Project Description
Let´s explore Iceland’s Westfjords over the next four incredible days. We will travel through fjord-side treasures, picturesque villages, and breathtaking landscapes that tell tales of history, culture, and nature’s wonders.
Day 1: Exploring the dark history of Sorcery
Our adventure begins in the heart of Reykjavík, and from here, we venture towards Borgarnes, a town steeped in history. As we traverse the volcanic landscape, the majestic Grábrók invites us to hike its trails for a panoramic view. The Westfjord’s history is collared with sorcery, and what better introduction than visiting the Museum of Sorcery & Witchcraft? Our journey leads us to the haven of relaxation and natural beauty, Heydalur, a one-of-a-kind farm stay.
Day 2: Coastal Wonders and Fjord Treasures
Leaving Heydalur behind, our path leads to the picturesque Littlibær coffeehouse in a traditional Icelandic house. The Arctic Fox Center unveils the mysteries of the Arctic fox while and here we can greet those beautiful furry friends. The maritime history of Tjöruhúsið ísafirði, a seafood restaurant, and museum, is truly a lunchstop you won´t forget. And lunch is followed by an exciting visit up on top of mountain Bolafjall, revealing stunning panoramas over the fjords. As we uncover the secrets of Minnibakki Skálavík and delve into maritime history at Ósvör Maritime Museum, the vibrant town of Ísafjörður becomes our sanctuary for the night.
Day 3: Waterfalls, Villages, and Fjord Beauty
Departing Ísafjörður, our journey takes us through the mystical beauty of Flateyri village. A visit to Westfjord is not complete unless seeing Dynjandi waterfall, one of Iceland’s most iconic sights. The drive over Mount Norðurfjall offers breathtaking vistas that capture the essence of the fjords as our journey continues to the museum of Samúel Jónsson, “the simple-hearted artist.” Patreksfjörður becomes our haven for the night, surrounded by the echoes of nature’s majesty.
Day 4: Cliffs, Sands, and Farewell to the Westfjords
As we set forth from Patreksfjörður, the captivating birdlife of Látrabjarg, Europe’s westernmost point, we will say hello to our friend Huffin the Puffin. The unique red sands of Rauðisandur Beach mesmerize and soothes the soul with a walk on that amazing beach. With hearts full of memories, we bid farewell to the Westfjords. We return to Reykjavík with unforgettable experiences.
Tour Highlights
- Grábrók
- Museum of Sorcery & Witchcraft
- Arctic Fox Center
- Tjöruhúsið
- Bolafjall
- Ósvör Maritime Museum
- Dynjandi Waterfall
- Museum Samúel Jónsson
- Látrabjarg Bird clif
- Rauðisandur Red Sand Beach
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Best Tour Company you can use in Iceland
We have just done the South Coast Private tour with Bessi and Cami and had the most fun, informative and fantastic trip you can imagine. What Bessi can’t tell you about Iceland isn’t worth knowing and Cami instantly becomes a friend for life. Bessi drives with extreme care and caution, even when off roaring, we always felt safe and saw everything we wanted. Please don’t think twice, you certainly get what you pay for with these guys. Thank you so much for the fantastic memories.
Adventure on the south coast!
What a spectacular experience! Highly recommend booking any tour you can find with moonwalker. Definitely worth any premium cost versus the traditional bus tours
Fantastic Icelandic Guide and Tour !
I’d have to say that booking with Moonwalker Tours was the best decision we made on our trip to Iceland. Bessi and his super cute sidekick Cami (his dog) were fantastic guides and took us to some crazy places in this amazing country that aren’t accessible to the mass tour busses and crowds. When Bessi says “i’m just going to deflate the tyres” on his massive 4×4 Landrover Defender you know your in for a Mad Adventure !
Exhilarating day with Bessi and Cami!
This is THE way to see the South Coast – in the company of Bessi, an easygoing, warm and knowledgable guide, and in the BEST ride – a massive jeep that whisked us away from the crowds, across rivers, up to a glacier, and along a black sand beach. We had views, experiences and insights we couldn’t have gotten any other way. All this plus Bessi’s adorable sheepdog Cami who rode and romped along with us all day. This is a day I’ll be thinking about for a long time – thank you Bessi! We hope to see you again.
An Unforgettable South Coast Adventure
I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Moonwalker; we stopped in Iceland for a few days before continuing on to Europe and our day with Bessi was the highlight of the trip. We had so much fun exploring with Bessi and Cami – right away it felt more like we were spending the day with a friend rather than on a “tour.” We loved that the day wasn’t restricted to a set schedule and instead Bessi made suggestions based on conditions and we ended up on adventures that we never expected but that were absolutely breathtaking. Not to mention that Bessi is extremely knowledgeable and prepared for anything, so we knew that we were in great hands the whole time. I truly feel that we left Iceland with a friend (two friends if you count the furry one too), and we now want to go back in the summer just to spend more time exploring with Bessi.
Awesome Tours
We did two days of tours with Bessi, the Golden Circle and the South Coast, and LOVED both. We booked them as group tours but no one else signed up so we had him to ourselves, which was great. He was so friendly and easy going, it was great getting to know him and learning about living in Iceland. He took us places that the larger tours would never go, including off-roading to a cavern/waterfall, to a secret ship wreck, and to the best little fish and chips place. He also knew when to go to certain places to avoid the peak of the large tour groups. Everything was so much more flexible and personal with him. The highlight was the drive around the Langjökull glacier on the Golden Circle tour in his Defender, which has wifi! Definitely book with him!
