The 7 Best East Iceland Tours

1.Vök Baths Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61Our pick

Spend about 90 minutes at Vök Baths beside Lake Urriðavatn near Egilsstaðir. Your mobile ticket covers entry to the floating geothermal pools, sauna, cold tunnels, showers, and scenic bathing area. Add drinks at the pool bar or organic food at the on-site café. Arrange transport ahead, since taxis are limited.

“Lovely facility, uncrowded compared to other spas in Iceland. Lovely, clean baths, exceptional views and right on the lake, which you can also swim in! Highly recommend.”

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2.1 Hour Iceland Nature and Wildlife RIB Small Group Guided Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $160Top rated

Meet Puffin Adventures at Hafnarhólmi in Bakkagerði for a one-hour RIB safari along the coast. The local guides take you to puffin cliffs, seabird colonies, seals, a waterfall, and sometimes whales. The boat holds no more than 12 people, and warm gear is provided.

“Very friendly tour guides who know the wildlife well. They’re like a comedy duo. Very warm gear provided. My elderly parents were able to get onto the boat and tolerated an hour boat ride.”

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3.From Seydisfjordur: Studlagil Canyon Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 58 reviews · from $205

Travel inland from Seydisfjordur to Stuðlagil Canyon, where 30-meter basalt columns frame a glacial river. Stop at 27-meter Gufufoss before returning to port. Your English-speaking guide handles the timing around your ship, and guides such as Kjartan add local stories and practical help.

“Our guide was fantastic! He shared an incredible amount of knowledge and personal stories of growing up and living in Iceland. The canyon is spectacular but there are a LOT of stairs to go down/up to get to the viewing platform. Also, be aware that the canyon is about 90 min from the cruise port but the scenery is amazing and there are 2-3 waterfall stops along the way back. I’d highly recommend!”

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4.Studlagil Canyon and Waterfall Tour from Seydisfjordur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $214

Travel from Seyðisfjörður to Stuðlagil Canyon and Gufufoss with an English-speaking guide such as Eva, Heidi, or Stainin. Expect about three hours on the road, a canyon viewpoint reached by roughly 100 to 240 steps, and a waterfall stop. Lunch is not included, and the canyon is viewed from above rather than walked through.

“This tour has two destinations, canyon and the waterfall. The canyon is very far and the observation angle is not very good. Worst yet, the observation platform is so narrow that you may only be able to stay there for 5 minutes or face angry crowd. The waterfall is a plain one.”

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5.Stuðlagil Canyon and Vök Baths Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $409

Join Tanni Travel for a seven-hour East Iceland outing to Rjúkandi Waterfall, Stuðlagil Canyon, and Vök Baths. Guides such as Tina, Sich, and Diane lead the route, with time for an easy waterfall walk, a longer canyon hike, and floating geothermal pools. Pickup is offered from Seyðisfjörður, Egilsstaðir, or Vök Baths.

“Beautiful canyon and nice clean busses. But the Vok bath was the best part. Take the cold plunge too in the lake. Perfect end to a great tour.”

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6.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and secret glaciers (from Djúpivogur)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $979

From Djúpivogur, your private group rides to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and Vatnajökull National Park. A local driver-guide, sometimes including Einar, handles the long coastal run and points out lesser-known glacier views. The tour lasts about 10 hours and includes a monster truck ride toward glacier hiking or a blue ice cave exploration.

“I’m sure this is a fabulous trip; however, we booked this as a tour specifically designed for cruise passengers. Our cruise ship along with another ship was unable to dock because of weather. The company refused to give us any refund, so we lost over $1000 USD. I can undRead more”

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7.From Seyðisfjörður Port: Stuðlagil Canyon and Reindeer Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $369

Travel from Seyðisfjörður or Egilsstaðir to Rjúkandi Waterfall, Stuðlagil Canyon, and The Reindeer Park. Guide Dianna leads the English-language tour, with a 5-kilometre canyon walk, an optional descent to the river, and a close look at East Iceland’s reindeer.

“Esperienza fantastica, abbiamo trascorso una giornata fantastica con Dianne, siamo anche riusciti a vedere il canyon dal basso e a toccare l’acqua del fiume, un’esperienza incredibile! L’escursione è adatta a chiunque, ad eccezione di una parte (facoltativa) in cui si scende fino alla base del canyon”

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