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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.   Follow us on social media: FacebookInstagramTwitter

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.

Hidden Iceland is a boutique activity tour operator, authorised by the Icelandic Tourist Board, taking small groups on personalised trips across Iceland. We strive to make your trip the best it can be with our personalised service, expert knowledge and love of all things Iceland. Hidden was forged upon the idea that an experienced, enthusiastic guide can transform a trip from good to excellent. The amazing sights of Iceland are obviously a large component of our products, with the other being our handpicked guides that will join you on your adventure. We set out to create trips around Iceland that we’d not only be proud but also excited to take our friends and family on, and that’s exactly what we have accomplished. This means we find the best and sometimes hidden sights across Iceland to make you feel like you are travelling with us, as a small group of friends, seeking out the magic of Iceland. Scheduled tours Hidden Iceland offers a variety of guided day tours and multi day tours from Reykjavik. Be it one day South Coast adventure with a glacier hike, multi day trip along the entire South Coast of Iceland, visiting our handpicked sites within the Golden Circle area or traveling through the less travelled West Fjords. Private tours Hidden Iceland offers a variety of private tours, from single day trips from Reykjavík to multi-day expeditions that cover the whole island that are completely customised to each group.  Being a small, independent tour operator we can’t do everything ourselves and that’s why we have looked team up with third party operators who share the same values as Hidden Iceland when we are designing private trips that include activities like ice caving, snowmobiling or going into the midst of Iceland in a specialised super jeeps. You can be sure that by booking with Hidden Iceland, or our friends, you will experience the best of Iceland in a safe, friendly and honest environment.

Since 1937 Iceland Travel has been the leading travel company, tour operator and destination management company (DMC) in Iceland, offering top-quality services.  Every day, Iceland Travel’s local experts craft once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences and take guests on extraordinary Icelandic journeys. We take pride in our diverse product portfolio that suit world-wide travel agents, high-level services, and deep connections to our community of businesses and suppliers here in Iceland. Our longstanding history is built on the extensive experience of our team and our commitment to preserving Iceland’s fragile natural environment. Our active product development is built on cooperation with our licensed suppliers, on feedback from clients and guests and on ever-changing new trends. Our dedicated, hand-picked team are passionate about what they do and are constantly coming up with innovative ideas to tackle small and large scale projects. We have the expertise and flexibility to service high-volume clients. In addition, we appreciate that the success of our long running existence is based on our respect for the delicate and unique Icelandic nature. Iceland Travel is part of Travel Connect , a leading tourism company that brings together 6 reputable and independent travel brands. Iceland Travel is a member of many domestic and international associations, e.g. the Icelandic Travel Industry Association, the Iceland Convention and Incentive Bureau, the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and many more. Now that’s why Iceland Travel makes the ideal business partner!

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.

The ski areas in Ísafjörður are: Tunguldalur for downhill skiingSeljalandsdalur for cross-country skiing Both are located within 8 minutes‘ drive from the town center. The downhill area has three lifts, daily groomed tracks and equipment rental. The cross-country area is one of the best of its kind in Iceland, and the home to the international race Fossavatnsgangan. Tracks of diff erent distances are groomed every day and you can rent equipment on site. While skiing under a starlit evening sky, decorated with northern lights, is an experience beyond compare, both ski areas are also equipped with floodlights for evening skiing. 

Iceland BackCountry Travel offers customized multiday tours for small groups in minibuses for up to 17 passengers, private and scheduled tours in highly modified super trucks.  Sightseeing tours, arctic fox and other wildlife photo safaris, northern lights tours, glacier tours, ice fishing for trout, hikes and nature pools.  Tours from 2 hours and up. Customized tours all across Iceland available. Contact us with your wishes and we will give you a quote for your tour.

Hey Iceland is an award-winning, leading expert in travel in the Icelandic countryside with over 30 years of experience. We offer a wide range of self-drive packages, guided tours and day tours all year round in addition to a vast network of comfortable accommodation in scenic locations - over 170 carefully selected bed and breakfasts, country hotels, self-catering cottages, apartments, and traditional farm stays all around Iceland. The Hey Iceland Association was founded by farmers in 1980 and the travel agency by the same name is still majority-owned by the farmers themselves, meaning that profits stay local. Hey Iceland is committed to sustainable tourism. Browse our selection of self-drive and guided tours, day tours and accommodation and book online today or contact us for an authentic and memorable holiday filled with traditional Icelandic hospitality!

Something special - Nature and Cultural Walks with a view of Ísafjörður Ísafjörður Walk - An Interesting Journey Through Time (2 hours) Our guide, dressed as a woman from the 19th century, and takes you on a walk from our meeting point or from the port through the city and up to the slopes above Ísafjörður. On the way you will visit interesting places, such as historical houses and trade centres from the prime time of Ísafjörður. You will get information on history and learn about the people and their living conditions, their beliefs and their culture, which is reflected in the legends. You will also visit the places the stories are told about. On the way she shares her lunch box with you. If you like to get an insight into the history of Ísafjörður and hear more tales and stories about the people, ghosts, elves, trolls and other mystical creatures of ancient and modern times Elves, Trolls and Stories (2 hours), would be the right walk for you. Also, the walk goes all time on plane level.  Geology (3 hours) Plants or Autumn Colours (3 hours) Please Taste! (3,5 hours) Nature Walk (5 hours) Special tours on request