A quiet, guide-led walk above the village to the waterfall tumbling into Reykjarfjörður, with sweeping views few cruise passengers ever see.
What to expect
You climb a grassy track behind the hotel, the fjord opening beneath you in complete silence but for wind and water. The falls drop directly toward the sea, framed by the same mountains that shelter the abandoned factory below. Your guide points out old herring-boat mooring stones and talks about the harshness and beauty of life on the Strandir Coast. It's contemplative rather than adrenaline-driven — Iceland at its rawest.
Good to know
Best done right after the 10:00 factory tour, before ship departure; allow 90 minutes round trip. Bring wind-proof layers even in summer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Djupavik — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.