Stuðlagil Canyon and Vök Baths: Day Tour

Making our way through the rural countryside of East Iceland we'll travel along the valley of Jökuldalur and visit the Rjúkandi Waterfall before we head to Stuðlagil canyon. The canyon is one of the largest and most beautiful basalt rock formations in Iceland and has extremely photogenic scenery. After a nice day of exploring we will continue our travel to the ever relaxing Vök Baths and soak ourselves in the therapeutic water. This day-long adventure promises to be a harmonious blend of exploration, awe, and relaxation – a truly immersive experience that will linger in your memories for years to come.

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Highlights:

Jökuldalur Valley
Rjúkandi Waterfall
Stuðlagil Canyon
Geothermal Vök Baths

Pick up:

Seyðisfjörður – Cruise Ship Port – At tour start time

Egilsstaðir – Hús handanna craft & design shop – 30 minutes after start time

Egilsstaðir – Vök Baths – 40 minutes after start time

Admission fee to Vök Baths
Mini bus
Local guide

The hike to Stuðlagil Canyon is primarily on a flat, gravel path, but there are two small inclines/declines along the way that may be challenging for some travelers. The walk to the canyon is 2,5km each way, so 5km in total.
Please note that there are no meal options available along the way, so be sure to bring a lunch pack with you.

The weather in Iceland can be unpredictable, so please bring appropriate clothing and gear to stay comfortable throughout the tour.

Recommended items include:
- Sturdy shoes
- Wind and waterproof clothes
- Small backpack
Pick up HACK: If you are self driving it's a good idea to choose Vök Baths as the pick up location. That way you can spend as much time there as you want after a long day of exploring!

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.
Free cancellation up to 1000 days before the start time.

Jökuldalur Valley
Rjúkandi waterfall
We will start the tour by driving to Rjúkandi Waterfall in Jökuldalur Valley, where we’ll make a short stop and take an easy and accessible walk up to the waterfall. From there we will make our way to Stuðlagil Canyon.
Stuðlagil Canyon
Nestled deep within the remote Icelandic countryside, Stuðlagil Canyon is truly a remarkable destination. On the east side of Jökulsá River we go on an easy half an hour walk to the gorge of the canyon. Total time at Stuðlagil Canyon is about 2-3 hours which gives us plenty of time to explore and enjoy the scenery along with snacks and drinks. Most of the summer the water in the river is clear with turquoise colour but in the beginning of August the river changes to grey-ish glacial water.
Vök Baths
After enjoying everything Stuðlagil Canyon has to offer we head to the geothermal oasis of Vök Baths. Vök offers Iceland’s first floating pools in Urriðavatn Lake, a large pool with it’s own bar, steam bath, cold mist tunnel, quality guest facilities, and restaurant Vök Bistro with a view of the lake and the pools with a menu based on sustainability and local ingredients.