Trekking Eastern Iceland

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 Trip Length
6 Days
 Trip Starts
Egilsstadir
 Trip Finishes
Egilsstadir
6 Day Trekking Eastern Iceland Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Iceland
Trip Style
Active
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Challenging
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
ELHI

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 6 Day Trekking Eastern Iceland. Dotted with humbling fjords, breathtaking waterfalls, and no-filter-needed fishing villages, Eastern Iceland is an adventure unto itself. Experience this otherworldly region in its truest form on this six-day trek that’s guided by one of our expert CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) from start to finish.

Itinerary

This centre–based trip offers a chance to connect with our local hosts in a family-run guest house. In their words, this is your home away from home and their warmth and hospitality will make it hard to leave. Here we enjoy our included breakfasts and dinners which offer a true immersion into local cuisine. Our hosts focus on fresh, local ingredients and support their neighbours; small-scale farmers and fishermen, much to the delight of our palate. While difficult to see, the "hidden people" make Borgarfjörður eystri their home and the area is thought (according to folklore) to hold a large population of elves. The elves make their home in the many interesting rock formations and they have no concern with hikers walking by, so long as you respect their homes and nature. On occasion, they are known to help humans, in particular those being bullied, so be kind to each other. Stay: Alfheimar Guesthouse (L/D)

Enjoy a full day of trekking. Drive to Vatnskarð pass and hike across Geldingafjall mountain for exceptional views over Njarðvík, Fljótsdalshérað valley, Héraðsflói bay and beyond. Continue down into Stórurð, with its enormous rocks crossed by a small river hiding turquoise-coloured basins of icy water. Hike back and return to the guest house for a hearty dinner. Stay: Alfheimar Guesthouse (B/L/D)

Enjoy an excursion to the stunning sites around Mývatn lake. Stop en route to visit Dettifoss waterfall, one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe. Then, hike in the smoking lava fields of Leirhnjúkur, often compared to a martian landscape. From here, drive to Hverir, a geothermal wonder of bubbling mud and smoking steam. Continue to Mývatn Lake and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Take some free time here and opt to visit the geothermal nature bath. Return to the east Fjords for dinner at our guesthouse. Stay: Alfheimar Guesthouse (B/L/D)

Enjoy another day of hiking and exploration. Drive to Afrétt and begin the hike across the moors through Urðarhólavatn, Gæsavötn and Víknaheiði. Continue to Breiðavík inlet with its golden sand beaches and high cliffs where we break for a lunch stop. After, hike to Gagnheiði ridge which offers a stunning panoramic view of the mountains. Walk back to the guesthouse. Stay: Alfheimar Guesthouse (B/L/D)

Start at Borgarfjörður harbour to view the puffins and sea birds nesting there, when in season. From here, hike up from the coast across green mountain screes to Brúnavík pass then down to Brúnavík inlet. Walk across the black sand beach and take a break in this serene spot. Continue the hike over Hofstrandarskarð pass, and alongside the colourful Helgárgil canyon. Enjoy our last home-cooked dinner at the guesthouse. Stay: Alfheimar Guesthouse (B/L/D)

Drive to historic Seyðisfjörður fishing Village for a walk around what is considered once of the most picturesque towns in Iceland. After, drive to one last waterfall before transfer to the airport where the tour ends. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Live like a local in a small fishing community.
  • Hear tales of the magic village elves.
  • Stare in awe at the Eastfjords.
  • Feel the serenity of Myvatn Lake.
  • Witness the beauty of the Deitfoss waterfall.
  • Feast on nightly farm-to-table dinners.

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Borgarfjörður eystri Village Walk and Valley Hike
  • Stórurð Hike
  • Dettifoss Waterfall Visit
  • Leirhnjúkur Lava Fields Hike
  • Visit Hverir and Myvatn Geothermal sites
  • Moors and Breiðavík area Hike
  • Borgarfjörður Harbour Visit
  • Brúnavík area Hike
  • Seyðisfjörður Village Walk
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Local guesthouse (5 Nights)
  • In Iceland we use small hotels, guest houses and inns. They are comfortable and clean but do not have many amenities. On occasion in remote areas or in order to stay somewhere unique and character-filled, we will have multi-share accommodations and/or shared facilities.

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

  • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

  • Private minivan/bus, hiking, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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