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Svalvogar Peninsula

Svalvogar Peninsula

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We'll take you under the sharp cliffs of the Svalvogar peninsula. This unique and thrilling jeep trail is only open for a few months of the year and offers the essence of the Westfjords experience: intimidating mountains, panoramic fjordviews, seasonal waterfalls, diverse fauna, abandoned farms & beautiful wildlife.

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
7 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Pickup service
Yes
Booking in advance
3 days
Minimum age
6 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

We'll take you under the sharp cliffs of the Svalvogar peninsula. This unique and thrilling jeep trail is only open for a few months of the year and offers the essence of the Westfjords experience: intimidating mountains, panoramic fjordviews, seasonal waterfalls, diverse fauna, abandoned farms & beautiful wildlife.

Itinerary

How it runs

2 stops

  1. 01

    The Svalvogar Peninsula

  2. 02

    Optional add-on: Mountain hike to Kaldbakur

    Kaldbakur, at 998m above sea level, is the highest mountain peak of the Westfjords and ideally situated in the middle of the Svalvogar peninsula. The panoramic views from the top on a clear day are amongst the most spectacular in the Westfjords.

What the price covers

Included
Driver Guided Super Minivan Tour
Ticket types
  • Passengers

Where it starts

Meeting
Meet on location or pick up
Pickup
Yes
Location code
Ísafjörður (Ísafjörður, IS)

Attendance at the Wild Westfjords office 5 minutes before tour departure

Good to know

  • The Tour Does Not Require Any Hiking Ability But You Must Be Comfortable With Moderate Heights And Cliffhanging Roads. People With Walking Difficulties Will Have Limited Options For Walks, Because The Road Surface And Surroundings Are Rarely Smooth. This Tour Is Not Recommended For Children Under 6 Years Old.
  • If You Choose The Mountain Hiking Add-on, Then Good Fitness And Some Hiking Experience Is Required. You Must Be Comfortable With Ascending And Descending A Few Hundred Meters During The Day On Rough And Uneven Terrain Which Can Be Steep At Times. The Minimum Recommended Age For Mountain Hiking Is 12 Years Old, Although We Can Customise The Experience For Active Children Between 6-11.

Your ticket

We will pick you up at your chosen location at the agreed time – if you did not specify a pickup place and/or time then we will be in touch to agree these details.

Please make sure to be well dressed, wear good sturdy shoes and note that you must bring your own drinking water and refreshments along on the tour.

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Cutoff (relative to start time)
4 hours before
Requests confirmed within
3 days
Live guide
English, German
Details updated
14 Aug 2023