Iceland Isafjordur Excursions from £59pp
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Iceland Isafjordur Excursions

Below our a selection of excursions available in Isafjordur.

Life and Culture of Isafjordur

Starting at Isafjordur harbor we drive through the center of Isafjordur, along the road Oshlid to Bolungarvik. A stop is made at the outdoor exhibit of Osvor just outside Bolungarvik. Osvor is an old fisherman’s hut that was restored in 1988. Osvor is a perfect example of how life was for Icelandic fishermen until the beginning of the 20th century. From Osvor we drive to Bolungarvik for sightseeing in the village. From Bolungarvik we drive back to Isafjordur, on the way passengers can enjoy a view of the magnificent mountains of the ―djup, the largest fjord in the West fjords.

You will also see Buna River and waterfall in Tunguskogur and sip fresh mountain water that flows down the stream clear and refreshing. We drive around the old streets of Isafjordur and end in the maritime and folk museum. The museum is situated in one of the oldest houses in Isafjordur, beside it are 3 other houses, all from the same area, around 1780, and all well preserved. Icelandic refreshments including a snaps, dried fish and shark (preserved Iceland style) are served. This tour gives a good view of the West fjords. It emphasizes on the human side of the struggle to survive in times gone by, the beautiful but sometimes harsh landscape of the West fjords and the life of the inhabitants in recent times.

£59pp 3 hours Max People 150 

Vigur Paradise Island

Leave Isafjord harbor by boat to sail the large Djupfjord to the island of Vigur. This island offers magnificent bird life including puffins, eider ducks and arctic terns. Here, the farmers live off the land and by harvesting the down of the eider ducks. Vigur is like a time warp. Its 10 friendly inhabitants welcome you with their relaxed easy, manner. A leisurely walk around the island gives you an opportunity to see an abundance of birds in their natural habitat. Refreshments will be served by the farmer's family in a mid-19th-century house-the perfect way to complete your visit, before returning to Isafjordur. Many species of birds migrate from Vigur starting in mid August.

70pp, 3 hours Max People 86

Valley Hopping - Hike

The trip begins with a short bus ride to the small village of Hnifsdalur. From there we begin our walk into the wide and green valley behind the village where we will follow an old road up the valley bottom with steep mountains on both sides, then we move up to Thjofatindar Peaks. Between the peaks is an easy climb up to a mountain pass that offers a spectacular view over Isafjordur. Enjoy a short stop to enjoy the views before we make our way down to Seljalandsdalur valley, passing small mountain lakes and patches of almost fluorescent green moss. From the cross country ski center, we walk the main road to Isafjordur.

Note: This is a challenging hike over some very uneven terrain and some climbing is also involved. Guests need to be fit to participate and wear good hiking boots. Please note that this tour is weather dependent. Incl. waterbottle.

£69pp 4 hours Max People 20

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