ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Seal Watching and Scenic Fjord Tour from Isafjordur Port
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for Westfjords
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Djúpvegur: Hólmavík - DrangsnesvegurEasily passable
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Experience the remote charms of Iceland's Westfjords on this half-day tour starting from Isafjordur. This tour includes seal watching at the Hvítanes seal colony and a visit to the picturesque village of Súðavík. As you travel along breathtaking coastal roads, enjoy captivating fjord views and learn of the rich history of the region, including a moving tribute to a small town´s resilience in the wake of a devastating avalanche.
With knowledgeable guides and an itinerary tailored for cruise ship visitors, this tour ensures a memorable experience surrounded by stunning landscapes.
- Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours, tailored to cruise ship schedules
- Spot playful Harbour and Grey seals at the Hvítanes colony
- Visit Súðavík village and learn about its historical significance
- Enjoy scenic viewpoints with opportunities for photography along the fjord
What's included
Included
- ✓WiFi on board
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- –Lunch
Itinerary
- Tour stop
We journey along the winding fjord road to our first stop – Hvítanes, a small outcrop that faces onto the fjord. A large colony of harbor seals lives here, taking advantage of the rich feeding grounds in the calm, sheltered waters of the fjord. The seals lounge and play on the rocks below, and your viewpoint offers an excellent opportunity to watch these charming animals up close. Looking north beyond the colony, you can spot Vigur Island, renowned for its eider ducks, whose prized eider down is carefully collected each year. Eider down is considered one of the finest and rarest natural downs in the world.
- Tour stop
On your way out of Ísafjörður, you may have noticed the avalanche defense barriers high on the hills above the roads and homes. The Westfjords endure some of Iceland’s harshest winter weather, with heavy snowfall, fierce storms, and frequent avalanche risk. In 1995, tragedy struck when deadly avalanches hit the small towns of Flateyri and Súðavík, claiming 20 and 14 lives respectively. Today, a simple cross marks the site in Súðavík. We visit a memorial honoring the victims, the town’s recovery, and watch excerpts from the 2024 documentary When the Mountain Roars.
- Tour stop
On your return journey to Ísafjörður and your ship, we pause for a photo stop overlooking sweeping panoramas of towering mountains and shimmering fjords. On a clear day, you may glimpse Hornstrandir to the north — a remote 600 km² wilderness, home to Arctic foxes and reachable only by boat. It’s a final chance to truly absorb the breathtaking beauty of this remarkable landscape — and reflect on the resilient people who once made their lives here.
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.
This activity may be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met.