Description
Summary
Description
Discover the remote beauty and rich heritage of East Iceland on this immersive day tour through its fjords, mountains, and villages. This small-group experience is perfect for travelers eager to explore hidden waterfalls, dramatic coastlines, authentic Icelandic culture, and your museum of choice.
This 7-hour tour begins at the meeting point in Eskifjordur, where you meet your guide and a small group of fellow travelers. Board a comfortable 4x4 super jeep, designed to provide a more personal and relaxed experience throughout the day.
From Eskifjordur, the tour heads through the village of Reydarfjordur, set deep within a striking fjord surrounded by tall mountains. This quiet fishing town is known for its scenic harbor and wartime history, with old military buildings still visible today.
The drive then continues over a mountain pass toward Egilsstadir, the largest town in East Iceland. On this route, you’ll travel through remote highland scenery with sweeping views across open valleys and mountain slopes.
The tour heads toward the coastal village of Breiddalsvik by way of Breiddalsheidi, a remote mountain road. This scenic route cuts through wide open landscapes, snow-covered in winter and blooming with low-lying vegetation in summer.
Along this stretch, a preserved section of a 100-year-old mountain route is running beside the modern road. Marked by stacked stones and narrow terrain, it was built with basic tools and manual labor, once serving as a vital link for trade and travel across East Iceland.
The next stop is Jorvik, a remote valley home to several abandoned farms. These quiet ruins provide insight into how everyday Icelanders lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
In summer, the valley fills with colorful wildflowers that brighten the landscape around the old stone remains.
Next, visit Flogufoss and Beljandi Waterfalls, two scenic gems of East Iceland. Flogufoss is a tall, elegant cascade set in a quiet valley framed by cliffs and green hills, while Beljandi is tucked deeper in the countryside along a rugged mountain track.
The next stop is Heydalir Church, a small countryside church tucked into a quiet valley. Surrounded by farmland and low hills, it reflects the simple design typical of rural churches in Iceland.
The tour continues toward Faskrudsfjordur, following a coastal route with views of fjords and sea cliffs. Before reaching the village, stop at Hafnarnes Lighthouse, a quiet spot overlooking the North Atlantic.
Near the lighthouse are the remains of a former fishing village, where only the stone foundations of old houses can still be seen. From here, you can also view Skrudur Island, a steep rock formation linked to local folklore.
To end the tour, your driver takes you through Reydarfjordur Fjord before returning to the meeting point in Eskifjordur.
Please note that the museum stop is not listed in the itinerary, as the visit depends on the availability. Options include Petra’s Stone Collection, the French Museum, East Iceland Geology Center, the Icelandic Wartime Museum (summer), or Aurora Iceland Northern Light Exhibition (summer).
Experience dramatic waterfalls, abandoned villages, and authentic culture on this unforgettable guided tour of East Iceland’s wild landscapes. Check availability now by choosing a date.
