Discover Iceland's remote Westfjords
The wild Westfjords feature a stunning landscape of towering mountains, deep blue fjords, thundering waterfalls, sea cliffs and rejuvenating hot springs. This seven-day self-drive tour takes you through the remote corners of this sparsely populated region. You’ll take breathtaking drives along deserted fjords, wander across red-hued sandy beaches and get up close to colonies of seals and puffins. Along the way, there will be plenty of opportunities for hiking in the wilds of Iceland.
Reiseleistungen
Inkludiert:
- 3 to 4-star hotel accommodation with private bathroom & breakfast
- Rental car (CDW insurance, unlimited km, emergency service, WiFi)
- Customised sightseeing itinerary tailored to your interests, with maps for each day
- Northern Lights tips
- Contact person in Iceland
- Details depend on final package as itinerary is customisable.
- Details depend on final package as itinerary is customisable
Exkludiert:
- International flights
Optional:
- Additional trips including sea-kayaking, wildlife-watching boat trips, hikes and cultural tours
Reiseplan im Überblick
Dagverðarnes Church - Holmavik - Drangsnes
The road to the Westfjords
Djupavik - Krossnesslaug - Munadarnes
Remote Corners & Hiking
Litlibaer - Hvitanes - Isafjordur
North to Isafjordur Bay
Bolungarvik - Sudureyri - Flateyri
Adventures in Isafjordur
ÖNundarfjörður Pier (Holt í ÖNundarfirði) - Thingeyri - Dynjandi Parking
Dynjandi Waterfall
Raudasandur - Breidavik - Látrabjarg
Red Sand Beaches & Puffin Cliffs
Grabrok - Hraunfossar - Reykholt
The Lava Landscapes of West Iceland
Detaillierter Reiseplan
Dagverðarnes Church - Holmavik - Drangsnes
Tag 1: The road to the Westfjords
You’ll begin your driving tour of the Westfjords by taking the coastal route towards the remote Strandir region. Making your way through the valleys of Dalir you’ll be passing through a land steeped in history. During the Settlement of Iceland, this was one of the main settings for many of Iceland's sagas and also where Eiriku the Red and his son Leifur Eiriksson lived. The unfrequented coastal route around Fellsstrond and Skardsstrondoffers offers breathtaking views of the islands of Breidafjordur, with a backdrop of Snaefellsnes and the Westfjords. Strandir is one of the most remote regions of Iceland and has a dark history of sorcery and witchcraft. You’ll overnight in Drangsnes which has some inviting coastal thermal hot pots to soak in.
Djupavik - Krossnesslaug - Munadarnes
Tag 2: Remote Corners & Hiking
Strandir is sparsely populated, with just fifty inhabitants, and very remote. The coastal road to the northern villages is well off the beaten path and dotted with pretty inlets, scenic waterfalls and driftwood beaches. At the end of the road, the Munadarnes Farm has breathtaking views of the abandoned fjords and the Drangaskord peaked ridge on the horizon. Today you could opt to take the striking Reykjaneshyrna mountain hike before overnighting in Drangsnes.
Litlibaer - Hvitanes - Isafjordur
Tag 3: North to Isafjordur Bay
Isafjordur Bay lies in the Northern Westfjords and the road towards it is where you can best experience the stunning beauty of Iceland's fjord landscape. The scenic drive offers plenty of opportunities for interesting stops. Call in to see curious seals at the Hvitanes cape, enjoy waffles at the charming Litlibaer turf-roofed house or hike in the Valagil Gorge. The picturesque town of Isafjordur is the largest settlement in the region, with a rich maritime history and a well-preserved town centre.
Bolungarvik - Sudureyri - Flateyri
Tag 4: Adventures in Isafjordur
In the heart of the Northern Westfjords, the charming town of Isafjordur, offers a variety of options for exploring the surrounding fishing villages, adventure activities and day hikes. The villages of Bolungarvik, Sudureyri and Flateyri are all within a 20-minute drive and provide insight into the way of life in the Westfjords. Options for activities include sea kayaking in the fjord and bay, a super-jeep tour around the Svalvogar Peninsula or a culture walk in the town. The hiking options are many and range from all-day hikes to Hornstrandir or the Westfjords Alps to shorter options in the mountains surrounding Isafjordur.
ÖNundarfjörður Pier (Holt í ÖNundarfirði) - Thingeyri - Dynjandi Parking
Tag 5: Dynjandi Waterfall
The road between the northern and southern Westfjords goes through some of the most beautiful fjords in Iceland, passing charming fishing villages and leading over steep mountain passes. The drive through the fjords of Arnarfjordur, Dyrafjordur and Onundarfjordur is particularly scenic. The highlight of this route is the majestic Dynjandi Waterfall, one of Iceland’s loveliest waterfalls. There are also some excellent hiking and horseriding routes in the region.
Raudasandur - Breidavik - Látrabjarg
Tag 6: Red Sand Beaches & Puffin Cliffs
The Southern Westfjords are famous for some of the most stunning sandy beaches in Iceland. The most popular of these is the red-hued Raudasandur, also home to a colony of seals. The Latrabjarg Cliffs are at the westernmost point of Iceland. In the summer, they offer fantastic opportunities for bird watching and are considered the best place in Iceland to photograph puffins up close.
Grabrok - Hraunfossar - Reykholt
Tag 7: The Lava Landscapes of West Iceland
Today you'll leave the Westfjords and drive south through the lava landscape of West Iceland. This is home to several lesser-known sights, such as the Grabrok Crater and the Glanni Waterfall. A detour into the Borgarfjordur area will take you to the unique Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls and to Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring. Hikers might like to take the road into the Hvalfjordur Fjord for an exhilarating hike along the canyon and through caves to the 198-m high Glymur Waterfall.
