Ísafjörður: 3-Day Holiday Package Hornstrandir and Westfjords
- Explore Iceland’s Westfjords on this 3‑day guided traverse of Hornstrandir Reserve
- Visit Ísafjörður, Hornstrandir Reserve, Arctic foxes, seabird cliffs, fjords, and coastal cliffs
- 5x nights in mountain huts or cabins with meals, local transport, and activities included
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Overview
Trek across Iceland’s Hornstrandir Nature Reserve with a professional guide. Hike remote trails through fjords, coastal cliffs, and mountain terrain while carrying your gear, moving from one campsite to the next. End each day at a tented camp and return by boat to Ísafjörður at the conclusion of the traverse.
What's included?
Day 1: Ísafjörður pick‑up & boat to Hesteyri
Day 1–2: Hesteyri campsite w/meals
Day 2: Hike to Fljótavík via Hesteyrarskarð
Day 2–3: Fljótavík campsite w/meals
Day 3: Hike Fljótsvatn to Hlöðuvík
Day 3–4: Hlöðuvík campsite w/meals
Day 4: Traverse to Hornvik via Skálakambur
Day 4–5: Hornvik campsite w/meals
Day 5: Coastline hike to Veiðileysufjörður
Day 5–6: Veiðileysufjörður campsite w/meals
Day 6: Boat from Veiðileysufjörður to Ísafjörður
Flights to/from Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Private transfers from/to the airport
Food on the first day before departure
Personal health and travel insurances
Personal equipment and clothing
Single traveler supplement fee €500
Any local taxes and fees
What to expect?
Over 3 days and 2 nights, explore Hornstrandir Nature Reserve from Ísafjörður. Your journey begins with a scenic boat ride from Ísafjörður to the Hornstrandir peninsula, continues with daily hikes through fjords, cliffs, and valleys with opportunities to see seabirds and Arctic foxes, and concludes with your final hike back to the fjord and a return boat ride to Ísafjörður.
Stay in tents at a basecamp with all meals included and travel on foot with a professional English‑speaking guide. Transportation, accommodation, meals, and included activities such as the hikes and ferry rides are arranged as part of the itinerary.
Simply arrive in Ísafjörður on your selected date and follow the program. Book your return flight for after the tour ends on Day 3. This guided holiday is suitable for travelers in normal health who enjoy multi‑day hiking and remote wilderness travel.
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Good to know
Meeting point: Borea Adventures office, Aðalstræti 17, Ísafjörður
What to bring
Bring warm outdoor clothing (avoid cotton) and a waterproof jacket and pants. Wear waterproof high-top hiking boots and bring a hat, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Pack a small backpack (35–45 L) with a water bottle, sleeping bag liner, pillow cover, and personal medication. Optional items include binoculars and a camera.