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Tours from Westfjords (Ísafjörður, Hólmavík)

Everything in our catalogue that picks up or meets here, plus how long it actually takes to drive to everywhere else — so you can tell what is a day trip and what is a relocation.

prices and departures checked 7 Sept 2026

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The short version

  • 45 tours leave from Westfjords (Ísafjörður, Hólmavík) — 35 day tours and 10 multi-day, across 14 operators.
  • 1 of our other start points are within three hours' drive, which is roughly the ceiling for a there-and-back day in winter.
  • Drive times below are measured from Ísafjörður on roads open all year — no F-roads, no mountain passes, no ferries.
  • 10 multi-day tours start here too, which is usually the better answer if you are not renting a car.

The facts

Tours starting here
4535 day tours · 10 multi-day
Operators
14
Cheapest day tour
€58
Distances measured from
Ísafjörður
Within 3 hours’ drive
1 other start points

How far is everything from Ísafjörður?

Driving time on roads open all year, no stops. Routed with OSRM over OpenStreetMap, which tends to run 10–20% slower than Google Maps on the same distance — treat these as a cautious estimate rather than a target.

PlaceDriveDistanceNotes
Patreksfjörður2 h 12 min150 km (92 mi)Day trip
Hólmavík3 h 14 min225 km (140 mi)
Borgarfjörður5 h 7 min345 km (215 mi)
Snæfellsnes5 h 21 min360 km (225 mi)
Reykjavík6 h 6 min415 km (260 mi)
Þingvellir6 h 19 min430 km (265 mi)
Sauðárkrókur6 h 20 min435 km (270 mi)
Keflavík Airport6 h 39 min455 km (280 mi)
Selfoss6 h 41 min455 km (285 mi)
Grindavík · Blue Lagoon6 h 44 min460 km (285 mi)
Hella & Hvolsvöllur7 h 18 min500 km (310 mi)
Flúðir · Secret Lagoon7 h 24 min505 km (315 mi)6 h 55 min in summer via the highland route
Akureyri7 h 39 min525 km (325 mi)
Siglufjörður7 h 42 min530 km (330 mi)
Dalvík7 h 56 min550 km (340 mi)
Vík í Mýrdal8 h 32 min585 km (365 mi)
Húsavík8 h 50 min605 km (375 mi)
Mývatn · Reykjahlíð8 h 54 min610 km (380 mi)
Kirkjubæjarklaustur9 h 33 min655 km (410 mi)
Skaftafell10 h 32 min725 km (450 mi)
Egilsstaðir11 h 15 min775 km (480 mi)
Seyðisfjörður11 h 38 min800 km (500 mi)
Borgarfjörður Eystri11 h 56 min815 km (505 mi)
Höfn í Hornafirði12 h 11 min840 km (525 mi)
Djúpivogur13 h 32 min940 km (585 mi)

35 day tours from here

Hornstrandir Panorama10 hours

Borea Adventures

Hornstrandir Panorama

4.57· 53 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 12+
  • Challenging
  • Book the night before

A perfect day hike in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in good company of birds and arctic foxes

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€491 per person

252% above the €140 typical

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Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tour4 hours

Magic Iceland Travel

Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tour

4.80· 177 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

A scenic Westfjords shore excursion from Ísafjörður, designed especially for cruise ship passengers. Discover the majestic Dynjandi waterfall and visit the charming village of Flateyri, home to Iceland’s oldest bookshop.

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€140 per person

about the usual price

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ATV - Isafjordur2 hours

Engjavegur ehf

ATV - Isafjordur

4.9· 36 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 14+
  • Gear included
  • Free cancellation 2 days ahead

In 2 hours on an ATV you are able to see all the surroundings of Isafjordur in a great and fun way. This tour starts downtown Isafjordur. Our guide makes sure you know the bike before we take off up to the mountains.

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€251 per person

about the usual price

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Wildlife & Heritage of Hesteyri10 hours

Borea Adventures

Wildlife & Heritage of Hesteyri

4.5· 36 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Book the night before
  • Meet on location

Introduce yourself to the flora and fauna of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

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€491 per person

252% above the €140 typical

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Around the Walls2 hours and 30 minutes

Borea Adventures

Around the Walls

4.8· 8 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 12+
  • Gear included
  • Book the night before

The perfect introduction to mountain biking on trails above our beautiful home town of Ísafjörður.

