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Your trip to Egilsstaðir.

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Egilsstaðir – Leste Destination Fiordes do Leste

How to get there

Confirm before booking. The town has EGS airport and access via Route 1. Travelers arriving on an international flight need to arrange the domestic connection or onward road travel separately.

How many days

Three nights allow splitting the Hengifoss hike, the forest walk and the visit to Stuðlagil.

When to go

Between June and August, the long days in Egilsstaðir usually favor hikes, with cool weather.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car or hired transport makes the three valleys served by Egilsstaðir easier to reach; intercity connections do not cover the rural hikes.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Egilsstaðir
  1. Morning
    Hengifoss

    Set aside the morning for the Hengifoss climb, noting Litlanesfoss along the way.

  2. Afternoon
    Short walk in the forest

    After returning, choose a short walk in Hallormsstaðaskógur if you have time and inclination.

  3. Late afternoon
    Walk and return to Egilsstaðir

    Finish the Egilsstaðir stage with time margin for transfer to accommodation and local services.

  4. Evening
    Overnight in Egilsstaðir

    Leave the Stuðlagil circuit for another day and return to Egilsstaðir's services.

2 days in Egilsstaðir

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Hengifoss

    Set aside the morning for the Hengifoss climb, noting Litlanesfoss along the way.

  2. Afternoon
    Short walk in the forest

    After returning, choose a short walk in Hallormsstaðaskógur if you have time and inclination.

  3. Late afternoon
    Walk and return to Egilsstaðir

    Finish the Egilsstaðir stage with time margin for transfer to accommodation and local services.

  4. Evening
    Overnight in Egilsstaðir

    Leave the Stuðlagil circuit for another day and return to Egilsstaðir's services.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Basalt in the valley of Jökuldalur

    Choose the Stuðlagil side before leaving Egilsstaðir. Dedicate the visit period to the corresponding route and reserve the return without adding the fjord crossing on the same day.

  2. Afternoon
    Continuation of basalt in the valley of Jökuldalur

    Continue the basalt route in the valley of Jökuldalur according to the time you have reserved and the available paths, keeping the return transfer to Egilsstaðir in your plan.

  3. Late afternoon
    Conclusion of the stage in Egilsstaðir

    End day 2 with time margin for the return, respecting transport already arranged in Egilsstaðir.

  4. Evening
    Overnight after basalt in the valley of Jökuldalur

    Have your meal at the Egilsstaðir base and check the planned transfers after the basalt visit in the valley of Jökuldalur.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

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Frequently asked questions

How to get to the Egilsstaðir base?

The town has EGS airport and access via Route 1. Travelers arriving on an international flight need to arrange the domestic connection or onward road travel separately.

How many nights to plan in Egilsstaðir?

Three nights allow splitting the Hengifoss hike, the forest walk and the visit to Stuðlagil.

Does a car help in Egilsstaðir?

A car or hired transport makes the three valleys served by Egilsstaðir easier to reach; intercity links do not cover the rural hikes.

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