Description
Summary
Description
Ride a super jeep off the paved roads into a remote valley near Eyjafjordur Fjord on this private shore excursion from Akureyri. The tour suits cruise travelers who want adventure, history, and scenery on a short stop on land.
This private tour is just for your group, with a local guide who knows the valley well and tells you about its history in English as you go. You have Wi-Fi on board.
Your tour starts at Akureyri Port. The super jeep takes you onto rough 4x4 tracks that ordinary cars cannot reach, and a cruise ship return guarantee means you are back in good time for departure.
Tours run all year, with green slopes and bright evenings in summer or quiet, snow-dusted trails in winter.
Soon after leaving town, you enter Barkardalur Valley, a quiet valley that branches off Horgardalur Valley on the Trollaskagi Peninsula, northwest of Akureyri. Steep mountains rise around it, and the jeep follows a rough track deep into the valley.
One of the first stops is Feeggstadafoss Waterfall, tucked away in the valley. Few people come here, so you can stand close to the falls and take photos without crowds.
On the way, the jeep crosses the Barka River at a shallow ford, driving straight through the cold glacial water.
Further into the valley is Baugasel, a well-preserved traditional turf farmhouse. It was the last inhabited farm in Barkardalur Valley, lived in until 1965. You can walk around the grass-roofed buildings and hear how Icelandic families once survived the long, dark winters in such a remote place.
On the drive back toward Akureyri, you pass the countryside church at Modruvellir, built in 1867. If the church is open, you can step inside to see its historic interior.
You then drive up to Falkafell, a viewpoint above Akureyri with views over the town and Eyjafjordur Fjord. Along the route, you also stop for light refreshments at a cafe or restaurant.
From there, it is a short drive back down to Akureyri Cruise Port, where your guide drops you off at least 30 minutes before your ship sets sail.
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