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.
Local guesthouse (5 nts)
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD60-80 for meals not included.
Private minivan/bus, hiking, walking
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Egilssta?ir/Bakkagerdi: Arrive at the Egilssta?ir airport in the morning and transfer to our local guest house, home for the next 5 nights. Visit the fishing village of Borgarfj?r?ur eystri which offers a glimpse into daily life and enjoy lunch at a local fish soup restaurant. After, take a hike through Borgarfj?r?ur valley following sheep trails up to Dimmidalur (the Dark Valley) and keep an eye out for the "hidden people" as we pass through legendary elf communities. This evening, settle in for a farm-to-table dinner prepared by our host.
Bakkagerdi: Enjoy a full day of trekking. Drive to Vatnskar? pass and hike across Geldingafjall mountain for exceptional views over Njar?v?k, Flj?tsdalsh?ra? valley, H?ra?sfl?i bay and beyond. Continue down into St?rur?, 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.
Bakkagerdi: Enjoy another day of hiking and exploration. Drive to Afr?tt and begin the hike across the moors through Ur?arh?lavatn, G?sav?tn and V?knahei?i. Continue to Brei?av?k inlet with its golden sand beaches and high cliffs where we break for a lunch stop. After, hike to Gagnhei?i ridge which offers a stunning panoramic view of the mountains. Walk back to the guesthouse.
Bakkagerdi/Egilssta?ir: Drive to historic Sey?isfj?r?ur 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.