{"id":4530,"date":"2015-02-26T17:25:44","date_gmt":"2015-02-26T17:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icelandaurora.com\/tours\/?p=4530"},"modified":"2023-09-08T13:08:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:08:31","slug":"flytour-westfjords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/flytour-westfjords\/","title":{"rendered":"Fly Drive – Iceland’s Westfjords"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Westfjords Fly Drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spend a day or 2 in the Westfj\u00f6rds of Iceland.  The steep mountains and fjords bear the scars of ice ages and monstrous glaciers.  This Iceland Fly Drive cuts out the 14 hour car journey and puts you right in the middle of Iceland\u2019s stunning Westfj\u00f6rds with beautiful Nature in every direction. These flexible Fly Drive tours can be booked on the fly and in good weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes a full day (6-8 hours) to drive to \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, whereas a flight from Reykjavik City is just 40 minutes.  Using the domestic flights in Iceland can make the stunning Westfjords a realistic weekend break.  I always used to notice that my stress disappeared as I drove around the fjords.   In some places it can feel like you are flying in your car.  Hopefully, this Fly Drive Guide will help you to plan a successful photo trip or inspire you to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur \u2013 this boulder was dropped here gracefully by a glacier until ice eventually split it in two.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Winter Trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Driving around the Westfords is something that can\u2019t be rushed. The endless winding roads consume so much time that one day cannot include everything.  In the Winter, a one day Fly Drive trip could only really include the \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often the North and South are disconnected by road because higher roads get too much snow to be able to clear.  Sometimes these roads don\u2019t become open until the spring.   Dynjandi Waterfall isn\u2019t accessible in the Winter, unless you charter a boat. I suspect that your wouldn\u2019t be able to distinguish the waterfall from all the other snow and ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could realistically have a decent photo trip in the Winter if you commit to North or South and stay for a couple of days.  As the days are so short in the North, you could only expect to photograph one or two locations in mid-winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A day trip in the summer will give you more time and freedom to explore. In the Summer months, the whole of the Westfjords becomes accessible.  Visit some of the most beautiful Fjords in Iceland.  Take a drive  to the Dynjandi waterfall. Renting a 4\u00d74 will give you access to some mountain passes for some really raw nature.  Gently unwind the mountain roads while capturing some of Iceland\u2019s most peaceful locations.  A Summer Fly Drive will un-wind you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Puffin cliffs at Latrabjarg are 3.5 hours away from Isafjordur.  Some visitors have reported over 4 hours to drive the 200km from \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Some of the mountains roads can be tough on a regular car. This would leave you very little time for anything else on a day trip, so I would strongly recommend a multi-day trip if serious puffin photography is in your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n

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