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  1. foresttwitcher

    Iceland for the bewildered

    Yes, my friends did the self-guided option but seemed sure professional guides would be available also as the town is set up for tourist visits.
  2. foresttwitcher

    Iceland for the bewildered

    Ignatius, I have spoke to a friend who went to Hornstrandir a couple of years ago. They had good views of Arctic Fox. Apparently, you have to get a boat to the peninsular from Isafjordur (sorry for the spelling) but there are plenty of operators who are able to take you and they are flexible and...
  3. foresttwitcher

    Iceland for the bewildered

    I saw Arctic Fox from the road in the south west (east of Selfoss) and in the east (south of Egilstadhir) but I believe the best place is the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, although access would require research.
  4. foresttwitcher

    Iceland for the bewildered

    Hope someone local sees this but to keep it at the top - it was a long time ago but I saw: Brunnich's at Latrabjerg so keep an eye out while off the westerly point prior to reaching Isafjordur; the only Gyr was on the tundra area on the most northerly peninsular. It would be a shame to miss...
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