3-Day Small-Group Westfjords Tour with Dynjandi & Latrabjarg Cliffs from Reykjavik

After breakfast at the hotel, your 3-day Westfjords tour heads deeper into the region. The roads grow quieter and the scenery more dramatic as you push further into the heart of the Westfjords.

The morning begins at Raudisandur, one of the most unusual beaches in Iceland. The sand here runs red and gold instead of the black you have seen elsewhere in the country. The color comes from crushed scallop shells mixed into the shoreline over thousands of years.

From Raudisandur, the route heads north through the Fossfjordur Valley to Dynjandi Waterfall, widely regarded as the most impressive waterfall in the Westfjords.

The waterfall cascades down the mountainside in broad tiers that resemble a wedding veil. It measures 98 feet (30 meters) wide at the top and widens to 196 feet (60 meters) at the base.

Your next stop is the Onundarfjordur Pier, a wooden walkway stretching into the fjord framed by turquoise water and golden sand. It is never crowded and is perfect for taking in the peaceful surroundings. The quiet setting and wide fjord views make this one of the most peaceful stops of the journey.

The route climbs to the Bolafjall Viewing Platform, sitting 2,086 feet (636 meters) above sea level. The road to the top is one of the highest drivable mountain roads in Iceland. Views from the platform stretch far out over the ocean-facing fjords in every direction.

The day ends in Isafjordur, the largest town in the Westfjords. The old harbor district features well-preserved 18th-century timber warehouses, among the oldest wooden structures in Iceland.

A short evening walk along the waterfront lets you unwind after a full day of driving and sightseeing. You spend the night at Hotel Torg or a similar accommodation, perfectly placed for the final day of the tour.

The third and final day of this Westfjords tour starts at Osvor Maritime Museum, a restored 19th-century fishing station on the edge of the fjord. Turf huts, preserved rowboats, and original tools show how fishermen lived and worked before modern equipment arrived.

Just a short walk from the museum stands the Osholar Lighthouse. Its red-orange tower sits at the point where the land meets the open sea, making it one of the most photogenic stops in the Westfjords

From there, your guide takes you along the Seven Fjords Route on the journey south. This winding coastal road passes through a continuous stretch of fjords, with each one framing a slightly different view of water, cliff, and sky.

Your next stop is the Arctic Fox Center in Sudavik, a small research facility dedicated to Iceland's only native land mammal. Well-presented exhibits explore the Arctic fox's biology, behavior, and conservation history.

From June to August, you may also see live foxes in the outdoor enclosures. Entrance to the Arctic Fox Center is included in your tour.

From there, the Hvitanes Seal Colony makes for a worthwhile wildlife stop on the return south. Harbor seals are often spotted resting on coastal rocks between two fjords, and a brief pause here is a fitting farewell to the wildlife of the Westfjords.

A stop at Gervidalsa Valley marks the last point in the Westfjords before the road turns south toward Reykjavik. The gentle valley stream cutting through the rocks is a quiet and memorable final moment in the region.

On the drive back, the tour makes a stop at Grabrok Crater, a volcanic crater formed around 3,000 years ago. A short walk to the rim rewards you with sweeping views over the surrounding lava fields and countryside.

Your group arrives back in Reykjavik between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, depending on road and weather conditions. Your 3-day Westfjords tour concludes in the capital, where your journey first began.