Studlagil Canyon & Scenic Drive
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Port
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$229.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Studlagil Canyon is one of Iceland’s newest and most popular scenic attractions. Before 2007, it simply didn’t exist, as it came into being when the Kárahnjúkar Dam was completed and the Glacial River was re-directed.
Stuðlar is the Icelandic word meaning “basalt columns,” and the canyon has one of the largest collections of Basalt Columns in Iceland, with about 100 feet of columns on each side of the Canyon.
The color of the remaining Glacial River is unusual, as it is either blue or green and is formed when the dam overflows or when the snow melts into the riverbed.
Walk along well-maintained paths, platforms, and stairs to view these impressive geological wonders. For those interested, there is also a small stop with time to purchase local refreshments and handicrafts, adding a touch of Icelandic culture to your visit.
Notes:
Tour requires about one hour of walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and a long flight of stairs between the parking lot and the viewing platform at Studlagil.