Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Ísafjörður

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Duration3h 30m

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Dynjandi in an afternoon, with a farm stop on the way back

This half-day shore excursion from Ísafjörður takes you through the Vestfjarðagöng mountain tunnel and across fjord landscapes to Dynjandi, one of Iceland's highest waterfalls, where the water drops across multiple ledges to a 60-meter-wide base. On the return, you stop at Gemlufell Farm, a working homestead on Dýrar fjord, for complimentary coffee, tea and Hjónabandssæla, a traditional oat and rhubarb cake. The tour runs 3.5 hours with an English or German-speaking guide, and pickup and drop-off happen at the Ísafjörður cruise ship dock.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Westfjords tour with waterfall and farm visit

Meet at Ísafjörður cruise dock
Drive through Vestfjarðagöng mountain tunnel
Travel through villages and fjords
Visit Dynjandi waterfall
Return towards Ísafjörður
Stop at Gemlufell Farm for cake and refreshments

The Experience

The meeting point is the cruise ship dock in Ísafjörður. Once everyone boards, the drive heads out of town and into the Vestfjarðagöng mountain tunnel. On the far side, the route opens onto a series of small villages, fjords and sheer-faced mountains before reaching Dynjandi. The drive takes about 40 minutes, and the landscapes shift from the tunnel's darkness to open water and steep rock faces.

Dynjandi waterfall is the centerpiece. It's made up of several converging falls that drop across many ledges, widening as the water descends. The walk and viewing time here give you space to stand in front of it without rushing. After Dynjandi, the route turns back toward Ísafjörður but stops first at Gemlufell Farm, a working homestead on the Dýrar fjord coastline. There you get complimentary tea, coffee and Hjónabandssæla cake—an oat and rhubarb creation whose name translates as "Happy Marriage cake." The farm sits in what the operator calls idyllic surroundings, and the stop gives you a look at daily life in a remote Icelandic homestead before the drive back to the ship.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, and WiFi is available on board. Your guide speaks English or German depending on which option you book. Children from age 2 are welcome. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

Air-conditioned vehicle.
complimentary coffee, tea and traditional Icelandic cake at Gemlufell Farm.
WiFi on board.
pickup and drop-off at the Ísafjörður cruise ship dock.
English or German-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by BusTravel Iceland

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your ship docks at Ísafjörður and you want to see Dynjandi without arranging a separate rental or guide—the timing is built around the port call, and the farm stop gives you a taste of working Icelandic life on the way back.