Iceland Backcountry Travel - Adventure tours

Journey Into Iceland's Untamed Wilderness

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Experience Iceland off the beaten path with trusted local guides from Iceland Backcountry Travel. Tailored day tours and backcountry adventures for every traveler. Iceland Backcountry Travel's tours are ideal for cruise guests, families, and small groups. Comfort, quality, and genuine Icelandic hospitality. Travel deeper — see the real Iceland.

Our favourite short and day tours in the Westfjords

Don't miss out on these amazing Adventures with a guide from Iceland Backcountry Travel. We drive you to the most amazing places in a super truck.

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Incredible Westfjords Adventure with Iceland Backcountry While on a cruise stop in Ísafjörður, we booked an excursion with Iceland Backcountry, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. We were a group of 8, ranging in age from 13 to 70, and this tour was perfect for all of us. Gundumur, our guide, picked us up right outside the cruise port and immediately made us feel welcome.He was so knowledgeable and engaging—we learned a lot about the area, its history, and its rugged beauty. One of the highlights was visiting the breathtaking Dynjandi Waterfall, which was even more spectacular in person than we could have imagined.From there, Gundumur took us deep into the backcountry, navigating the high, narrow, winding roads of the Westfjord Highlands in a SuperTruck—an adventure in itself! To top it off, he drove us up a mountain where we were treated to a truly magical view that left us speechless.The combination of thrilling backcountry driving, stunning scenery, and Gundumur’s warm personality made this an unforgettable excursion. If you’re looking for something unique and off the beaten path, I highly recommend Iceland Backcountry. It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure that shows you the true wild beauty of Iceland.
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A Great Waterfall and Mountain Experience! Our trip to the waterfall was amazing! Our guide had a lot of information about the area and the size of our small group was perfect. This tour takes you to the waterfall and then for another adventure with some amazing views and a fun ride! I would highly recommend this tour! It was much better and more personal than the big bus tours!
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Fantastic tour!!! We had an incredible experience. We had no tours booked, decided we would like to see the falls, so started looking at the local providers. Stoped and had a chat with Gudnundur, who was standing in front of his súper truck. After a nice chat, we decided to book. Best decision ever!The vehicle is impressive! It was very clean, comfortable and he was a very good driver and Knowledgeable guide. We did the falls, an historique farm, a village, but the best part of the tour was when we went off-roading and climbed to the top of a local mountain. What a view!!! Worth every penny!The tour was approx 5 hours, and he guaranteed that we would be back before all on board time. I would encourage you to book with them directly. Absolutely recommend this tour if you are in Isafjordur!
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Keith L
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Fantastic trip Amazing trip, Gummi tells great stories of Iceland whilst taking you on a fantastic 4x4 monster driving experience from little villages to mountain tops, maybe not for the faint hearted, but a must for those who like an adventure and going off the beaten track,
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Totally worth it! Amazing experience! Worth the money. You get to go to places that the big tour busses can’t get to- some of the most beautiful views I’ve seen. Tour guide was great and super truck was super comfortable.
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Jen
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Great Adventure Great adventure well worth the money, our driver Totti was very kind and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour vs taking a bus. The only thing I would add is a stop for lunch.
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Adventurous beauty! The waterfall was amazing but, the adventure after was so much fun! Got to see the most incredible view of the area that you would have never seen if you weren’t in the super truck. Just breathtaking!
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Kris
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An awesome way to see the Icelandic backcountry An incredible day of exploring the Svlavogar Circle. The perfect way to see the Icelandic backcountry. The views were breathtaking and the drive was exhilarating. We were able to get to places no busses could ever dream of. The truck was very comfortable for the 4 of us in our group. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and shared many stories. And very skilled at handling the difficult terrain.
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Great of both traditional and off road fun tour. Had a great time touring the area with a guide full of information and stories to tell. Starts out in a traditional way with plenty of time at the waterfall to explore and enjoy its beauty. After a lovely stop at the birth home area of their hero for coffee and treats we took off op the mountain for a fun sort of off road experience to the top of the mountain. Incredible views!! Loved our experience. Highly recommend. Was a great way for us older folks to hike up a mountain on wheels.
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An exhilarating experience One of the most exciting and exhilarating experiences I have had. It was so thrilling to go off track and cross the mountains. Our guide was very skilled, attentive and knowledgeable. The waterfall was great to see and the views from the mountain top when off country were spectacular. I highly recommend this tour.

FAQ's

Do you offer pick-up and drop-off?

Yes, we do. There is no extra charge for pickup or dropoff in Isafjordur and Reykjavik area. For any other locations, please send us an email with your questions.

What are your meeting points?

We can meet you at any address within the town of Isafjorður. We can also meet you at the Isafjorður airport or at the pier.

In Reykjavik, we meet you at designated bus stops close to your accommodation, or at your address/hotel if possible.

Are your tours suitable for cruise ship passengers?

Yes, our tours are perfectly suited for cruise ship passengers. We will pick you up at the pier and drop you off there again. Just tell us the name of your ship, and we will be there waiting for you.