Private Bespoke Hvalfjordur Tour

by Your Friend in Reykjavik · Reykjavík

4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator
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Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Private Bespoke Hvalfjordur Tour — Your Friend in Reykjavik
An image of Þórufoss in Iceland
A picture of Krýsuvíkurkirkja in Reykjanes, Iceland
Travellers entering a tour vehicle from Your Friend in Reykjavik
A close up of an elf rock
People relaxing in the hot geothermal waters at Hvammsvik
A food dish being prepared in the restaurant of Hvammsvik
An image of Staupasteinn in Hvalfjordur
A close up view of a platter filled with traditional Icelandic food.

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  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German

  • Departs

    06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Set off on a private, bespoke journey through the serene beauty of Hvalfjörður, one of Iceland’s most peaceful and lesser-known fjords. This tailor-made tour invites you to explore dramatic mountain scenery, quiet coastal roads, and hidden waterfalls, all at a relaxed pace designed around your interests. Far from the crowds, Hvalfjörður offers a sense of timeless Iceland, where nature, history, and tranquility come together.

With a friendly local guide, you’ll discover scenic viewpoints, charming spots along the fjord, and stories that bring the landscape to life. The itinerary is flexible and shaped to your wishes, making the experience truly personal. Additional activities or extended stops can be added upon request, with extra charges applying for longer durations or special experiences beyond the standard tour time.

Description from the operator, Your Friend in Reykjavik. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Pickup from Accommodation
  2. Þórufoss Waterfall
  3. Drive through Hvalfjörður Fjord
  4. Steðji – Elf Rock Stop
  5. Hvalfjörður Scenic Exploration
  6. Return to Reykjavik

Included

  • This tour includes an expert guide, comfortable car, gasoline, and more

Not included

  • Tips are welcome in Iceland if you feel the tour is of good quality but not a requirement

Good to know

  • Please dress according to weather, in Iceland that means be prepared for any kind of weather. :)

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. 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 a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Your Friend in Reykjavik 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, 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 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 06:00, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.
  • 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

Your Friend in Reykjavik is one of 204 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 →

What travellers say about Your Friend in Reykjavik

Read all 1,779 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Sanket Das

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Your Friend in Reykjavik is the best tour company in Reykjavik . I took Walk with a Viking Tour , Snaefellsnes Peninsula day tour and 6 days around Iceland Adventure tour . I spent 8 Nights in Iceland . I stayed 2 nights at Hotel Reykjavik Grand , 1 night at Hotel Geirland , 1 night at Hotel Hofn , 1 night at Wilderness Center , 1 night at Akureyri Berjaya Iceland Hotels , 1 night at Hotel Laugarbakki , 1 night at Hotel Keflavik . It was an amazing tour . My experience in Iceland was magical and heavenly . I also visited Blue Lagoon and it was a nice experience. I enjoyed my every second in Iceland . Iceland is one of the most beautiful country on our planet . I would keep visiting Iceland in the future . Thank you for making my Iceland journey special and memorable .

  • Wendy Uhlig

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    We had a great time on our Iceland Folklore tour. Our guide was Einar. He was a fantastic storyteller!! Hidden people/elves, trolls and ghost stories - and a lot of Icelandic history. Thank you Einar!!

  • Nanci Ritter

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Petra was an incredible guide. We asked her to show us as much as she could before taking our crazy family of 10 to the airport for our flights to three different cities ! First stop was the beautiful church in downtown Reykjavik that had just opened with an organ recital. Next stop a lovely spot and observation sight overlooking the city by the Pearl. Cold and wet she found us a lovely coffee shop with the best pastries for a welcome mid morning rest next to the sea. Back in the van we drove for a bit before having the opportunity to explore a geothermal field on our way to the airport. A perfect day and ending to our time in Iceland. Petra shared alot of history and information from the perspective of a local which we all appreciated and enjoyed!

  • Vincent Damas

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    Nice walking trip in Reykjavik city centre with our local guide Hrafn, very friendly and knowledgeable. A good introduction to Iceland on the very first day of our 2 weeks road-trip around the island 👍

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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