Westfjords - Snæfellsnes - Borgarfjörður / 5 days
by Daytrips / TA Sport Travel · Whale watching · Multi-day packages · Westfjords
- Luxury
- Couples
- Self-guided
One main thing most days, with time that is genuinely yours.
5 stops across 5 days in the operator's own itinerary — 1 a day.
from €4,593.5 per vehicle
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Duration
5 days
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Departs
09:00
Cancellation
Free until departure
About this experience
Private 5-Day Guided Tour of Iceland: Reykjavík, Snæfellsnes, Westfjords, and Borgarfjörður
Overview:
Experience the captivating beauty of West Iceland and the Westfjords on this exclusive 5-day private tour. Departing from Reykjavík, this journey takes you through some of Iceland’s most impressive landscapes, including waterfalls, glaciers, lava fields, and stunning cliffs. Discover charming villages, explore caves, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside. With minimal traffic and serene surroundings, this tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with Iceland's natural wonders. Enjoy personalized service from experienced guides, with opportunities for additional activities such as boat trips, glacier hiking, and snowmobiling (at an extra cost). Ample time is provided each day to relax, take photographs, and fully appreciate the breathtaking scenery.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Snæfellsnes - Western Iceland
- Departure: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within 30 km of the capital.
- Route: Borgarfjörður, Hellissandur, Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, Stykkishólmur.
Highlights
- Hvalfjörður Tunnel: Travel west through the scenic tunnel.
- Borgarfjörður: Agricultural area
- Snæfellsjökull National Park: One of three national parks in Iceland.
- Arnarstapi: Old fishing hub where you can see the circular stone arch called Gatklettur.
- Djúpalónssandur: Black sand beach with rocky coastal lava formations.
- Kirkjufell: One of the most picturesque mountain on the peninsula.
- Accommodation: Arrival at the hotel around 6:00-7:00 PM. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Optional Activities: Visit Vatnshellir which is a 8000 year old lava tunnel created during a volcanic eruption.
Day 2: Westfjords - Breiðafjörður and Patreksfjörður
- Route: Dalir, Búðardalur and Patreksfjörður.
Highlights
- Dalir and Búðardalur: Historic agricultural districts.
- Breiðafjörður: Large shallow bay that separate the region of the Western Iceland and West Iceland.
- Barðaströnd: South coast of the Westfjords.
- Látrabjarg: Bird cliffs that mark the most western point of Iceland and Europe.
- Rauðasandur: Beautiful red sand beach.
- Accommodation: Arrival at the hotel around 6:00-7:00 PM. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 3: Arnarfjörður and Ísafjörður
- Route: Explore Talknafjörður, Bíldudalur, Arnarfjörður, and Þingeyri.
Highlights
- Dynjandi Waterfall: The jewel and biggest waterfall in Westfjords.
- Hrafnseyri: Museum of Jón Sigurðsson, the leader of Icelandic independence movement.
- Flateyri: Small historic town.
- Suðureyri: Fishing village that began to from in early 20th century.
- Ísafjörður: Ísafjörður serves as a central hub for exploring the extraordinary landscapes and pristine wilderness of the surrounding areas.
- Accommodation: Arrival at the hotel around 6:00-7:00 PM. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 4: Ísafjarðardjúp and Hólmavík
- Route: Journey through Súðavík, Álftafjörður, Ísafjarðardjúp, and Hólmavík.
Highlights
- Enjoy driving through this remote area.
- Vigur Island: Seal and birdwatching spot.
- Reykjanes pool: Possible to take a dip in this pool that is heated by self-running geothermal water.
- Accommodation: Arrival at the hotel around 6:00-7:00 PM. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 5:
- Route: Return journey to Reykjavík, passing through Hólmavík, Króksfjörður, and Gilsfjörður.
Highlights
- Grábrók crater: Possible to take a short and relatively easy hike up to the volcanic crater where you have a view over the 2-3 thousand year old lava
- Glanni waterfall: Take a short visit to this picturesque waterfall.
