Western Mountains and Fjords

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Iceland's remote Westfjords offer the most unusual and untouched nature imaginable. Hike along red sands, sail the fjords to deserted villages teeming in wildlife, see puffins on Látrabjarg cliffs, and soak in hot springs under the Midnight Sun.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy visiting Iceland's remote Westfjords
    • Cherish your moments at the Vibrant Fishing Village of Ísafjörður
    • Explore the Arctic Fox Centre in Súðavík
    • Visit Birthplace of Leif Eiriksson

What's this trip about?

    Iceland's remote Westfjords offer the most unusual and untouched nature imaginable. Hike along red sands, sail the fjords to deserted villages teeming in wildlife, see puffins on Látrabjarg cliffs, and soak in hot springs under the Midnight Sun.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityReykjavík
End CityReykjavík

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • 6 day guided tour as per itinerary from/to Reykjavik
    • Accommodation 2 nights w/breakfast and w/facilities in Reykjavik
    • Accommodation 5 nights w. breakfast and w/facilities in countryside
    • 4 dinners in the countryside (dinner in Ísafjörður on day 5 not included)
    • Packed lunch on day 5
    • Ferry from Stykkishólmur to Brjánslækur (day 2)
    • Entrance to Hnjótur Museum (day 3)
    • Boat tour to Hesteyri (day 5)
    • Entrance to the Arctic Fox Center (day 6)
    • Entrance to Eirkísstaðir Museum (day 7)
    • Tasting of Icelandic specialties (day 4, 6, 7)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Accommodation:

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Accommodation: Flókalundur area

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Day 3: Rauðisandur – Látrabjarg - Breiðavík/Patreksfjörður

Accommodation: Breiðavík/Patreksfjörður area

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Day 5: Ísafjörður

Fjord Sailing - Abandoned Settlement - Arctic Fox

With an early morning boat ride we cross Ísafjarðardjúp, the largest fjord in the Westfjords where steep mountains descend directly into the sea. We go ashore in one of the most remote corners of Europe for a fu...

Day 6: Hólmavík – Laugar Sælingsdal

Accommodation: Sælingsdalur

Arctic Fox Centre – Saga Folklore – Thermal Bathing

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Day 7: Búðardalur – Borgarfjörður – Reykjavik

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Birthplace of Leif Eiríksson – Volcano Hike – Dairy Farm Delights

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Day 8: Departure

Transfer to the airport not included.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,130
Price per day$391
Single supplement (single occupancy)$3,800
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

Booking

When booking a vacation package which does not include flights, a deposit of 20% or a minimum of $200 per person is required to confirm the booking. When booking a package which includes flights, a payment of the deposit and the full airfare is required to guarantee the flights. In the case that a booking is made less than 6 weeks prior to the travel date, a payment of the full price is required. The person making the booking is responsible for the party signed for on the booking form. You must be at least 18 years of age to make a booking. When a booking is made on our website an immediate confirmation is sent. When a booking is made by email, fax, telephone or mail, a confirmation is sent to you when the payment has cleared and the contract is made. Most airfares are non-refundable and non-changeable.

Insurance fees and fees for changes are non refundable. 

Children rates

  • Children 6-11 years old traveling with 2 adults and sharing 1 DBL room: 25% discount (valid only per 1 child)
  • Children 12 years and older pay full price as adults
  • It is not recommended that children 0-5 years old travel on this tours

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Nordika Travel.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Jul 2019

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Overall very good experience

Overall very good experience. Reservations were made and places were as advertised. There was a daily itinerary with more than you could do every day, so it was up t...

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Janice

Jun 2018

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Incredible experience in Iceland

Just returned from an incredible experience in Iceland. Nordika travel and our agent Lauffey did such a great planning job for our self drive trip. Our accommodation...

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Gale

May 2018

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Fantastic Journey!!

FANTASTIC JOURNEY!! Went with a friend this past New Year's to spend New Year's in Reykjavic experiencing the most incredible fireworks and bondfires I have ever se...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights to and from Iceland
    • Travel Insurance
    • Transfers to/from Keflavik Airport
    • Any services not specifically listed under ”included”

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

If you need to cancel your trip, please let us know as soon as possible. We will have to charge you for any losses we incur because of your cancellation. However, we will do everything we can to minimise your loss. Please note the non-refundable air tickets and non refundable hotel cost will be charged at 100%. The other vacation package charges will be charged for as below.

Maximum cancellation fee:

  • Up to 8 weeks prior to departure: Deposit or 20% of the tour package cost if higher than deposit
  • 3-8 weeks prior to departure: 40% of the tour package cost, if higher than deposit, else deposit
  • 2-3 weeks prior to departure: 60% of the tour package cost
  • 0-2 weeks prior to departure – 100% of the tour package cost
Travel Insurance
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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