How to balance activity and rest

Balance Active Exploration with Restful Retreats

Traveling in Westfjords & West Iceland isn’t just about ticking off epic hikes or boat tours—it’s about finding a flow that leaves you energized and refreshed. By planning purposeful activity days followed by soothing downtime, you’ll return home feeling renewed rather than worn out. Ourhotels.is makes this easy by offering cozy bases like Hvítá Inn in Borgarfjörður or Truck Inn by the roaring Hvítá river.

How Long to Stay

• 4–5 days for a focused Icelandic introduction (Borgarfjörður hikes + hot springs)
• 7–10 days to combine West Iceland with a Westfjords detour (Ísafjörður Inn for remote charm)
• 2 weeks for a deeper immersion, adding the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Stykkishólmur Inn

What to Pack

• Layered clothing: thermal base, fleece mid-layer, waterproof outer shell
• Sturdy hiking boots and wool socks
• Swimsuit or quick-dry towel (hot pots and natural pools await!)
• Daypack with snacks, water bottle, power bank, first-aid kit
• Lightweight sleep mask and earplugs for peaceful rest

Designing Your Itinerary

Alternate active days—like a glacier walk, horseback ride, or sea-kayaking excursion—with relaxed mornings spent reading by the hearth or soaking in a private hot tub. Book a guided waterfall hike near Hvítá Inn, then unwind with a hearty Icelandic breakfast at Truck Inn’s riverside terrace.

Sample Rhythm for 5 Days

• Day 1: Arrival, scenic drive, evening dip in a local hot spring
• Day 2: Borgarfjörður waterfall hike + spa time at your Inn
• Day 3: Leisurely morning, explore coastal villages, sunset at The Stykkishólmur Inn
• Day 4: Ísafjörður Inn transfer, gentle fjord boat tour, unwind with live folk music
• Day 5: Slow breakfast, souvenir shopping, scenic drive home

When to Visit

June–August offers midnight sun, mild weather, and accessible highland roads. Shoulder seasons (May & September) bring smaller crowds and vivid autumn or spring colors. Whichever you choose, booking early via Ourhotels.is secures the best rooms and local perks.

Ready to Book Your Balanced Getaway?

Let Ourhotels.is handle the details so you can focus on making memories. Whether it’s a riverfront suite at Truck Inn or a cozy fjord-view room at Ísafjörður Inn, our properties are designed to help you weave activity and rest into a seamless Icelandic adventure. Book today and discover your perfect rhythm in Westfjords & West Iceland!