Bolungarvík: all 5 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Valagil hike

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Drive from Ísafjörður to the neighboring fjord Álftafjörður passing Súðavík village and the picturesque inner fjord. Stop at the bottom of the fjord where we start the moderate hike towards Valagil. Valagil is a spectacular canyon, complete with a mighty waterfall made from layers upon layers of ancient lava. There is a marked footpath (ca. 2 km) to the canyon from the road and the hike is moderately easy. After the hike we drive...

Life & culture

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience Westford's nature, known to be breathtaking and beautiful. Start from the harbor of Bolungarvík exploring the Ósvör museum; an authentic, refurbished fishing station that lies just off the Arctic circle, depicting the life of fishing crews through the ages. At the museum you get a taste of Icelandic Brennivín, dry fish and shark an experience in itself! From there we head to the towns historic church where we will attend a live music act from...

Biking in bolungarv

  • Cruise line: Silversea
This is a bike tour for the really adventurous! Bike on one of Iceland's most "dangerous" roads, Óshlíð; an old road connecting two towns in the West Fjords but now closed to vehicles. The bike path is famous for its enormous cliffs, steep mountains and the roaring ocean, perfect for bikers who want to breathe in enjoy the breath-taking view of the fjords and the nature reserve. Our first stop will be at Ósvör fisherman's Hut, a museum is housing...

Arctic foxes & avalanches

  • Cruise line: Silversea
With its 2.600 inhabitants Ísafjörður is the biggest settlement in the Westfjords of Iceland and the center for trading and culture in the area. We depart Ísafjörður and drive towards Súðavík village. Along the way, we will get a fantastic view of Ísafjörður, including a beautiful view of the majestic snow-white and gray striped Snæfjallaströnd mountain chain, as well as Drangajökull glacier on the other...

Bolungarvik town walk

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the town of Bolungarvik on foot - visit a lactose free factory of Arna dairy production, highlights of the town that end in the Verbúð local pub. Enjoy a cheese tasting and other productions from the factory, taste of beer from the brewery in Isafjordur along with dried fish from the town. Note Please note: this tour involves walking for about one to one and a half hours.