Duration
3 HOUR
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Relax and admire the views of majestic mountains and serene fjords during a panoramic drive. Along the way, your guide will share stories about local life through the ages.
At the old Icelandic settlement of Ósvör – now an open-air museum – a skin-suited fisherman will extend a warm welcome and show you around the 19th-century fishing base. Take a look at the salt and drying huts and the various tools from days gone by.
Call at the village of Bolungarvík for a visit to the pretty Hólskirkja church, then head to the handsome waterfall in nearby Tunguskógur. The town gets its drinking water from this pure source so don’t be shy – try a sip!
Back in Ísafjörður, visit the Westfjords Heritage Museum. Here, in one of Iceland’s oldest houses, you’ll gain an insight into the local maritime industry and you’ll have the chance to taste delicious traditional schnapps and dried fish.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour.
Activity: Moderate level of walking.
Transport: By coach and on foot.
Why Book? To experience many different sides of this captivating region.
Itinerary*
Bolungarvik Village (short visit) > Holskirkja Church (Icelandic music programme) Osvor Open-air Museum (visit) > Buna River and Waterfall (photo stop) > Isafjiordur Maritime Museum (interior visit and refreshments)
What's included*
Local guide
Entrance to Osvor Maritime Museum and Isafjordur Maritime Museum
Refreshments of Icelandic schnapps and dried fish
Photo opportunities
Essential information
This tour involves some rough and uneven terrain. There are 20 uneven stone steps, without a handrail, to reach Ósvör. This tour may not be suitable for guests suffering from claustrophobia as part of it travels through a 5 km tunnel. Please note that motor coaches in Iceland can vary in overall quality from region to region. It is not uncommon that in some of the more remote areas motor coaches are somewhat older and larger than in the Capital region. The running order of visited sites might vary and tour could run in a reverse order if considered necessary, this could be down to local traffic conditions or in order to avoid congestion at the main sites.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.