4-Day Tour of the Westfjords with Transfer from Reykjavik Including Flights

You will spend day two exploring the central and southern parts of the Westfjords. You’ll see some waterfalls, historic villages, and a nature reserve.

After taking your breakfast, you’ll travel to one of the popular gems of Westfjords, the Dynjandi waterfall. Dynjandi is the largest waterfall in the Westfjords, with a height of around 328 feet (100 meters). Meanwhile, its width is approximately 98 feet (30 meters) on the top and 196 feet (60 meters) at the bottom.

To reach the Dynjandi waterfall, you’ll have to go through a short hike, where you’ll have the chance to see six other waterfalls.

Don’t forget to bring your camera and take amazing pictures of this majestic Westfjords waterfall. When seen from the front, the waterfall looks like a bridal veil. Meanwhile, images taken from the top of the waterfall will give you a unique view.

After admiring Dynjandi, you’ll visit the Vatnsfjordur nature reserve, located south of the waterfall. Some people believe that Vatnsfjordur is where the Norseman Raven-Floki, settled in Iceland. You’ll learn more about him during this tour.

Vatnsfjordur is primarily rocky or barren, while its lowland is covered with birchwood. The nature reserve is also home to diverse fauna.

Another interesting fact about the nature reserve is that Ice Age glaciers shaped its landscapes. Thus, while you’re here, you’re sure to see millions of years old sights, such as its bedrock made of basalt.

After taking in the uniqueness of Vatnsfjordur, you’ll travel 43 miles (67 kilometers) west to reach Patreksfjordur village. The village is relatively small and only has hundreds of residents. Like most villages in the Westfjords region, the village has a strong fishing industry.

Before your day ends, you’ll be dining with your group here. Afterward, you’ll stay at a cozy accommodation in the village.

You will spend your third day in the Westfjords exploring the amazing grand west. Aside from the usual sightseeing, you will also have time to do some bird watching, visit a beautiful beach, and fish for your food and cook them.

After taking your morning breakfast, you’ll depart from the village of Patreksfjordur and drive to the westernmost part of Iceland, the Latrabjarg cliffs. Latrabjarg is also the largest sea cliff in Iceland. In fact, the cliff has a height of around 1,447 feet (441 meters) and stretches 8 miles (14 kilometers).

Latrabjarg cliff is famous for its bird colony, one of the country’s largest. Among the many bird species found here, the most popular are the puffins, which dominate most images of Latrabjarg. Aside from puffins, you may also see other bird species, such as razorbills, white-tailed eagles, arctic terns, snipes, auks, kittiwakes, guillemots, and many more.

After your Latrabjarg journey, your guide will take you to the beautiful Raudasandur beach, 30 miles (49 kilometers) east of the cliff. The beach is famous for its gold and red sand that stretches 6 miles (10 kilometers). Raudasandur beach is also surrounded by black cliffs and the turquoise sea, creating a beautiful contrast.

In the afternoon, you’ll go on a boat ride on the waters of the Westfjords region and visit some of its fishing grounds. On your boat ride, you’ll also have a great panoramic view of Arnarfjordur. The captain of the fishing boat you’ll be riding will take you to fantastic fishing sites, where you’ll have a huge chance of catching a fish.

If it’s your first time trying sea angling, you can ask your captain and guide to assist or teach you. After catching some fish, they will also help you and your small group prepare dinner from your catch.

After a sumptuous dinner, you’ll return to your accommodation, where you can rest after a long day.

Your day four in the Westfjords region will include an exploration of villages and valleys before returning to Reykjavik. You’ll be visiting sites in the Southwest part of the region. Day four is also your last chance to learn more about Westfjords’ culture, people, and history.

You’ll start your day with breakfast to give you enough energy to finish the tour.

One of the places you’ll visit is the fishing village of Talknafjordur. Talknafjordur is a small village with a population of around 300 and is located between two other villages, Bildudalur and Patreksfjordur. The village is relatively young compared to other villages in the country regarding development, and the year people start settling here.

You may want to bring a swimsuit when you visit Talknafjordur, famous for its geothermal pools named Pollurinn. Pollurinn, which means puddle, is a favorite among the locals.

Another place you’ll visit during your fourth day in Westfjords is the valley of Selardalur, from the Ketildalir valleys. Ketildalir is famous for its many valleys, but Selaradlur takes the top spot when it comes to popularity.

Selardalur is home to buildings and sculptures made by the naivete artist Samuel Jonsson. He retired as a farmer when he was 72 and was called “the artist with the child’s heart.”

Jonsson’s sculptures are made from concrete and have been around since the 1950s. Some of his creations include a grotesque replica of the Lions’ Court of Alhambra.

Aside from its sculptures, Selardalur offers a beautiful panoramic view of Arnarfjordur fjord.

After taking in the beauty of Ketildalir, and Selardalur valleys, your next and last stop will be at the town of Bildudalur. Bildudalur is located at the Arnarfjordur fjord, which gives it a beautiful background. Bildudalur has a small population of around more than 200 people. However, it’s one of the towns in the Westfjords region that has an airport.

Your flight back to Reykjavik from Bildudalur will be in the evening. Thus, if you want to explore the town and rest, you can do so before your flight.