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How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

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Iceland

Stuðlagil Canyon & Highland Circle with a Local Guide

★★★★★ 5.0

8 hours

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Overview

Explore the stunning Stuðlagil Canyon, marvel at Iceland's deepest gorge, relax in a natural hot spring, and visit the impressive Kárahnjúkar power plant. An unforgettable East Icelandic adventure!

Stuðlagil Canyon boasts one of Iceland's largest basalt column formations, making it a photogenic site, especially when the river runs clear. The blue-green water contrasts beautifully with the basalt columns, leaving visitors in awe. Despite seasonal changes, the canyon remains consistently stunning.

On this tour, visit Stuðlagil Canyon from the renovated viewpoint at Grund, offering aerial views from safe platforms and trails. Next, journey to Hafrahvammagljúfur Canyon, Iceland's deepest gorge, known as Dimmugljúfur or "The Dark Canyon."

Enjoy a soak in a natural hot spring surrounded by serene wilderness (Note: No facilities available). On the return, stop at the Hálslón reservoir and Kárahnjúkar dam to view Iceland's largest power plant, one of Europe's biggest.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Licensed English guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

✗ Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

When departured we will drive to Rjúkandi waterfall in Jökuldalur where our first stop will be. From there, the road leads to Stuðlagil, which is one of the most beautiful places in Iceland. We will stop there for about 1 hour, seeing the canyon from the west side on a designated viewing platform.

Stop 2

After enjoying the magnificent beauty of Stuðlagil that leaves no one untouched, we continue into the highlands to Hafrahvammagljúfur where we also stop and see the grandeur, 200 m. deep gorge.

Stop 3

Along the way, we visit a hidden gem where guests can soak in a natural hot spring, surrounded by serene wilderness.

Stop 4

Then we head to Hálslón and Kárahnjúkar and look at the largest power plant in Iceland and one of the largest in Europe.