Scenic East Iceland
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Puerto
Seydisfjordur, Islandia
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
Hiking,Local Sightseeing,14,All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$269
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
4 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Leaving Seyðisfjörður, a panoramic drive by coach follows the winding road uphill and over the impressive Fjarðarheiði mountain pass to Egilsstaðir — a town of about 2,000 inhabitants and the commercial center of eastern Iceland.
Continue past Iceland's third-largest lake — Lagarfljót — whose bed lies 300 feet below sea level. The lake is famous for the mythical monster that resides in its deepest reaches.
Your journey continues with a drive through Hallormsstaður. One of the country's most successful government forestry stations is set in the beautiful Hallormsstaðaskógur Forest. More than forty tree species from various parts of the world grow here. It is a favorite with Icelanders who seldom encounter trees among the typical landscape of stunted bushes and sweeping volcanic outfall.
Step inside the Snæfellsstofa Visitor Center for the area covering the east side of Vatnajökull National Park. Enjoy an interactive way to explore the nature of the area.
Not far away, Skriðuklaustur is an unusual building of basalt blocks with white cement. This is the former home of Gunnar Gunnarsson — one of Iceland's greatest writers. Today, the building is a residence for artists and writers, both Icelandic and foreign.
En route back to Seyðisfjörður, you will stop briefly for souvenir shopping.
Notes:
Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking, as the walk is uphill, over unpaved, rough walking tracks with many steps. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Wear sturdy, non-skid walking shoes. Parents traveling with children under the age of 3 must rent a child's car seat from the tour operator; please see the Shore Excursions team on board. You cannot use your child's car seat from home in Iceland.