Enjoy hiking tours and other adventures with West Tours
In a country full of beauty, the Westfjords may be the most stunning region of all. Endless coastlines, jaw-dropping cliffs, and gorgeous mountain landscapes await those who make the trip. Travellers will find that the Westfjords are the most sparsely populated inhabited area on the island, which is part of the region’s charm. There is striking nature every which way you turn, from mountains to empty beaches to winding roads where you may not encounter another car for hours.
The Westfjords are an amazing peninsula characterised by steep, flat, and peaked mountains between deep blue fjords and beautiful colourful beaches, with residents who welcome travellers. West Tours Travel Agency and Tour Operator is run by a highly professional team with years of experience in assisting travellers with their travel plans to and around the region.
Hiking tours spanning the breathtaking landscape
West Tours offers organised hiking tours, ranging from a day tour to multiple days, in some of the most spectacular areas on the island. For instance, travellers can enjoy a day hike in the remote and pristine nature reserve of Hornstrandir, which is known for its stunning scenery and unspoiled nature, adding it to many hiker’s bucket lists. The area is the northernmost part of the Westfjords and is extremely remote, with almost no infrastructure.
Hikers can enjoy more than 250 species of flowering plants and ferns that are known to grow in the nature reserve area. Wildlife is also a draw as Arctic foxes are the prevailing mammals, seals, and about 30 species of birds nest in the nature reserve.
Up for some adventure?
In addition to hiking tours, West Tours offers numerous activities, from boat rides to Vigur and Grimsey islands to whale watching, sea kayaking, Jeep tours, rib safaris, and horseriding tours. There is truly something for everyone in any season, from puffin watching in the summer to hunting northern lights in deep winter.
Local company with decades of experience
West Tours is a well-established travel agency and tour operator that began in Ísafjörður in 1993. West Tours offers a great selection of day tours and activities, along with private tours and tailor-made travel experiences. They focus on the uniqueness of the region and try to open the doors to the hidden gems of the Westfjords.
Based in idyllic Ísafjörður
West Tours is based in Ísafjörður, the unofficial capital of the Westfjords, but don’t let that “title” fool you; it’s just a tiny town of about 4,000 people. Ísafjörður is a good base for exploring the Westfjords. You’ll find towering mountains, interesting rock formations, and more sheep than people in a short drive outside town.
West Tours’ clients can choose between many services. If you plan a day trip, a weekend or a longer trip in the Westfjords during summer or winter, West Tours will be happy to make it an unforgettable experience.
West Tours
Adalstraeti 7, 400 Isafjörður
Tel: +354 456 5111
www.westtours.is
