Trekking Eastern Iceland Tour with 8 Reviews by G Adventures

6 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Egilsstadir, Iceland

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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

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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.

day 1Egilsstaðir/Bakkagerdi

Arrive at the Egilsstaðir airport in the morning and transfer to our local guest house, home for the next 5 nights. Visit the fishing village of Borgarfjörður eystri which offers a glimpse into daily life and enjoy lunch at a local fish soup restaurant. After, take a hike through Borgarfjörður 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.
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.

Meal

Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation

Alfheimar Guesthouse (or similar)

Transport

Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 70 km

Included Activities

Borgarfjörður eystri Village Walk Duration : 2.5 hr, Borgarfjörður Valley Hike Duration : 4.0 hr Distance : 10 km, Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Bakkagerdi

day 3Bakkagerdi

day 4Bakkagerdi

day 5Bakkagerdi

day 6Bakkagerdi/Egilsstaðir

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What's Included

Accommodation

Local guesthouse (5 nts)

Meals

5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD60-80 for meals not included.

Transport

Private minivan/bus, hiking, walkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupBorgarfjörður eystri Village Walk and Valley HikeStórurð HikeDettifoss Waterfall VisitLeirhnjúkur Lava Fields HikeVisit Hverir and Myvatn Geothermal sitesMoors and Breiðavík area HikeBorgarfjörður Harbour VisitBrúnavík area HikeSeyðisfjörður Village Walk

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