Whale Watching

Beffa Tours is a family owned and operated boat tour company, in Bíldudalur.

Join us on an enjoyable and exciting adventure at sea and experience the incredible whales of Arnarfjörður, try your luck sea angling or a little bit of both. In the summer we offer daily whale watching tours. The fjords backdrop is the "Westfjords Alps" which you will enjoy on the cruise. Our boat is a comfortable family crusing boat which can carry up to 7 passengers.

We offer private and semi private tours. Included in the price is safety gear, refreshments on board and blankets. It is recommended to dress according to weather, although if you get cold you are welcome to sit inside the boat and have a chat with the captain while searching for the whales.

Whale watching schedule:
June 20th- August 20th: Upon request, duration 2 hours
August 20th- October 31st: upon request, duration 2 hours

Sea angling schedule:
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Private tours:
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Wild Westfjords

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.

Amazing Westfjords

Located in Ísafjörður, Amazing Westfjords offers a guided tour around Ísafjarðardjúp bay on Ölver ÍS 432 and Straumur ÍS 433 where our guide will educate you on the bay's history along with the wildlife and the raw nature of the area.

Hundreds of thousands of seabirds nest in the bay every summer with puffin, artic tern and eider ducks as the most common species. Humpbacks and Minke whales are amongst frequent visitors of the bay along with the seals that seem to do little else but lie on the shore and enjoy the warm summer sun. Ísafjarðardjúp bay is brimming with life during the summertime and is it safe to say, that this is a tour nobody should miss.

Amazing Westfjords also offers sea angling on Straumur ÍS, where up to 5 passengers have the opportunity to catch a fish in a traditional way. Rostungur takes you out to Ísafjarðardjúp, which is every man's dream for sea angling, where the seas are rich with cod, pollack and redfish among other types of fish. On board Rostungur you will spend approximately 3 hours fishing, fillet the fish and then people are more then welcome to take the catch of the day home.

Information regarding the tours and bookings are made on amazing-westfjords.is.

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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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.

Borea Adventures-Iceland

Borea Adventures, based in Ísafjörður, is a fully licensed adventure and wildlife guiding company, specializing in a range of outdoor experiences.

The company offers guided multi-day tours in the Nature Reserve, allowing guests to experience unique overnight stays in tents, our private base camp in Hornvík bay, or the historic farmhouse in Kvíar.

Additionally, Borea Adventures provides a range of day tours from Ísafjörður, including 2-6 hour kayak excursions in serene fjords and hiking trips suitable for various skill levels. Borea is also capable of tailoring tours to meet the specific needs of private groups, regardless of their size.

In the winter season, Borea Adventures offers ski tours , as well as arctic fox photography excursions, in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.

Borea Adventures operates a daily boat service to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve during the summer months. Utilizing seaworthy boats designed for a safe and enjoyable journey, the company ensures reliable transportation to this stunning destination.

Borea Adventures tours are guided by experienced local guides that ensure that everyone leaves with smiles on their faces and stories to tell.