Remote, tranquil and wonderfully scenic, East Iceland rewards travellers who venture beyond the busier south and west. Our East Iceland tours explore a region of deep fjords, sheer mountains, fishing villages and forests — yes, some of Iceland’s largest woodlands grow here — where reindeer roam and the pace of life slows.
From the artistic harbour town of Seyðisfjörður with its rainbow street to the dramatic Eastfjords coastline and the gateway town of Egilsstaðir, the east is a place of quiet beauty and authentic Icelandic character, often combined with a Ring Road journey.
Dramatic fjords, mountain scenery, the colourful town of Seyðisfjörður, wild reindeer, Iceland's largest forest, and a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path atmosphere.
It's the farthest region from Reykjavík — typically reached as part of a Ring Road trip, via a domestic flight to Egilsstaðir, or on a multi-day tour.
If you have time, yes. It's quieter and less crowded than the south, with stunning fjords and a strong sense of local culture.
Summer (June–September) offers the best access and weather. Winter travel is possible but mountain roads can close in storms.
Yes — Iceland's wild reindeer live almost exclusively in the east. Sightings are most common in the highlands in summer and nearer the coast in winter.
