Duration
5:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Enjoy pretty fishing villages, a delicious lobster lunch, views of Lake Kleifarvatn and geothermal landscapes.
Venture south through unspoilt landscapes and look out for Hekla, the country's largest volcano, off in the distance. Get acquainted with local life in Eyrarbakki with its traditional houses painted in bright colours. See the tiny fishing community of Stokkseyri, famous for its black sand beach. Savour the atmosphere of a local restaurant as you sit down to a scrumptious feast of freshly caught Icelandic lobster (langoustine) and delicious side dishes. Travel west and drink in the glorious waterscapes of Lake Kleifarvatn – loved by photographers and home to a mythological monster. Near the lake's southern end lies Krýysuvíik, a geothermal area. Admire the colourful rocks and watch powerful jets of steam escaping from beneath the earth's crust.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour including lunch.
Activity: Moderate level of walking.
Transport: By coach and on foot.
Why Book: To see local life, landscapes and geothermal activity, and savour a national seafood dish.
Itinerary*
Scenic drive > Eyrarbakki town > Lake Kleifarvatn (photo stop) > Krýsuvík hot springs (photo stop) > Stokkseyri town > Lunch at Fjöruboðið > Scenic drive
What's included*
Local guide
Lunch of lobster and side dishes
Essential information
The running order of this tour may vary, due to local traffic conditions or congestion. Driving time between locations can range from 40 minutes to over 1 hour. This tour includes some steps and uneven gravel paths. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.