Drive Iceland’s most dramatic coastal back-roads in the remote Westfjords
Experience the wild route F622 from Ísafjörður to the Westfjord “Alps”
Duration
6 hours
Season
June through December, on request
Group Size
2 min; up to 6 adults (small truck) or up to 12 or 16 (larger trucks)
Pick-up:
Ísafjörður (departure around 9 am or by arrangement)
Activity level:
Easy
Ideal for:
Cruise ship passengers, adventurous small-groups, nature lovers,
About the tour
Circle takes you from Ísafjörður through Dýrafjörður and along the legendary hand-carved “Teaspoon Road,” a cliffside track that hugs the wild Westfjords coastline. With breathtaking views of mountains, fjords, and abandoned farms, this tour captures the true spirit of Icelandic resilience and beauty. Perfect for adventurers seeking remote scenery, untouched nature, and fascinating local history.
Rock-face “Tspoon” Road:
Drive the iconic cliff-hugging route built with a bulldozer by Elis Kjaran and his son.
Westfjord Alpine Panorama:
View the mountain range known as the Westfjord Alps and trace dramatic terrain.
Remote Fjord Experience:
Navigate off-beat roads, old farms, and quiet landscapes rarely visited by standard tours.
Professional guide and 4×4 vehicle
Select stops along the route
Picnic lunch (recommended)
Transfers outside the pickup area
Good walking shoes (some stops have slippery grass)
Warm layers and waterproof outerwear
Binoculars for wildlife spotting
Packed lunch or snack