Private 5-Hour Mjoifjordur Fjord Tour Departing from Egilsstadir or Seydisfjordur

The Mjoifjordur fjord is one of the country’s most remote areas in the stunning East fjords.
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Summary

Tour starts
Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
June - Sept.
Minimum age
17 years old

Description

Explore a beautiful fjord on this five-hour private Eastfjords sightseeing tour from Egilsstadir or Seydisfjordur. Travelers keen to discover one of the country’s most off-the-beaten-track destinations should book this tour now.

Your excursion begins with a pick-up in a private vehicle from Egilsstadir or Seydisfjordur in the East fjords. Today you’ll travel the entire Mjoifjordur fjord along a road only open during summer with your experienced driver-guide.

Iceland is known for its remote and unspoiled destinations, and Mjoifjordur fjord certainly earns its place near the top of such a list. The fjord is home to one tiny village, with only about 14 people living there year-round.

After your driver picks you up, you’ll head toward the fjord, stopping to enjoy several exciting sights along the way.

Before you reach the fjord, you’ll visit the gorgeous Klifbrekkufossar waterfall. Your group can stop and appreciate the multi-tiered cascades and take in the serenity of the waterfall’s picturesque setting. You can also walk up a small trail to the falls for even better views.

Soon after visiting Klifbrekkufossar, you’ll reach the start of the Mjoifjordur fjord, a glorious 11-mile (18-kilometer) stretch of untouched beauty. Mjoifjordur’s name translates to “Narrow Fjord,” and a single, rugged road stretches along its north coast.

The scenery is breathtaking, and you’ll have opportunities to take in the area’s highlights. The fjord’s single tiny village goes by the name Mjoifjordur, the same as its fjord, but is also known as Brekkuthorp.

Mjoifjordur fjord boasts incredible solitude and pristine nature steeped in myth and legend. For example, your guide will tell you about the Prestagil ravine, also known as the Priest’s Ravine. According to local folklore, it got its name when a troll woman tried to seduce a priest into the ravine.

You’ll also stop at Smjorvogur, a tiny inlet once used as a prison. With no way to get in or out of it without assistance, the authorities decided it was a good place for the country’s outlaws.

Another highlight is Asknes, where your group will see the remains of an old whaling station. The Norwegians built it around 1900, and with more than 200 workers, it was the largest whaling station globally.

Today’s excursion takes you to the Dalatangi lighthouses at the fjord’s easternmost tip. As you travel the lonely and bumpy road, you’ll feel far from civilization and perhaps like you’re at the edge of the earth.

When you reach the lighthouses, you can step outside, breathe fresh air, and enjoy superb panoramic views. Take your time to appreciate your tranquil setting, with the Norwegian sea stretched in front and the rugged hills surrounding you.

After traversing one of the country’s most desolate roads, you’ll stop at a local cafe for coffee and refreshments. It’s the perfect finish to your day discovering the natural treasures of the Eastfjords.

Finally, your driver will take you back to your Egilsstadir or Seydisfjordur accommodation, where the tour finishes.

Don’t miss the chance for an epic private guided tour along the Mjoifjordur fjord, one of the country’s most remote destinations in the stunning Eastfjords. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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Included

Private transportation from Egilsstadir or Seydisfjordur
Experienced, English-speaking driver-guide
Bottled water
Private tour experience for one to four people

Activities

Sightseeing

What to bring

Warm, waterproof clothing
Good closed-toe walking shoes
Camera

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