In a nutshell

They call it Mjóifjörður, “the narrow fjord”, but it’s a real anthology of incredible views of Icelandic nature. It’s up to you to discover it with a local guide, taking trails perched over the sea up to the majestic Klifbrekkufossar waterfalls in an unstoppable 4x4. In Iceland’s smallest village, you’ll have a typical Icelandic snack and discover what it’s like to live surrounded by nature.

Main stops

Sightseeing 4x4 exploration of Mjóifjörður: Klifbrekkufossar waterfalls; wreckage from World War II; village of Brekka; Egilsstaðir
Brekka: snack with coffee and typical Icelandic dessert

The programme

Crossing the Mjóifjörður is an adventure to enjoy by 4x4 and with a local guide: with her, you’ll discover every corner of the “narrow fjord”, Iceland’s most remote, surrounded for 18 kilometers by steep slopes.
While you ably navigate rocky paths and grassland, you come to the first surprise: the Klifbrekkufossar waterfalls, where the sound of the water drowns out all the rest. The 7 sheer tiers of rock are a spectacle for the few, to capture on camera!
Further ahead, a great rusty-colored mass appears: it’s the wreck of a ship dating back to World War II. An isolated trace of man among the green.
But it’s Brekka, the smallest village in the whole of Iceland, that encapsulates the unique relationship between the inhabitants and Icelandic nature: fewer than 40 people live in these little houses, isolated from the world, but bound by a deep sense of community.
Before you set off, they’ll offer you some hot coffee and the typical “kleina”, a fried puff pastry. A moment of sharing to sweeten this solitary valley that you’ll take with you on the way back.

Good to know

The excursion is not suitable if you have back problems or are pregnant.