Horse Activities

Wild Westfjords offers the following traveller services:

CUSTOMISED MULTI-DAY PACKAGE TRIPS

Whether you prefer self-drive, private guided, or something different like trekking or a winter visit - we are the most experienced travel planners in the Westfjords (since 2012). We take great pride in providing a friendly, flexible & professional service.

Our self-drive and private guided packages include accommodation, transport and activities - in addition to a detailed customised itinerary prepared especially for your trip. It's possible to book only the Westfjords section with us, but usually we plan the whole Iceland trip for our customers - including the Ring Road and other regions.

SHORE EXCURSIONS

Isafjordur is one of the main cruise ship ports in Iceland and we have extensive experience servicing cruise travellers.
We offer an excellent selection of shore excursions in all the main ports of Iceland, with handpicked tours from our local partners.

DAY TOURS

Many travellers reach the Westfjords by car or flight and do local day tours to get the most out of their visit.
We offer an excellent selection of day tours in the Westfjords, along the Westfjords Way, and on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, with handpicked tours from our local partners.

Hotel Heydalur / Ferðaþjónustan í Heydal

Hotel Heydalur is located in the beautiful valley of Heydalur, around 320 km from Reykjavík and 130 km from Ísafjörður. The hotel offers 59 beds in 19 rooms (all with private WC) as well as three summer cottages.

The hotel restaurant is renowned for its delicious, local food which is served in the old barn.

The hotel also operates a campsite (open from June 1 until the end of October) with warm showers, flushing toilets and ample electricity plugs for RVs and trailers.

Heydalur has recently been nominated as the best bathing site in the Westfjords area. Near the hotel you will find two outdoor, geothermal hot tubs, as well as a small pool inside a tropical greenhouse. On the other side of the river Heydalsá you will find yet another natural hot tub.

The opportunities for recreation and activities are almost endless. The hotel has a playground for children and youth, but also offers guided kayaking and horse riding tours that are suitable for most people. There are numerous hiking routes available, birdwatching is excellent during summer and freshwater fishing is also possible. During winter, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and, of course, the magic of the northern lights.

Ísafjörður Guide - Helga Ingeborg Hausner

Ísafjörður Guide - For Unforgettable Experiences

City Walks - Shore Excursions - Nature Walks - Private Tours

Local guides and small groups

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Ísafjörður with Ísafjörður Guide, a family-run company offering authentic, personalized walks and tours through the small town and into the surrounding area in German or English.

With over 13 years of experience, Helga, the heart and driving spirit behind this family-owned business, invites you to explore the scenic town of Ísafjörður in a way only locals know.

Explore remarkable historic sites, accompanied by captivating legends and stories that have shaped local life for centuries. Let the unique nature of the Westfjords-with its breathtaking landscapes-fascinate you, as well as the culinary customs rooted deeply in Icelandic culture and reflected in traditional dishes.

Ísafjörður Guide provides a unique blend of culture and nature, ideal for traveller's looking to experience the authentic Iceland beyond the usual tourist spots.

2024 the company got from TripAdvisor: Travellers´ Choice Awards Winner 2024 with the best reviews.

Personal, informative, and full of passion-a must for every visitor to the island!

Helga´s Garden Tour- a bus tour through the historic town and visit with a coffee in Helga´s garden for 4-7 people (1,5 -2 hours)

Historic City Walks

Ísafjörður Walk - An Interesting Journey Through Time (2 hours)

Trolls and Stories (2 hours)

Walks into Nature

Geology (3 hours)

Plants or Autumn Colours (3 hours)

Nature Walk (5 hours)

Culinary Explorations

Please Taste! (3,5 hours)

Private Tours into the environment

for 4 to 7 people

Special tours into the environment on request

Ísafjörður Guide also sells tours in the environment and activities from other local companies like whale watching, kayaking, horse riding and more.

Dalahestar

Dalahestar horse rental is a small, family owned business. We offer personalized tours for individuals or smaller groups. Our main tours are alongside the beautiful river Laxá and down to the black sandshores of Hvammfjörður fjord and a beach tour that goes further into the fjord with the possibility of seeing seals as well as the white tailed eagle.

Please contact for tours and booking information.

West Tours

West Tours is a well-established travel agency and tour operator based in Ísafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords.

West Tours has more than 20 years of experience in the Westfjords tourism sector and is formed by shareholders and partners all around the region and wider. The agency is run by a young, encouraged team all year round and aims on selling activities and other touristic services all around the region.

We gladly assist individuals, groups, couples or families with their travel plans to the Westfjords peninsula, no matter if a longer trip, weekend trip or day trip with or without guide is on your wish list.

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