The 9 Best Westfjords Tours in Iceland

1.From Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,484 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82Our pick

From Isafjordur’s cruise dock, ride a comfortable bus through mountain tunnels and coastal scenery to Dynjandi. Guides such as Camilla, Sally, and Annalise add local stories during the drive, while 90 minutes at the falls gives you time to walk, take photos, and see six cascades.

“I really liked the history the tour guide gave us. Traveling one way to the falls and returning along a different route gave us additional scenery. Also we had a surprise bonus stopping at the Godafos Hotel for Coffee/tea and pastry!”

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2.Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Tour and Icelandic Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,245 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $154

Ride from Ísafjörður through fjord roads and mountain tunnels to Dynjandi, then visit Gemlufell farm for sheep, horses, coffee, and hjónabandssæla cake. Guides such as Tom, Rachel, Thor, and Petra add local stories, humor, and practical advice.

“Great tour and fantastic tour guide. Tom, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and had a wonderful sense of humor. The falls were beautiful. The visit to the farm was interesting. We were very impressed by the young man who gave part of the presentation.”

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3.Isafjordur: Dynjandi Waterfall Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 600 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Ride from Ísafjörður to Dynjandi with an English-speaking guide such as Rachel, Alan, or Ulfar. Expect dramatic fjord scenery, commentary on Icelandic history and wildlife, about an hour at the waterfall, and a rocky walk to its base.

“The waterfall is gorgeous. The walk up to the top is exactly as our guide told us, slippery when wet and uneven rocks. The amount of time needed was very accurate as well. The driver did a great job keeping us safe and the guide gave us a lot of great information. We stayed on schedule and were not rushed so a very good, relaxing time”

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4.Ísafjörður: Westfjords Whale Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 3 hours · from $115

From Ísafjörður, join guide Tom and an experienced captain for a three-hour search for humpback whales in the Westfjords. You may also see minke whales, dolphins, orcas, and puffins while learning about marine life and ethical whale watching from a sturdy boat with toilets and indoor seating.

“Saw lots and lots of whales, even jumping out of the water. Customer service gets 5 stars for fully refunding an earlier booking that got messed up by our cruise ship schedule. They are good people. This is definitely the whale tour you want!”

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5.2-Day Snaefellsnes & Borgarfjörður Fjord Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $575

Travel from Reykjavik with a small group of up to 18, visiting Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur, Kirkjufell, Reykholt, Hraunfossar, and more. Guide Sindri has earned praise for keeping the trip informative and fun. Optional extras include Vatnshellir cave and Krauma baths.

“Sindri was a great guide and kept us informed and entertained. He was quite knowledgeable and very personable. We had a fabulous time.”

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6.Small Group Tour Ísafjordur Dynjandi Waterfall & Secret Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Travel from Ísafjörður to 100-meter Dynjandi waterfall, walking past smaller cascades before visiting a traditional working farm. Local guides such as Suzie, Heidi, and Brin add regional stories, while the farm stop may include homemade treats, lambs, goats, and a look at rural Icelandic life.

“Walking to the top of the falls is tough. Use walking sticks. It was nice to get there before the big buses.”

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7.Isafjordur: Bolafjall View Platform Guided Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 38 reviews · from $59Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Ísafjörður port and ride a specially equipped bus up Bolafjall’s steep gravel road to its radar station and viewing platform. You’ll have about two hours for the round trip, mountain views, and clear-weather sunset scenery, with Wi-Fi on board.

“The driver waited us near the ship on time. He was very careful, knowledgeable and nice. We visited the rock and also had some stops in interesting places.”

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8.From Seyðisfjörður Port: Stuðlagil Canyon and Reindeer Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $369

Travel from Seyðisfjörður or Egilsstaðir to Rjúkandi Waterfall, Stuðlagil Canyon, and The Reindeer Park. Guide Dianna leads the English tour, with a 5-kilometer canyon walk, basalt columns, turquoise water, and close views of Icelandic reindeer.

“what a phenomenal experience! our tour guide Dianna was wonderful! She was very easy to understand, she was very courteous and always made sure her guests were safe and that they were enjoying the trip. the sights were just fantastic. so many superlatives”

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9.From Seyðisfjörður: Stuðlagil Canyon and the Highland Circle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $404Top rated

Travel from Seyðisfjörður or Egilsstaðir with an English-speaking guide to Stuðlagil, Hafrahvammagljúfur, Laugarvalladalur’s natural hot spring, and the Kárahnjúkar hydro plant. Tinna may guide your trip, sharing local insight as you cross Iceland’s remote eastern highlands.

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