In a nutshell

An engaging itinerary, visiting the main attractions of East Iceland: from the important town of Egilsstaðir to a lake inhabited by a legendary monster. A hugely diverse excursion that will not fail to amaze.

Main stops

Fjardarheidi passage
Egilsstaðir
Lagarfljót
Snæfellsstofa
Skriðuklaustur

The programme

We leave Seyðisfjörður and take a winding road that leads us to the Fjardarheidi passage, interrupted by numerous little waterfalls to create an incredible spectacle.
We then continue towards Egilsstaðir, the largest town and a major economic centre of East Iceland, home to the region's main services, transport links and administrative centres: the airport, hospital and university.
We pass Egilsstaðir, travelling alongside the enchanting Lagarfljót, the third largest lake in Iceland, said to be home to a monster resembling a giant snake. Known by locals as the Lagarfljotsormurinn, this terrifying creature is said to live in the depths of the lake. It goes without saying that it is occasionally spotted, causing a media sensation.
Our journey continues along the lakeside to Snæfellsstofa, the national park visitor centre for the eastern part of Icelands biggest national park. The centre offers an interactive way to explore the nature of the area.
After a brief stop to take photographs we continue towards Skriðuklaustur, an unusual building made of blocks of basalt and white cement. Built by the Icelandic author Gunnar Gunnarsson in 1939, the house is now a museum dedicated to him and a center for arts and culture. Today it is a meeting place for local and international artists and writers.

Good to know

Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.