Port
Isafjordur, Iceland
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$189.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
From Isafjörður harbor, you will head through the town center with a stop at the Osvör 19th-century fisherman's hut, restored in 1988.
Drive through Bolungarvík village and back to Isafjörður with views of the magnificent mountains and Westfjord -- a beautiful but sometimes harsh landscape.
Arriving at an artfully decorated, historic church, enjoy a live music act, followed by historic accounts and folktales from the area. Enjoy sweeping views of the Snæfjallaströnd mountain chain and the sub-arctic landscape, carved out by glaciers during the last Ice Age, whilst travelling to Tungudalur valley, a tranquil nature spot favored by the locals.
You will also see the Buná Tunguá River and the waterfall in Tunguskogur.Finally, see the Maritime Museum of Isafjörður, housed in one of the town's oldest buildings (1780).
Arriving at the oldest part of Ísafjörður, explore the Heritage Museum, showing life of the locals in the harsh times, contrasting today’s "softer" times. At the museum you get a taste of Icelandic Brennivín, dry fish and shark to complete the Westfjords experience.Notes:
Approximately 50 steps must be negotiated at the Osvör Museum. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Due to Ísafjörður's remoteness and the scarcity of professional guides, all guiding is handled by locals; some are not professional, but all have great experience in guiding and extensive knowledge of the area. Parents traveling with children under the age of 3 must rent a child's car seat from the tour operator; please see the Shore Excursions team on board. You cannot use your child's car seat from home in Iceland.