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€118 per person

15% below the €140 typical

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Fjord Discovery 5 hours

Borea Adventures

Fjord Discovery

5.0· 2 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 16+
  • Book the night before
  • Meet on location

A day of Kayaking in Önundarfjörður

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€248 per person

78% above the €140 typical

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Green Cliffs of Hornstrandir10 hours

Borea Adventures

Green Cliffs of Hornstrandir

4.8· 28 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 16+
  • Challenging
  • Family friendly

Day hike around Green Cliffs in Hornstrandir, sometimes called Hótel Grænahlíð

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€413 per person

196% above the €140 typical

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Seabird Discovery 8 hours

Borea Adventures

Seabird Discovery

4.7· 18 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 16+
  • Book the night before
  • Meet on location

Challenge yourself with a rewarding sea kayaking adventure to Vigur Island

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€297 per person

112% above the €140 typical

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Private tour from Isafjordur Port: Dynjandi Waterfall & Westfjords Panorama3 hours

Nordur Travel Services ehf

Private tour from Isafjordur Port: Dynjandi Waterfall & Westfjords Panorama

4.80· 134 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Experience the Westfjords' crown jewel, Dynjandi waterfall, on a private tour directly from Ísafjörður. Journey through stunning fjords, golden beaches, and dramatic mountains, enjoying exclusive comfort and breathtaking Icelandic nature.

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€1,576 per person

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Isafjordur Mountain View2 hours

Iceland Backcountry travel

Isafjordur Mountain View

5.0· 7 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 8+
  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly

Supertruck tour into the mountains

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€58 per person

59% below the €140 typical

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Svalvogar Circle Sightseeing Tour6 hours

Iceland Backcountry travel

Svalvogar Circle Sightseeing Tour

5.0· 7 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Hotel pickup
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation until departure

BackCountry roads and mountain panorama like nowhere else. This tour will leave you speechless, delivering more thrills than a theme park

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€202 per person

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10 multi-day tours from here

Hornstrandir Traverse3-day package

Borea Adventures

Hornstrandir Traverse

4.9· 23 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 14+
  • Demanding
  • Book the night before

The perfect hiking experience for those seeking the ultimate wilderness experience in Iceland. Breathtaking scenery, Arctic foxes and rich birdlife make for a great journey where you should keep your camera handy all the time.

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€1,393 per person

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Midnight Sun & Arctic Foxes3-day packageMay – Sep

Borea Adventures

Midnight Sun & Arctic Foxes

4.9· 11 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 12+
  • Demanding
  • Family friendly

It's a unique opportunity to visit Hornstrandir in a relatively short time frame, experience the midnight sun, learn about and feel the history of the area and see Arctic Foxes in their natural environment.

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€1,483 per person

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Wild Camp Discovery3-day package

Borea Adventures

Wild Camp Discovery

5.0· 2 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 18+
  • Meet on location

Discover paradise while kayaking and camping to the remote beaches of Ísafjarðardjúp

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€1,003 per person

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Hornvík Heights and Sights2-day package

Borea Adventures

Hornvík Heights and Sights

4.7· 20 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 16+
  • Challenging
  • Book the night before

The biggest attraction in the Westfjords of Iceland is the iconic bird cliffs of Horn. The sheer cliffs are the habitat for over six million seabirds during the summer and high number of Arctic foxes call the area their home.

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€1,031 per person

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Lost Fjords6-day package

Borea Adventures

Lost Fjords

4.3· 3 Bókun reviews of this tour

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Age 16+
  • Challenging
  • Meet on location

The Lost Fjords trip is a full-on backpacking trip where we are self-sufficient, carrying our equipment and sleeping in our own tents along the way.

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€2,363 per person

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4 days - Wild Westfjords4-day packageMay – Sep

Arctic Yeti Ehf

4 days - Wild Westfjords

5.0· 22 Google reviews of the operator

Leaves from Ísafjörður

  • Free cancellation 365 days ahead
  • Meet on location

The Westfjords are undoubtedly, together with the Highlands, the most remote region of Iceland, which makes it one of the most genuine landscapes that we can find in the European continent and therefore, one of our most demanded routes.

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€2,295 per person

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Westfjords (Ísafjörður, Hólmavík): questions people ask

How much do tours from Westfjords cost?

