Towering sea cliffs
Hvanndalabjarg rises straight out of the ocean — the highest sea cliff in Iceland, and it looks even bigger from a jet ski.
Jet ski tours · Ólafsfjörður · North Iceland
Ride the Arctic fjords
Two-hour guided jet ski tours beneath Hvanndalabjarg, Iceland’s highest sea cliff — whales, puffins, seals and waterfalls you can only reach from the sea.
- Duration2 hours
- Group sizeMax 8 guests
- Departures09:00 · 12:00 · 16:00
- Season1 April – 5 October
The 2-hour jet ski tour
Places very few people have ever seen
From the harbour in Ólafsfjörður we ride out along the Tröllaskagi peninsula, under the sheer walls of Ólafsfjarðarmúli and Hvanndalabjarg — Iceland’s highest sea cliff — to corners of the coast that are hard or impossible to reach from land.
You’ll look up at mighty mountains from sea level, surrounded by the sound of seabirds on the cliffs, waterfalls tumbling into the ocean and, if we’re lucky, whales surfacing close by. Every tour is guided and kept small, so there is time to stop, look and take it all in.
- Guided tours only — no experience needed
- Reliable Yamaha WaveRunners, two people per ski
- Dry suits and all safety gear included
66°N
Riding just south of the Arctic Circle
What you might see
The Arctic coast, up close
Whales & dolphins
Minke and humpback whales feed in these waters, and playful dolphins sometimes ride alongside the group.
Puffins, seals & seabirds
The bird cliffs are alive in summer, and curious seals often pop up to watch us pass.
Waterfalls & hidden coves
Waterfalls drop straight into the sea along a coastline with no roads — the only way in is by water.
Wildlife is wild: sightings are common but never guaranteed.
All gear included
Just bring yourself
We ride Yamaha WaveRunners that seat two, and we kit you out head to toe for Arctic water. Wear a warm base layer — we take care of the rest.
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Dry suit + warm inner suit
Keeps you dry and insulated from the cold North Atlantic.
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Thermal shoes
Warm, grippy boots — no need to bring your own.
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Gloves
Warm hands on the handlebars the whole ride.
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Helmet with VHF radio
Talk to your guide and the group while you ride.
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Life vest
Worn by every rider and passenger, every trip.
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Photos & video
Free photos and video from your trip to take home.
Photos from the water
Another beautiful day in Iceland
5.0
What guests say
Rated 5.0 from 140+ reviews on Tripadvisor
Guests talk about the fjord scenery, close encounters with whales, dolphins, seals and puffins — and a crew that makes everyone feel safe on the water.
Read the reviews
Had an incredible experience with this tour! Saw the cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife up close and the guide took photos and videos of the entire experience. Loved the personalized tour... read more
September 26, 2022
This was a highlight on our trip to Iceland. My kids will say it's their favorite thing we did during our 12 day vacation. A minke whale was... read more
September 9, 2022
We had a great time, the guide very professional and was very fun.
His wife took care of us before and after the jet ski trip she was very nice.<br... read more
August 25, 2022
Wonderful day out on the water. Being on a jet ski allows you to get right up close to waterfalls, sea caves and many things you wouldn’t be able to... read more
August 2, 2022
Book your tour
Pick a day and ride the fjord
Tours are small and guided, so places go quickly in July and August. See live availability and book online in a couple of minutes.
- Departures 09:00, 12:00, 16:00
- Two people per jet ski — driver + passenger
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
Meeting point
Find us in Ólafsfjörður
Fairytale at SeaÓlafsvegur 2
625 Ólafsfjörður, Iceland
- From Akureyri≈ 1 hour · 61 km
- From Siglufjörður≈ 20 min · 17 km
- From Dalvík≈ 20 min · 18 km