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Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Tour and Icelandic Farm Visit

Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Tour and Icelandic Farm Visit

Get a taste of Iceland's remote western fjords on a guided half-day trip from Isafjordur with roundtrip transportation from the port. Travel on roads carved out of deep mountain tunnels and journey along pristine fjords and landscapes. Explore a hidden world that most visitors miss. The main attraction for this half-day tour is the Dynjandi Waterfall, renowned for its tumbling falls and white veil-like appearance. Multiple falls converge here and dash down the mountain face from an altitude of 100 meters. Walk along the trails here and see many other smaller falls. Later, stop at a remote and idyllic farmstead called Gemlufell. Admire the landscape and see the farmyard animals. Relax in this calming place and enjoy coffee or tea as well as a slice of traditional hjónabandssæla (happy marriage cake), a sweet treat made from oats and rhubarb jam. After enjoying the farm, head back to Isafjordur for drop-off back at the port.

Iceland: Complete Self-Guided Audio Guide of the Island

Iceland: Complete Self-Guided Audio Guide of the Island

Explore Iceland with the assistance of our audioguide (spoken by a real person) and learn about what makes the island special in over 340 stops! GPS-triggered Smartphone App to get information along the way. Important!: After booking you receive a separate Email from us with the instructions on how to install the app and the guide! You can ignore the "Ticket" Email from Get Your Guide. Please also check your spam-folder for our Email and please get in touch with us if something does not work! With these instructions, you can download the App and install the audioguide. The guide can be downloaded for offline use and it can be used as many times as you like (on 1 phone). With the Iceland complete audio guide, you get all the information that a tour guide would otherwise give you. Using GPS, the app recognizes where you are on your round trip and provides you with exciting information in the right places. So nothing stands in the way of your individual rental car tour. Your digital Iceland travel guide for the whole island of fire and ice! This audio guide offers more than 340 stations (7.5 hours of playing time) with information about the country, people, and sights in all parts of the country. And everything is voiced by a real person. The guide includes not only the Ring Road and the Golden Circle but also the Reykjanes and Snaefellsnes Peninsulas, the Westman Islands, the East and West Fjords, and the wild Icelandic Highlands.

From Reykjavík: 3-Day Tour of the Wild Westfjords

From Reykjavík: 3-Day Tour of the Wild Westfjords

Enjoy the experience of a lifetime on this 3-day guided tour of the wild Westfjords, departing from Reykjavík. You’ll see the breathtaking beauty of one of the most unspoiled areas of Iceland, filled with exciting places to visit, where nature reigns supreme! Day 1 Embark on your Westfjords adventure with a pick-up in the capital and a scenic drive to Borgarnes. Along the way, we'll visit Eiriksstaðir, the Viking heritage museum, where you can explore the turf-roofed house that was once home to Eirik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky. As we continue, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the coastal cliffs at Breiðafjörður, the gateway to the Westfjords. Countless fjords await you on this road trip, with plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the magnificent scenery. One of the highlights will be the Vatnsfjörður Natural Reserve, home to Þingmanná Waterfalls and a stunning canyon. Another stop will be at Birkimel Bay with its sandy beach, where you can experience (optional) the Krosslaug Swimming Pool - a true Icelandic gem. This natural pool, run by the local Youth Association, offers a chance to relax and soak in warm geothermal waters while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Crossing the towering Kleifaheiði mountain range, you'll be amazed by the 5-meter-high stone statue called Kleifabúi, a testament to the dedication of the engineers who built the mountain road. Day 2 Enjoy incredible Westfjord vistas as you explore the towering cliffs at Látrabjarg, a perfect place for bird spotting. Look out for the Garðar shipwreck on the way! This is the westernmost point in Iceland, where thousands of seabirds (including puffins!) make their way every summer. Take a stroll on the multicolored sands of Rauðisandur, and enjoy views of Fossfjörður waterfall and the iconic “A-House.” Then, gaze in wonder at Dynjandi, the wedding cake-shaped cascade with its seven-step “waterfall ladder.” Finish your second day with a great night out in Ísafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords. Day 3 The day start with visit at the top of Bolafjall (638m) and walk on the skywalk viewing platform build over steep cliffs. Then, we will stop at charming Ósvör Fishing Village (collection of turf-roofed buildings) and Óshólaviti Lighthouse. Then it is time to start the drive via the Seven Fjords Road. The road hugs the coastline and offers uninterrupted views of fjords, mountains, and glaciers in all directions. You’ll enjoy unforgettable views wherever you look as the road traces its way up and down seven breathtaking fjords. Arctic foxes roam this area, so keep a close eye out for the only native land mammal in Iceland here! If you won´t have luck, you can still meet them at Arctic Fox Center and contribute to their protection. There will also be a stop at Hvitanes, one of the most accessible places to spot seals in the Westfjords, so we’ll take a look at these charming creatures here. Last stop will be by colorful Grabrok Volcanic Craters.

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(4 reviews)

Tour was great and our bus driver/guide Thomas is our hero!!!!! He deserves high praise when reacting to the bus catching fire. We were sitting in very front of bus when he suddenly pulled bus over safely and told all passengers to get out of bus NOW. We had no idea what was happening but everyone disembarked bus calmly and started walking away from bus when we turned around to see bus in flames. Someone said to keep walking away from bus and another bus would pick us up to contine on way back to cruise ship. We were actually returning from our tour to the ship. I heard later Thomas was using fire extinguisher to help with fire and was able to pull passenger items from holding area of bus. Later read articles regarding fire could have been fatal for all minutes earlier had we been in tunnel we had just exited. God bless you, Thomas.

Waterfall was fabulous. The only problem I had was at the farm. There were a bus load of people standing in line and the instructions about what was available to see and do were given before everyone was served. I was near the end of the line and did not hear anything that was said. Therefore I missed some things I would have done had I heard the instructions.

What I liked most about it is that our tour guide/bus driver saved our lives! Tomas Ragnarson had quick reflexes and got us all off the bus safely when the engine caught on fire. Other than that he was informative and entertaining while doing his job as a tour guide. Many thanks to that man!

Brilliant tour, well worth the money paid. Beautiful scenery, best landscapes I’ve seen in Iceland so far. Helpful and knowledgeable guide. Thanks!

The guide was great, she provided interesting information and was very helpful at all times.