From €58 to €867 a person, with a typical price of €159. That is the median of 25 per-person day-tour fares we currently sell. Multi-day packages and private charters are priced differently and sit outside those figures.

What is the cheapest of the tours from Westfjords?

Isafjordur Mountain View with Iceland Backcountry travel, at €58 a person. Read what it actually is before booking on price alone — the cheapest line is sometimes an admission ticket rather than a guided trip, and a large coach costs less per seat than a small-group minibus because it gives you less time at each stop.

How many tours from Westfjords do you sell, and who runs them?

45 of them, from 14 operators: Borea Adventures, Whale Watching Holmavik, BusTravel Iceland, Sóti Summits, Magic Iceland Travel , Nordur Travel Services ehf and 8 more. Every one is a company we hold a contract with — we do not list everything in Iceland, on purpose.

How long do tours from Westfjords take?

Day tours run from 1.5 hours to 10 hours, most commonly about 3.5 hours. Pickup and drop-off are usually inside that figure, so a three-hour tour from Reykjavík can mean closer to four door to door.

Are there multi-day options among the tours from Westfjords?

Yes — 10 of the 45 run over two days or more. Those include accommodation and usually breakfast; check the individual itinerary.

Do tours from Westfjords include hotel pickup?

14 of 45 (31%) offer pickup. The rest ask you to meet on location. Pickup is the single most common cause of a missed tour in Iceland: it runs to a window rather than a time, and the bus will not wait long.

Can I book a private version of the tours from Westfjords?

7 of the 45 are private, the other 38 are shared departures. Private costs more in total but is priced per vehicle, so for four or more people it often works out close per head — and you set the pace.

When can I do the tours from Westfjords?

Across the next 360 days of live availability we hold departures in September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August. That is a rolling window rather than the whole year, so a month missing from that list is not necessarily a month with nothing running.

Are the tours from Westfjords seasonal?

5 of 45 run only part of the year; the other 40 run all year round. In Iceland that is usually about daylight or ice rather than demand.

How late can I book tours from Westfjords?

Cutoffs run from 1 to 18 hours before departure, and 19 of them accept bookings inside 24 hours — so booking the night before is often possible. Popular winter tours sell out days ahead regardless of the cutoff.

Can I cancel a tours from Westfjord booking?

20 of 45 (44%) allow free cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. The exact window is on each tour page and comes from the operator's own policy, not ours. If the operator cancels for weather you are refunded in full.

How fit do I need to be for tours from Westfjords?

Operators rate them: 22 easy, 7 challenging, 7 very easy, 7 moderate, 2 demanding. Iceland's ratings assume weather — an easy walk in still air is a different proposition in 15 m/s of wind.

Is there a minimum age for tours from Westfjords?

24 of the 45 set one, ranging from 2 to 18 years. The rest have no stated minimum, which usually means infants are allowed but not that the tour suits them.

Are tours from Westfjords suitable for children?

19 of 45 are marked family-friendly by the operator. That is their judgement rather than ours, and it usually means the walking is short and the vehicle has a toilet.

Are any tours from Westfjords accessible?

Operators have flagged accessibility on some: 4 for prams and strollers, 1 for limited mobility. Ring us before booking rather than relying on the flag alone — Icelandic sites vary enormously and a flag does not describe the terrain at the stop.

What is included in tours from Westfjords?

Varies by operator. Across these: wi-fi on board on 6, parking fees on 4, admission fees on 3, bus fare on 2, fuel surcharge on 1. Anything not listed as included is not included — Icelandic operators are literal about this.

Are tours from Westfjords guided, and in what language?

25 of 45 are guided in person, with guiding offered in Chinese, English, German, Icelandic, Italian, Spanish. English is standard on every shared departure in Iceland; other languages usually mean a private guide.

Where do tours from Westfjords start from?

All of them start from Westfjords (Ísafjörður, Hólmavík). Where a tour starts matters more in Iceland than how long it lasts: the same tour from Reykjavík and from Vík are different days entirely.

What happens to tours from Westfjords in bad weather?

The operator cancels and refunds you in full — Icelandic operators cancel readily, and that is a good sign rather than a bad one. What they will not do is refund you for a tour that ran and simply had poor visibility. Wind cancels more tours here than rain or cold.

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