Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour: Cruise Shore Excursion

Waterfall walk, farm visit, and a taste of Westfjords life in one morning

A small group shore excursion from Isafjordur cruise terminal visits Dynjandi Waterfall in the Westfjords and stops at a local farm to meet Icelandic horses and taste traditional sweets with coffee. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise dock, a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide, and runs roughly 3.5 hours, timed to fit your ship's schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Westfjords nature and culture tour

• Pickup at Isafjordur cruise dock
• Travel through Vestfjordagong tunnel
• Visit Dynjandi Waterfall and walk path
• Stop at local Icelandic farm
• Return drive to Isafjordur port
• Drop off at Isafjordur cruise terminal

The experience

The tour starts at the Isafjordur cruise terminal, where your guide meets you right at disembarkation. Once everyone boards the comfortable vehicle, you head into the Westfjords through the Vestfjordagong tunnel, emerging into a landscape of steep mountains, dramatic fjords and quiet fishing villages. The drive itself is part of the experience: your guide shares stories about life and culture in this remote region while you take in the panoramic coastal views.

Dynjandi Waterfall is the centerpiece: it cascades down multiple tiers in a wide veil-like formation and is the tallest waterfall in the Westfjords. You walk a marked path toward the base on a gentle route suitable for most fitness levels, with time to photograph the falls and the surrounding fjord landscape. After the waterfall, the tour continues through quiet countryside to a local Icelandic farm, where you meet friendly Icelandic horses, learn how traditional farm life works in this isolated region, and sit down for coffee or tea with a taste of a traditional Icelandic sweet. It's a chance to step away from the waterfall crowds and experience something slower.

The return drive follows the same scenic route back through fjords and mountains, giving you time to settle in before drop-off at the cruise terminal. Your guide ensures you have plenty of time before your ship departs, so there's no rush or worry about missing your departure.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Isafjordur cruise terminal.
• visit to Dynjandi Waterfall with time to walk and photograph.
• farm visit with Icelandic horses and traditional Icelandic sweet with coffee or tea.
• professional guide in English and Spanish.
• small group transportation in a comfortable vehicle.
• all parking and entrance fees.
• free WiFi onboard.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 10 Apr 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 22 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nordur Travel

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the pace relaxed and the experience personal, which matters on a half-day shore excursion where you're fitting two stops into a few hours. The fixed schedule is what makes the timing work: your guide coordinates with cruise departures so you're never rushed or left behind.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The walk to Dynjandi's base is gentle and marked, suitable for all fitness levels. Most of the tour is spent in the vehicle traveling through the Westfjords, with the waterfall walk being the main physical activity.

Will I have time to take photos at Dynjandi?

Yes, the tour includes plenty of time at Dynjandi to walk, photograph the waterfall and fjord scenery, and take in the landscape without feeling rushed.

What happens at the farm visit?

You meet Icelandic horses, learn about traditional countryside life in the Westfjords, and enjoy coffee or tea with a traditional Icelandic sweet: a warm local experience built into the schedule.

Is pickup and drop-off really at the cruise terminal?

Yes, your guide picks you up directly at the Isafjordur cruise ship dock and drops you back there, so you don't need to arrange separate transport or worry about timing.