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From Ísafjörður: History at Hesteyri

By Sjóferðir ehf.
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$283 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the abandoned village of Hesteyri on a guided tour
  • Enjoy a scenic boat ride from Ísafjörður to the Hornstrandir area
  • Learn about the village's history and its decision to relocate
  • Savour traditional Icelandic refreshments at the old Doctor's House
  • Keep an eye out for seals, arctic foxes, and whales along the way

Activity location

    • Ísafjörður
    • Ísafjörður, Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ásgeirsgata, 400 Ísafjörður, Iceland | Meet us in our red boathouse, located on the Ísafjörður harbour. It is just a short walking distance from the cruise terminal
    • Ísafjörður, Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland

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From Ísafjörður: History at Hesteyri

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
NZ$282.68 x 1 AdultNZ$282.68
Total
Price is NZ$282.68
Until Thu, 23 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the abandoned village of Hesteyri
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride from Ísafjörður
  • Inclusions
    Traditional Icelandic refreshments at the old Doctor's house

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Drones
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey with a scenic boat ride from Ísafjörður to the abandoned village of Hesteyri, nestled in the Glacier Fjords (Jökulfirðir). As you glide across the water, keep an eye out for seals, arctic foxes, and even whales.

    Upon arrival, embark on a guided walk through the village, gaining insight into its rich history and experiencing the serene beauty of the Hornstrandir area. Learn about the village's past, including the decision of its residents to leave in the late 1940s, leaving it abandoned by 1952.

    Conclude your tour with a visit to the old Doctor's House, the last remaining house in the area, where you'll enjoy traditional Icelandic refreshments.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ísafjörður
    • Ísafjörður, Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Ásgeirsgata, 400 Ísafjörður, Iceland | Meet us in our red boathouse, located on the Ísafjörður harbour. It is just a short walking distance from the cruise terminal
    • Ísafjörður, Ísafjarðarbær, Iceland