- Deildartunguhver hot spring: The largest hot spring in Europe, with a flow rate of 180 liters per second at 97°C. Used to heat nearby towns like Borgarnes and Akranes.
- Reykholt: One of the most historical place in Iceland where you can learn about Snorri Sturluson, Iceland´s greatest Saga writer and an important person in Icelandic and Nordic cultural history
- Hraunfossar: Take a look at these stunning waterfalls set against a backdrop of ancient lava fields.
Optional Activities: End the day in Krauma nature baths before arriving back to the city where the hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver.
- Arrival: Return to your Reykjavík hotel by 5:00-6:00 PM with time to relax and enjoy the city.
Tour Details
- Guide: Local and English-speaking guide.
- Distance: 300-400 km per day.
- Duration: 7-9 hours per day.
- Lunch: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
Description from the operator, Daytrips / TA Sport Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- From Reykjavík to the west, Hvalfjörður - Borgarnes - Around Snæfellsnes peninsula to Stykkishólmur
- Day 2: From Stykkisholmur to Búðardalur and Þoskafjörður og Barðaströnd to Látrabjarg and Patreksfjörður.
- Day 3: From Patreksfjörður to Tálknafjörður, Bíludalur and Dynjandi Þingeyri, Flateyri and Ísafjörður.
- Day 4: From Ísafjörður to Súðavík, Ísafjarðardjúp, Hólmavík, Strandir, Norðurfjörður, Djúpavík
- Day 5: From Djúpavík to Hólmavík, Gilsfjörður, Búðardalur, Borgarfjörður Grábrók, Deildartunguhver, Reykjavík.
Included
- Carefully selected accommodation with private bathroom and breakfast included.
- Local and English speaking guide.
- Flexible itinerary adjustments upon request.
- Northern light hunting in the winter
Not included
Lunch
Dinner
Extra activity
Good to know
- Various clothes to change
- Hiking shoes
- Rain clothes
- Warm clothes
- Maybe a camera
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is sea state — the skipper decides an hour or two before departure; in winter this happens often. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Daytrips / TA Sport Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, to the card you paid with, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 0 hours before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Daytrips / TA Sport Travel is one of 208 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
Read before you book
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Whale watching — questions people ask
When is the best time for whale watching in Iceland?
April to October, with June to August the most reliable. Humpbacks and minke whales feed in Faxaflói off Reykjavík and in the northern fjords all summer, and white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises turn up on most trips. Winter boats still sail from Reykjavík, but sightings drop and the sea is rougher. If whales are the point of your trip, come in summer and book an early departure; seas are usually calmer in the morning.
Can you see whales from Reykjavík in December?
Sometimes. Boats run from the Old Harbour all year, and winter trips do find whales, mostly humpbacks and the occasional orca. But December means short daylight, cold wind and a higher chance the operator cancels for weather. Sightings are noticeably less frequent than in summer. If you are here in winter, go anyway, but treat it as a sea trip with a chance of whales rather than a whale trip. Most operators offer a free second trip if nothing shows.
Is Húsavík or Reykjavík better for whale watching?
Húsavík, if you can get there. Skjálfandi Bay in the north sees humpbacks close to shore from May to September, and the small family-run boats like Friends of Moby Dick (/experience/752602/) keep group sizes down. Reykjavík is more convenient: boats leave the Old Harbour five minutes from most hotels and run all year. Akureyri and Dalvík in Eyjafjörður are also strong. If you are only in Reykjavík, go from Reykjavík and do not feel short-changed.
Will I get seasick on a whale watching tour?
You might. Faxaflói is open sea and the boats roll, especially in wind. Take a tablet an hour before departure, stay on deck in fresh air and watch the horizon rather than your phone. Morning trips tend to be calmer than afternoon ones. If you know you suffer badly, a two-hour RIB trip (/experience/155331/) is faster and bumpier but shorter, or pick a northern fjord like Eyjafjörður, which is more sheltered than the bay off Reykjavík.
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