Rural East Iceland

OVERVIEW

Drink in the gorgeous natural beauty of eastern Iceland on a panoramic drive through its wild rugged terrain with enlightening stops along the way. While traveling down the coast, you will pass a number of picturesque solitary farms that attest to the independent spirit of the people that inhabit these remote areas. At the in Nyheimar cultural center Höfn, you will learn a bit about the region’s geology and glaciers, which will be particularly relevant during the stop in the lagoon at the foot of Heinabergsjökull Glacier. This is sliding glacier that is descending from southeast side of famous Vatnajökull national park with the spectacular glacier lake and it is hidden gem of southeast Iceland. The icebergs in the lagoon broke off the outer edge of the glacier in a process known as calving. You can expect to see real calves and purebred Icelandic horses at a nearby farm. The horses are revered for their unique gaits, which ensure a fluid ride.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel through the wild hinterlands of eastern Iceland, which is incredibly picturesque.
• Comfort stop at Nyheimar cultural center in Höfn.
• Behold a lagoon that meltwater from a retreating glacier created over the last century.
• Visit a farm that raises purebred Icelandic horses and other domesticated animals.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.