Private Hornstrandir Fox Watching
A private fox watching tour to the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve to see the fox in its natural habitat!
• Super jeep adventure around the Svalvogar peninsula
• Optional: Hike to Kaldbakur in the Westfjords Alps, the highest peak of the region
One of the most breathtaking sightseeing experiences in the Westfjords, this thrilling super jeep safari on the Svalvogar trail is one of Iceland’s ultimate off the beaten path adventures. Characterised by sharp cliffs and intimidating mountains, inspiring fjord views and surf battered beaches, colourful rocks and ancient volcanic layers, silent creeks and haunted valleys, rich birdlife and diverse vegetation; this unforgettable experience is exclusively available as a private tour!
The rugged shoreline trail around the Svalvogar peninsula is only 50 km but very slow going and we’ll take about 4 hours to make our way around it. As we bump along & under the cliffs and steep mountains, you’ll have the option of walking a part of the trail in addition to frequent stops to enjoy the surroundings. Expect to see a large variety of birds and vegetation along with starkling cliffs and rock formations.
Seals, arctic foxes and whales have all been seen occasionally on this tour and free roaming sheep are usually there to cheer us up as well! Early in the summer one can see seasonal waterfalls and beautiful lupine fields, later in the summer the autumn colours start blossoming and delicious wild growing bilberries become ripe for picking.
Please note that no rental car vehicle has valid insurance for the full Svalvogar circle and the trail can be treacherous and scary for first-timers. Therefore we strongly dissuade self-drive travellers from attempting to drive it on their own.
You can request any starting time you like and can even keep it somewhat flexible for you in order to make the most of the weather, tides and sunset (Svalvogar looks great in the midnight sun).
You can make this tour even more exciting by upgrading to 9 hours, which will give you time for one of the following add-ons:
– An easy hiking stop at the majestic Dynjandi waterfall
– A guided mountain trek up to Kaldbakur peak (998m), the highest mountain in the Westfjords
– More time to relax and enjoy the trail, walk for extended parts on your own etc.
– Comfortable walking shoes (hiking boots if you want to hike to Kaldbakur)
– Warm clothes suitable for Icelandic weather. We recommend multi-layered clothing including a non-cotton base layer, fleece or wool mid-layer and wind- and water-proof jacket and pants.
– Cap
– Water bottle and Lunchpack. Please note that for ~4-5 hours as we go around Svalvogar, there will be no opportunities to buy refreshments, so it’s important to have a packed lunch with you.
– Camera to capture the memories!
– Private super jeep tour with an English speaking guide (other languages might be possible on request)
– Pickup and dropoff from Isafjordur, Sudureyri or Flateyri (it is possible to pick up from other towns for an additional charge)
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