Cultural West - jeep tour Westfjords

CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjords

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Enjoy the magnificent valleys, giant cliffs and yellow colored beaches of Ketildalir valleys and the beautiful remote valley Selárdalur, on the west side of Arnarfjörður.

Duration
9 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
May to September
Getting there
Jeep / 4x4
Book by
4 hours before

from

35.700 ISK

per adults

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Next departures

  • Sat 1 May · 09:00
  • Sun 2 May · 09:00
  • Mon 3 May · 09:00
  • Tue 4 May · 09:00

Runs: May to September

  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

The Grapevine's take

Southern Westfjords

The southern Westfjords contain some of the most breathtaking scenery in Iceland. Start at Brjánslækur, where the ferry from Snæfellsnes comes in, and drive west on Highway 62 to the Rauðasandur red sand beach. Next, turn onto Highway 612 for the beautiful bird cliffs of Látrabjarg, before heading up to Patreksfjörður to check out the Húsið art space. Take Route 63 to the Samúel Jónsson Museum, then cross Dynjandisheiði for a perfect finale at the incomparable Dynjandi waterfall. If you are looking for the best road trip in the Westfjords then this is it.

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Prices

Adults35.700 ISK
Children6 - 12 years18.000 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

Enjoy the magnificent valleys, giant cliffs and yellow colored beaches of Ketildalir valleys and the beautiful remote valley Selárdalur, on the west side of Arnarfjörður. We visit the extraordinary museum of outdoor works, the Art Museum of Samúel Jónsson, a self educated artist who could finally devote himself to his passion for art when becoming a pensioner. There is a variety of big sculptures, paintings and colorful houses in this remote and isolated place. On our way through the historic, vivid Bíldudalur town, we examine tales of sea monsters at the Sea Monster Museum. Tálknafjörður is renowned for the small tidy fishing village, geothermal water, rich birdlife and white sandbank. We explore both sides of the fjord including Europe's western most grove, the ruins of Suðureyri's whaling station and rest our legs in the local natural hot spring pool Pollurinn.



What's included

Local guidance in English, jeep transportation and entrance to the Sea Monster Museum.

What to bring

Warm outdoor clothing and good shoes recommended. Don't forget the swimsuit and camera.

Where it starts

Cancellation

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Cultural West?
About 9 hours.
How much does Cultural West cost?
From 35.700 ISK. Adults: 35.700 ISK. Children (6 - 12 years): 18.000 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at . Most people drive there themselves.
When does it run?
May to September, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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