Nature & Wildlife Tour in Hornstrandir Reserve

The journey begins in Ísafjörður, where a scenic boat ride carries your group across dramatic fjords and into the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. Towering cliffs, rolling green slopes, and sea birds overhead set the scene as you head toward Hesteyri—a peaceful village tucked between mountains and the sea. 

With no roads or mobile signal, Hesteyri is a step back in time. Once a lively settlement, today it’s a quiet refuge where nature has taken over. A local guide leads the way through the village paths and nearby trails, sharing stories of the people who once lived here. 

Depending on conditions and group preference, the route may include short hikes along the fjord, visits to old den sites known to be frequented by Arctic foxes (though sightings are never guaranteed), or simply a peaceful stroll through meadows and along the coast. 

Lunch is served in the historic Doctor’s House, where a warm bowl of traditional fish soup and homemade pancakes round out the day. After time to relax and take in the view, the boat returns to pick up the group for the ride back to Ísafjörður, typically arriving between 7 and 8 PM.