Description
Summary
Description
Explore the wilderness of East Iceland on this small-group shore excursion from Seydisfjordur, with canyons, a warm geothermal waterfall, Europe's largest hydroelectric power plant, and a rebuilt turf farm.
The tour begins at Seydisfjordur Harbor, where your guide meets you. The route goes through fertile valleys and desolate highlands, beyond the reach of regular cars, at a slow and relaxed pace.
First, you ride through Jokuldalur Glacier Valley, passing waterfalls on the way to Studlagil Canyon, known for its basalt columns. The canyon was hidden for years until the Karahnjukar Hydropower Plant lowered the water level of the Jokla River.
Next, you visit the deep ravines of Hafrahvammagljufur Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in Iceland. It stretches about 5 miles (8 kilometers) and drops as far as 656 feet (200 meters).
The tour continues to Laugarvalladalur Valley, where a naturally warm geothermal waterfall flows into the valley's main river. You can bathe or shower in the warm waterfall.
From there, you head to the Karahnjukar Hydropower Plant, the largest power plant in Europe, for views of the canyon below.
On the way back, you visit Saenautasel Turf Farm, a rebuilt Icelandic turf farm in the highlands, where you get a feel for life on a remote highland farm about a century ago.
After the final stop, you return to Seydisfjordur Harbor, in time to board your cruise ship.
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