from Ísafjörður’s cruise dock to Dynjandi, a seven-tier waterfall dropping 100 meters through the Westfjords. Guides such as Daniel, Danni, Micah, and Dr. Rachelle Elliot have added stories, geology, songs, and local history along the drive. You get about an hour at the falls before returning to town.

“Our guide Danni was AMAZING! Very caring and knowledgeable. His knowledge was extensive and he shared songs, stories, history and geographic information about the uniqueness of this beautiful land. He went over and above to teach the language and his love for Iceland. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!”

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6.Bolafjall View Platform Guided Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 38 reviews · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at Ísafjörður port and ride a specially equipped highlands bus toward Bolafjall Mountain. The steep gravel road leads to a radar station and viewing platform at 636 meters, with views over Ísafjarðardjúp and possibly toward Greenland on a clear day. The tour lasts two hours and includes transport, fees, and Wi-Fi.

“I was not expecting the views and level of engagement that we received during this tour. The guide related ours was the first tour to the platform since the area was opened for the 2024 Summer. Happily for us not very many others onsite at the time of our visit, so no problem getting clear photos on an absolutely gorgeous day. Very good value.”

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7.Hólmavík: Whale Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $101

Set out from Hólmavík with an English-speaking guide to look for humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and seasonal puffins. Recent tours featured guides Judith and Teresa, plus detailed whale research and photo identification. The sheltered fjord usually means a calm ride and few cancellations.

“This tour was amazing! It was a small group and so well curated with a very knowledgable researcher as our guide. She is the lead researcher for the bay and provided a very high quality tour. We saw so many whales (12 humpbacks and 1 Minke) and she was able to show us the whales we saw in a research catalogue which was incredible. This tour was much less crowded than the Húsavík tours we saw and was so well done. We were provided warmth suits to block the wind and truly had an incredible time. I am so glad we whale watched in Hólmavík and not in Húsavík.”

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8.Self-Guided Tour of Ísafjörður: Art, History, and Architecture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to walk from the Westfjord History Museum to Silfurtorg in about 75 to 90 minutes. A local narrator leads you past fishing landmarks, Kerecis, Ísafjarðarkirkja, the old hospital, Whalebone Arch, public art, and town gardens. Download the route before you start.

“A great way to explore this lovely town. The app was very easy to use and very informative. Would highly recommend”

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9.3-Day Wild and Wonderful Tour of Westfjords – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,079

Travel from Reykjavík into Iceland’s remote Westfjords with a guide and a maximum of 18 people. Visit Eiríksstaðir, Látrabjarg, Rauðisandur, Dynjandi, Bolafjall, the Arctic Fox Centre, and more. Two nights in private en-suite rooms and breakfast are included, while lunches and dinners are bought along the way.

“Great tour, lovely people! Our guide went above and beyond to take us to places!! I really appreciate the little detail and stories he shared about the Iceland history and people. Our guide is very patient, friendly, humorous; great story telling skills and great driving skills :D Food was awesome - love all the lamb soup, amazingly fresh fish!!”

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10.2 Hour Tour to Bolafjall View Platform

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $59

You’ll ride from Ísafjörður to Bolafjall in an air-conditioned vehicle, then walk onto the mountain’s viewing platform for wide views of Ísafjarðadjúp, Jökulfirðir, and rugged Westfjords scenery. A driver-guide provides local context, and WiFi is included. The road can feel thrilling, especially in poor weather, so bring warm layers and allow time for changing conditions.

“Tour was OK and straightforward. It was only two hours so we were taken directly to the viewing platform to spend a few minutes there and to enjoy the view. Not much to do...just enjoying the video and take several good photos. Another quick stop to see an old fishing village was included. Tour guide was good and provided good remarks and information.”

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11.Choose your lake ride that wake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Join Justas and Orla from Ísafjörður for an eight-hour Westfjords adventure near Suðureyri. Hike about an hour to Vatnadalsvatn, wakeboard from a tow system, and use provided snorkeling gear in the clear alpine lake. Lunch, transport, equipment, local stories, and a private group setting are included.

“It was amazing day and awesome experience, O think everyone should try this! Justas was a really great guide☺️ Big recommendations!✌️”

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12.3-Day Tour of the Wild Westfjords

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $1,142

Travel from Reykjavík in a small group of up to 18 people, with an English-speaking guide, two hotel nights, and breakfast. Visit Eiriksstaðir, Dynjandi, Látrabjarg, Rauðisandur, Bolafjall, and the Arctic Fox Center. Guides such as David and Halldor are known for adding warmth and local insight to this demanding but rewarding road trip.

“Guide was very friendly and ensured we had a great time !”

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13.Private wakeboarding or waterskiing trip in Westfjords

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Meet guide Justas at 9:00 in Ísafjörður, collect your gear, and drive together to a white sand beach near Flateyri. You’ll try wakeboarding or waterskiing in the North Atlantic beneath steep Westfjords mountains. The private format suits beginners and intermediate riders, but you must swim and fit the 100 kg, 195 cm gear limits.

“Justas was a fantastic tour guide. He took us through the basics of wakeboarding and made sure we felt comfortable at all times. The setting was amazing - it was a beautiful sunny day and we were surrounded by the fjords. Highly recommended!”

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